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Do You Know Jesus?

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s a simple question, but it cuts deep. Not do you know about Jesus. Not have you heard His name, grown up in church, sung the songs, or read a few verses. The real question is this: Do you know … Continue reading →

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The Prayer Lives of Great Men of the Bible

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

What They Knew That We Often Forget When we read about the great men of the Bible, it’s easy to be impressed by their courage, leadership, miracles, or faith under pressure. But beneath every public act of obedience was a … Continue reading →

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“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” — The Most Exclusive, Inclusive Invitation Ever Given

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.No one can come to the Father except through Me.” — John 14:6 (NLT) There are some verses that sit at the very center of the Christian faith. John … Continue reading →

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Equipped: How Scripture Shapes, Corrects, and Prepares Us

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is trueand to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. … Continue reading →

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He Understands What You’re Going Through

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s something deeply comforting about knowing that someone understands what you’re going through. When you’re walking through pain, discouragement, or temptation, it can feel like no one really gets it. But then you read this verse from Hebrews 2:18: “Since … Continue reading →

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Called the Friend of God

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

In James 2:23, we find one of the most astonishing titles given to a human being in Scripture: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.” What … Continue reading →

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The Power and Influence of Great Friends

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

We were never meant to walk through life alone. From the very beginning, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” That statement doesn’t just apply to marriage—it also speaks to the deep need we all have … Continue reading →

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How to differentiate between constructive and destructive criticism?

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

The book of Proverbs offers several principles to help discern when criticism is justified and should be accepted, or when it should be disregarded: Continue reading →

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What I Learned From Knocking Out My Four Front Teeth

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mark Cole

Several summers back, I rode the same mountain bike trail that claimed my four front teeth. It was the first time that I have done a major mountain bike ride since that eventful day. In 2013 I was having an … Continue reading →

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