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God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In our nonstop, productivity-obsessed culture, the thought of deliberately taking one full day off every week might sound radical—or even wasteful. Yet Scripture presents this rhythm not as a restriction, but as one of God’s most generous gifts: a built-in … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 10:29 — “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” This proverb gives us one of Scripture’s sharp contrasts. The same “way of the Lord” produces two very different outcomes, … Continue reading →

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When We Serve the Least, We Serve Jesus

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few of Jesus’ words are as clear—and as confronting—as this: “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these My brothers and sisters, you were doing it to … Continue reading →

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7 Things God Hates

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible is full of declarations about God’s love, mercy, grace, and compassion. Yet it also speaks plainly about what God hates. This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His perfect character. A God who deeply loves righteousness and human … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Teaches About Humility

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Humility is one of the most consistently emphasized virtues in Scripture. Far from being mere self-deprecation or weakness, biblical humility is a realistic view of ourselves in light of God’s greatness, a willingness to serve others, and an active choice … Continue reading →

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When God Speaks: Lessons from Job

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

For 37 chapters, Job cries out. He pleads for answers. He demands justice. He wants God to explain why a righteous man is suffering so deeply. And then—finally—God speaks. But God does not answer Job the way Job expects. Instead … Continue reading →

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Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Imagine the scene: a lively dinner party in a tax collector’s house. The host is Matthew (also called Levi), a man who had just walked away from his lucrative but despised career collecting taxes for Rome. Jesus is there, reclining … Continue reading →

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“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

In a culture defined by constant change, shifting values, and uncertain futures, this simple statement from Malachi stands like a granite rock: “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) Few verses are as stabilizing—and as confronting—as … 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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