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Speak the Truth in Love

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest challenges in relationships is telling the truth. Most people fall into one of two traps. Some people speak the truth—but they do it harshly, bluntly, and without kindness. Others are loving and gentle—but they avoid telling … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom Of Taking One Day Off Per Week

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that praises busyness. If someone asks how we’re doing, the common answer is, “Busy!” Many people wear their exhaustion like a badge of honor. But from the very beginning of Scripture, God built a different … Continue reading →

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How To Enjoy Favor For A Lifetime

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone loves the idea of favor. We like the thought of doors opening, opportunities appearing, and people showing us kindness and support. In the Bible, favor often describes God’s gracious hand on a person’s life. When God’s favor rests on … Continue reading →

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What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

Kindness looks simple. A smile. A listening ear. A generous act. A patient response when you could have snapped. But kindness is not small. According to Scripture, kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). That means it is … Continue reading →

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Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? You can play. You can teach. You can build. You can organize. You can lead. You can write. You can listen. You can encourage. You can fix things. You can make … Continue reading →

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How To Be Happy

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants to be happy.Few people are willing to do what actually leads to it. Happiness isn’t a mystery. It’s not reserved for the lucky, wealthy, young, or trouble-free. It’s deeply connected to the way we live and who we … Continue reading →

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7 Habits of Couples Who Stay In Love for Decades

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a society where marriages often fade under pressure, some couples quietly build love that lasts 30, 40, even 50 years. That kind of love doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on habits. After decades of marriage and ministry, and … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In our nonstop, productivity-obsessed culture, the thought of deliberately taking one full day off every week might sound radical—or even wasteful. Yet Scripture presents this rhythm not as a restriction, but as one of God’s most generous gifts: a built-in … Continue reading →

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The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Some experiences don’t just shape a season — they shape a life. Living Sound was one of those experiences for me. I joined Living Sound just three weeks before my 19th birthday in 1973. I was young, eager, and had … Continue reading →

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The Power of Blessing

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Near the end of his life, Jacob gathers his sons around his bed and speaks words over each of them (Genesis 49). These are not casual comments or sentimental goodbyes. Scripture calls them blessings. And what he says shapes not … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Family

Speak the Truth in Love

The Wisdom Of Taking One Day Off Per Week

How To Enjoy Favor For A Lifetime

What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

How To Be Happy

God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

The Power of Blessing

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