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The Most Important Spiritual Discipline: Daily Bible Reading

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

I recently heard a statement that stopped me in my tracks:Daily Bible reading is the most important spiritual discipline. Everything else flows from it. The more I’ve reflected on that idea, the more convinced I’ve become that it’s true. I … Continue reading →

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20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

As 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full. Gratitude has a way of slowing us down and helping us see the goodness of God that might otherwise blur into the busyness of life. Scripture tells us to “give … Continue reading →

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The Secret of True Contentment

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Paul’s Words in Philippians 4 In a culture that constantly pushes us toward more—more success, more possessions, more experiences—finding true contentment can feel elusive. Yet, the Apostle Paul, writing from a Roman prison, shared a profound truth that … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most joyful and hope-filled pictures in all of Scripture is found near the end of the Bible—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19. After pages filled with judgment, conflict, and the defeat of evil, heaven … Continue reading →

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20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants a great year—but the best years aren’t accidental. They’re shaped by daily choices, spiritual habits, and where we place our trust. A truly great year isn’t defined by ease or success alone, but by peace, purpose, and a … Continue reading →

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How God Speaks to Those He Loves — Even When He Corrects Them

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most misunderstood truths in the Christian life is this: God’s correction is not rejection.In fact, Scripture teaches the opposite. God speaks most clearly—and sometimes most firmly—to those He loves. We live in a culture that often equates … Continue reading →

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Lessons We Can Learn from the Life of Nehemiah

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Nehemiah is not just a story about rebuilding a wall—it is a masterclass in leadership, prayer, courage, and faithfulness. Nehemiah was not a prophet or a priest. He was a cupbearer serving in the court of a … Continue reading →

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Restoring My First Love

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

What They Knew That We Often Forget When we read about the great men of the Bible, it’s easy to be impressed by their courage, leadership, miracles, or faith under pressure. But beneath every public act of obedience was a … Continue reading →

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Winning the Battle of the Mind: How to Control Negative Thoughts

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Biblical Perspective Most spiritual battles are not fought in public. They are fought quietly—between our ears. Negative thoughts don’t announce themselves as enemies. They sound reasonable. Familiar. Even responsible. What if this goes wrong? You’ve failed before. You’re falling … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Holy Spirit

The Most Important Spiritual Discipline: Daily Bible Reading

20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025

The Secret of True Contentment

The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

How God Speaks to Those He Loves — Even When He Corrects Them

Lessons We Can Learn from the Life of Nehemiah

Restoring My First Love

The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

Winning the Battle of the Mind: How to Control Negative Thoughts

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