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My name is David Mercer. I spent much of my life running from the Lord, making destructive choices, trusting the wrong people, and learning hard lessons the hardest possible way.The Lord kept drawing me back.Today, I write about renewal, surrender, discernment, unhealthy authority, spiritual spectacle, and what I have learned through lived experience. I am not a pastor or theologian, and this is not a top-down teaching platform. It is a place to share what I have seen, what the Lord has done in my life, and what I continue to test against Scripture.If you are exhausted, burned out, controlled, confused, or wondering whether you have gone too far, my hope is simple:Keep your eyes on Christ.

BELIEFS

We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative, and sufficient Word of God. Scripture governs doctrine, practice, discernment, correction, and Christian formation.We believe in one God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, crucified for our sins, raised bodily from the dead, exalted at the Father’s right hand, and coming again.We believe salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, not by human merit. Those who belong to Christ are called to repentance, obedience, holiness, and perseverance.We believe the Holy Spirit indwells, sanctifies, empowers, guides, and gifts believers. We affirm the continuing work and gifts of the Holy Spirit while insisting that every spiritual claim, impression, prophecy, teaching, and practice must be tested by Scripture.We believe the canon of Scripture is closed. No prophecy, revelation, spiritual experience, tradition, leader, or institution possesses authority equal to or greater than the written Word of God.We believe the Church is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers. Christ alone is the head of the Church. Pastors and overseers are called to faithful stewardship, humble service, sound teaching, and accountable leadership—not ownership of Christ’s people.We believe every Christian is called to grow in truth, holiness, love, wisdom, courage, humility, and discernment.We believe correction should seek truth, repentance, justice, restoration, protection of the vulnerable, and faithfulness to Christ.We believe Christ will return, the dead will be raised, every person will stand before God, and His kingdom will be fully revealed.

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Thoughtful feedback, corrections, and questions are welcome. Hostility, personal attacks, and demands for debate are not.Please keep in mind:No Pastoral Oversight: I am not your pastor, counselor, or spiritual authority. These resources cannot replace the accountability and care of your local church.No Investigations: I cannot investigate personal church conflicts, private doctrines, or specific situations, nor can I provide private mediation or counseling.If you write, please keep it clear, concise, and respectful. (And no, sending donuts won't speed up a response... though they are appreciated.)