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The Blessing of Being Forgiven

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest blessings God offers us is the gift of forgiveness. People spend years carrying the weight of guilt, regret, shame, and failure. Some try to ignore it. Others try to make up for it through good works, … Continue reading →

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How Much Does God Love You?

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

“See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!” — 1 John 3:1 (NLT) How much does God love you? It is one of life’s most important questions. Many … Continue reading →

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How To Deal With Regret

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone has regrets. Some are small:“I wish I had studied harder.”“I should have taken better care of my health.”“I shouldn’t have said that.” Others run much deeper:Broken relationships.Missed opportunities.Moral failure.Years wasted.Pain we caused others.Pain others caused us. Regret is part … Continue reading →

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Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the encouraging things about the Bible is that it does not hide human weakness. Scripture is filled with people who loved God deeply, obeyed Him courageously, and still battled overwhelming emotions, fear, despair, exhaustion, grief, and anxiety. The … Continue reading →

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Your Failure Is Not the End

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is this: failure does not have to be final. Some people think that one major mistake disqualifies them forever. One moral failure. One season of weakness. One bad decision. One denial … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Being Forgiven

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are few greater feelings in life than being forgiven. When guilt is lifted… when shame is removed… when a relationship is restored… something inside us comes alive again. That is the heart of Psalm 32. This beautiful Psalm was … Continue reading →

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Famous Mothers of the Bible

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Motherhood is one of the greatest callings in life. Throughout the Bible, we meet women whose faith, courage, sacrifice, prayers, and influence shaped families, nations, and even the course of history. Some were wealthy, some were poor. Some were strong … 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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You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most challenging parables Jesus told is the story of the Ten Servants in Luke 19:11–27. A nobleman was leaving on a journey, so he entrusted money to ten servants and instructed them, “Do business until I come … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Life of Samson

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Samson’s story is one of the most fascinating—and sobering—in the Bible. He was a man of incredible strength, chosen by God for a special purpose, yet deeply flawed in his character and decisions. His life, recorded in Judges 13–16, offers … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: failure

The Blessing of Being Forgiven

How Much Does God Love You?

How To Deal With Regret

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Your Failure Is Not the End

The Joy of Being Forgiven

Famous Mothers of the Bible

Strength for Tough Times: Lessons From Psalm 34

You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

Lessons From the Life of Samson

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