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

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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7 Keys to a Clean Heart

Jesus taught that sin originates from within us: “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, … Continue reading

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The Side-Effects Of Faith

When we talk about faith, we often define it. We explain it. We defend it. But we don’t always talk about what faith produces. Faith has side-effects. Not the negative kind you see listed at the end of a pharmaceutical … Continue reading

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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading

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The Side-Effects of Patience

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading

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Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

“For I, the Lord, am the One who brought you up from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. Therefore, you must be holy because I am holy.”— Leviticus 11:45 This single verse carries the heartbeat of … Continue reading

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Take Courage: He Is Here

In Gospel of Mark 6, the disciples are straining at the oars in the middle of the night. The wind is against them. They are exhausted. And then they see something that terrifies them even more than the storm — … Continue reading

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