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The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 10:1 – “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” Here is one of the most breathtaking moments in the Gospels. Jesus, who … Continue reading →

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The Touch That Changed Everything

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the middle of a chaotic crowd, on the way to an urgent miracle, Jesus stops.He turns.He sees her.And with two simple, tender sentences, He changes a lifetime of suffering into a moment of complete restoration: “Daughter, be encouraged! Your … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

In recent years, fear has taken on a very specific shape for many people. Fear of germs. Fear of disease. Fear of getting sick—or making someone else sick. We sanitize, distance, mask, monitor symptoms, and watch the news, often with … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Jesus?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s a simple question, but it cuts deep. Not do you know about Jesus. Not have you heard His name, grown up in church, sung the songs, or read a few verses. The real question is this: Do you know … Continue reading →

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Learning to Pray from Jesus: The Pattern That Shapes Our Lives

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, He didn’t give them a long lecture or a mystical formula. He gave them a simple, profound prayer—one that has shaped the faith of believers for two thousand years. “This, then, is … Continue reading →

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Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Abraham stands near the beginning of the biblical story, yet his life continues to shape how we understand faith, obedience, and our relationship with God. Scripture does not present him as a flawless hero but as a real person whose … 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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The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

What They Knew That We Often Forget When we read about the great men of the Bible, it’s easy to be impressed by their courage, leadership, miracles, or faith under pressure. But beneath every public act of obedience was a … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Life Without God

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a time when it’s increasingly normal to build a life with little or no reference to God. Faith is often treated as optional, private, or even unnecessary. Yet Scripture—and human experience—tell a different story. A life lived … Continue reading →

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When Prayers Rise Like Incense

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most powerful images of prayer in all of Scripture appears in Revelation 8:3–4: “Then another angel with a gold incense burner came and stood at the altar. And a great amount of incense was given to him … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: relationship

The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

The Touch That Changed Everything

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Do You Know Jesus?

Learning to Pray from Jesus: The Pattern That Shapes Our Lives

Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

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

The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

The Dangers of Life Without God

When Prayers Rise Like Incense

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