Category Archives: Jesus

1 Corinthians: God’s Call to a Holy and United Church

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“To the church of God in Corinth… called to be His holy people.” – 1 Corinthians 1:2 A Letter for Our Time The book of 1 Corinthians is one of the most direct, practical, and convicting letters in the New … Continue reading →

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Kept from All Harm? Reconciling Psalm 121 with Real-Life Pain

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

I love the promise found in Psalm 121: “The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.”—Psalm 121:7–8 (NLT) It’s one of those … Continue reading →

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How Can I Always Be Joyful, Prayerful, and Thankful?

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Paul sets what seems like an impossible standard: “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” This isn’t just a warm … Continue reading →

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Living Ready: Our Attitude Toward the Second Coming

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (NLT) From the earliest days of the church, believers have lived in anticipation of Christ’s return. … Continue reading →

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Living in Holiness in a Culture of Lust

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the striking features of the book of Proverbs is how often Solomon warns his son about the dangers of sexual immorality. Nearly every few chapters, we encounter strong words cautioning against the “adulterous woman,” the seductress whose words … Continue reading →

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Sheltered in the Secret Place – A Devotional on Psalm 91

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some Psalms whisper peace. Others roar with praise. But Psalm 91? It wraps around your soul like a warm, impenetrable shelter in the storm. I come back to it again and again. No matter the season of life—whether I’m facing … Continue reading →

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Anchored in the Word: Lessons from Psalm 119

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” – Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible—176 verses of passionate devotion to God’s Word. At first glance, it might seem … Continue reading →

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Thriving Under Pressure: Lessons from Thessalonica

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, he wasn’t just writing theology—he was writing to dear friends, young believers who had chosen Christ in the face of serious opposition. Their faith was fresh, their church was new, and their … Continue reading →

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Closer Than You Think

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s a beautiful moment in Acts 17 where the Apostle Paul stands in the cultural and intellectual center of Athens and speaks to a crowd of thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual seekers. In his message, he says this: “His purpose was … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Provision

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:19 (NLT What a powerful promise! Paul penned these words not from a … Continue reading →

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