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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 Life of Ruth

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Ruth is short—just four chapters—but it carries a remarkable weight. It’s a quiet story, tucked into the Old Testament, yet it speaks loudly about loyalty, faith, humility, and God’s unseen hand at work in everyday life. Ruth’s … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Prodigal Son

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few stories Jesus told are as rich, relatable, and revealing as the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32). It’s a story about rebellion, brokenness, repentance, and extravagant grace. But more than that, it’s a mirror—showing us not only who … Continue reading →

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Building a Memorial: Remembering What God Has Done

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Crossing the Jordan River – Joshua 3–4 One of the most powerful moments in Israel’s history comes when they finally step into the Promised Land. After 40 years in the wilderness, God brings them to the Jordan River … Continue reading →

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Jesus Isn’t Finished: What He’s Doing Right Now

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s easy to think of Jesus only in the past. We picture the manger. The miracles. The cross. The empty tomb. But the Bible makes something very clear: Jesus didn’t finish His work at the resurrection—He continues His work today. … Continue reading →

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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

Lessons From the Life of Ruth

Lessons From the Prodigal Son

Building a Memorial: Remembering What God Has Done

Jesus Isn’t Finished: What He’s Doing Right Now

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