Category Archives: Wisdom

10 Ways to Increase Your Talent

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

So often we think of talent as something fixed—you’re either have it or you don’t. But the Bible teaches us that our gifts are entrusted to us by God, and He calls us to develop them. Jesus told the parable … Continue reading →

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Love That Lasts

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Few passages in Scripture are quoted as often—and as beautifully—as Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7. We hear them at weddings, see them on wall art, and memorize them in Sunday School. But these verses were not written merely to … Continue reading →

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How to Discover Your Spiritual Gift

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12:7, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” That simple but powerful truth reminds us that God has entrusted every believer with a unique gift to serve … Continue reading →

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Holding Your Tongue

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

There is such wisdom in this simple proverb:“Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.” (Proverbs 17:14) The picture is vivid. A floodgate, once opened, unleashes a rush of water that is hard … Continue reading →

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Living Beyond Myself

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul makes a striking statement in 1 Corinthians 10:33:“I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.” … Continue reading →

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God’s Promise in Every Temptation

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 10:12–13 carry both a warning and a promise: “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Secret to Finishing Well

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9 are both inspiring and sobering: “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (1 Cor. … Continue reading →

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When Heaven Marches: God’s Army Fighting for You

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“And once again David asked God what to do. “Do not attack them straight on,” God replied. “Instead, circle around behind and attack them near the poplar trees. When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, … Continue reading →

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A Peaceful Heart Leads to a Healthy Body

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 14:30 says, “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” It’s remarkable how the wisdom of Scripture speaks to truths that modern science is only beginning to fully understand. The Bible recognized … Continue reading →

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