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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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Really Loving People

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” — Romans 12:9–10 (NLT) Few passages in Scripture … Continue reading →

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Speaking the Truth in Love

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.” — Ephesians 4:15 (NLT) One of Paul’s greatest themes in his letters is the … 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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