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Sowing in Tears, Reaping with Joy

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.” — Psalm 126:5-6 (NLT) One of God’s great principles is the … 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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Lessons From the Life of Samuel

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Samuel stands as one of the great transitional leaders in the Bible. He was the last of Israel’s judges, a prophet of God, and the one who anointed Israel’s first two kings. His life bridges seasons—moving the nation from chaos … 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 God in Dry Seasons

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Reflections on Psalm 42 “As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before Him?” — Psalm 42:1–2 Every believer walks … Continue reading →

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When God Turns Back the Shadow

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s a striking passage in Isaiah 38:5–8 where God speaks to King Hezekiah through the prophet Isaiah: “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will rescue you and … Continue reading →

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I Have Heard Your Prayer and Seen Your Tears

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most tender and hope-filled moments in the Old Testament comes from the life of King Hezekiah. He had just received devastating news from the prophet Isaiah—his illness would soon take his life. In response, Hezekiah turned his … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: tears

Sowing in Tears, Reaping with Joy

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Lessons From the Life of Samuel

The Prayer Habits of Great Men and Women of the Bible

Finding God in Dry Seasons

When God Turns Back the Shadow

I Have Heard Your Prayer and Seen Your Tears

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