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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading →

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How God Describes Himself

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in Scripture when God pulls back the curtain and tells us exactly who He is. This is one of them. In Book of Exodus 34, the Lord passes in front of Moses and declares His own name … Continue reading →

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When the Roof Comes Off

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Lessons from Mark 2:1–12) There are moments in Scripture that feel almost cinematic. This is one of them. In Gospel of Mark chapter 2, Jesus is teaching inside a packed house in Capernaum. The room is full. The doorway is … Continue reading →

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7 Habits of Couples Who Stay In Love for Decades

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a society where marriages often fade under pressure, some couples quietly build love that lasts 30, 40, even 50 years. That kind of love doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on habits. After decades of marriage and ministry, and … Continue reading →

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The Significance of Jesus

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

There has never been a more influential person in history than Jesus. More books have been written about Him. More art has been inspired by Him. More lives have been transformed because of Him. Even our calendar splits history around … Continue reading →

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The God Who Is Looking

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race;He looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.”— Psalm 14:2 There is something sobering about this picture. God is not distracted. He is not uninvolved. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Crucifixion of Jesus

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not only the central event of Christianity — it is the clearest window into the heart of God and the condition of humanity. If we slow down and truly reflect on it, it will … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

When God gave the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, He wasn’t handing down random restrictions. He was forming a nation. These commands were given shortly after Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt. Freedom had just begun—but freedom without boundaries … Continue reading →

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7 Lessons From the Passover

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Passover is one of the most powerful bridges between the Old and New Testaments. For Christians, the Seder is not merely a Jewish memorial of deliverance from Egypt—it is a profound foreshadowing of the greater deliverance accomplished in Jesus Christ. … Continue reading →

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The Gospel to All Nations — A Mission with an End in View

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” — Matthew 24:14 (NLT) These words of Jesus are among the most sweeping … Continue reading →

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

How God Describes Himself

When the Roof Comes Off

The Significance of Jesus

The God Who Is Looking

Lessons from the Crucifixion of Jesus

The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

7 Lessons From the Passover

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