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Am I Saved?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

How to Be Saved—and How to Know for Sure It’s one of the most important questions a person can ever ask: Am I saved?Not “Am I religious?” or “Am I a good person?” but “Am I right with God?” The … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

In recent years, fear has taken on a very specific shape for many people. Fear of germs. Fear of disease. Fear of getting sick—or making someone else sick. We sanitize, distance, mask, monitor symptoms, and watch the news, often with … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God.”— Matthew 5:8 Few verses are as searching—or as hopeful—as this one. Jesus does not speak about religious performance, public image, or outward morality. He speaks about the heart. And … Continue reading →

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Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Abraham stands near the beginning of the biblical story, yet his life continues to shape how we understand faith, obedience, and our relationship with God. Scripture does not present him as a flawless hero but as a real person whose … Continue reading →

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More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, hungry after forty days of fasting, Satan offered Him a simple solution: Turn these stones into bread. It was practical. Logical. Immediate. But Jesus replied with a deeper truth: “People do not live … Continue reading →

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“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

“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…?’” (Genesis 3:1) The first recorded words spoken by the enemy in Scripture are not loud, … Continue reading →

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“The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few verses are quoted more often—and understood less—than Nehemiah’s famous words: “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” This wasn’t a motivational slogan. It was spoken into a moment of deep conviction, exhaustion, … Continue reading →

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Ezra: A Quiet Reformer Who Changed a Nation

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some of the most influential leaders in Scripture are not kings, prophets of fire, or miracle workers. They are faithful teachers who quietly reshape hearts through obedience to God’s Word. Ezra is one of those leaders. Living in the aftermath … Continue reading →

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Winning the Battle of the Mind: How to Control Negative Thoughts

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Biblical Perspective Most spiritual battles are not fought in public. They are fought quietly—between our ears. Negative thoughts don’t announce themselves as enemies. They sound reasonable. Familiar. Even responsible. What if this goes wrong? You’ve failed before. You’re falling … Continue reading →

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Equipped: How Scripture Shapes, Corrects, and Prepares Us

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is trueand to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: God’s Word

Am I Saved?

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives

“The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)

Ezra: A Quiet Reformer Who Changed a Nation

Winning the Battle of the Mind: How to Control Negative Thoughts

Equipped: How Scripture Shapes, Corrects, and Prepares Us

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