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Healing Begins With Humility

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 3:7–8 — “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.Then you will have healing for your bodyand strength for your bones.” There’s something refreshing about the bluntness of Proverbs. It cuts straight … Continue reading →

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Equipped: How Scripture Shapes, Corrects, and Prepares Us

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is trueand to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Man in the Fire

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

Daniel 3 — God’s Presence in the Furnace The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3 is one of the most powerful demonstrations of faith and divine deliverance in all of Scripture. These three young Hebrew men refused … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Writes to the Church

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the opening chapters of the Book of Revelation, Jesus sends personal letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Though written nearly 2,000 years ago, these messages still speak powerfully to believers and churches today. Each letter reveals … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Secret to Finishing Well

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9 are both inspiring and sobering: “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (1 Cor. … Continue reading →

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Six Leadership Lessons from the Kings of Israel

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

I’ve been reading through 2 Kings lately, and the dramatic shifts between faithful and unfaithful rulers have really stood out. One king walks with God, the next plunges into idolatry. One brings reform, the next brings ruin. It’s a cycle … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The First Lie: “Did God Really Say…?”

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Genesis 3:1 introduces us to a pivotal moment in human history. The Bible says, “The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, ‘Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?’” This seemingly innocent question set the stage for humanity’s fall into sin. It wasn’t a blatant denial of God’s command but a subtle twist designed to sow doubt in Eve’s heart. This strategy remains one of Satan’s most effective tactics today. Continue reading →

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