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What the Bible Teaches About Leadership

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Leadership is everywhere — in families, churches, workplaces, communities, and nations. The Bible has a lot to say about leadership, not just about authority and influence, but about character, humility, service, and responsibility. Biblical leadership doesn’t begin with position — … Continue reading →

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When God Speaks: Lessons from Job

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

For 37 chapters, Job cries out. He pleads for answers. He demands justice. He wants God to explain why a righteous man is suffering so deeply. And then—finally—God speaks. But God does not answer Job the way Job expects. Instead … 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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Lessons We Can Learn from the Book of Job

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Job is one of the most challenging—and most honest—books in the Bible. It doesn’t give us easy answers to suffering, and it refuses to wrap pain in neat spiritual clichés. Instead, it invites us into the deep … Continue reading →

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God Will Provide

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few statements in Scripture are as simple—and as profound—as Abraham’s words on Mount Moriah:“God will provide.” (Genesis 22:8) Abraham spoke these words while walking up a mountain with his son Isaac, carrying the wood for a sacrifice. Isaac noticed something … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Worship Team Ministry

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Healthy worship ministries are built on both spiritual depth and clear expectations. These guidelines exist to create a culture of excellence, unity, and freedom—where worship leaders can serve with confidence and integrity. Spiritual & Team Commitments Worship team members are … Continue reading →

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“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

In a culture defined by constant change, shifting values, and uncertain futures, this simple statement from Malachi stands like a granite rock: “I am the Lord, and I do not change.” (Malachi 3:6) Few verses are as stabilizing—and as confronting—as … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most joyful and hope-filled pictures in all of Scripture is found near the end of the Bible—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19. After pages filled with judgment, conflict, and the defeat of evil, heaven … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Book of Esther: Faith, Courage, and God’s Hidden Hand

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Esther is one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. God’s name is never mentioned, there are no recorded prayers, no miracles on display—yet God’s presence is unmistakable. Esther teaches us how God works powerfully behind … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Life Without God

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a time when it’s increasingly normal to build a life with little or no reference to God. Faith is often treated as optional, private, or even unnecessary. Yet Scripture—and human experience—tell a different story. A life lived … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: faithful

What the Bible Teaches About Leadership

When God Speaks: Lessons from Job

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

Lessons We Can Learn from the Book of Job

God Will Provide

Guidelines for Worship Team Ministry

“I Am the Lord, and I Do Not Change”

The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

Lessons from the Book of Esther: Faith, Courage, and God’s Hidden Hand

The Dangers of Life Without God

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