Category Archives: Holy Spirit

7 Keys to a Clean Heart

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus taught that sin originates from within us: “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

“For I, the Lord, am the One who brought you up from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. Therefore, you must be holy because I am holy.”— Leviticus 11:45 This single verse carries the heartbeat of … Continue reading →

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Water Baptism: Buried, Cleansed, Raised

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Water baptism is one of the clearest, boldest acts of obedience in the Christian life. It is simple. It is public. And it is powerful. From the banks of the Jordan River to church baptistries today, baptism has marked the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you want to make disciples who last, you have to look carefully at how Jesus did it. Not how we imagine He did it.Not how we’ve modernized it.But how He actually discipled the Twelve in the Gospels. His model … Continue reading →

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Under the Shadow of the Almighty: Lessons from Psalm 91

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are some passages of Scripture you don’t just read — you live in them. Psalm 91 is one of those. It has strengthened martyrs, missionaries, soldiers, and saints. It has comforted anxious hearts and steadied trembling hands. But if … 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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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, you know this: it’s possible to work for Him and slowly drift from Him. You can preach, teach, lead worship, serve, give… and still neglect the most important relationship in your … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Holy Spirit

7 Keys to a Clean Heart

The Side-Effects of Holiness

The Side-Effects of Patience

Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

Water Baptism: Buried, Cleansed, Raised

Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

Under the Shadow of the Almighty: Lessons from Psalm 91

What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

How To Spend Time With Jesus

Speaking To God Face To Face

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