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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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The Book of Life: Heaven’s Most Important Record

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few images in the book of Revelation are as sobering—or as hope-filled—as the Book of Life. In a book filled with symbols, judgments, beasts, and cosmic conflict, the Book of Life stands quietly at the center of what ultimately matters … Continue reading →

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“Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”: Why This Command Still Shapes Everyday Life

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few commands in Scripture are as simple—and as demanding—as Jesus’ words: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus placed this instruction alongside loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind. In other words, love … Continue reading →

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12 Habits That Will Change Your Life

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Most life change doesn’t come from one dramatic moment. It comes from small, repeated choices—habits that quietly shape who we become. Over time, those habits either move us toward health, wisdom, and faithfulness… or away from them. Here are 12 … Continue reading →

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How God’s People Overcome

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.”—Revelation 12:11 This is one of the most striking verses in … 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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The Blessing That Comes Straight From God

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some passages in Scripture feel like a gentle hand on the shoulder. The priestly blessing from Numbers 6:22-27 is one of them. It is short, memorable, and deeply personal—yet its impact has echoed through thousands of years of God’s people. … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Life Without God

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a time when it’s increasingly normal to build a life with little or no reference to God. Faith is often treated as optional, private, or even unnecessary. Yet Scripture—and human experience—tell a different story. A life lived … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Questions Jesus Asked

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

(And Why They Still Confront Us Today) Jesus was a master teacher—but interestingly, He often taught by asking questions rather than giving answers. The Gospels record over 300 questions asked by Jesus. He wasn’t short on truth; He was drawing … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Jesus

Restoring My First Love

The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

The Book of Life: Heaven’s Most Important Record

“Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”: Why This Command Still Shapes Everyday Life

12 Habits That Will Change Your Life

How God’s People Overcome

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

The Blessing That Comes Straight From God

The Dangers of Life Without God

The Top 10 Questions Jesus Asked

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