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How Does The Holy Spirit Lead You?

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the great promises of the Christian life is this: you are not left to figure things out on your own. God doesn’t just save you and then step back—He places His Spirit within you to guide, shape, correct, … Continue reading →

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How To Be Strong And Courageous

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Be strong and courageous.” It’s one of the most repeated commands in Scripture—and one of the most needed in everyday life. These words were spoken to leaders, warriors, and ordinary people facing uncertain futures. They weren’t told to feel strong. … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Conquering the Promised Land

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of Israel entering and conquering the Promised Land is one of the most dramatic and instructive seasons in the Bible. After 40 years in the wilderness, a new generation stood on the edge of promise. The land was … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Wilderness

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness is one of the most sobering and instructive seasons in the entire Bible. What should have been a short journey from Egypt to the Promised Land turned into four decades of … Continue reading →

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Great Advice For People In Their 70’s

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

There’s something powerful about reaching your 70’s. You’ve lived long enough to know what matters—and what doesn’t. You’ve seen victories, losses, surprises, and seasons you never expected. And if you’re honest, you’ve learned that life is both shorter and more … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Using AI For Travel

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Travel has been one of the great joys of my life. After visiting more than 70 countries, I’ve learned that good travel doesn’t just happen—it’s planned, refined, and often improved along the way. In recent years, one tool has quietly … Continue reading →

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Are You Passing the Test?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus, God tells Moses regarding the manna in the wilderness: “I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow My instructions.” That line stops me in my tracks. God wasn’t just feeding … Continue reading →

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Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the shadow of the cross, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed some of the most honest words ever spoken: “Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” This is not a calm theological statement. It is … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Exodus 13:21–22 “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and at night with a pillar of fire, so they could travel by day or night. The LORD did not remove … 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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Category Archives: God Adventures

How Does The Holy Spirit Lead You?

How To Be Strong And Courageous

Lessons From Conquering the Promised Land

Why I Love Using AI For Travel

Are You Passing the Test?

Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

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