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If The LORD Had Not Been On Our Side

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

“If the Lord had not been on our side…”— Psalm 124:1 Psalm 124 begins with a haunting sentence fragment: “If the Lord had not been on our side…” It’s as if the psalmist starts a thought he can barely finish, … Continue reading →

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The Journey from the Pit to Praise

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are seasons in life when we feel stuck—when the ground beneath us seems to give way, and we find ourselves in a pit of discouragement, confusion, or despair. Psalm 40:1–3 beautifully captures that experience, but even more powerfully, it … 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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