Tag Archives: Peter

Sleeping in Chains: What Peter’s Peace Teaches Us About Trusting God

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of … Continue reading →

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From 3,000 to Billions: The Astonishing Growth of the Church

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” — Acts 2:47 The growth of the Christian church is one of the greatest stories in human history. It began with a small group of frightened … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Do You Love Me?

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Jesus’ Conversation with Peter in John 21 One of the most moving conversations in the Bible takes place after Jesus’ resurrection on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. It is a conversation between Jesus and Peter—a disciple … Continue reading →

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Your Failure Is Not the End

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is this: failure does not have to be final. Some people think that one major mistake disqualifies them forever. One moral failure. One season of weakness. One bad decision. One denial … Continue reading →

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When God Does It

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in life when you know something happened that only God could have done. A door opens that no person could force open.A heart changes that seemed impossible to change.A provision arrives at exactly the right moment.Strength comes … Continue reading →

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Lessons From The Mountaintop

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

Insights from the Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:1–13) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus Christ takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. What they see there changes them forever. His appearance is transformed. His clothes become dazzling white. … Continue reading →

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When Friends Fail You

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few moments in Scripture are more painful than watching Jesus betrayed by one disciple and denied by another. One hands Him over with a kiss.The other swears he never knew Him. Both were part of the Twelve. Both walked with … Continue reading →

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When Faith Steps Out of the Boat

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 14 tells one of the most human, relatable moments in the Gospels: Peter stepping out of the boat and trying to walk on water. The disciples are in a storm, straining at the oars, exhausted and afraid. In the … Continue reading →

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Growing Into a Godly Life: Making Every Effort

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few passages describe spiritual growth as clearly and powerfully as 2 Peter 1:3–8. Peter opens with a life-changing statement: “By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of … Continue reading →

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God’s Love Is Greater Than Our Failures

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God does not define us by our failures. Instead, He sees what He will accomplish in us through His love, grace, and power. When we stumble, He doesn’t throw us … Continue reading →

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