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What Is One Thing I Know God Wants Me To Do?

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Reflections on James 4:17 “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” — James 4:17 (NLT) When most people think about sin, they think about the wrong things they have done—lying, stealing, … Continue reading →

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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading →

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Worship: More Than a Sunday Activity

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why the Bible’s emphasis on worship should transform our daily lives The Bible is, above all, the story of a God who created people to know Him, love Him, and worship Him. Every major event in Scripture points us toward … Continue reading →

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30 Ways God Provides for His People in the Bible

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem “The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give them their food as they need it.” — Psalm 145:15 (NLT) One of the most encouraging themes in the Bible … Continue reading →

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When You Should Open Your Mouth

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Times the Bible Commands Us to Speak “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…” — Romans 1:16 Silence is sometimes wisdom. But silence is not always obedience. The same Bible that warns us about careless words … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Ecclesiastes 11:5 “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” — Ecclesiastes 11:5 … Continue reading →

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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been privileged to lead worship teams in my home church and around the world for more than forty years. Along the way, God has taught me many valuable lessons. Here are … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 One phrase appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, describing men and women who pleased God: They … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Holy Spirit

In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

30 Ways God Provides for His People in the Bible

When You Should Open Your Mouth

How To Hear God’s Voice

You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

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