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The Upside-Down Path: The Power of Humility

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus made a statement that cuts against the grain of everything our culture promotes: “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” At first glance, it sounds like a warning—and it is. But … Continue reading →

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The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, Jesus drops one of His most provocative and counter-cultural statements: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, NIV). This isn’t just a clever saying—it’s the punchline … Continue reading →

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The Upside-Down Path: The Power of Humility

The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

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