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Author Archives: Mark Cole
“You Made Me; You Created Me”
A Prayer for Understanding and Obedience(Psalm 119:73) “You made me; You created me.Now give me the sense to follow Your commands.” There is something beautifully honest about this verse. It begins with a declaration and ends with a request. First, … Continue reading
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20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full. Gratitude has a way of slowing us down and helping us see the goodness of God that might otherwise blur into the busyness of life. Scripture tells us to “give … Continue reading
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When Worship Leaders Have to Leave the Platform
“I also discovered that the Levites had not been given their prescribed portions of food, so they and the singers who were to conduct the worship services had all returned to work their fields.”— Nehemiah 13:10 This is one of … Continue reading
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The Great White Throne: The Final Reckoning Before God
Revelation 20:11–15 Few passages in Scripture are as weighty and sobering as John’s vision of the Great White Throne. It is the final courtroom scene of the Bible—the moment when history, rebellion, justice, mercy, and truth all converge. “Then I … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, Book of Life, books, choices matter, choose Christ, courtroom, divine justice, eternity, faith, grace, Great White Throne, heaven, holiness, judgement, justice, mercy, our lives matter, record of our lives, records, repentance, revelation, righteousness, throne, truth, white
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The Secret of True Contentment
Lessons from Paul’s Words in Philippians 4 In a culture that constantly pushes us toward more—more success, more possessions, more experiences—finding true contentment can feel elusive. Yet, the Apostle Paul, writing from a Roman prison, shared a profound truth that … Continue reading
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Tagged active trust, all things, Apostle Paul, content, contentment, do all things, experience, His sufficiency, house arrest, inner peace, joy, perseverance, prayer, prison, secret of living, strength, true, Trust
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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches
Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading
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The Wedding Feast of the Lamb
One of the most joyful and hope-filled pictures in all of Scripture is found near the end of the Bible—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19. After pages filled with judgment, conflict, and the defeat of evil, heaven … Continue reading
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The Overflowing Measure: Jesus’ Promise on Generosity
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus delivers a profound teaching on how we should live in relationship with others. Amid instructions on loving enemies, avoiding judgment, and extending mercy, He shares these vivid words: “Give, and you will receive. Your … Continue reading
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