Tag Archives: mercy

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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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 Overflowing Measure: Jesus’ Promise on Generosity

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus delivers a profound teaching on how we should live in relationship with others. Amid instructions on loving enemies, avoiding judgment, and extending mercy, He shares these vivid words: “Give, and you will receive. Your … Continue reading →

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The Foundation We Can’t Afford to Ignore

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” — Proverbs 9:10 Every building has a foundation. And the strength of that building is never better than what it’s built on. Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

“When people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.” — 2 Peter 2:20 This verse hits … Continue reading →

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Called Out of Darkness: Living as God’s Chosen People

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s a single verse in Scripture that quietly explodes with identity, purpose, and calling: “You are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of … Continue reading →

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