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Finding Life and Favor

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 8:35 – “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 8 is an amazing chapter in the Book of Proverbs. Here, Wisdom speaks as though she were a person—calling, inviting, urging us to listen. … Continue reading →

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Disciplining Our Children: A Gift of Love and Wisdom

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” — Proverbs 29:17 Raising children is one of the greatest joys—and greatest challenges—of life. Every parent wants to see their child grow into … Continue reading →

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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World: Lessons from Proverbs 30

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Most of the book of Proverbs is filled with the wisdom of Solomon, but Proverbs 30 takes a unique turn. It’s written by a lesser-known figure—Agur son of Jakeh—and it’s unlike anything else in the book. Humble, poetic, and full … Continue reading →

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Thriving Under Pressure: Lessons from Thessalonica

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, he wasn’t just writing theology—he was writing to dear friends, young believers who had chosen Christ in the face of serious opposition. Their faith was fresh, their church was new, and their … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with a Critical Family Member

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every family has its share of dynamics—some joyful, some challenging. One of the most difficult challenges is navigating a relationship with a family member who has a critical spirit. Whether it’s during a holiday gathering, a family vacation, or just … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Provision

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:19 (NLT What a powerful promise! Paul penned these words not from a … Continue reading →

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A Different Gospel? Paul’s Urgent Warning to the Galatians

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to Himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the … Continue reading →

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God Uses All Kinds: Even the Ornery and Cantankerous

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

I just finished reading the book of Jonah again. What a strange, short, and powerful story. Let’s be honest—Jonah wasn’t exactly a model of godliness or cheerfulness. He was ornery. Cantankerous. Resistant. He ran from God, reluctantly obeyed, and then … Continue reading →

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Running the Wrong Way: Lessons from Jonah’s Detour

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever known exactly what God was asking you to do—and still went in the opposite direction? Jonah did. In one of the most dramatic acts of defiance in Scripture, the prophet Jonah receives a crystal-clear word from God: … Continue reading →

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The Foundation of Wisdom

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”— Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) We live in a culture filled with information. Knowledge is available at our fingertips. Yet with all this data, … Continue reading →

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