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How To Be More Patient

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Patience seems to be in short supply these days. We get frustrated when traffic slows us … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest treasures found in Scripture is the abundance of God’s promises. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as a promise-making and promise-keeping God. His promises provide hope in times of uncertainty, strength in times of weakness, … Continue reading →

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When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Bible Verses About the Wisdom of Silence “Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” — Proverbs 17:28 One of the greatest marks of spiritual maturity is knowing when not to … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Anger Drive

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.” – Psalm 4:4 (NLT) Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes it rises because of injustice, betrayal, frustration, hurt, exhaustion, or disappointment. The Bible does not say … Continue reading →

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How God Views Obedience

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Obedience is one of the clearest indicators of our relationship with God. It’s simple to talk about faith, sing about surrender, and agree with truth—but obedience is where belief becomes visible. God does not measure our devotion primarily by what … Continue reading →

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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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How To Be More Patient

God’s Promises

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

How To Hear God’s Voice

Don’t Let Anger Drive

How God Views Obedience

The Side-Effects of Patience

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

Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

Dare to Hope Again

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