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Lessons From the Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Exodus 13:21–22 “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and at night with a pillar of fire, so they could travel by day or night. The LORD did not remove … Continue reading →

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The Power of Blessing

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Near the end of his life, Jacob gathers his sons around his bed and speaks words over each of them (Genesis 49). These are not casual comments or sentimental goodbyes. Scripture calls them blessings. And what he says shapes not … Continue reading →

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What Does The Bible Teach About Overcoming Fear

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Fear is one of the most universal human experiences. Whether it’s fear of the future, fear of failure, fear of loss, fear of people, or even existential dread, it can grip our hearts and paralyze our steps. The good news … Continue reading →

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How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Meeting Jesus doesn’t just add something to your life — it reshapes how you see everything. Many people come to Jesus hoping for help, peace, forgiveness, or direction. And He gives all of that. But over time, something deeper happens: … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe God Is Interested in the Details of Their Lives?

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most personal and comforting beliefs in Christianity is this: God doesn’t just care about the big, dramatic moments of life—He cares about the small ones too. Not just our salvation, our eternity, or our major life decisions, … Continue reading →

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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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Trusting God with the Most Important Decisions

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Genesis 24 is one of the longest and most detailed stories in the book of Genesis, and for good reason. It tells the story of Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. At first glance, … Continue reading →

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I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few statements in Scripture are as bold, hopeful, and breathtaking as these words from Job: “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,and He will stand upon the earth at last.And after my body has decayed,yet in my … Continue reading →

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Seek First the Kingdom

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 are simple, direct, and deeply challenging: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Few verses cut through the noise of modern life like … Continue reading →

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“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

In a culture defined by constant change, shifting values, and uncertain futures, this simple statement from Malachi stands like a granite rock: “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) Few verses are as stabilizing—and as confronting—as … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: future

The Power of Blessing

What Does The Bible Teach About Overcoming Fear

How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Why Do Christians Believe God Is Interested in the Details of Their Lives?

If The LORD Had Not Been On Our Side

Trusting God with the Most Important Decisions

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Seek First the Kingdom

“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

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