Category Archives: Church

He Is Holy — Enthroned on Our Praises

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 22:3 – “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel David’s words in Psalm 22 are full of raw emotion. He begins with the haunting cry, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”—words Jesus himself … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Did Jesus Do Between His Resurrection and Ascension?

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in human history. But have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing during the 40 days between His resurrection and His ascension into heaven? The Bible doesn’t record everything that happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

He Is Risen – The Proof and the Power of the Resurrection

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen.” – Matthew 28:6 The resurrection of Jesus is not just the climax of the Easter story—it is the cornerstone of our faith and the launching … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are You Still Making a Difference?

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? Flavorless salt is good neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, God Adventures, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Power of Humility in a World That Celebrates Ego

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” — Luke 14:11 (NIV) Jesus never minced words when it came to the heart posture He looks for in His followers. In Luke … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Kind of Faith that Pleases God

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Verse of the Day:“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”— Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) One of the most profound … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Fighting for the Door That Leads to Life

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Luke 13:24 and the Call to Wholehearted Discipleship “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.”—Luke 13:24 (NLT) This is one of Jesus’ more sobering teachings. He doesn’t say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Danger of Forgetting God

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

“They forgot the Lord their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them.” – Judges 8:34 (NL One of the saddest patterns repeated throughout the Old Testament is this: God’s people would experience His powerful deliverance, His … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Doesn’t God Always Heal?

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Biblical Reflection on Unanswered Prayers for Healing One of the hardest and most heartfelt questions we face as followers of Jesus is: “If we pray in Jesus’ name, why aren’t all the sick healed?” This is not just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Healing, Health, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

But As for Me and My Family, We Will Serve the Lord

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

“But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, Family, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment