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An Introduction to the Book of Nahum: God Is Patient, but He Will Not Ignore Evil

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Key Verse: Nahum 1:7 (NLT) “The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him.” The book of Nahum is one of the shortest books in the Old Testament, containing only … Continue reading →

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The Book of Micah: What Does God Really Want From Us?

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

An Introduction to the Book of Micah What does God really want from His people? Is it more worship services? More sacrifices? More religious activity? Or is He looking for something much deeper? Nearly 2,700 years ago, a prophet named … Continue reading →

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Intro to Isaiah: The Prophet Who Saw the Glory of God

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Isaiah is one of the most remarkable books in the Bible. It is a book filled with warning and hope, judgment and mercy, sin and salvation. Isaiah speaks to a nation that had turned away from God, … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you…” — Amos 5:14 The book of Amos isn’t often listed among people’s favorite books of the Bible. Its pages are filled with warnings, … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Life of Jonah

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah… ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’”— Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) Jonah is one of the Bible’s … Continue reading →

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Wild Things That Happened When Jesus Died

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus died on the cross, it was not a quiet moment tucked away in history. Heaven and earth reacted. The Gospels record a series of shocking, supernatural, and deeply symbolic events that happened in those dark hours. These were … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—forces in the human experience. It sounds simple, even gentle. But in reality, forgiveness is strong, costly, and deeply transformative. It has the power to heal relationships, restore peace to troubled hearts, … Continue reading →

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When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Malachi 4:5–6 “Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise … Continue reading →

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The Great White Throne: The Final Reckoning Before God

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Revelation 20:11–15 Few passages in Scripture are as weighty and sobering as John’s vision of the Great White Throne. It is the final courtroom scene of the Bible—the moment when history, rebellion, justice, mercy, and truth all converge. “Then I … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Universalism: If “Everyone Goes to Heaven,” Why Did Jesus Die?

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

In recent years, the belief known as universalism—the idea that everyone ultimately goes to heaven regardless of faith, repentance, or response to Christ—has become increasingly popular. It is often presented as compassionate, hopeful, and more loving than traditional Christian teaching. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: judgement

An Introduction to the Book of Nahum: God Is Patient, but He Will Not Ignore Evil

The Book of Micah: What Does God Really Want From Us?

Intro to Isaiah: The Prophet Who Saw the Glory of God

10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

Wild Things That Happened When Jesus Died

The Power of Forgiveness

When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

The Great White Throne: The Final Reckoning Before God

The Danger of Universalism: If “Everyone Goes to Heaven,” Why Did Jesus Die?

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