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The Gospel to All Nations — A Mission with an End in View

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” — Matthew 24:14 (NLT) These words of Jesus are among the most sweeping … Continue reading →

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The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once looked at the crowds around Him and spoke words that are just as relevant today as they were then: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of … Continue reading →

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“Come, Follow Me”: The Simple Call That Changes Everything

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow Me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” (Matthew 4:19) These few words, spoken on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, changed the course of history. They weren’t delivered … Continue reading →

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Lessons We Can Learn from the Life of Nehemiah

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Nehemiah is not just a story about rebuilding a wall—it is a masterclass in leadership, prayer, courage, and faithfulness. Nehemiah was not a prophet or a priest. He was a cupbearer serving in the court of a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Book of Esther: Faith, Courage, and God’s Hidden Hand

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Esther is one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. God’s name is never mentioned, there are no recorded prayers, no miracles on display—yet God’s presence is unmistakable. Esther teaches us how God works powerfully behind … Continue reading →

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Romans 16:3–4, Paul writes, “Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in the ministry of Christ Jesus. In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn from 1 Chronicles 1–3

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever started your Bible reading with 1 Chronicles 1–3, you know what I mean when I say, “It’s a lot of names!” Page after page of family lists can feel like a fast-forward section of Scripture. But buried … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Paul’s Journeys: Faith on the Move

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Acts reads like a missionary adventure story—especially when we follow the life of the Apostle Paul. Shipwrecks, riots, jail cells, public sermons, private conversations, miracles, and conversions. But beneath the action-packed surface lies a deep well of … Continue reading →

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