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The Secret To Knowing God

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Many people know about God without truly knowing God. We can know Bible stories. We can attend church. We can listen to sermons, sing worship songs, read Christian books, and even serve faithfully. But there is a difference between knowing … Continue reading →

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When Should We Confess Our Sins to God—and When Should We Confess to Others?

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” — James 5:16 NLT One of the beautiful privileges of being a follower of Jesus is that we can come directly to God … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to ‘Walk In The Spirit’?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most beautiful promises of the Christian life is also one of the most misunderstood: “Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” — Galatians 5:16 NLT But what … Continue reading →

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When God Builds a Highway Between Enemies

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

Some of the most remarkable promises in the Bible are the ones that seem impossible. Isaiah gives us one of those promises: “In that day Egypt and Assyria will be connected by a highway. The Egyptians and Assyrians will move … Continue reading →

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Intro to Isaiah: The Prophet Who Saw the Glory of God

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Isaiah is one of the most remarkable books in the Bible. It is a book filled with warning and hope, judgment and mercy, sin and salvation. Isaiah speaks to a nation that had turned away from God, … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Disobedience

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

“This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the Lord, and now He has abandoned you!” Disobedience always has a cost. Sometimes we are tempted to think that … Continue reading →

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Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the subjects covered in the Alpha Premarital Course is conflict. It may not sound like the most romantic topic for an engaged or newly married couple, but it is one of the most important. Why? Because every couple … Continue reading →

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Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Good communication is one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage. That may sound obvious, but communicating well is not always easy. Two people can love each other deeply and still misunderstand one another, hurt one another with … 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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Tag Archives: forgive

The Secret To Knowing God

When Should We Confess Our Sins to God—and When Should We Confess to Others?

What Does It Mean to ‘Walk In The Spirit’?

When God Builds a Highway Between Enemies

Intro to Isaiah: The Prophet Who Saw the Glory of God

The Cost of Disobedience

Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

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