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The Paradox of Following Jesus

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most challenging—and liberating—things Jesus ever said is this: “If any of you wants to be My follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow Me…” At first glance, this sounds … Continue reading →

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What Is The Condition of Your Heart?

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of Jesus’ most searching and timeless teachings is the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–23). It is simple on the surface, yet deeply penetrating when you stop and reflect on it. A farmer goes out to sow seed. The … Continue reading →

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How God Views Obedience

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Obedience is one of the clearest indicators of our relationship with God. It’s simple to talk about faith, sing about surrender, and agree with truth—but obedience is where belief becomes visible. God does not measure our devotion primarily by what … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom Of Taking One Day Off Per Week

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that praises busyness. If someone asks how we’re doing, the common answer is, “Busy!” Many people wear their exhaustion like a badge of honor. But from the very beginning of Scripture, God built a different … 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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Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the quiet lies our culture tells us is that our best years are behind us. We are taught—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly—that usefulness belongs to the young, the energetic, the innovative. But when we open the Bible, we discover … Continue reading →

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Seek First the Kingdom

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33 are simple, direct, and deeply challenging: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Few verses cut through the noise of modern life like … Continue reading →

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The Path to a Prosperous and Joyful Life

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Those who listen to instruction will prosper;those who trust the Lord will be joyful.”— Proverbs 16:20 NLT This short proverb gives us a remarkably practical roadmap for life. In just one sentence, it names two pursuits we all want—prosperity and … Continue reading →

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Fan the Flame: Using the Gift God Has Placed in You

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 2 Timothy 1:6–7 Every now and then, Paul writes something to Timothy that sounds less like an apostle and more like a seasoned coach staring down a timid rookie: “Fan into flame the gift of God…” In modern … Continue reading →

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What We Learn from the Devotional Life of Jesus and Paul

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the best ways to grow in our walk with God is to study how Jesus Himself prayed and engaged with Scripture—and how His follower, Paul, continued in that same rhythm. While the Bible doesn’t lay out a complete … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: fruitful

The Paradox of Following Jesus

What Is The Condition of Your Heart?

How God Views Obedience

The Wisdom Of Taking One Day Off Per Week

7 Keys To Being Fruitful In Every Season

Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

Seek First the Kingdom

The Path to a Prosperous and Joyful Life

Fan the Flame: Using the Gift God Has Placed in You

What We Learn from the Devotional Life of Jesus and Paul

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