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The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 10:1 – “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” Here is one of the most breathtaking moments in the Gospels. Jesus, who … Continue reading →

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The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once looked at the crowds around Him and spoke words that are just as relevant today as they were then: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of … Continue reading →

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The Way That Leads to Life

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The way of the godly leads to life;that path does not lead to death.”— Proverbs 12:28 Scripture often presents life as a path. Not a moment. Not a single decision. A way—a direction we choose and continue to walk in … 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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The First Questions God Ever Asked

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible begins with a powerful declaration: “In the beginning, God…”But it doesn’t take long before something surprising happens. God begins to ask questions. These are not questions asked out of ignorance. They are questions asked to draw people out, … 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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Blessed to Be a Blessing

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”—Genesis 12:3 This promise, spoken by God to Abram, is one of the most sweeping and … Continue reading →

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Sin at the Door: A Warning, a Choice, and a Call to Mastery

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” — Genesis 4:7 This is one of the most vivid and sobering warnings in all of Scripture. God speaks these words … Continue reading →

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“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the Lord God had made. One day he asked the woman, ‘Did God really say…?’” (Genesis 3:1) The first recorded words spoken by the enemy in Scripture are not loud, … Continue reading →

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“In the Beginning, God”

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Reflection on the First Words of Scripture The Bible opens with four words that quietly but decisively shape everything that follows: “In the beginning, God.” (Genesis 1:1) Before creation, before time, before humanity, before light or language or law—God … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: truth

The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

The Way That Leads to Life

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

The First Questions God Ever Asked

More Than Bread: Living by Every Word from God

Blessed to Be a Blessing

Sin at the Door: A Warning, a Choice, and a Call to Mastery

“Did God Really Say?” — The First Question That Still Shapes Our Lives

“In the Beginning, God”

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