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“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize God’s Guidance from the Life of Nehemiah While reading the book of Nehemiah, one short phrase jumped off the page and grabbed my attention: “So my God gave me the idea…” (Nehemiah 7:5, NLT) It’s a simple … Continue reading →

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Ezra: A Quiet Reformer Who Changed a Nation

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some of the most influential leaders in Scripture are not kings, prophets of fire, or miracle workers. They are faithful teachers who quietly reshape hearts through obedience to God’s Word. Ezra is one of those leaders. Living in the aftermath … 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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Living in Love: The Secret to a Growing, Confident Faith

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

1 John 4:16–17 “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love.God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.And as we live in God, … Continue reading →

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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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Tag Archives: obey

“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

Ezra: A Quiet Reformer Who Changed a Nation

The Foundation We Can’t Afford to Ignore

Living in Love: The Secret to a Growing, Confident Faith

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

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