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Standing Strong in God’s Armour

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Life often feels like a battle. Some days it’s the weight of temptation. Other days it’s discouragement, doubt, or spiritual opposition that presses hard against us. Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6 that we are not in a casual stroll—we … Continue reading →

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When God Steps Back

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and to see what was really in his heart.” (2 Chronicles 32:31) There’s something sobering in this verse. King Hezekiah had experienced great victories, miraculous healing, and God’s unmistakable favor. Yet … Continue reading →

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Skill and Heart: Lessons from the Levites

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“Each day the Levites and priests sang to the Lord, accompanied by loud instruments. Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites regarding the skill they displayed as they served the Lord.” (2 Chronicles 30:21–22) Worship leaders often wrestle with the balance between … Continue reading →

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Winning the Battle of the Mind

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul gives us a picture of spiritual warfare that is just as relevant today as it was in the first century:We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and … Continue reading →

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Seek Him and You Will Find Him

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

When King David was near the end of his life, he passed along some of the most valuable advice any parent could give a child. To his son Solomon, the future king, David said: “The Lord sees every heart and … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Heart Leads to a Healthy Body

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 14:30 says, “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” It’s remarkable how the wisdom of Scripture speaks to truths that modern science is only beginning to fully understand. The Bible recognized … Continue reading →

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From Saul’s Fall to David’s Rise: Leadership Lessons from 1 Chronicles 10–12

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

The sweep of 1 Chronicles 10–12 takes us from the tragic end of King Saul’s reign to the inspiring rise of King David. It’s a passage loaded with leadership, faith, and teamwork lessons for anyone who wants to serve God … Continue reading →

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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 1 Chronicles 9:33–34 “The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours. All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite … Continue reading →

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What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 1 Corinthians 4:7, Paul asks a question that stops us in our tracks: “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” It’s a short sentence, but it carries an ocean of meaning. In one breath, Paul sweeps away … Continue reading →

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The Plumb Line of God

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture: Amos 7:8 — “And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’I answered, ‘A plumb line.’And the Lord replied, ‘I will test my people with this plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins.’” In … Continue reading →

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