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God’s Promises

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest treasures found in Scripture is the abundance of God’s promises. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as a promise-making and promise-keeping God. His promises provide hope in times of uncertainty, strength in times of weakness, … Continue reading →

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God Knows

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“O LORD, You have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1 (NLT) There is something deeply comforting about those two simple words: God knows. Life often leaves us with questions that have no easy answers. We … 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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What Is One Thing I Know God Wants Me To Do?

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Reflections on James 4:17 “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” — James 4:17 (NLT) When most people think about sin, they think about the wrong things they have done—lying, stealing, … Continue reading →

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Worship: More Than a Sunday Activity

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why the Bible’s emphasis on worship should transform our daily lives The Bible is, above all, the story of a God who created people to know Him, love Him, and worship Him. Every major event in Scripture points us toward … Continue reading →

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading →

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When You Should Open Your Mouth

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Times the Bible Commands Us to Speak “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…” — Romans 1:16 Silence is sometimes wisdom. But silence is not always obedience. The same Bible that warns us about careless words … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Finding Meaning in a World That Often Feels Meaningless If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the point of it all?” then you’re not alone. King Solomon wrestled with that very question over 3,000 years ago. The book of Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Solomon: When Wisdom Is Not Enough

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

How the wisest man who ever lived drifted away from God—and what his life teaches us today. Few lives in Scripture are as inspiring—and as tragic—as the life of Solomon. He began with extraordinary promise. He inherited the throne of … Continue reading →

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Created in God’s Image: What It Means and Why It Matters

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) Few truths in the Bible are more profound than the declaration that human beings are … Continue reading →

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When You Should Open Your Mouth

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