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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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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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“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

In a culture defined by constant change, shifting values, and uncertain futures, this simple statement from Malachi stands like a granite rock: “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) Few verses are as stabilizing—and as confronting—as … Continue reading →

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The Great White Throne: The Final Reckoning Before God

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Revelation 20:11–15 Few passages in Scripture are as weighty and sobering as John’s vision of the Great White Throne. It is the final courtroom scene of the Bible—the moment when history, rebellion, justice, mercy, and truth all converge. “Then I … Continue reading →

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