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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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Lessons From the Last Supper

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

On the night before the crucifixion, Jesus gathered His disciples in an upper room for one final meal together. What happened there became one of the most meaningful moments in history. The bread and the wine were not just part … Continue reading →

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Strength for Tough Times: Lessons From Psalm 34

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 34 is one of the most practical and hope-filled psalms in the Bible. Written by David during a time of danger and distress, it carries the voice of a man who had seen trouble, fear, failure, rescue, and the … Continue reading →

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Finding God in Hard Places

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Then Jesus turned to His disciples and said: “God blesses you who are poor,for the Kingdom of God is yours.God blesses you who are hungry now,for you will be satisfied.God blesses you who weep now,for in due time you will … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Gethsemane

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few moments in the life of Jesus are as sacred and revealing as His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus walked with His disciples to this quiet garden on the Mount of Olives. … Continue reading →

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7 Keys To Being Fruitful In Every Season

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said, “I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last” (John 15:16). That promise isn’t limited to one stage of life, one season of success, or one moment of spiritual intensity. … Continue reading →

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When Praise Sounds Like Joy and Weeping: Learning from Ezra 3

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some moments in Scripture are so human, so raw, so emotionally honest that they pull us right into the story. Ezra 3 is one of those scenes. After decades of exile, the Israelites finally return to Jerusalem. The city is … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Habits of Great Men and Women of the Bible

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Daniel heard that praying to anyone but the king was now punishable by death, he didn’t panic or plot an escape. Instead, “he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward … 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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Would You Like To Go To Heaven?

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

It’s a question that stops many people in their tracks: Would you like to go to heaven?Most people instinctively answer, “Of course!”—because who wouldn’t want eternal peace, joy, and the presence of God instead of pain, sorrow, and death? Yet … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: sorrow

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Lessons From the Last Supper

Strength for Tough Times: Lessons From Psalm 34

Finding God in Hard Places

Lessons from Gethsemane

7 Keys To Being Fruitful In Every Season

When Praise Sounds Like Joy and Weeping: Learning from Ezra 3

The Prayer Habits of Great Men and Women of the Bible

Finding Hope in the Tears: Lessons from Lamentations

Would You Like To Go To Heaven?

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