Category Archives: Wisdom

“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” — The Most Exclusive, Inclusive Invitation Ever Given

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.No one can come to the Father except through Me.” — John 14:6 (NLT) There are some verses that sit at the very center of the Christian faith. John … Continue reading →

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What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I’ve been reading through Ezekiel, I’ve been reminded again how much the Old Testament temple teaches us about the character of God. Ezekiel 41 gives a detailed, almost architectural description of the Most Holy Place—the innermost sanctuary where God’s … Continue reading →

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The Power of Habits: Small Decisions That Shape a Life

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

If you want to change your life, don’t start with big dreams—start with daily habits. Goals give direction, but habits create momentum. They quietly shape who we become, one small decision at a time. Whether you’re growing spiritually, improving your … Continue reading →

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“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning Wisdom from Moses’ Oldest Psalm Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm in the Bible—written not by David, but by Moses. He knew something about time. He watched an entire generation rise and fall in the wilderness. He saw God’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

“When people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.” — 2 Peter 2:20 This verse hits … Continue reading →

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Growing Into a Godly Life: Making Every Effort

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few passages describe spiritual growth as clearly and powerfully as 2 Peter 1:3–8. Peter opens with a life-changing statement: “By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of … Continue reading →

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When the Body Is Underactive, the Mind Overreacts

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every once in a while, I hear a line that sticks with me. Recently someone said, “An underactive body creates an overactive brain.” It isn’t a scientific formula, but there’s enough truth in it to make you stop and think. … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is discovering that God has … Continue reading →

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Honouring Our Wives: A Call Every Christian Husband Must Take Seriously

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

1 Peter 3:7 — “Husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Wisdom

“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” — The Most Exclusive, Inclusive Invitation Ever Given

What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

The Power of Habits: Small Decisions That Shape a Life

“Teach Us to Realize the Brevity of Life” — Psalm 90:12

Don’t Go Back: Why God Calls Us Forward, Not Backward

Growing Into a Godly Life: Making Every Effort

When the Body Is Underactive, the Mind Overreacts

10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Honouring Our Wives: A Call Every Christian Husband Must Take Seriously

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