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

Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Acts 14:22 “They strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” — Acts 14:22 (NLT) Storms are a part of life. … Continue reading →

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30 Ways God Provides for His People in the Bible

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem “The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give them their food as they need it.” — Psalm 145:15 (NLT) One of the most encouraging themes in the Bible … Continue reading →

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Jehovah Jireh: The God Who Supplies Our Needs

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 (NLT) One of the great themes running throughout the Bible … Continue reading →

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9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

The life of Elijah is one of the most dramatic and instructive accounts in Scripture. He appears suddenly on the stage of Israel’s history, confronts kings, calls down fire from heaven, flees in fear, and eventually is taken to heaven … Continue reading →

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When You Should Open Your Mouth

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Times the Bible Commands Us to Speak “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…” — Romans 1:16 Silence is sometimes wisdom. But silence is not always obedience. The same Bible that warns us about careless words … 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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Sleeping in Chains: What Peter’s Peace Teaches Us About Trusting God

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of … Continue reading →

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … 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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25 Reasons Why I’m Proud To Be A Canadian

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

“He determines the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.” — Daniel 2:21 Having traveled to more than 70 countries across six continents, I have seen some of the world’s greatest cities, most breathtaking landscapes, … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: Mark Cole

About Mark Cole

Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

30 Ways God Provides for His People in the Bible

Jehovah Jireh: The God Who Supplies Our Needs

9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

When You Should Open Your Mouth

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Sleeping in Chains: What Peter’s Peace Teaches Us About Trusting God

Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

How To Hear God’s Voice

25 Reasons Why I’m Proud To Be A Canadian

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