Category Archives: Jesus

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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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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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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No One Can Say Jesus Is Lord Except by the Holy Spirit

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

“No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.”— 1 Corinthians 12:3 At first glance, this verse may seem almost too simple. After all, anyone can say the words “Jesus is Lord.” We can repeat them with … Continue reading →

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How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul wrote something remarkable to the believers in Corinth: “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 What a challenge! Paul was essentially saying, “Look at my life. As you see me following Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.”— 1 Corinthians 10:33 “Try to please everyone” is … Continue reading →

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When You Think You Are Standing Strong

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

There is a warning in Scripture that every follower of Christ needs to hear: “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.”— 1 Corinthians 10:12 It is possible to be strong in our faith and still … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Jesus

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

What Will Our Bodies Be Like In Heaven?

Seek the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

Living With Heaven as Your Goal

No One Can Say Jesus Is Lord Except by the Holy Spirit

How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

When You Think You Are Standing Strong

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