Category Archives: Church

Overcoming Insecurity: Living from God’s Truth, Not Fear

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

We’ve all been there. That quiet voice in our head says: This is the voice of insecurity—and it can quietly shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we respond to God. But here’s the good news: … Continue reading →

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All the Ways the Bible Says to Worship God

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise!” – Psalm 47:1 This verse jumped off the page in my Bible reading this morning. It reminded me again that worship is not a dull or passive thing—it’s meant … Continue reading →

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10 Life-Giving Parameters God Has Established for Our Lives

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever asked yourself, What are the main boundaries or guiding principles that God wants me to live by? Life can be complex, but thankfully, God hasn’t left us to figure it all out on our own. From Genesis … Continue reading →

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7 Habits That Have a High Rate of Return in Life

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all desire to live well—not just for our own sake, but to be a blessing to our families, communities, and, for those who follow Jesus, to honor Him. Over the years, I’ve observed that certain habits consistently lead to … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be “Born Again”?

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m a born-again Christian,” and wondered what that actually means? The phrase might sound unusual—especially if you’re not familiar with the Bible. But it comes straight from a fascinating conversation between Jesus and a … Continue reading →

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The Message and the Mission: Luke 24 and Our Call Today

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

At the end of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus appears to His disciples and offers them clarity about the message they are to carry into the world. He says: “It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Love God?

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Keys to Really Loving the God Who Loves and Made You How can you know if you truly love God? It’s a deeply personal and challenging question. Jesus once said the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God … Continue reading →

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The Day Every Knee Will Bow

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Text: Philippians 2:10–11 “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the … Continue reading →

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“Not My Will, But Yours Be Done” — The Power of Surrender

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.”— Luke 22:42 (NLT) These are among the most powerful words ever spoken. In the Garden of … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Meal That Changed Everything

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

“For I tell you now that I won’t eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.”—Luke 22:16 (NLT) In an upper room in Jerusalem, on the night He was betrayed, Jesus shared a meal … Continue reading →

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