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How To Overcome The Battle Of The Mind

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

The greatest battles you and I will ever fight are not out there—they are in here. In the mind. Long before actions are taken, words are spoken, or habits are formed, a quiet war is being fought in our thoughts. … Continue reading →

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When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live in the Tension One of the most challenging parts of following God is this: What do you do when the counsel you receive doesn’t match what you sense the Holy Spirit is saying? If you’ve walked with … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Test Us?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

At some point, every sincere believer asks this question: If God loves me, why does He allow tests in my life? That question matters—because how you understand testing will shape how you respond when it comes. Let’s look at what … Continue reading →

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What If God Fought For You?

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most comforting ideas in the entire Bible is this: God fights for His people. Many people imagine life as a lonely struggle—us trying our best while God simply watches from heaven. But the Bible presents a very … Continue reading →

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Perfect Peace in a Restless World

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” — Isaiah 26:3 Peace is one of the most sought-after experiences in the human heart. People search for it in vacations, financial security, success, … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects Of Faith

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

When we talk about faith, we often define it. We explain it. We defend it. But we don’t always talk about what faith produces. Faith has side-effects. Not the negative kind you see listed at the end of a pharmaceutical … Continue reading →

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Take Courage: He Is Here

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Gospel of Mark 6, the disciples are straining at the oars in the middle of the night. The wind is against them. They are exhausted. And then they see something that terrifies them even more than the storm — … Continue reading →

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Faith Versus Fear

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Mark 5:21–43) In Gospel of Mark chapter 5, a desperate father named Jairus falls at Jesus’ feet. His little girl is dying. He begs Jesus to come. On the way, everything seems to unravel. A woman interrupts them. Time passes. … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection: Everything Changed

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

If there is no resurrection, Christianity collapses. Gospel of Matthew 28 is not a sentimental ending to a tragic story. It is a thunderclap. It is the moment history split in two. Let’s walk through it. 1. The Stone Was … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: fear

How To Overcome The Battle Of The Mind

When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

Why Does God Test Us?

What If God Fought For You?

Perfect Peace in a Restless World

The Side-Effects Of Faith

Take Courage: He Is Here

Faith Versus Fear

Speaking To God Face To Face

The Resurrection: Everything Changed

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