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

Living Wisely in the Light of Eternity

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.Remind me that my days are numbered—how fleeting my life is.You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.My entire lifetime is just a moment to … Continue reading

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Overflowing with Hope

Romans 15:13 — “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Hope is … Continue reading

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Accepting the Weak in Faith

One of the surest signs of spiritual maturity is how we treat believers who are still growing in their faith. Paul’s instruction in Romans 14:1 goes straight to the heart of this truth: “Accept other believers who are weak in … Continue reading

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Hosea: The God Who Refuses to Give Up on Us

The book of Hosea is one of the most powerful pictures of God’s love in the entire Bible. It’s a love story — but not the kind we might expect. It’s a story of a faithful husband and an unfaithful … Continue reading

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How To Be Spiritually Dressed

In Romans 13:14, Paul gives us this powerful instruction: “Clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.” (NLT) What a vivid image! Every morning, we carefully … Continue reading

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The Simplicity and Power of Loving Your Neighbor

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Romans 13:9 There are few verses in Scripture that capture the heart of Christian living as clearly and completely as this one. Paul is quoting Jesus, who said that the entire law and the … Continue reading

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When God Is Waiting for Us

Based on Isaiah 65:1 — “The Lord says, ‘I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for Me.’” There’s a quiet sadness in this verse. You … Continue reading

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Really Loving People

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” — Romans 12:9–10 (NLT) Few passages in Scripture … Continue reading

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Wisdom for a New Tool: How Christians Can Use AI Wisely

Every few generations, a new tool emerges that changes the way people live and work. The printing press did it. The radio did it. The internet did it. And now, artificial intelligence—tools like ChatGPT—is doing it again. For many Christians, … Continue reading

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