Tag Archives: Trust

Lessons We Can Learn from the Book of Job

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Job is one of the most challenging—and most honest—books in the Bible. It doesn’t give us easy answers to suffering, and it refuses to wrap pain in neat spiritual clichés. Instead, it invites us into the deep … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

In recent years, fear has taken on a very specific shape for many people. Fear of germs. Fear of disease. Fear of getting sick—or making someone else sick. We sanitize, distance, mask, monitor symptoms, and watch the news, often with … Continue reading →

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God Will Provide

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few statements in Scripture are as simple—and as profound—as Abraham’s words on Mount Moriah:“God will provide.” (Genesis 22:8) Abraham spoke these words while walking up a mountain with his son Isaac, carrying the wood for a sacrifice. Isaac noticed something … Continue reading →

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Learning to Pray from Jesus: The Pattern That Shapes Our Lives

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, He didn’t give them a long lecture or a mystical formula. He gave them a simple, profound prayer—one that has shaped the faith of believers for two thousand years. “This, then, is … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Strength of Humility

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.”— Matthew 5:5 At first glance, this promise feels upside down. Inherit the earth?To the humble? We live in a culture that celebrates self-promotion, assertiveness, and being noticed. … Continue reading →

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Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Abraham stands near the beginning of the biblical story, yet his life continues to shape how we understand faith, obedience, and our relationship with God. Scripture does not present him as a flawless hero but as a real person whose … Continue reading →

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Counted Righteous by Faith

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.” (Genesis 15:6) This short sentence may be one of the most important verses in the entire Bible. In just a few words, God reveals … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Have All That I Need

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Psalm 23:1) Few verses in all of Scripture are as loved, memorized, and quietly trusted as the opening line of Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd;I have all that I need.” In one short sentence, David gives us a … Continue reading →

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“Come, Follow Me”: The Simple Call That Changes Everything

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow Me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” (Matthew 4:19) These few words, spoken on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, changed the course of history. They weren’t delivered … Continue reading →

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More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, hungry after forty days of fasting, Satan offered Him a simple solution: Turn these stones into bread. It was practical. Logical. Immediate. But Jesus replied with a deeper truth: “People do not live … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Trust

Lessons We Can Learn from the Book of Job

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

God Will Provide

Learning to Pray from Jesus: The Pattern That Shapes Our Lives

The Quiet Strength of Humility

Abraham: A Life Shaped by Trust

Counted Righteous by Faith

The Lord Is My Shepherd; I Have All That I Need

“Come, Follow Me”: The Simple Call That Changes Everything

More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

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