Tag Archives: David

The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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When No One Is Listening: A Prayer from the Cave

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 142 Psalm 142 is one of the most honest prayers in the Bible. David writes it while hiding in a cave, running for his life, isolated, misunderstood, and worn down. The title says it all: “A prayer of David … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

What They Knew That We Often Forget When we read about the great men of the Bible, it’s easy to be impressed by their courage, leadership, miracles, or faith under pressure. But beneath every public act of obedience was a … Continue reading →

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The Book of Life: Heaven’s Most Important Record

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few images in the book of Revelation are as sobering—or as hope-filled—as the Book of Life. In a book filled with symbols, judgments, beasts, and cosmic conflict, the Book of Life stands quietly at the center of what ultimately matters … Continue reading →

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When God Provides a Husband

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Throughout Scripture, we see a beautiful thread of God’s providence weaving people together at just the right time, for just the right purpose. Love stories in the Bible aren’t just about romance—they’re about God’s guidance, timing, and purpose. When God … Continue reading →

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7 Ways To Improve Your Prayer Life

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Prayer is the heartbeat of a Christian’s relationship with God. It’s where we pour out our hearts, listen for His voice, and align ourselves with His will. Throughout Scripture, we see powerful examples of men and women who lived lives … Continue reading →

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Time With God: Morning and Evening

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

For decades, I’ve begun my mornings with God—opening His Word in the quiet before the day begins. Recently, I’ve sensed the Lord inviting me to add a new rhythm: to spend time with Him in the evening as well. God … Continue reading →

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The Silent Sermon of Creation

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.The skies display His craftsmanship.Day after day they continue to speak;night after night they make Him known.They speak without a sound or word;their voice is never heard.Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,and … Continue reading →

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When God Seems Far Away

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?”— Psalm 10:1 We’ve all had moments where it feels like God is distant. Trouble comes, the wicked seem to thrive, and we wonder: Where … Continue reading →

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Why the Age 30 Is So Significant in the Bible

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

Throughout Scripture, certain ages carry special weight. We see numbers like 7, 12, and 40 pop up repeatedly with spiritual meaning. But one age that stands out with deep biblical significance is 30. Over and over, God sets apart this … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: David

The Side-Effects of Patience

When No One Is Listening: A Prayer from the Cave

The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

The Book of Life: Heaven’s Most Important Record

When God Provides a Husband

7 Ways To Improve Your Prayer Life

Time With God: Morning and Evening

The Silent Sermon of Creation

When God Seems Far Away

Why the Age 30 Is So Significant in the Bible

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