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9 Lessons From Psalm 19

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” — Psalm 19:7 (NLT) Psalm 19 is one of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible. Written by King … Continue reading →

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The Secret Book That Changed a Kingdom

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

“When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.”— 2 Kings 22:11 (NLT) Imagine discovering a forgotten book hidden away in the very place where it should have been treasured … Continue reading →

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The Power of Trusting God

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust is one of the … 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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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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12 Lessons From the Life of Elisha

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Ordinary Faithfulness. Extraordinary Power. Few people in Scripture performed as many recorded miracles as the prophet Elisha. Yet what makes his life so compelling is not simply the miracles—it is his unwavering devotion to God. Elisha’s ministry demonstrates that God … 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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9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

The life of Elijah is one of the most dramatic and instructive accounts in Scripture. He appears suddenly on the stage of Israel’s history, confronts kings, calls down fire from heaven, flees in fear, and eventually is taken to heaven … 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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9 Lessons From Psalm 19

The Secret Book That Changed a Kingdom

The Power of Trusting God

10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

When You Should Open Your Mouth

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