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God’s Rewards: The Surprising Truth

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that rewards visibility—applause, recognition, platform, and results you can measure. But God operates on a very different system. He sees what others miss. He values what others overlook. And He rewards in ways that are … 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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When a Godly Worship Leader Wrote the Darkest Psalm in the Bible

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 88 is widely considered the darkest and most painful psalm in the Bible. It offers no cheerful resolution, no uplifting final verse. Instead, it stays raw, honest, and heavy from beginning to end. The man God used to write … 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 Ruth

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Ruth is short—just four chapters—but it carries a remarkable weight. It’s a quiet story, tucked into the Old Testament, yet it speaks loudly about loyalty, faith, humility, and God’s unseen hand at work in everyday life. Ruth’s … 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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Lessons From the Life of Gideon

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of Gideon in Judges 6–8 is one of the most relatable leadership journeys in Scripture. He doesn’t begin as a hero. He starts fearful, hesitant, and unsure—yet God uses him to deliver a nation. That alone should get … Continue reading →

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How To Have a Rich Relationship with God

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

A rich relationship with God doesn’t happen by accident—it is cultivated over time through intentional choices, daily habits, and a heart that genuinely seeks Him. Just like any meaningful relationship, it grows through communication, trust, obedience, and love. Here are … Continue reading →

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7 Things To Never Forget About God

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a culture that is constantly shifting, it’s easy to forget what should be unshakable. Life gets busy. Trials come. Emotions rise and fall. And in the middle of it all, our view of God can slowly drift if we’re … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of the Ten Commandments

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are few passages in Scripture that have shaped human history like the Ten Commandments. Given by God to Moses in Exodus 20, these commands are not just ancient laws for a distant people—they are timeless principles for living well. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: faithfulness

God’s Rewards: The Surprising Truth

Powerful Lessons from the Life of David

When a Godly Worship Leader Wrote the Darkest Psalm in the Bible

You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

Lessons From the Life of Ruth

No Two Battles Alike: How God Brings Victory

Lessons From the Life of Gideon

How To Have a Rich Relationship with God

7 Things To Never Forget About God

The Wisdom of the Ten Commandments

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