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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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Overcoming Temptation

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Temptation is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is part of being human. Even Jesus was tempted. The difference is not whether temptation comes, but how we respond when it does. Temptation often shows up quietly. … Continue reading →

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How to Develop Faith When You’re Discouraged

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

Discouragement has a way of shrinking your vision. What once felt clear now feels uncertain. What once felt possible now feels far away. If you’re not careful, discouragement doesn’t just affect your mood—it quietly erodes your faith. But here’s the … Continue reading →

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Not One Promise Failed

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in Scripture that feel like a deep exhale—moments where everything God has been building toward comes into focus. This verse is one of them: “Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given … 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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From Jacob to Israel: A Story of Transformation

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most powerful transformation stories in the Bible is the journey of Jacob becoming Israel. It’s not just a name change—it’s a life change. Jacob’s story shows how God reshapes a person’s character, identity, and destiny through encounter, … Continue reading →

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Finishing Well: Living With the End in Sight

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Reflections on 2 Timothy 4:6–8 There are certain passages in Scripture that stop us in our tracks—not because they are dramatic, but because they reveal the heart of a believer who has lived wholly for God. Paul’s words near the … 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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God’s Promise in Every Temptation

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 10:12–13 carry both a warning and a promise: “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: struggle

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Overcoming Temptation

How to Develop Faith When You’re Discouraged

Not One Promise Failed

Finding God in Hard Places

Lessons from Gethsemane

From Jacob to Israel: A Story of Transformation

Finishing Well: Living With the End in Sight

Why Do We Still Sin Even When We Hate It?

God’s Promise in Every Temptation

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