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Finding Life and Favor

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 8:35 – “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 8 is an amazing chapter in the Book of Proverbs. Here, Wisdom speaks as though she were a person—calling, inviting, urging us to listen. … Continue reading →

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Seven Things the Lord Hates: A Heart Check from Proverbs

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests:haughty eyes,a lying tongue,hands that kill the innocent,a heart that plots evil,feet that race to do wrong,a false witness who pours out lies,a person who sows discord in a family.”— … Continue reading →

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Disciplining Our Children: A Gift of Love and Wisdom

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.” — Proverbs 29:17 Raising children is one of the greatest joys—and greatest challenges—of life. Every parent wants to see their child grow into … Continue reading →

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Treasure the Truth: A Journey Through Proverbs Chapter 2

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.” – Proverbs 2:2 (NLT) Proverbs chapter 2 is a beautiful and powerful invitation to seek wisdom as a life-giving treasure. Written by Solomon, this chapter continues the wise father’s exhortation to … Continue reading →

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Sheltered in the Secret Place – A Devotional on Psalm 91

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some Psalms whisper peace. Others roar with praise. But Psalm 91? It wraps around your soul like a warm, impenetrable shelter in the storm. I come back to it again and again. No matter the season of life—whether I’m facing … Continue reading →

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Anchored in the Word: Lessons from Psalm 119

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” – Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible—176 verses of passionate devotion to God’s Word. At first glance, it might seem … Continue reading →

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Thriving Under Pressure: Lessons from Thessalonica

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, he wasn’t just writing theology—he was writing to dear friends, young believers who had chosen Christ in the face of serious opposition. Their faith was fresh, their church was new, and their … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Provision

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:19 (NLT What a powerful promise! Paul penned these words not from a … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Alone in This

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.”— Philippians 2:13 (NLT) What an encouraging truth—God Himself is at work in you. He’s not only watching over your life; He’s moving … Continue reading →

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When Churches Become Mosques: What Can We Learn?

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

I just returned from a trip to Turkey—a land rich with biblical history. Paul preached here. The early church exploded with life here. Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Ephesus, Laodicea—names straight from the book of Acts and the letters of Revelation. And … Continue reading →

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