Category Archives: Bible

Jesus Isn’t Finished: What He’s Doing Right Now

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s easy to think of Jesus only in the past. We picture the manger. The miracles. The cross. The empty tomb. But the Bible makes something very clear: Jesus didn’t finish His work at the resurrection—He continues His work today. … Continue reading →

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When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live in the Tension One of the most challenging parts of following God is this: What do you do when the counsel you receive doesn’t match what you sense the Holy Spirit is saying? If you’ve walked with … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Test Us?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

At some point, every sincere believer asks this question: If God loves me, why does He allow tests in my life? That question matters—because how you understand testing will shape how you respond when it comes. Let’s look at what … Continue reading →

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What Is Biblical Meditation?

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

The word meditation means very different things depending on who you ask. In today’s culture, it often refers to emptying the mind, detaching from thoughts, or seeking inner calm through silence. But biblical meditation is something entirely different—and far more … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Be Baptized

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Baptism is one of the simplest, clearest, and most powerful steps a believer can take—yet many people delay it, overthink it, or quietly avoid it. If you’ve put your faith in Jesus but haven’t been baptized, this isn’t a small … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of the Ten Commandments

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are few passages in Scripture that have shaped human history like the Ten Commandments. Given by God to Moses in Exodus 20, these commands are not just ancient laws for a distant people—they are timeless principles for living well. … Continue reading →

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Being Filled With Wisdom

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

There is a big difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge gathers information; wisdom knows what to do with it. You can have a head full of facts and still make poor decisions—but a person filled with wisdom walks steadily, makes … Continue reading →

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How Does The Holy Spirit Lead You?

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the great promises of the Christian life is this: you are not left to figure things out on your own. God doesn’t just save you and then step back—He places His Spirit within you to guide, shape, correct, … Continue reading →

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Lessons In Leadership Change: Moses to Joshua

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most significant leadership transitions in Scripture is the passing of the mantle from Moses to Joshua. Moses—the great deliverer, lawgiver, and shepherd of Israel—had led God’s people out of Egypt and through the wilderness for forty years. … Continue reading →

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God’s Care in the Wilderness

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And you saw how the Lord your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as a father cares for his child. Now He has brought you to this place.” — Deuteronomy 1:31 … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Bible

Jesus Isn’t Finished: What He’s Doing Right Now

When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

Why Does God Test Us?

What Is Biblical Meditation?

Why You Should Be Baptized

The Wisdom of the Ten Commandments

Being Filled With Wisdom

How Does The Holy Spirit Lead You?

Lessons In Leadership Change: Moses to Joshua

God’s Care in the Wilderness

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