Category Archives: Family

20 Ways to Show Care for Your Parents (At Any Age)

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

When our parents are young, care looks like obedience and affection. When they age, care becomes something deeper—presence, patience, and honor. Scripture calls us to “Honor your father and mother” not for a season, but for a lifetime. As many … Continue reading →

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Building Faith That Outlives Us

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 78:4 “We will not hide these truths from our children;we will tell the next generationabout the glorious deeds of the Lord,about His power and His mighty wonders.” One of the sobering realities of Scripture is this: faith does not … Continue reading →

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What Must I Do to Be Saved?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Straightforward Answer from the Bible I still remember the night a man in a Roman prison, terrified and trembling after an earthquake shook the doors open, fell at the feet of two prisoners and asked the most important question … Continue reading →

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No Greater Joy Than Seeing Our Children Walk in Truth

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are some verses in Scripture that hit differently as the years go by. John’s words in 3 John 1:4 are one of them: “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” … Continue reading →

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“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning Wisdom from Moses’ Oldest Psalm Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm in the Bible—written not by David, but by Moses. He knew something about time. He watched an entire generation rise and fall in the wilderness. He saw God’s … Continue reading →

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The Power of Gratitude and Being Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Gratitude is one of the most life-giving habits that any of us can cultivate. It’s more than good manners or a positive personality trait—it’s a spiritual posture that opens our heart to God, strengthens our relationships, improves our mental and … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is discovering that God has … Continue reading →

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Honouring Our Wives: A Call Every Christian Husband Must Take Seriously

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

1 Peter 3:7 — “Husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of a Strong and Faithful Marriage

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

A strong and faithful marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. It doesn’t happen by accident, and it doesn’t stay healthy without intentional love, grace, patience, and commitment. But when two people choose to honor God and honor each other, … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Family

20 Ways to Show Care for Your Parents (At Any Age)

Building Faith That Outlives Us

What Must I Do to Be Saved?

No Greater Joy Than Seeing Our Children Walk in Truth

“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

The Power of Gratitude and Being Thankful

10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Honouring Our Wives: A Call Every Christian Husband Must Take Seriously

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