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7 Things God Hates

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible is full of declarations about God’s love, mercy, grace, and compassion. Yet it also speaks plainly about what God hates. This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His perfect character. A God who deeply loves righteousness and human … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Standard for Divorce — and the Grace of God for the Wounded

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Divorce is one of the most painful and complex experiences a person can walk through. It affects hearts, families, finances, children, friendships, and faith. Because of that, it deserves to be spoken about with both truth and tenderness. The Bible … Continue reading →

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When Little Becomes Much

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 14:13–21 In Matthew 14, we find one of the most well-known miracles in Scripture—the feeding of the 5,000. It’s a story many of us learned as children, but it’s also a passage that continues to speak deeply into the … Continue reading →

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The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 10:1 – “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” Here is one of the most breathtaking moments in the Gospels. Jesus, who … Continue reading →

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The Touch That Changed Everything

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the middle of a chaotic crowd, on the way to an urgent miracle, Jesus stops.He turns.He sees her.And with two simple, tender sentences, He changes a lifetime of suffering into a moment of complete restoration: “Daughter, be encouraged! Your … Continue reading →

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Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Imagine the scene: a lively dinner party in a tax collector’s house. The host is Matthew (also called Levi), a man who had just walked away from his lucrative but despised career collecting taxes for Rome. Jesus is there, reclining … Continue reading →

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Living in Love: The Secret to a Growing, Confident Faith

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

1 John 4:16–17 “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love.God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.And as we live in God, … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Gap: God’s Search for One Faithful Person

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Insights from Ezekiel 22:30 “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but … Continue reading →

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10 Leadership Lessons From the Life of David

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

David’s story is one of the most remarkable in all of Scripture. From a humble shepherd boy to the greatest king Israel ever had, his life is filled with lessons about leadership, faith, and the heart of a true servant … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: compassion

7 Things God Hates

The Biblical Standard for Divorce — and the Grace of God for the Wounded

When Little Becomes Much

The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

The Touch That Changed Everything

Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Living in Love: The Secret to a Growing, Confident Faith

10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Standing in the Gap: God’s Search for One Faithful Person

10 Leadership Lessons From the Life of David

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