Category Archives: Bible

Running the Wrong Way: Lessons from Jonah’s Detour

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

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 →

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Prayer That Produces Results

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

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 →

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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

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 →

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The Foundation of Wisdom

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“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 →

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Called the Friend of God

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

In James 2:23, we find one of the most astonishing titles given to a human being in Scripture: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.” What … Continue reading →

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Faith That Works

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

“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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The Humbling Path to Healing: Lessons from Naaman’s Encounter with Elisha

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

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 →

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What Do You Have in the House?

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

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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The Contract That Changed the World

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

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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Lessons from the Story of Elijah and Elisha

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

The story of Elijah and Elisha is one of the most powerful mentor-mentee relationships in the Bible. Their journey together, found primarily in 1 and 2 Kings, teaches us about leadership, legacy, spiritual hunger, and the transfer of anointing. As … Continue reading →

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