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You’re Never Too Young—or Too Old—for God to Use

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I will pour out My Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out My Spirit even on servants—men … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading →

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Living With Heaven as Your Goal

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

“No one can ever pay enough to live foreverand never see the grave.”— Psalm 49:8–9 We spend much of our lives working toward goals. We set financial goals. We pursue careers. We want healthy bodies, meaningful relationships, successful children, memorable … Continue reading →

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When You Realize God Is Greatly Blessing You

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And David realized that the Lord had confirmed him as king over Israel and had greatly blessed his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.”— 2 Samuel 5:12 There are moments in life when we suddenly stop and realize, … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“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.”— 1 Corinthians 10:33 “Try to please everyone” is … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn From How David Organized the Musicians for Worship

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

When we think about King David, we often think of the shepherd who defeated Goliath, the king who united Israel, or the psalmist who poured out his heart to God. But David was also an extraordinary organizer. One of the … Continue reading →

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Great Advice for People in Their ’70s

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Turning 70 can feel like entering a new chapter of life. Some things may change—our energy, our priorities, our bodies, our work, and even our relationships. But your ’70s don’t have to be a time of slowing down and simply … Continue reading →

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The Heart of True Worship

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” — Psalm 29:2 There are many reasons people gather for worship each week. Some come seeking encouragement. Others come looking for hope, … Continue reading →

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Why Every Christian Should Love the Church

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are few things more important to Jesus than His Church. He died to redeem it, He is building it, and one day He will return for it. Yet many Christians today say, “I love Jesus, but I don’t love … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: encourage

You’re Never Too Young—or Too Old—for God to Use

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

Living With Heaven as Your Goal

When You Realize God Is Greatly Blessing You

Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

What We Can Learn From How David Organized the Musicians for Worship

The Heart of True Worship

Why Every Christian Should Love the Church

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