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How To Be More Patient

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Patience seems to be in short supply these days. We get frustrated when traffic slows us … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be Baptized With The Holy Spirit?

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most important promises Jesus made to His followers was the promise of the Holy Spirit. Just before He ascended into heaven, Jesus told His disciples: “John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

Kindness looks simple. A smile. A listening ear. A generous act. A patient response when you could have snapped. But kindness is not small. According to Scripture, kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). That means it is … Continue reading →

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7 Keys To Being Fruitful In Every Season

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said, “I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last” (John 15:16). That promise isn’t limited to one stage of life, one season of success, or one moment of spiritual intensity. … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe God Transforms Lives?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Christians don’t just believe that God forgives sins — they believe that God changes people. This conviction sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. From the Bible to church history to everyday testimonies, the story is the same: … Continue reading →

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Am I Following Jesus or My Own Dream?

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every sincere follower of Christ wrestles with this question at some point: “Am I really following Jesus, or just chasing my own dream?” It’s an honest, humbling question—and one worth asking often. Because even good dreams can subtly shift from … Continue reading →

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Christ in Me: The Reality That Changes Everything

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Paul wrote to the believers in Colossae, he revealed one of the greatest truths in all of Scripture: “And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory.”— Colossians 1:27 (NLT) Those … Continue reading →

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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: fruit of the Spirit

How To Be More Patient

How To Hear God’s Voice

What Does It Mean To Be Baptized With The Holy Spirit?

The Side-Effects of Patience

What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

7 Keys To Being Fruitful In Every Season

Why Do Christians Believe God Transforms Lives?

Am I Following Jesus or My Own Dream?

Christ in Me: The Reality That Changes Everything

7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

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