Tag Archives: impatience

The Pull Toward Evil—and the Power to Become Better

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

There’s something honest—and uncomfortable—about admitting this: left to ourselves, we don’t naturally drift toward what is good. We drift toward what is easy, selfish, and, at times, destructive. You don’t have to look far to see it. It shows up … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Test Us?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

At some point, every sincere believer asks this question: If God loves me, why does He allow tests in my life? That question matters—because how you understand testing will shape how you respond when it comes. Let’s look at what … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Tree Are We Becoming?

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said: “A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.”(Matthew 7:17–18) These words of Jesus are simple, memorable, and deeply … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: impatience

The Pull Toward Evil—and the Power to Become Better

Why Does God Test Us?

The Side-Effects of Patience

What Kind of Tree Are We Becoming?

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