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Author Archives: Mark Cole
Seek First the Kingdom
Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 are simple, direct, and deeply challenging: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Few verses cut through the noise of modern life like … Continue reading
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The Gifts of the Wise Men: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
“Then they opened their treasure chests and gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”—Matthew 2:11 The story of the wise men is familiar to us, especially at Christmas. We picture exotic travelers, following a star across deserts, finally arriving … Continue reading
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Sin at the Door: A Warning, a Choice, and a Call to Mastery
“Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” — Genesis 4:7 This is one of the most vivid and sobering warnings in all of Scripture. God speaks these words … Continue reading
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“You Will Desire to Control Your Husband, But He Will Rule Over You”
(Genesis 3:16) This is one of the most misunderstood—and often misused—verses in all of Scripture: “You will desire to control your husband,but he will rule over you.” These words have been quoted to justify domination, excuse abuse, and normalize unhealthy … Continue reading
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“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives
“The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, ‘Did God really say…?’” (Genesis 3:1) The first recorded words spoken by the enemy in Scripture are not loud, … Continue reading
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“Very Good”: Seeing Creation Through God’s Eyes
“Then God looked over all He had made, and He saw that it was very good.”— Genesis 1:31 These are the last words of the creation story—and they matter more than we often realize. After six days of speaking worlds … Continue reading
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“Let There Be Light”: The First Word That Changed Everything
Genesis 1:3–4 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. The first recorded words spoken by God into creation were not instructions, warnings, or judgments. They were a declaration … Continue reading
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“In the Beginning, God”
A Reflection on the First Words of Scripture The Bible opens with four words that quietly but decisively shape everything that follows: “In the beginning, God.” (Genesis 1:1) Before creation, before time, before humanity, before light or language or law—God … Continue reading
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New Year, Ancient Faith: A Biblical View of Fresh Beginnings
Every January, the calendar turns a page and the world pauses—if only briefly—to reflect, reset, and resolve. Gyms fill up, planners are purchased, and phrases like “new year, new you” are everywhere. For Christians, however, the deeper question isn’t about … Continue reading
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