Tag Archives: God's presence

Why All God’s Promises Find Their Answer in Jesus

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 1:20: “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’ And through Christ, our ‘Amen’ ascends to God for His glory.” This verse is powerful because it ties the entire … Continue reading →

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Raising Sons and Daughters of Great Ability

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Tucked into the genealogies of 1 Chronicles is a verse that shines like a gem: “Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons who were leaders in their father’s family, for they were men of great ability. These men also earned positions of … Continue reading →

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading →

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Praying Bold Prayers: Lessons from Jabez

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the middle of a long genealogy in 1 Chronicles, we meet a man who dares to stand out—not because of his wealth, military conquests, or political influence, but because of a single, audacious prayer: “Oh, that you would bless … Continue reading →

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What Is the Glory of God? A Martyr’s Final Vision

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand.”— Acts 7:55 (NLT) It’s one of the most powerful moments … Continue reading →

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Boldness in the Face of Opposition

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

“O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, Your servants, great boldness in preaching Your word. Stretch out Your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”After this prayer, … Continue reading →

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“Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I assure you, today you will be with Me in paradise.”— Luke 23:43 (NLT) These words, spoken by Jesus while He was dying on the cross, are among the most hope-filled statements in all of Scripture. In just one sentence, … Continue reading →

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The 7 Boldest Prayers in the Bible

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Prayer isn’t meant to be timid. The Bible is full of bold men and women who dared to ask God for the impossible, the unthinkable, and the deeply personal. These prayers weren’t just wishful thinking—they were anchored in trust, persistence, … Continue reading →

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Keys to Seeing God’s Presence in Worship

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

As worship leaders, our greatest desire is not just to lead songs but to usher people into the presence of God. We long for those moments when worship goes beyond music and becomes a divine encounter—where hearts are transformed, healing … Continue reading →

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Jesus Passing By: When God Feels Distant but Is Closer Than Ever

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most intriguing details in the Gospel of Mark is found in Mark 6:48: “He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus … Continue reading →

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