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Everything Comes Into the Light

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said, “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Gospel of Mark 4:22) That is both comforting and terrifying. It depends on what you’re hiding. 1. The … 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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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 10:29 — “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” This proverb gives us one of Scripture’s sharp contrasts. The same “way of the Lord” produces two very different outcomes, … Continue reading →

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When Will Jesus Return?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

For two thousand years, followers of Jesus have asked this question with longing, curiosity, and hope: When will Jesus return? It’s one of the most discussed topics in Christian theology—and also one of the most misunderstood. The Bible speaks clearly … Continue reading →

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7 Things God Hates

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible is full of declarations about God’s love, mercy, grace, and compassion. Yet it also speaks plainly about what God hates. This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His perfect character. A God who deeply loves righteousness and human … Continue reading →

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“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Matthew 22:14) Few of Jesus’ statements are as sobering—or as clarifying—as this one: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” It appears at the end of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, and it forces us to wrestle with … Continue reading →

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7 Things That Can Block Your Prayers

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Most Christians know that prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have—direct access to God, anytime, anywhere. Yet many believers also know the frustration of praying earnestly and feeling as though their prayers aren’t being answered. The Bible doesn’t … Continue reading →

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What Were the Musicians in 1 Chronicles 25 Actually Doing?

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

In 1 Chronicles 25, King David organizes the worship ministry for the future temple. The passage says: “All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and … Continue reading →

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The First Questions God Ever Asked

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible begins with a powerful declaration: “In the beginning, God…”But it doesn’t take long before something surprising happens. God begins to ask questions. These are not questions asked out of ignorance. They are questions asked to draw people out, … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God.”— Matthew 5:8 Few verses are as searching—or as hopeful—as this one. Jesus does not speak about religious performance, public image, or outward morality. He speaks about the heart. And … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: repentance

Everything Comes Into the Light

When Friends Fail You

The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

When Will Jesus Return?

7 Things God Hates

“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

7 Things That Can Block Your Prayers

What Were the Musicians in 1 Chronicles 25 Actually Doing?

The First Questions God Ever Asked

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

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