Tag Archives: obedience

Trusting God with Your Whole Heart – Reflections on Proverbs 3:5-6

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) There’s a verse that has guided me again and again throughout my … Continue reading →

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“Not My Will, But Yours Be Done” — The Power of Surrender

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.”— Luke 22:42 (NLT) These are among the most powerful words ever spoken. In the Garden of … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Gift: What Jesus Sees When We Give

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

I recently reread the powerful little story in Luke 21:1–4—the one about the poor widow who dropped two small coins into the Temple collection box. It’s only a few verses, but it holds one of the most profound lessons Jesus … Continue reading →

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Seen by God: Living Beyond Appearances

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’”— … Continue reading →

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The One Thing You Still Lack

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning from Jesus’ Challenge to the Rich Young Ruler We all love the moments when Jesus encourages and uplifts—but every now and then, He speaks a hard word that pierces our hearts. One of the most sobering examples is found … Continue reading →

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Secrets to Hearing the Voice of God

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most beautiful stories in Scripture is the moment young Samuel hears God’s voice for the first time. It’s both mysterious and practical—a divine encounter that began in the stillness of night and was shaped by wise mentorship. … Continue reading →

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When Angels Show Up

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever had a moment in your life when you knew, without a doubt, that God was speaking to you? Maybe it was through Scripture, a word of encouragement, a dream, or a perfectly timed conversation. Throughout Scripture, one … Continue reading →

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Fighting for the Door That Leads to Life

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Luke 13:24 and the Call to Wholehearted Discipleship “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.”—Luke 13:24 (NLT) This is one of Jesus’ more sobering teachings. He doesn’t say, … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Forgetting God

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

“They forgot the Lord their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them.” – Judges 8:34 (NL One of the saddest patterns repeated throughout the Old Testament is this: God’s people would experience His powerful deliverance, His … Continue reading →

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How Did Jesus and the Early Church Pray for the Sick?

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

A New Testament Model for Healing Ministry In today’s church, we often ask: “How should we pray for the sick?” The best way to answer that is to look at the New Testament pattern. How did Jesus, His disciples, and … Continue reading →

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