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Lessons From David and Bathsheba

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few stories in the Bible are as honest, painful, and sobering as the story of David and Bathsheba. It is a story of temptation, adultery, deception, abuse of power, tragedy, repentance, and ultimately, the mercy of God. David was called … Continue reading →

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When God Does It

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in life when you know something happened that only God could have done. A door opens that no person could force open.A heart changes that seemed impossible to change.A provision arrives at exactly the right moment.Strength comes … Continue reading →

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How to Find Strength in Difficult Times

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

“David found strength in the Lord his God.”— 1 Samuel 30:6 Everyone faces difficult times. Some seasons are filled with joy, momentum, and blessing. Other seasons feel heavy and exhausting. Life can suddenly become complicated through loss, disappointment, financial stress, … Continue reading →

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Powerful Lessons from the Life of David

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few Bible characters are as inspiring, complex, and relatable as David. He was a shepherd, musician, warrior, poet, king, worshipper, leader, and deeply flawed man. Yet God called him “a man after My own heart.” David’s life reminds us that … Continue reading →

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Strength for Tough Times: Lessons From Psalm 34

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 34 is one of the most practical and hope-filled psalms in the Bible. Written by David during a time of danger and distress, it carries the voice of a man who had seen trouble, fear, failure, rescue, and the … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Psalm 23

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few passages in all of Scripture have comforted more people than Psalm 23. Written by King David—a shepherd who became a king—it has brought peace in hospital rooms, courage at funerals, hope in hard seasons, and strength in everyday life. … Continue reading →

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Lessons From David and Goliath

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most well-known accounts in the Bible. It is far more than a story about a boy defeating a giant—it is a powerful picture of faith, courage, obedience, and the greatness … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

The phrase “a man after God’s own heart” is one of the most striking descriptions found in the Bible. It was spoken about David, the shepherd boy who became king, warrior, psalmist, and leader of Israel. In Acts 13:22, God … Continue reading →

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With God, All Things Are Possible

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few statements from Jesus carry more hope, strength, and wonder than these words: “With God, all things are possible.” They were spoken in a moment when the disciples were stunned by how difficult life can be and how impossible some … Continue reading →

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No Two Battles Alike: How God Brings Victory

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you read the Old Testament carefully, one thing becomes very clear: God rarely wins battles the same way twice. Sometimes He uses overwhelming force. Other times, He reduces an army to almost nothing. He wins through strategy, miracles, confusion, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: David

When God Does It

Powerful Lessons from the Life of David

Strength for Tough Times: Lessons From Psalm 34

Lessons From Psalm 23

Lessons From David and Goliath

What Does It Mean To Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

With God, All Things Are Possible

No Two Battles Alike: How God Brings Victory

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