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The Condition of Your Heart Matters

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Matthew 13:1–23) One of Jesus’ most memorable teachings is the Parable of the Farmer scattering seed. It’s simple, earthy, and deeply confronting. Jesus isn’t mainly talking about farming — He’s talking about hearts. And more specifically, He’s talking about how … Continue reading →

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Why Our Words Matter So Much

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said something both simple and searching: “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury … Continue reading →

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How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Christian perspective This is one of the most important questions a person can ask. Whether you are 25 or 75, the rest of your life matters deeply to God—and it matters more than you may realize. Scripture reminds us: … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus longs to experience intimacy with God — to know Him not just in word, but in relationship, to feel His presence in daily life, and to live with peace and purpose. The good news? God wants … Continue reading →

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Come to Me: The Promise of True Rest

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28–30 may be some of the most tender and hopeful in all of Scripture: “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest… For My yoke … Continue reading →

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The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 10:1 – “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” Here is one of the most breathtaking moments in the Gospels. Jesus, who … Continue reading →

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The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once looked at the crowds around Him and spoke words that are just as relevant today as they were then: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of … Continue reading →

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The Touch That Changed Everything

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the middle of a chaotic crowd, on the way to an urgent miracle, Jesus stops.He turns.He sees her.And with two simple, tender sentences, He changes a lifetime of suffering into a moment of complete restoration: “Daughter, be encouraged! Your … Continue reading →

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Am I Saved?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

How to Be Saved—and How to Know for Sure It’s one of the most important questions a person can ever ask: Am I saved?Not “Am I religious?” or “Am I a good person?” but “Am I right with God?” The … Continue reading →

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The Way That Leads to Life

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The way of the godly leads to life;that path does not lead to death.”— Proverbs 12:28 Scripture often presents life as a path. Not a moment. Not a single decision. A way—a direction we choose and continue to walk in … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Jesus

The Condition of Your Heart Matters

Why Our Words Matter So Much

How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

The Touch That Changed Everything

Am I Saved?

The Way That Leads to Life

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