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Bible Reading Challenge

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Studies have shown that the single most powerful catalyst for spiritual growth is personal Bible study and reflection. Getting our minds and hearts into God’s Word changes us! I know it has changed me! Do you want to be better this next year than last? Then take this challenge with me: Continue reading →

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20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants a great year—but the best years aren’t accidental. They’re shaped by daily choices, spiritual habits, and where we place our trust. A truly great year isn’t defined by ease or success alone, but by peace, purpose, and a … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

What They Knew That We Often Forget When we read about the great men of the Bible, it’s easy to be impressed by their courage, leadership, miracles, or faith under pressure. But beneath every public act of obedience was a … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Jesus on Classical Music’s Top Composers

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Western classical music cannot be fully understood apart from the profound influence of Christianity and the person of Jesus Christ. From the Gregorian chants of the Middle Ages to the grand oratorios of the Baroque era and beyond, the Christian … Continue reading →

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Choose Joy

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Finding Strength, Hope, and Perspective in Every Season Joy is one of the most powerful gifts God gives us. It’s deeper than happiness, stronger than circumstances, and more enduring than the ups and downs of life. Happiness rises and falls … Continue reading →

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Why Complaining Hurts Us: What the Bible and Science Both Reveal

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Most people think complaining is harmless — just a way of “venting.” But both Scripture and modern science paint a very different picture. They agree on this simple truth: Complaining doesn’t just affect your attitude. It affects your spirit, your … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Really Says About Slavery

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Slavery was a major part of the ancient world. Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Israel all had systems where one person could serve another in bondage. But what does the Bible actually teach about slavery? When we look carefully, we see … Continue reading →

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How To Become A Friend of God

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever thought about what it means to be called a friend of God? That phrase alone is enough to stir the heart. God is not only holy, powerful, and just—He is also relational, inviting us into closeness with … Continue reading →

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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading →

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Are You Successful?

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Success is one of the most misunderstood words in our world today. We often measure it by wealth, titles, possessions, influence, or achievements. Yet when we look at the Bible, we discover that God defines success very differently. Scripture challenges … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Bible

Bible Reading Challenge

20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

The Influence of Jesus on Classical Music’s Top Composers

Choose Joy

Why Complaining Hurts Us: What the Bible and Science Both Reveal

What the Bible Really Says About Slavery

How To Become A Friend of God

7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

Are You Successful?

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