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Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? You can play. You can teach. You can build. You can organize. You can lead. You can write. You can listen. You can encourage. You can fix things. You can make … Continue reading →

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12 Keys To A Happy Marriage

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

A happy marriage doesn’t happen by accident. It is built—slowly, intentionally, and lovingly—over time. Every strong marriage I know is made up of thousands of small choices: to love, to forgive, to listen, and to grow together. Here are twelve … Continue reading →

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How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Christian perspective This is one of the most important questions a person can ask. Whether you are 25 or 75, the rest of your life matters deeply to God—and it matters more than you may realize. Scripture reminds us: … Continue reading →

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20 Ways to Show Care for Your Parents (At Any Age)

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

When our parents are young, care looks like obedience and affection. When they age, care becomes something deeper—presence, patience, and honor. Scripture calls us to “Honor your father and mother” not for a season, but for a lifetime. As many … Continue reading →

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The Power of Encouragement and Community

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do,but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Full and Joyful Life

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants a full and joyful life—one filled with meaning, peace, and purpose. But the world’s version of fullness often leaves us empty. The apostle Paul reveals a deeper and lasting kind of fullness in Colossians 3:16–17: “Let the message … Continue reading →

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Stop Condemning. Start Building.

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

It’s easy to have opinions about other believers. We notice how they worship, how they parent, how they spend their money, or what they post online. Sometimes we even draw conclusions about their spiritual maturity or commitment to God. But … Continue reading →

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Accepting the Weak in Faith

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the surest signs of spiritual maturity is how we treat believers who are still growing in their faith. Paul’s instruction in Romans 14:1 goes straight to the heart of this truth: “Accept other believers who are weak in … Continue reading →

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What’s the Best Thing I Should Be Doing Right Now?

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Finding focus, purpose, and productivity through God’s wisdom One simple question has the power to change the direction of your day—and even your life:“What’s the best thing I should be doing right now?” It sounds like a productivity hack, but … Continue reading →

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How to Deepen Your Relationship and Walk with God

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest joys of the Christian life is knowing that God invites us into a personal, daily relationship with Him. He is not a distant deity, but a loving Father who calls us to walk with Him in … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: encourage

Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

12 Keys To A Happy Marriage

How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

20 Ways to Show Care for Your Parents (At Any Age)

The Power of Encouragement and Community

The Secret to a Full and Joyful Life

Stop Condemning. Start Building.

Accepting the Weak in Faith

What’s the Best Thing I Should Be Doing Right Now?

How to Deepen Your Relationship and Walk with God

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