Monthly Archives: August 2026

Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Good communication is one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage. That may sound obvious, but communicating well is not always easy. Two people can love each other deeply and still misunderstand one another, hurt one another with … Continue reading →

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Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.”— Proverbs 21:21 We all pursue something. Some people pursue success. Others pursue wealth, recognition, comfort, security, or happiness. We spend our days chasing the things we believe will … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Just some food for thought… The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just read it straight through, and you’ll get the point. 1. Name … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading →

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Living With Heaven as Your Goal

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

“No one can ever pay enough to live foreverand never see the grave.”— Psalm 49:8–9 We spend much of our lives working toward goals. We set financial goals. We pursue careers. We want healthy bodies, meaningful relationships, successful children, memorable … Continue reading →

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Good To Me: New Song

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

The other morning I had an idea for a new song. I sat down and wrote a poem. Then I played the piano and hummed a melody that came to me. Here’s the the resulting song: Good To MeWords & … Continue reading →

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No One Can Say Jesus Is Lord Except by the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

“No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.”— 1 Corinthians 12:3 At first glance, this verse may seem almost too simple. After all, anyone can say the words “Jesus is Lord.” We can repeat them with … Continue reading →

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How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul wrote something remarkable to the believers in Corinth: “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 What a challenge! Paul was essentially saying, “Look at my life. As you see me following Jesus, … Continue reading →

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When You Realize God Is Greatly Blessing You

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.”— 2 Samuel 5:12 There are moments in life when we suddenly stop and realize, … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: August 2026

Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

Food For Thought

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

Living With Heaven as Your Goal

Good To Me: New Song

No One Can Say Jesus Is Lord Except by the Holy Spirit

How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

When You Realize God Is Greatly Blessing You

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