Tag Archives: God’s Word

“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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What We Can Learn from the Book of Ezekiel

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Seeing God’s Glory, Hearing God’s Voice, and Living a Transformed Life The Book of Ezekiel is one of the most dramatic, visionary, and challenging books in the Bible. Written by a young priest-turned-prophet taken into exile in Babylon, Ezekiel’s message … Continue reading →

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The Journey of Becoming More Like Jesus

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

The moment we put our faith in Jesus Christ, a new journey begins—one that starts with grace and leads to holiness. The Bible paints this as a lifelong path: from being saved by grace to being transformed by the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Am I Following Jesus or My Own Dream?

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every sincere follower of Christ wrestles with this question at some point: “Am I really following Jesus, or just chasing my own dream?” It’s an honest, humbling question—and one worth asking often. Because even good dreams can subtly shift from … Continue reading →

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The Unshakable Truth of God’s Word

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 30:5–6 says,“Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to Him for protection. Do not add to His words, or He may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.” These verses remind … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Journey

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Joshua stood on the edge of the Promised Land, he faced a huge challenge — leading a nation into the unknown. Moses was gone, the wilderness was behind them, and the battles ahead were real. It was at this … Continue reading →

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Living Up to Our Potential in Christ

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.”— Colossians 2:9–10 (NLT) Paul’s words here are some … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: God’s Word

“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

What We Can Learn from the Book of Ezekiel

The Journey of Becoming More Like Jesus

Am I Following Jesus or My Own Dream?

The Unshakable Truth of God’s Word

Strength for the Journey

Living Up to Our Potential in Christ

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