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What Does It Mean To ‘Follow Jesus’?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Here are 10 principles that Jesus taught His disciples. They are as true now as they were back then. Following Jesus will lead you on a path to peace, direction, purpose, love, community, forgiveness, joy and eternal life. 1. Love … Continue reading →

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When Heaven Celebrates: What Moves the Heart of God

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Have you ever stopped to think about what causes celebration in heaven? We often picture heaven as a place filled with constant joy—and it is. But the Bible gives us a surprising and deeply personal glimpse into what triggers that … Continue reading →

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What Did Jesus Mean by “Take Up Your Cross”?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me,” He was not offering a poetic slogan. He was laying out the true cost—and the deep purpose—of following Him. … Continue reading →

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No Two Battles Alike: How God Brings Victory

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you read the Old Testament carefully, one thing becomes very clear: God rarely wins battles the same way twice. Sometimes He uses overwhelming force. Other times, He reduces an army to almost nothing. He wins through strategy, miracles, confusion, … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Life of Gideon

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of Gideon in Judges 6–8 is one of the most relatable leadership journeys in Scripture. He doesn’t begin as a hero. He starts fearful, hesitant, and unsure—yet God uses him to deliver a nation. That alone should get … Continue reading →

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Called for Such a Time: Deborah’s Example

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

In one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history, when leadership was weak and the nation was under oppression, God raised up an unlikely leader—a woman named Deborah. Her story, found in Judges 4–5, is not just a historical account; … Continue reading →

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Where Your Treasure Is

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said something that cuts straight through appearances and into the core of who we are: “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” That’s not just a poetic statement—it’s a diagnostic tool for your … Continue reading →

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Five Marks of a God-Centered Life

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Love the Lord your God, walk in all His ways, obey His commands, hold firmly to Him, and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.” – Joshua 22:5 This verse gives us a clear, practical picture of … Continue reading →

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Not One Promise Failed

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in Scripture that feel like a deep exhale—moments where everything God has been building toward comes into focus. This verse is one of them: “Not a single one of all the good promises the Lord had given … Continue reading →

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For Everyone Who Asks, Seeks, and Knocks

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus made a bold and sweeping promise: “For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:8) At first glance, these words seem almost too good to be true. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: faith

What Does It Mean To ‘Follow Jesus’?

When Heaven Celebrates: What Moves the Heart of God

What Did Jesus Mean by “Take Up Your Cross”?

No Two Battles Alike: How God Brings Victory

Lessons From the Life of Gideon

Called for Such a Time: Deborah’s Example

Where Your Treasure Is

Five Marks of a God-Centered Life

Not One Promise Failed

For Everyone Who Asks, Seeks, and Knocks

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