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When God Stirs The Heart

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most beautiful phrases in the book of Ezra is this: “He stirred the heart of Cyrus…” (Ezra 1:1). God moved the heart of a pagan king—Cyrus—to accomplish His purpose and send His people back to Jerusalem to … Continue reading →

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What Does It Actually Mean to Be a Christian?

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are so many different religions, philosophies, and opinions, it’s easy to get confused about what being a Christian truly means. Many assume it’s about being a good person, attending church, or following a list of rules. But in the … Continue reading →

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Ask Me, and I Will Show You Great and Hidden Things

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are few verses in Scripture as inviting and hope-filled as Jeremiah 33:2–3: “This is what the Lord says—the Lord who made the earth, who formed and established it, whose name is the Lord: Ask Me and I will tell … Continue reading →

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Strength for the Journey

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Joshua stood on the edge of the Promised Land, he faced a huge challenge — leading a nation into the unknown. Moses was gone, the wilderness was behind them, and the battles ahead were real. It was at this … Continue reading →

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Knowing God: Life’s Greatest Pursuit

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

In every generation, people chase after something — success, happiness, security, or meaning. But the Bible makes it clear that life’s greatest pursuit is not a possession, a position, or even a purpose — it’s to pursue the One who … Continue reading →

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Backward or Forward: The Choice Is Ours

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Jeremiah 7, God’s heart is on full display. He reminds His people of the simple yet profound covenant that defined their relationship: “Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. Do everything as … Continue reading →

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Pray and Obey

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

When it comes to following Jesus, two simple words summarize the heart of a faithful life: pray and obey. These two actions—seeking God’s will and walking in it—form the foundation of every fruitful Christian journey. Many of us are good … Continue reading →

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Compelled by the Spirit: Following God’s Leading

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before going to Jerusalem. ‘And after that,’ he said, ‘I must go on to Rome!’” — Acts 19:21 One of the most remarkable aspects of the Apostle … Continue reading →

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The Battle Is Not Yours

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s an incredible story tucked away in 2 Chronicles 20 that speaks directly to our fears, our challenges, and our faith. Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, was facing a vast army made up of the Ammonites, Moabites, and people from Mount … Continue reading →

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The Person God Cannot Overlook

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a society that constantly measures worth by visibility—followers on social media, applause from a crowd, or recognition from leaders. But the apostle Paul makes a startling statement in 1 Corinthians 8:3: “The person who loves God is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: obey

When God Stirs The Heart

What Does It Actually Mean to Be a Christian?

Ask Me, and I Will Show You Great and Hidden Things

Strength for the Journey

Knowing God: Life’s Greatest Pursuit

Backward or Forward: The Choice Is Ours

Pray and Obey

Compelled by the Spirit: Following God’s Leading

The Battle Is Not Yours

The Person God Cannot Overlook

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