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The Strength and Beauty of the Proverbs 31 Woman

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few passages in Scripture are as celebrated—and sometimes misunderstood—as Proverbs 31:10–31. Often called “The Virtuous Woman” or “The Wife of Noble Character,” this woman embodies wisdom, strength, and godliness in action. But Proverbs 31 is not simply a checklist for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Family, God, Wisdom | Tagged Checklist, confidence, dignity, diligent, faith, faithful, fears the Lord, God's wisdom, godliness, godly, heart of God, her gifts, her worth, household, integrity, model, portrait, purpose, relationship, resourceful, resources, strength, time, trustworthy, wife, wisdom, wise, woman | Leave a comment

What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 1 Corinthians 4:7, Paul asks a question that stops us in our tracks: “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” It’s a short sentence, but it carries an ocean of meaning. In one breath, Paul sweeps away … Continue reading →

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Trusting in God’s Provision When Resources Run Dry

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the Lord sends rain and the crops grow again!“— 1 Kings 17:14 (NLT) … Continue reading →

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Caring Without Enabling: A Biblical Response to Street Poverty

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

This week I was reading Psalm 41, and a verse jumped off the page: “Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble…The Lord nurses them when they are sick … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Offering: What Jesus Taught Us About Giving

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus sat near the collection box in the Temple and watched as people gave their offerings. Many wealthy individuals contributed large sums, but then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus immediately called … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: resources

The Strength and Beauty of the Proverbs 31 Woman

What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

Trusting in God’s Provision When Resources Run Dry

Caring Without Enabling: A Biblical Response to Street Poverty

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