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How To Flourish Spiritually In Every Season

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Life moves through seasons. There are seasons of joy and breakthrough. Seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Seasons of strength and productivity. And seasons where we feel tired, discouraged, or spiritually dry. Yet God’s desire is that we continue to flourish … Continue reading →

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How to Find Strength in Difficult Times

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

“David found strength in the Lord his God.”— 1 Samuel 30:6 Everyone faces difficult times. Some seasons are filled with joy, momentum, and blessing. Other seasons feel heavy and exhausting. Life can suddenly become complicated through loss, disappointment, financial stress, … Continue reading →

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Great Advice For People In Their 70’s

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

There’s something powerful about reaching your 70’s. You’ve lived long enough to know what matters—and what doesn’t. You’ve seen victories, losses, surprises, and seasons you never expected. And if you’re honest, you’ve learned that life is both shorter and more … Continue reading →

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7 Powerful Lessons from the Life of Joseph

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Joseph’s story (Genesis 37–50) is one of the most inspiring and relatable narratives in the Bible. He experienced betrayal, injustice, temptation, success, and reconciliation—often all within the same season of life. Yet through it all, God was quietly at work, … Continue reading →

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New Year, Ancient Faith: A Biblical View of Fresh Beginnings

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Every January, the calendar turns a page and the world pauses—if only briefly—to reflect, reset, and resolve. Gyms fill up, planners are purchased, and phrases like “new year, new you” are everywhere. For Christians, however, the deeper question isn’t about … Continue reading →

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In a Dry Season? Remember.

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all go through seasons that feel spiritually dry—when prayer seems hard, worship feels empty, and God seems distant. The joy and fire that once burned brightly can fade to a flicker. It can feel as though heaven has gone … Continue reading →

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Be Encouraged, Paul: How God’s Word Sent the Gospel to Rome

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

“That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, ‘Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.’” – Acts 23:11 A Word in … Continue reading →

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Finding God in Dry Seasons

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Reflections on Psalm 42 “As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before Him?” — Psalm 42:1–2 Every believer walks … Continue reading →

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The Journey from the Pit to Praise

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are seasons in life when we feel stuck—when the ground beneath us seems to give way, and we find ourselves in a pit of discouragement, confusion, or despair. Psalm 40:1–3 beautifully captures that experience, but even more powerfully, it … Continue reading →

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Trusting the God of All Seasons

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I am the Lord, and there is no other. I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the Lord, am the One who does these things.” (Isaiah 45:6–7) Life is full of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: seasons

How To Flourish Spiritually In Every Season

7 Powerful Lessons from the Life of Joseph

New Year, Ancient Faith: A Biblical View of Fresh Beginnings

In a Dry Season? Remember.

Be Encouraged, Paul: How God’s Word Sent the Gospel to Rome

Finding God in Dry Seasons

The Journey from the Pit to Praise

Trusting the God of All Seasons

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