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Lessons from the Book of Amos

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” — Amos 5:24 The book of Amos is one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament. It is a wake-up call to people who had … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Life of Jonah

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah… ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’”— Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) Jonah is one of the Bible’s … Continue reading →

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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Do You Love Me?

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Jesus’ Conversation with Peter in John 21 One of the most moving conversations in the Bible takes place after Jesus’ resurrection on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. It is a conversation between Jesus and Peter—a disciple … Continue reading →

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Who Is Jesus? What’s In A Name?

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 Names matter. Throughout the Bible, names often reveal a person’s character, purpose, or destiny. Abraham means … Continue reading →

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How To Deal With Regret

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone has regrets. Some are small:“I wish I had studied harder.”“I should have taken better care of my health.”“I shouldn’t have said that.” Others run much deeper:Broken relationships.Missed opportunities.Moral failure.Years wasted.Pain we caused others.Pain others caused us. Regret is part … Continue reading →

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Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the encouraging things about the Bible is that it does not hide human weakness. Scripture is filled with people who loved God deeply, obeyed Him courageously, and still battled overwhelming emotions, fear, despair, exhaustion, grief, and anxiety. The … Continue reading →

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Are You In A Famine?

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Not every famine is about food. Some famines happen in the soul. You can be surrounded by people and still feel empty. You can have a full schedule, a good income, a nice home, and yet feel spiritually dry inside. … Continue reading →

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Lessons From David and Bathsheba

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few stories in the Bible are as honest, painful, and sobering as the story of David and Bathsheba. It is a story of temptation, adultery, deception, abuse of power, tragedy, repentance, and ultimately, the mercy of God. David was called … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—forces in the human experience. It sounds simple, even gentle. But in reality, forgiveness is strong, costly, and deeply transformative. It has the power to heal relationships, restore peace to troubled hearts, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Book of Amos

In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

Jesus: Do You Love Me?

Who Is Jesus? What’s In A Name?

How To Deal With Regret

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Are You In A Famine?

The Power of Forgiveness

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