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Are You Passing the Test?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus, God tells Moses regarding the manna in the wilderness: “I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow My instructions.” That line stops me in my tracks. God wasn’t just feeding … Continue reading →

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Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the shadow of the cross, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed some of the most honest words ever spoken: “Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” This is not a calm theological statement. It is … Continue reading →

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The Lord Will Fight for You — Just Stay Calm

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few sentences in Scripture are as simple — and as hard to live — as this one: “The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:14) These words were spoken at one of the most terrifying moments … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Exodus 13:21–22 “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and at night with a pillar of fire, so they could travel by day or night. The LORD did not remove … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 10:29 — “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” This proverb gives us one of Scripture’s sharp contrasts. The same “way of the Lord” produces two very different outcomes, … Continue reading →

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The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Some experiences don’t just shape a season — they shape a life. Living Sound was one of those experiences for me. I joined Living Sound just three weeks before my 19th birthday in 1973. I was young, eager, and had … Continue reading →

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Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said: “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.” (Matthew 25:29, NLT) … Continue reading →

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When Will Jesus Return?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

For two thousand years, followers of Jesus have asked this question with longing, curiosity, and hope: When will Jesus return? It’s one of the most discussed topics in Christian theology—and also one of the most misunderstood. The Bible speaks clearly … Continue reading →

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Why God Keeps Telling Us to “Go”

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most repeated words in God’s vocabulary is simple, direct, and challenging: “Go.” From Genesis to Revelation, God repeatedly calls people to move—physically, spiritually, emotionally, and missionally. The Christian life is not meant to be passive or stagnant. … Continue reading →

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21 Habits That Will Change Your Life

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Small daily choices — especially when done consistently and with intention — reshape your character, your days, and ultimately your eternity. The following 21 habits combine time-tested practices for physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Even if you start … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Leadership

Are You Passing the Test?

Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

The Lord Will Fight for You — Just Stay Calm

The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

When Will Jesus Return?

Why God Keeps Telling Us to “Go”

21 Habits That Will Change Your Life

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