Category Archives: Bible

When Light Feels Uncomfortable

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

“God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.”— John 3:19 (NLT) This verse from John 3 stopped me in my tracks the other morning. It’s easy to focus … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be “Born Again”?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m a born-again Christian,” and wondered what that actually means? The phrase might sound unusual—especially if you’re not familiar with the Bible. But it comes straight from a fascinating conversation between Jesus and a … Continue reading →

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Caring Without Enabling: A Biblical Response to Street Poverty

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

This week I was reading Psalm 41, and a verse jumped off the page: “Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble…The Lord nurses them when they are sick … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus Turned Water into Wine—and What It Means for You

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most surprising miracles in the Bible is found in John 2, where Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding in Cana. It was His very first miracle—and honestly, it seems like an odd way to kick … Continue reading →

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The Stairway Between Heaven and Earth

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I was reading John 1 this morning, one verse captured my attention in a profound way. “I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son … Continue reading →

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The Light Shines In The Darkness

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“In the beginning the Word already existed.The Word was with God, and the Word was God.He existed in the beginning with God.God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him.The Word gave life to everything that was … Continue reading →

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When You Hear the Marching on the Trees

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the Lord is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine army.”— 2 Samuel … Continue reading →

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The Treasure of Wisdom

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Reflections on Proverbs 8:17–21 One of the most beautiful and powerful sections in the Book of Proverbs is found in chapter 8, where Wisdom is personified—speaking as a woman who invites us to listen, follow, and live fully. This passage … Continue reading →

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The Message and the Mission: Luke 24 and Our Call Today

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

At the end of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus appears to His disciples and offers them clarity about the message they are to carry into the world. He says: “It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority … Continue reading →

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“Then He Opened Their Minds”: How Jesus Helps Us Understand Scripture

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.”— Luke 24:45 (CSB) This simple phrase tucked into Luke 24 has sparked my curiosity. Jesus, the risen Lord, is walking with His disciples, and in this quiet moment, He opens their … Continue reading →

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