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Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 This is one of the most loved promises … Continue reading →

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Put Your Hope in the LORD—Now and Always

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

“O Israel, put your hope in the LORD—now and always.” (Psalm 131:3) This short verse carries a lifelong call. It is not emotional hype or a temporary encouragement. It is a steady, anchored invitation: put your hope in the LORD—now … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

In recent years, fear has taken on a very specific shape for many people. Fear of germs. Fear of disease. Fear of getting sick—or making someone else sick. We sanitize, distance, mask, monitor symptoms, and watch the news, often with … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Jesus?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s a simple question, but it cuts deep. Not do you know about Jesus. Not have you heard His name, grown up in church, sung the songs, or read a few verses. The real question is this: Do you know … Continue reading →

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Noah Did Everything Just as God Commanded Him

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few sentences in Scripture are as quietly powerful as this one: “Noah did everything just as God commanded him.” (Genesis 6:22) It is short. It is simple. And it is profoundly challenging. In an age filled with noise, compromise, and … Continue reading →

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“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, ‘Did God really say…?’” (Genesis 3:1) The first recorded words spoken by the enemy in Scripture are not loud, … Continue reading →

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“In the Beginning, God”

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Reflection on the First Words of Scripture The Bible opens with four words that quietly but decisively shape everything that follows: “In the beginning, God.” (Genesis 1:1) Before creation, before time, before humanity, before light or language or law—God … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Spiritual Discipline: Daily Bible Reading

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

I recently heard a statement that stopped me in my tracks:Daily Bible reading is the most important spiritual discipline. Everything else flows from it. The more I’ve reflected on that idea, the more convinced I’ve become that it’s true. I … Continue reading →

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20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants a great year—but the best years aren’t accidental. They’re shaped by daily choices, spiritual habits, and where we place our trust. A truly great year isn’t defined by ease or success alone, but by peace, purpose, and a … Continue reading →

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The Four Songs of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

How God Announced the Coming of Jesus Through Worship The Christmas story is not only told through angels, shepherds, and a manger—it is sung. Before Jesus ever speaks a word, heaven and earth break into song. Luke’s Gospel, in particular, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: scripture

Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

Put Your Hope in the LORD—Now and Always

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Do You Know Jesus?

Noah Did Everything Just as God Commanded Him

“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives

“In the Beginning, God”

The Most Important Spiritual Discipline: Daily Bible Reading

20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

The Four Songs of Christmas

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