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10 Lessons From Psalm 145

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I will exalt You, my God and King, and praise Your name forever and ever.” — Psalm 145:1 Psalm 145 is one of the most beautiful praise psalms in the Bible. Written by King David, it is the last psalm … Continue reading →

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Stephen: Lessons from the Life and Death of the First Christian Martyr

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Lord, don’t charge them with this sin.” — Acts 7:60 Stephen appears only briefly in the book of Acts, but his life and death left a lasting mark on the early church. His story occupies only a few chapters, yet … Continue reading →

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8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The whole building, as it was being built, was made of stone prepared at the quarry, and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any iron tool heard in the temple while it was being built.” — 1 Kings 6:7 … Continue reading →

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The Song of Solomon: God’s Beautiful Design for Love

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.” (Song of Solomon 8:7) The Song of Solomon is one of the most beautiful and unique books in the Bible. Unlike the historical accounts of Kings and Chronicles, the wisdom … Continue reading →

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What Does This Mean: Jesus Is The Messiah?

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most important truths in the Christian faith is the declaration that Jesus is the Messiah. Christians sing about it, preach about it, and build their lives upon it. But what does it actually mean? Why was this … Continue reading →

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The Message of Life

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!”— Acts 5:20 (NLT) The apostles had been arrested. Their preaching about Jesus had stirred up opposition from the religious leaders. They were thrown into prison, and it appeared … Continue reading →

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If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Suffering?

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most common questions asked by believers, skeptics, and seekers alike is this: “If God is good and all-powerful, why doesn’t He do something about evil?” It’s a fair question. Every day we see wars, violence, abuse, corruption, … Continue reading →

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From 3,000 to Billions: The Astonishing Growth of the Church

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” — Acts 2:47 The growth of the Christian church is one of the greatest stories in human history. It began with a small group of frightened … Continue reading →

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Why Do the Ungodly Seem to Prosper?

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.” — Psalm 73:3 One of the oldest questions in the Bible is also one of the most common questions believers ask today: Why do people who ignore God … Continue reading →

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21 Reasons To Give Thanks To God

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It is more than good manners. It is one of the defining characteristics of a follower of … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons From Psalm 145

Stephen: Lessons from the Life and Death of the First Christian Martyr

8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

The Song of Solomon: God’s Beautiful Design for Love

What Does This Mean: Jesus Is The Messiah?

The Message of Life

From 3,000 to Billions: The Astonishing Growth of the Church

Why Do the Ungodly Seem to Prosper?

21 Reasons To Give Thanks To God

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