Tag Archives: God’s promises

How to Live Clean in a Messy World

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Holiness isn’t exactly trending these days. For many, the word feels outdated—like it belongs in a monastery, not in the middle of our fast-paced, everyday lives. But the truth is, holiness is simply about living clean, free, and whole in … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn from 1 Chronicles 1–3

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever started your Bible reading with 1 Chronicles 1–3, you know what I mean when I say, “It’s a lot of names!” Page after page of family lists can feel like a fast-forward section of Scripture. But buried … Continue reading →

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Can All Your Worries Add a Single Moment to Your Life?

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” — Jesus, Matthew 6:27 (NLT) What a powerful, soul-searching question. Jesus didn’t ask it to shame us, but to free us. We live in a world that is overflowing … Continue reading →

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How to Increase Your Faith (Even When You Struggle with Doubt)

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Faith is a curious thing. It can feel strong one moment and fragile the next. I’ve walked with God for decades. I’ve trusted Him for big things—my family, health, finances, ministry—and He has proven faithful again and again. But I … Continue reading →

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What Modern Christians Can Learn from the Battle of Jericho

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

“When the people heard the sound of the rams’ horns, they shouted as loud as they could. Suddenly, the walls of Jericho collapsed, and the Israelites charged straight into the town and captured it.”— Joshua 6:20 (NLT) The story of … Continue reading →

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Cultivating A Happy Heart

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 15:15 says, “For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.” This verse captures a powerful truth about perspective—our attitude can shape our experience of life. While some wake up each day … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Testing and Not Believing God

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Numbers 14:22, God speaks these sobering words: “They have all seen My glorious presence and the miraculous signs I performed both in Egypt and in the wilderness, but again and again they have tested Me by refusing to listen … Continue reading →

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7 Rewards of Seeking God

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The writer of Hebrews offers us a profound insight into the nature of our relationship with God: “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Abraham’s Test of Faith

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

The story of Abraham’s test in Genesis 22 is one of the most profound and challenging passages in Scripture. God commands Abraham to sacrifice his promised son, Isaac, on Mount Moriah. This test was not only a trial of Abraham’s … Continue reading →

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The First Lie: “Did God Really Say…?”

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Genesis 3:1 introduces us to a pivotal moment in human history. The Bible says, “The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, ‘Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?’” This seemingly innocent question set the stage for humanity’s fall into sin. It wasn’t a blatant denial of God’s command but a subtle twist designed to sow doubt in Eve’s heart. This strategy remains one of Satan’s most effective tactics today. Continue reading →

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