Tag Archives: sin

Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

“When people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.” — 2 Peter 2:20 This verse hits … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope in the Tears: Lessons from Lamentations

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Lamentations isn’t one many Christians read often. It’s a collection of five poems written after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C.—a time of national collapse, personal grief, and deep spiritual desolation. Yet, out of its sorrow … 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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Healing and Strength Through Humility

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.Then you will have healing for your bodyand strength for your bones.”— Proverbs 3:7–8 We live in a culture where knowledge is celebrated, and wisdom—especially our … Continue reading →

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Saved by Believing and Declaring

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Romans 10:9–10 is one of the clearest and most powerful explanations of salvation in all of Scripture: “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be … Continue reading →

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When Heaven’s Armies Fight for You

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Life often feels like a battlefield. We face struggles with temptation, discouragement, broken relationships, spiritual opposition, and daily pressures that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. In moments like these, Isaiah 47:4 reminds us of a truth we desperately need: we … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Still Sin Even When We Hate It?

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever asked yourself this question: “Why do I still sin even when I hate it?” You’re not alone. The Apostle Paul wrestled with this very issue in Romans 7 when he wrote: “I don’t really understand myself, for … Continue reading →

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Set Free

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

Freedom is one of the deepest longings of the human heart. We may think of freedom in terms of politics, finances, or personal choices, but the Bible reminds us that the truest and most essential freedom is spiritual—the freedom from … Continue reading →

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How To Become A Friend of God

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever thought about what it means to be called a friend of God? That phrase alone is enough to stir the heart. God is not only holy, powerful, and just—He is also relational, inviting us into closeness with … Continue reading →

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The Path to True Freedom

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every person longs to be free. We long to be free from fear, from guilt, from the weight of expectations, and from anything that holds us back. But the Bible tells us that true freedom is not found in wealth, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: sin

Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

Finding Hope in the Tears: Lessons from Lamentations

The Journey from the Pit to Praise

Healing and Strength Through Humility

Saved by Believing and Declaring

When Heaven’s Armies Fight for You

Why Do We Still Sin Even When We Hate It?

Set Free

How To Become A Friend of God

The Path to True Freedom

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