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What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

Kindness looks simple. A smile. A listening ear. A generous act. A patient response when you could have snapped. But kindness is not small. According to Scripture, kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). That means it is … Continue reading →

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Not by Force, Not by Strength — But by His Spirit

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s a moment in Scripture when God speaks directly into the exhaustion and discouragement of His people. Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, was staring at a mountain of impossibility: a half-built Temple, limited resources, political pressure, and a tired people. … Continue reading →

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What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

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