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The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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The High Cost of the Shortcut: Lessons from the Birth of Ishmael

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in an era of “instant.” Instant downloads, instant coffee, and instant gratification. We’ve become so accustomed to the quick fix that waiting has started to feel like failure. When God gives us a promise but doesn’t provide a … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 This is one of the most loved promises … Continue reading →

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Dare to Hope Again

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are seasons in life when hope seems far away—when prayers feel unanswered, when losses pile up, and when our hearts grow weary. That’s the moment the prophet Jeremiah found himself in when he wrote Lamentations. His city lay in … Continue reading →

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God’s Best Comes to Those Who Wait

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For since the world began,no ear has heardand no eye has seen a God like You,who works for those who wait for Him!”— Isaiah 64:4 (NLT) There is no one like our God. That’s the heart of this verse. Throughout … Continue reading →

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The Blessing In Waiting

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

“So the Lord must wait for you to come to Him so He can show you His love and compassion.For the Lord is a faithful God.Blessed are those who wait for His help.” (Isaiah 30:18, NLT) One of the most … Continue reading →

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Compelled by the Spirit: Following God’s Leading

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before going to Jerusalem. ‘And after that,’ he said, ‘I must go on to Rome!’” — Acts 19:21 One of the most remarkable aspects of the Apostle … Continue reading →

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When Heaven Marches: God’s Army Fighting for You

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“And once again David asked God what to do. “Do not attack them straight on,” God replied. “Instead, circle around behind and attack them near the poplar trees. When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, … Continue reading →

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The Whisper That Changes Everything

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Text: 1 Kings 19:12–13“And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice … Continue reading →

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The Final Words of Jesus: Our Mission and Power Today

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He left His disciples—and us—with a powerful final instruction. Acts 1:8 records it: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me … Continue reading →

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