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Everything Comes Into the Light

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said, “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Gospel of Mark 4:22) That is both comforting and terrifying. It depends on what you’re hiding. 1. The … Continue reading →

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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, you know this: it’s possible to work for Him and slowly drift from Him. You can preach, teach, lead worship, serve, give… and still neglect the most important relationship in your … Continue reading →

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Clothed by God

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Lessons from Exodus 28) In Book of Exodus 28, God gives detailed instructions for the garments of the priests—especially the high priest. At first glance, it feels technical. Fabric types. Colors. Stones. Measurements. But this chapter is not about fashion. … Continue reading →

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7 Habits of Couples Who Stay In Love for Decades

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a society where marriages often fade under pressure, some couples quietly build love that lasts 30, 40, even 50 years. That kind of love doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on habits. After decades of marriage and ministry, and … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Worship from the Wilderness

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

When you read through the Tabernacle instructions in the book of Book of Exodus, it’s easy to get lost in the measurements, fabrics, and furnishings. Gold clasps. Acacia wood. Blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. It can feel technical and distant. … Continue reading →

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What Christians Can Learn from the Book of the Covenant

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus 24, we come to a defining moment in Israel’s history. God has spoken His laws. Moses has written them down. The people respond, sacrifices are offered, blood is sprinkled, and a covenant is confirmed. This chapter … Continue reading →

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Love is the most written about, sung about, preached about, and misunderstood word in the human vocabulary. Our culture talks about love constantly. Songs climb the charts because of it. Movies revolve around it. People fall into it, fall out … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

When God gave the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, He wasn’t handing down random restrictions. He was forming a nation. These commands were given shortly after Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt. Freedom had just begun—but freedom without boundaries … Continue reading →

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When Friends Fail You

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few moments in Scripture are more painful than watching Jesus betrayed by one disciple and denied by another. One hands Him over with a kiss.The other swears he never knew Him. Both were part of the Twelve. Both walked with … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In our nonstop, productivity-obsessed culture, the thought of deliberately taking one full day off every week might sound radical—or even wasteful. Yet Scripture presents this rhythm not as a restriction, but as one of God’s most generous gifts: a built-in … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Leadership

Everything Comes Into the Light

How To Spend Time With Jesus

Clothed by God

Lessons in Worship from the Wilderness

What Christians Can Learn from the Book of the Covenant

What Is Love?

The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

When Friends Fail You

God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

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