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When You Should Open Your Mouth

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Times the Bible Commands Us to Speak “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…” — Romans 1:16 Silence is sometimes wisdom. But silence is not always obedience. The same Bible that warns us about careless words … Continue reading →

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Sleeping in Chains: What Peter’s Peace Teaches Us About Trusting God

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of … Continue reading →

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Ecclesiastes 11:5 “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” — Ecclesiastes 11:5 … Continue reading →

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Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Psalms ends exactly where it should—with praise. After 149 chapters filled with joy, sorrow, victory, failure, repentance, thanksgiving, questions, and worship, the final psalm contains no requests, no complaints, no confession, and no instruction about life’s problems. … Continue reading →

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Lord All Of My Days

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Here’s a lyric video of a song I just did a remix of. It’s my personal prayer of surrender to God. Lord All Of My Days Lord I’ll go where You wantAnd do what You sayFor You’re honor and praiseLord … Continue reading →

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Let Your Words Be Few

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … Continue reading →

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The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why God Uses Trials to Shape His People When I read the book of Acts, one statement always causes me to pause. After the dramatic conversion of Saul (later called Paul), God spoke these surprising words to Ananias: “I will … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: God

When You Should Open Your Mouth

Sleeping in Chains: What Peter’s Peace Teaches Us About Trusting God

Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

How To Hear God’s Voice

You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

Lord All Of My Days

Let Your Words Be Few

Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

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