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Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the quiet lies our culture tells us is that our best years are behind us. We are taught—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly—that usefulness belongs to the young, the energetic, the innovative. But when we open the Bible, we discover … Continue reading →

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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading →

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Lessons We Can Learn from the Life of Nehemiah

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Nehemiah is not just a story about rebuilding a wall—it is a masterclass in leadership, prayer, courage, and faithfulness. Nehemiah was not a prophet or a priest. He was a cupbearer serving in the court of a … Continue reading →

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When Prayers Rise Like Incense

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most powerful images of prayer in all of Scripture appears in Revelation 8:3–4: “Then another angel with a gold incense burner came and stood at the altar. And a great amount of incense was given to him … Continue reading →

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A Day Unlike Any Other: Unpacking the Mystery of Zechariah’s Vision

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

I still remember the first time I read Zechariah 14:6-9. The words felt almost science-fiction strange: a day with no sun or stars, yet flooded with light; evening that refuses to grow dark; rivers of living water pouring out of … Continue reading →

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When God Stirs The Heart

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most beautiful phrases in the book of Ezra is this: “He stirred the heart of Cyrus…” (Ezra 1:1). God moved the heart of a pagan king—Cyrus—to accomplish His purpose and send His people back to Jerusalem to … Continue reading →

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When God Gives a Vision: Lessons from Daniel’s Revelation

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

“That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.”— Daniel 2:19 (NLT) There are moments in Scripture when heaven touches earth—when God chooses to reveal His plans, His truth, or His … Continue reading →

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10 Leadership Lessons from Jesus

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

When we think of leadership, we often imagine authority, strategy, or influence. But the greatest leader in history—Jesus Christ—showed a completely different model. His leadership was unlike any the world had ever seen. His approach combined humility, love, and vision … Continue reading →

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Be Encouraged, Paul: How God’s Word Sent the Gospel to Rome

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

“That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, ‘Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.’” – Acts 23:11 A Word in … Continue reading →

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Learning to Hear God’s Voice

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is learning to recognize and respond to His voice. From the opening pages of Scripture to the final words of Revelation, God reveals Himself as a God who speaks. He doesn’t remain … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: vision

Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Lessons We Can Learn from the Life of Nehemiah

When Prayers Rise Like Incense

A Day Unlike Any Other: Unpacking the Mystery of Zechariah’s Vision

When God Stirs The Heart

When God Gives a Vision: Lessons from Daniel’s Revelation

10 Leadership Lessons from Jesus

Be Encouraged, Paul: How God’s Word Sent the Gospel to Rome

Learning to Hear God’s Voice

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