Category Archives: Wisdom

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 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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Lessons from the Book of Esther: Faith, Courage, and God’s Hidden Hand

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Esther is one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. God’s name is never mentioned, there are no recorded prayers, no miracles on display—yet God’s presence is unmistakable. Esther teaches us how God works powerfully behind … Continue reading →

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Isaac Newton: How a Love for God Fueled One of History’s Greatest Scientific Minds

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Isaac Newton is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds the world has ever known. His discoveries in physics, mathematics, optics, and astronomy reshaped our understanding of the universe. Laws of motion. Universal gravitation. Calculus. Few names loom … 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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Trusting God When Friends Die Young

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

Lately, I’ve been sitting with thoughts about life and death in a more personal way. Two musicians I cared deeply about—friends from different seasons of my life—have both passed away. One was a musical mentor. The other was a childhood … 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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