Category Archives: God

Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the subjects covered in the Alpha Premarital Course is conflict. It may not sound like the most romantic topic for an engaged or newly married couple, but it is one of the most important. Why? Because every couple … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have What You Want Because You Don’t Ask God for It

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“You don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.” — James 4:2 There is something remarkably simple about this verse, yet it contains a profound spiritual truth: sometimes we lack what we need simply because we … Continue reading →

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What Will Our Bodies Be Like In Heaven?

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the great mysteries of the Christian faith is what happens to us after this life. We know that those who belong to Christ will one day be with Him forever, but what will we actually be like? Will … Continue reading →

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The Search for Success and Long Life

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”— Proverbs 22:4 We live in a culture that is constantly searching for success. We want to accomplish something meaningful. We want to be respected. We want … Continue reading →

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Seek the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Seek the Lord” is a phrase we hear often in Christian circles. We find it throughout Scripture, but what does it actually mean to seek God? It means more than simply asking God for help. To seek the Lord is … Continue reading →

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Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.”— Proverbs 21:21 We all pursue something. Some people pursue success. Others pursue wealth, recognition, comfort, security, or happiness. We spend our days chasing the things we believe will … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading →

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Living With Heaven as Your Goal

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

“No one can ever pay enough to live foreverand never see the grave.”— Psalm 49:8–9 We spend much of our lives working toward goals. We set financial goals. We pursue careers. We want healthy bodies, meaningful relationships, successful children, memorable … Continue reading →

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Good To Me: New Song

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

The other morning I had an idea for a new song. I sat down and wrote a poem. Then I played the piano and hummed a melody that came to me. Here’s the the resulting song: Good To MeWords & … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: God

Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

You Don’t Have What You Want Because You Don’t Ask God for It

What Will Our Bodies Be Like In Heaven?

The Search for Success and Long Life

Seek the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?

Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

Living With Heaven as Your Goal

Good To Me: New Song

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