Author Archives: Mark Cole

About Mark Cole

Jesus follower, Husband, Grandfather, Worship Leader, Writer, Pastor, Teacher, Founding Arranger for Praisecharts.com, pickleball player, blogger & outdoor enthusiast.. (biking, hiking, skiing). Twitter: @MarkMCole Facebook: mmcole

10 Things The Bible Does Backwards

One of the most surprising things about the Bible is that it often turns our normal thinking upside down. The values of God’s kingdom frequently run in the opposite direction of human instincts and cultural wisdom. What seems weak is … Continue reading

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading

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Be Holy Because God Is Holy

One of the most striking commands in the Bible appears in the book of Leviticus: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2) At first glance, this command can feel overwhelming. How can ordinary … Continue reading

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The Power Of The Christian Worldview

Everyone has a worldview. Some people think they don’t. But everyone interprets life through a set of assumptions about God, truth, morality, suffering, purpose, and eternity. Your worldview is the lens through which you see everything — politics, family, money, … Continue reading

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This Kind Only Comes Out By Prayer

(Mark 9:28–29) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus delivers a boy from a tormenting spirit after His disciples had failed to do so. Later, in private, they ask Him an honest question: “Why couldn’t we cast it out?” Jesus answers … Continue reading

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Lessons From The Mountaintop

Insights from the Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:1–13) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus Christ takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. What they see there changes them forever. His appearance is transformed. His clothes become dazzling white. … Continue reading

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God Sees You

One of the most comforting—and confronting—truths in Scripture is this: God sees you. Not the public version of you.Not the Sunday-morning you.Not the “I’m fine” you. He sees the real you. Seen in the Wilderness In Genesis 16, a young … Continue reading

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Who Is Jesus?

It is the most important question ever asked. When Jesus turned to His disciples in Gospel of Matthew 16 and asked, “Who do you say I am?”, He wasn’t conducting a casual survey. He was drawing a line in the … Continue reading

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When You Have One Loaf — And Jesus in the Boat

In Gospel of Mark 8:14–21, we see one of the most revealing moments in the disciples’ journey. They’re in a boat with Jesus. They’ve forgotten to bring enough bread.They have one loaf. That’s it. Jesus says, “Watch out! Beware of … Continue reading

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7 Keys To Finding God’s Will For Your Life

If you’ve walked with God for any length of time, you’ve probably prayed this prayer: “Lord, what is Your will for my life?” It sounds spiritual. It feels important. And it is. But many people approach God’s will like a … Continue reading

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