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When Should We Confess Our Sins to God—and When Should We Confess to Others?

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” — James 5:16 NLT One of the beautiful privileges of being a follower of Jesus is that we can come directly to God … Continue reading →

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Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17 Freedom is something people deeply desire. We want freedom from fear, worry, guilt, addiction, shame, painful memories, and the … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Being Forgiven

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest blessings God offers us is the gift of forgiveness. People spend years carrying the weight of guilt, regret, shame, and failure. Some try to ignore it. Others try to make up for it through good works, … Continue reading →

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Why Was Blood Required for Forgiveness?

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

For many people, one of the hardest parts of the Bible to understand is why sacrifices were necessary for sin to be forgiven. Why did animals have to die in the Old Testament? And why did Jesus have to die … 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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The Joy of Being Forgiven

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are few greater feelings in life than being forgiven. When guilt is lifted… when shame is removed… when a relationship is restored… something inside us comes alive again. That is the heart of Psalm 32. This beautiful Psalm was … Continue reading →

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Who Is Jesus?

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

It is the most important question ever asked. When Jesus turned to His disciples in Gospel of Matthew 16 and asked, “Who do you say I am?”, He wasn’t conducting a casual survey. He was drawing a line in the … Continue reading →

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Everything Comes Into the Light

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said, “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Gospel of Mark 4:22) That is both comforting and terrifying. It depends on what you’re hiding. 1. The … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe Sex Should Be Reserved for Marriage?

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

In today’s culture, the idea of waiting until marriage for sex often sounds outdated, restrictive, or unrealistic. Yet for Christians, this belief isn’t about rules for the sake of rules—it’s about trust, design, love, and human flourishing. Far from being … Continue reading →

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The First Questions God Ever Asked

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible begins with a powerful declaration: “In the beginning, God…”But it doesn’t take long before something surprising happens. God begins to ask questions. These are not questions asked out of ignorance. They are questions asked to draw people out, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: shame

When Should We Confess Our Sins to God—and When Should We Confess to Others?

Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom

The Blessing of Being Forgiven

Why Was Blood Required for Forgiveness?

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

The Joy of Being Forgiven

Who Is Jesus?

Everything Comes Into the Light

Why Do Christians Believe Sex Should Be Reserved for Marriage?

The First Questions God Ever Asked

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