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From Jacob to Israel: When God Gives You A New Name

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Genesis 35:9–12 There are moments in Scripture when God does more than speak to a person — He redefines them. This passage is one of those holy moments. “Your name is Jacob, but you will not be called Jacob any … Continue reading →

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The Hundredfold Promise: What Is Jesus Saying?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 19:29 (NIV)“And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.” This verse hits hard, doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Come to Me: The Promise of True Rest

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28–30 may be some of the most tender and hopeful in all of Scripture: “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest… For My yoke … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the quiet lies our culture tells us is that our best years are behind us. We are taught—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly—that usefulness belongs to the young, the energetic, the innovative. But when we open the Bible, we discover … Continue reading →

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Blessed to Be a Blessing

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”—Genesis 12:3 This promise, spoken by God to Abram, is one of the most sweeping and … Continue reading →

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Revelation 22: The Last Word, the Last Invitation, the Last Hope

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Bible does not end with confusion or fear. It ends with clarity, beauty, promise—and an invitation. Revelation 22 is the final chapter of Scripture, but it is not merely a conclusion. It is a destination. After the visions of … Continue reading →

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When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Malachi 4:5–6 “Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise … 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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Why the Land of Israel Is So Special to God

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I wanted nothing more than to give you this beautiful land—the finest possession in the world.” — Jeremiah 3:19 (NLT) Throughout Scripture, the land of Israel is described in glowing terms—as a “good and spacious land,” “a land flowing with … Continue reading →

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God’s Mercy in Life and Death

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

Isaiah 57:1–2 gives us a sobering but hope-filled perspective: “Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: promise

From Jacob to Israel: When God Gives You A New Name

The Hundredfold Promise: What Is Jesus Saying?

Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

Blessed to Be a Blessing

Revelation 22: The Last Word, the Last Invitation, the Last Hope

When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Backward or Forward: The Choice Is Ours

Why the Land of Israel Is So Special to God

God’s Mercy in Life and Death

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