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The Problem With Grumbling

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” — Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Grumbling seems … Continue reading →

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What Is One Thing I Know God Wants Me To Do?

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Reflections on James 4:17 “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” — James 4:17 (NLT) When most people think about sin, they think about the wrong things they have done—lying, stealing, … Continue reading →

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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading →

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Standing Against Anti-Semitism

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Biblical Response to Hatred Against the Jewish People The headlines are troubling. Around the world—and even here in Canada—anti-Semitism has been increasing. Jewish schools have required greater security. Synagogues have been vandalized. Jewish families have faced harassment simply because … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From the Life of Elisha

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Ordinary Faithfulness. Extraordinary Power. Few people in Scripture performed as many recorded miracles as the prophet Elisha. Yet what makes his life so compelling is not simply the miracles—it is his unwavering devotion to God. Elisha’s ministry demonstrates that God … Continue reading →

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading →

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Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Acts 14:22 “They strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” — Acts 14:22 (NLT) Storms are a part of life. … Continue reading →

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9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

The life of Elijah is one of the most dramatic and instructive accounts in Scripture. He appears suddenly on the stage of Israel’s history, confronts kings, calls down fire from heaven, flees in fear, and eventually is taken to heaven … Continue reading →

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When You Should Open Your Mouth

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Times the Bible Commands Us to Speak “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…” — Romans 1:16 Silence is sometimes wisdom. But silence is not always obedience. The same Bible that warns us about careless words … Continue reading →

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When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Bible Verses About the Wisdom of Silence “Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” — Proverbs 17:28 One of the greatest marks of spiritual maturity is knowing when not to … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Leadership

The Problem With Grumbling

In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

Standing Against Anti-Semitism

The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

9 Lessons From the Life of Elijah

When You Should Open Your Mouth

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

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