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The Blessing of Being Forgiven

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest blessings God offers us is the gift of forgiveness. People spend years carrying the weight of guilt, regret, shame, and failure. Some try to ignore it. Others try to make up for it through good works, … Continue reading →

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8 Keys To Walking Close To God

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest joys in life is walking closely with God. There is nothing more satisfying than living with a clear conscience, hearing His voice, sensing His presence, and knowing you are in step with Him. The Bible is … Continue reading →

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Lessons From David and Bathsheba

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few stories in the Bible are as honest, painful, and sobering as the story of David and Bathsheba. It is a story of temptation, adultery, deception, abuse of power, tragedy, repentance, and ultimately, the mercy of God. David was called … Continue reading →

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Powerful Lessons from the Life of David

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few Bible characters are as inspiring, complex, and relatable as David. He was a shepherd, musician, warrior, poet, king, worshipper, leader, and deeply flawed man. Yet God called him “a man after My own heart.” David’s life reminds us that … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

The phrase “a man after God’s own heart” is one of the most striking descriptions found in the Bible. It was spoken about David, the shepherd boy who became king, warrior, psalmist, and leader of Israel. In Acts 13:22, God … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Prayer from Jesus

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you want to grow in prayer, there’s no better place to look than the life of Jesus. He didn’t just teach about prayer—He modeled it. His prayers were real, consistent, powerful, and deeply relational. When you study how He … Continue reading →

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Clean or Unclean?

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s one of the oldest questions in the Bible—and one of the most misunderstood. Clean or unclean? In the Old Testament, this question shaped daily life. What you ate, what you touched, where you went, and even who you associated … Continue reading →

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7 Keys to a Clean Heart

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus taught that sin originates from within us: “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, … Continue reading →

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What Comes Out of Your Mouth Matters Most

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once said something that shocked His listeners: “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” (Matthew 15:11) In Jesus’ day, religious leaders were deeply concerned … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God.”— Matthew 5:8 Few verses are as searching—or as hopeful—as this one. Jesus does not speak about religious performance, public image, or outward morality. He speaks about the heart. And … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Being Forgiven

8 Keys To Walking Close To God

Powerful Lessons from the Life of David

What Does It Mean To Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

Lessons in Prayer from Jesus

Clean or Unclean?

7 Keys to a Clean Heart

What Comes Out of Your Mouth Matters Most

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

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