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Author Archives: Mark Cole
Running the Wrong Way: Lessons from Jonah’s Detour
Have you ever known exactly what God was asking you to do—and still went in the opposite direction? Jonah did. In one of the most dramatic acts of defiance in Scripture, the prophet Jonah receives a crystal-clear word from God: … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God
Tagged defiant, grace, Jonah, mercy, obedience, opposite, prophet, ran from God, running, second chance, turn around, unwilling, wrong way
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Prayer That Produces Results
Reflections from a Patio in PalermoBy Mark Cole This morning, as I sit on an outdoor patio in beautiful Palermo, Italy, with the sounds of scooters in the distance and the warm Mediterranean sun slowly rising, I find myself reading … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, God Adventures, Healing, Health, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged earnest prayer, faith, God's faithfulness, heal, heart, Holy Spirit, open doors, Palermo, power, powerful, prayer, results, righteous, save the lost, set people free
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Palermo: A Surprise Gem in the Heart of Sicily
Tonight we spent an unforgettable evening in Palermo — and what a surprise it was. This city pulses with life, bursting with color, sound, and flavor at every turn. If you think you’ve already seen Italy, Palermo will still manage … Continue reading
Posted in God Adventures, Travel
Tagged cannolo, Cattedrale di Palermo, granita, Hotel Trinacria SRL, Palermo, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, Sicily, Teatro Massimo, Via Maqueda, Villena
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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee
Scripture:“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”— James 4:7–8 (NLT) In just a few powerful sentences, James gives us a blueprint for … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged clarity, close to God, devil, God's Word, godly, humble, joy, Name of Jesus, peace, prayer, pure, resist, speak the Word, spiritual warfare, Surrender, temptation, victory
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The Foundation of Wisdom
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”— Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) We live in a culture filled with information. Knowledge is available at our fingertips. Yet with all this data, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom
Tagged awe, discernment, fear of the Lord, foundation, good judgement, grace, His greatness, His Word, holiness, honor God, justice, Knowing God, knowledge, mercy, patience, purpose, respect, reverence, true wisdom, walk humbly, wisdom
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Faith That Works
“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?”—James 2:14 (NLT) James doesn’t pull any punches. In a world where it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged action, belief, changed life, faith, fed the hungry, fruit, good works, healed the sick, love, rooted in love, salvation, work, works
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The Humbling Path to Healing: Lessons from Naaman’s Encounter with Elisha
One of the most remarkable stories of healing in the Old Testament is found in 2 Kings 5—the account of Naaman, the powerful Syrian commander who was also a leper. It’s a story that beautifully weaves together themes of pride, … Continue reading
What Do You Have in the House?
One of the most moving stories in the life of Elisha is found in 2 Kings 4, where a desperate widow comes to him for help. Her husband, a faithful servant of God, has died—and now the creditors are coming … Continue reading
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Tagged David's sling, Elisha, faith, five loaves, house, miracle, Moses staff, multiply, need, prophetic, Surrender, two fish, what do you have/
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The Contract That Changed the World
The book of James begins with a striking declaration: “James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (James 1:1, NLT) James could have introduced himself in many ways: the half-brother of Jesus, a pillar in the early … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Bright, change, contract, Four Spiritual Laws, Jesus Christ, Jesus Film, loyalty, obedience, slave, Surrender, talents, time, treasure, world
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