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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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The High Cost of the Shortcut: Lessons from the Birth of Ishmael

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in an era of “instant.” Instant downloads, instant coffee, and instant gratification. We’ve become so accustomed to the quick fix that waiting has started to feel like failure. When God gives us a promise but doesn’t provide a … Continue reading →

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Hard Lessons from the Life of King Saul

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

Let’s delve into the insights we can learn from the mistakes of this complex Old Testament figure. Continue reading →

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