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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Exodus 13:21–22 “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and at night with a pillar of fire, so they could travel by day or night. The LORD did not remove … Continue reading →

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The Gospel to All Nations — A Mission with an End in View

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” — Matthew 24:14 (NLT) These words of Jesus are among the most sweeping … Continue reading →

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God Will Provide

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few statements in Scripture are as simple—and as profound—as Abraham’s words on Mount Moriah:“God will provide.” (Genesis 22:8) Abraham spoke these words while walking up a mountain with his son Isaac, carrying the wood for a sacrifice. Isaac noticed something … Continue reading →

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More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, hungry after forty days of fasting, Satan offered Him a simple solution: Turn these stones into bread. It was practical. Logical. Immediate. But Jesus replied with a deeper truth: “People do not live … Continue reading →

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“The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few verses are quoted more often—and understood less—than Nehemiah’s famous words: “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” This wasn’t a motivational slogan. It was spoken into a moment of deep conviction, exhaustion, … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Questions Jesus Asked

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

(And Why They Still Confront Us Today) Jesus was a master teacher—but interestingly, He often taught by asking questions rather than giving answers. The Gospels record over 300 questions asked by Jesus. He wasn’t short on truth; He was drawing … Continue reading →

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“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning Wisdom from Moses’ Oldest Psalm Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm in the Bible—written not by David, but by Moses. He knew something about time. He watched an entire generation rise and fall in the wilderness. He saw God’s … Continue reading →

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When the Body Is Underactive, the Mind Overreacts

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every once in a while, I hear a line that sticks with me. Recently someone said, “An underactive body creates an overactive brain.” It isn’t a scientific formula, but there’s enough truth in it to make you stop and think. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: clarity

The Side-Effects of Holiness

Speaking To God Face To Face

God Will Provide

More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

“The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)

The Top 10 Questions Jesus Asked

“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

When the Body Is Underactive, the Mind Overreacts

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