Tag Archives: fruitfulness

Wisdom

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Wisdom is one of the most valuable things a person can pursue—and one of the most misunderstood. We often confuse wisdom with knowledge. But knowledge is simply knowing facts. Wisdom is knowing what to do with them. You can be … 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 →

Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Leadership | Tagged condition, crowded heart, disappointment, distractions, endurance, fruit, fruitful, fruitfulness, God's Word, good soil, hard heart, heart, His Word, human heart, listen carefully, obedience, obey, pursuit of wealth, receptive heart, rocky ground, root system, shallow heart, slow down, soil, spiritual depth, spiritual life, thorns, worry | Leave a comment

Lessons From Conquering the Promised Land

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of Israel entering and conquering the Promised Land is one of the most dramatic and instructive seasons in the Bible. After 40 years in the wilderness, a new generation stood on the edge of promise. The land was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, God Adventures, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged battles, challenges, complete, compromise, conquer, dangerous, Disobedience, faith, fight, fight battles, fruitfulness, God's power, growth, hidden sin, intimacy with God, lessons, memorial stones, move forward, obedience, Promised Land, promises, seek God, spiritual growth, success, transformation, trust God, trust Him | Leave a comment

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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Success That Comes from God’s Word

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Joshua 1:8) “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” This verse was spoken … 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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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 →

Posted in Bible, God, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged fruitful, fruitfulness, God is faithful, healthy relationships, His goodness, humility, instruction, joyful, learning, listen, listen carefully, prosper, prosperity, sovereignty, spiritual, stability, stay curious, teachable, teachable hearts, trust deeply, trust the Lord, trusting hearts, unteachable, whole picture, wisdom | Leave a comment

No Greater Joy Than Seeing Our Children Walk in Truth

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are some verses in Scripture that hit differently as the years go by. John’s words in 3 John 1:4 are one of them: “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” … Continue reading →

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The River of Healing

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Ezekiel 47:1–12 gives us one of the most beautiful pictures of spiritual renewal in the entire Bible: a river flowing from the Temple, growing deeper and deeper, bringing life and healing everywhere it goes. It is a reminder that God’s … Continue reading →

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Living a Life That Pleases God

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.”— Hebrews 11:6 (NLT) The Bible makes something beautifully clear: the … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

What Is The Condition of Your Heart?

Lessons From Conquering the Promised Land

How God Views Obedience

Success That Comes from God’s Word

Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

The Path to a Prosperous and Joyful Life

No Greater Joy Than Seeing Our Children Walk in Truth

The River of Healing

Living a Life That Pleases God

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