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How God Describes Himself

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in Scripture when God pulls back the curtain and tells us exactly who He is. This is one of them. In Book of Exodus 34, the Lord passes in front of Moses and declares His own name … Continue reading →

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Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? You can play. You can teach. You can build. You can organize. You can lead. You can write. You can listen. You can encourage. You can fix things. You can make … Continue reading →

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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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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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When Will Jesus Return?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

For two thousand years, followers of Jesus have asked this question with longing, curiosity, and hope: When will Jesus return? It’s one of the most discussed topics in Christian theology—and also one of the most misunderstood. The Bible speaks clearly … 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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Why Psalm 150 Calls Us to All-Out Worship

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 150 is the grand finale of the Psalms—and what a finale it is. No complaints. No questions. No confessions. Just pure, unrestrained praise. It’s as if the psalmist saves the loudest, boldest, most joyful worship for the very end. … 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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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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“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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Tag Archives: mercy

How God Describes Himself

Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

When We Serve the Least, We Serve Jesus

When Will Jesus Return?

7 Things God Hates

Why Psalm 150 Calls Us to All-Out Worship

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

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

“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

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