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The Side-Effects Of Faith

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

When we talk about faith, we often define it. We explain it. We defend it. But we don’t always talk about what faith produces. Faith has side-effects. Not the negative kind you see listed at the end of a pharmaceutical … Continue reading →

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Take Courage: He Is Here

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Gospel of Mark 6, the disciples are straining at the oars in the middle of the night. The wind is against them. They are exhausted. And then they see something that terrifies them even more than the storm — … 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 7 Most Profound Questions Jesus Asked

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus of Nazareth was a master teacher. In the Gospels, scholars estimate he asked over 300 questions — far more than the number he directly answered. Rather than simply lecturing, he invited people into self-examination, revelation, and transformation through questions … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Teaches About Leadership

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Leadership is everywhere — in families, churches, workplaces, communities, and nations. The Bible has a lot to say about leadership, not just about authority and influence, but about character, humility, service, and responsibility. Biblical leadership doesn’t begin with position — … Continue reading →

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When Faith Steps Out of the Boat

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 14 tells one of the most human, relatable moments in the Gospels: Peter stepping out of the boat and trying to walk on water. The disciples are in a storm, straining at the oars, exhausted and afraid. In the … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous: The Path to True Success

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

Joshua 1:7–9 These words were spoken to Joshua at one of the most pivotal moments in Israel’s history. Moses had died. The leadership mantle had passed. The land had not yet been conquered. The future was full of uncertainty. And … 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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Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the quiet lies our culture tells us is that our best years are behind us. We are taught—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly—that usefulness belongs to the young, the energetic, the innovative. But when we open the Bible, we discover … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: courage

The Side-Effects Of Faith

Take Courage: He Is Here

Speaking To God Face To Face

The 7 Most Profound Questions Jesus Asked

What the Bible Teaches About Leadership

When Faith Steps Out of the Boat

Be Strong and Courageous: The Path to True Success

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

Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

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