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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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Where Does Faith Come From?

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Many people wonder how faith begins. Is it something we simply work up inside ourselves through determination or discipline? Is it the result of being raised in a Christian family? Or does it appear randomly in certain people but not … Continue reading →

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God Works All Things for Good

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Romans 8:28 is one of the most loved and quoted promises in Scripture: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” … Continue reading →

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Renewed Strength for the Weary

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

Isaiah 40:28–31 is one of the most loved and quoted passages in Scripture because it speaks directly to the human experience of weakness, weariness, and limitation. We live in a culture that can demand much of us, and no matter … Continue reading →

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From Desolation to Restoration

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Isaiah 34 and 35 stand side by side as two vivid pictures: one of desolation, the other of restoration. Together they show us both the weight of God’s judgment and the beauty of His promises. In Isaiah 34, God warns … Continue reading →

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Why All God’s Promises Find Their Answer in Jesus

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 1:20: “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’ And through Christ, our ‘Amen’ ascends to God for His glory.” This verse is powerful because it ties the entire … Continue reading →

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Seek Him and You Will Find Him

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

When King David was near the end of his life, he passed along some of the most valuable advice any parent could give a child. To his son Solomon, the future king, David said: “The Lord sees every heart and … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: promise

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

Where Does Faith Come From?

God Works All Things for Good

Renewed Strength for the Weary

From Desolation to Restoration

Why All God’s Promises Find Their Answer in Jesus

Seek Him and You Will Find Him

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