1. Turnt

    book
    08/27/18
    12 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    When I hear the word “repentance” my mind quickly goes to those old terror inducing Chick Tracts.
    Turnt

  2. Enemy Prisoner of War

    book
    05/28/18
    13 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    In the United States Marine Corps, part of my training involved Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) handling. The 6 rules of EPW handling are:
    Enemy Prisoner of War

  3. Someone Over the Rainbow

    book
    04/04/18
    13 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    I hate driving. I am more of a “pew-pew” guy than a “vroom-vroom” guy. I battle my own heart every day in Atlanta traffic.
    Someone Over the Rainbow

  4. Knowing is Half the Battle

    book
    02/26/18
    19 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    I cannot recall how many times I sang along to this theme song, punching and kicking as a kid in the 80s. But much of my desire to join the Marine Corps had its genesis in the 80s cartoon “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.”
    Knowing is Half the Battle

  5. The Gift of Righteousness

    book
    11/27/17
    12 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    The words “gift of righteousness” will bring about two completely polar opposite feelings: One of Dread. One of Relief.
    The Gift of Righteousness

  6. Bruised and Smoldering

    book
    11/14/17
    12 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    “Obey God and he will bless you,” says the wind and the reed is bent over and bruised throughout. “God will never stop loving you but you can disappoint him,” says the wind and the once lit candle is now a sad smoldering wick.
    Bruised and Smoldering

  7. Living in a Van Down By the River

    book
    05/23/17
    12 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    My experience as a Christian did not revolve around Christ. It revolved around asking, “What is God’s will for my life?” Hunting the answer to this question was my god, and I paid homage to it every day.
    Living in a Van Down By the River
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