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

The Good Things God Wants for You

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is that God is a good Father who desires good things for His children. Many people view God as distant, demanding, or difficult to please. Yet Scripture paints a very different … Continue reading

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Falling in Love With the Church Again

Many people love Jesus but struggle with the church. Some have been hurt by leaders.Some are frustrated by hypocrisy.Some are tired of programs, politics, or performance-driven Christianity.Others simply drifted away and slowly lost connection. Yet despite all of its imperfections, … Continue reading

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What Turned a Roman Soldier Into a Believer?

“When the Roman officer who stood facing Him saw how He had died, he exclaimed, ‘This man truly was the Son of God!’”— Mark 15:39 (NLT) It is one of the most fascinating moments in Scripture. A hardened Roman centurion … Continue reading

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8 Keys To Walking Close To God

One of the greatest joys in life is walking closely with God. There is nothing more satisfying than living with a clear conscience, hearing His voice, sensing His presence, and knowing you are in step with Him. The Bible is … Continue reading

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How To Deal With Regret

Everyone has regrets. Some are small:“I wish I had studied harder.”“I should have taken better care of my health.”“I shouldn’t have said that.” Others run much deeper:Broken relationships.Missed opportunities.Moral failure.Years wasted.Pain we caused others.Pain others caused us. Regret is part … Continue reading

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The Prophecies Fulfilled at the Crucifixion of Jesus

The death of Jesus was not a tragic accident or an unexpected ending to His ministry. Hundreds of years before the cross, the Old Testament foretold specific details about the suffering, rejection, death, and victory of the Messiah. What happened … Continue reading

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What Is Truth?

The question “What is truth?” is not new. It was asked almost 2,000 years ago by Pontius Pilate when Jesus stood before him. And interestingly, Pilate asked it while Truth itself was standing in front of him. That moment wasn’t … Continue reading

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Why the Night Sky Points to God

Have you ever stood outside on a clear night, looked up at the stars, and felt small?Something deep inside us knows we are looking at more than random lights in the sky. The night sky whispers that there is a … Continue reading

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Why Was Blood Required for Forgiveness?

For many people, one of the hardest parts of the Bible to understand is why sacrifices were necessary for sin to be forgiven. Why did animals have to die in the Old Testament? And why did Jesus have to die … Continue reading

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Wild Things That Happened When Jesus Died

When Jesus died on the cross, it was not a quiet moment tucked away in history. Heaven and earth reacted. The Gospels record a series of shocking, supernatural, and deeply symbolic events that happened in those dark hours. These were … Continue reading

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