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Author Archives: Mark Cole
The Power of Being Content in a Culture That Wants More
We live in a culture driven by restlessness. Everywhere we turn, the message is the same: You need more. More possessions. More success. More comfort. More upgrades. More status. And once you get more, you’ll still need more. Into this … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Health, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged character, comparison, content, contentment, culture, enough, faith, godliness, gratitude, great wealth, heart, heart at peace, invest in people, less comparison, less pressure, Love God, peace, provision, pursue God, relationships, rest, seek God, spiritual, strength, treasure in heaven, trusting God
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The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength
There is a short but powerful line tucked into the book of Nehemiah that has strengthened God’s people for thousands of years: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10). It’s a sentence we quote often, yet many … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged bad news, character, choose joy, daily life, endurance, gift, gift from God, God is with you, God's faithfulness, God's promises, Good News, goodness of God, guard your heart, happiness, hope, inheritance, joy, joy of the Lord, joy renews, joy will be full, joyful Christian, life is hard, meditate, obedience, pray, Presence of God, refreshing, soft heart, spiritual weapon, strength, supernatural, transform, trials, Worship
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The Miracle in Poland
When I was 19 years old, I had just finished doing a 10 month tour of Southeast Asia and United States with the Christian band, Living Sound II. So I began to pray about what God wanted me to do next. Early one … Continue reading
Posted in God, God Adventures, Travel
Tagged Berlin Wall, Cardinal Wojtyla, cathedrals, Catholic, Chicago, Don Moen, dream, dream from God, Iron Curtain, Larry Dalton, Living Sound, Pope John Paul II, Terry Law, Tulsa, Warsaw
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What Does It Actually Mean to Be a Christian?
There are so many different religions, philosophies, and opinions, it’s easy to get confused about what being a Christian truly means. Many assume it’s about being a good person, attending church, or following a list of rules. But in the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus
Tagged changed by Jesus, Christian, church, decisions, discipleship, family, fellowship, following Jesus, follows Jesus, forgiveness, grace, His voice, His Word, identity, inside out, love, love for God, love for people, made new, new heart, obey, prayer, priorities, relationship, religion, saved by Jesus, serving, Surrender, transformation, trusts in Jesus, truth, Worship
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Train Yourself to Be Godly: The Discipline That Pays Off Now and Forever
In a culture obsessed with self-improvement, Paul’s ancient words to a young pastor still speak with clarity: “Train yourself to be godly. Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Exercise, God, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged benefits, Bible reading, character, clear conscience, daily choices, discipline, eternal, eternity, faithfulness, fellowship, fitness, generosity, godliness, godly, heaven, intentional discipline, joy, life to come, longevity, obedience, peace, perseverance, physical health, prayer, purpose, rest, Sabbath, self-control, self-improvement, serving, spiritual training, strength, train yourself, transforms your life, wisdom, Worship
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What We Can Learn from the Book of Ezekiel
Seeing God’s Glory, Hearing God’s Voice, and Living a Transformed Life The Book of Ezekiel is one of the most dramatic, visionary, and challenging books in the Bible. Written by a young priest-turned-prophet taken into exile in Babylon, Ezekiel’s message … Continue reading
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Tagged awe, deeper walk with God, dry bones, exile in Babylon, Ezekiel, glorious, glory of God, God cares, God speaks, God's voice, God's Word, God's glory, God's plan, high standards, His holiness, His kingdom, His presence, His warnings, holiness, holiness matters, hope, inner transformation, new heart, new spirit, obedience, prophetic book, purity, repentance, restores, resurrection power, return to God, shepherds, sovereign, speaks, stewardship, tranformed life, visionary, worthy
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Why Complaining Hurts Us: What the Bible and Science Both Reveal
Most people think complaining is harmless — just a way of “venting.” But both Scripture and modern science paint a very different picture. They agree on this simple truth: Complaining doesn’t just affect your attitude. It affects your spirit, your … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, attitude, Bible, bitterness, cheerful heart, complaining, corrupt speech, cortisol, division, do not grumble, drains strength, fix your thoughts, give thanks, good medicine, grateful, gratitude, grumble, hardened heart, heals, high blood pressure, His goodness, honesty, ingratitude, joy, joy of the Lord, lack of trust, negative bias, negativity, optimism, peace, physical body, positive speech, prayer, renewing of your mind, Science, scripture, seretonin, spirit, spiritual poison, stress chemicals, thankful heart, thankfulness, Trust, unbelief, uplifting
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Remembering My Friend, Dan Burr
Some friendships shape the course of your life in ways you only fully appreciate much later. For me, one of those friendships was with Dan Burr. We grew up together at Glad Tidings Church, navigating our teenage years, early adulthood, … Continue reading
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Tagged best man, Boys Club, brotherhood, campers, counsellors, Dan Burr, double dating, friendship, Glad Tidings, Glad Tidings Church, hikes, Howard Rachinski, Karen, kids camp, Liberty Brass, memories, New Dimensions, Oregon Coast, ping-pong, PNE, teenage years, Volkswagon
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Alphabet Bible Quotes for Kids: A-Z
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children and grandchildren is a love for God’s Word. I recently watched a video where a father went through the alphabet with his daughter, and for every letter she recited a … Continue reading
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Tagged A-Z, all things, all your needs, alphabet, anxiety, bedtime, believe, bible quote, bible verse, children, do to others, exalt, facetime, forever, give thanks, God is love, God so loved, grandchildren, grandkids, He cares, honor your Father and Mother, I can, kids, Lord Jesus, love one another, Nothing is impossible, perfect gift, pray, quiet your heart, rejoice, seek the Lord, serve the Lord, Supply, today, trust in the Lord, Unto You, walk by faith, yesterday, You are
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