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If The LORD Had Not Been On Our Side

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

“If the Lord had not been on our side…”— Psalm 124:1 Psalm 124 begins with a haunting sentence fragment: “If the Lord had not been on our side…” It’s as if the psalmist starts a thought he can barely finish, … Continue reading →

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The Gifts of the Wise Men: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Then they opened their treasure chests and gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”—Matthew 2:11 The story of the wise men is familiar to us, especially at Christmas. We picture exotic travelers, following a star across deserts, finally arriving … Continue reading →

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25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Holy Spirit is not an abstract force or a vague influence. He is the living, active presence of God at work in us and among us. Jesus said it was better for Him to go away so the Spirit … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is discovering that God has … 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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7 Keys to Finding Your Purpose

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all long to live with a sense of direction — to know that our lives matter, that we’re not just existing, but living out a divine purpose. In Psalm 57:2, David was hiding in a cave, running from Saul, … Continue reading →

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Why We Need the Holy Spirit

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

Jesus made an astounding promise to His followers: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth.” (John 14:16-17) Before returning … Continue reading →

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Stop Condemning. Start Building.

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

It’s easy to have opinions about other believers. We notice how they worship, how they parent, how they spend their money, or what they post online. Sometimes we even draw conclusions about their spiritual maturity or commitment to God. But … Continue reading →

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Generosity: A Lifestyle That Stands Firm

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

Isaiah 32:8 says, “But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.” This verse captures something profound about generosity: it’s not accidental, it’s intentional. 1. Generosity is Planned Notice that Isaiah says generous … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: gifts

If The LORD Had Not Been On Our Side

The Gifts of the Wise Men: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

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

7 Keys to Finding Your Purpose

Why We Need the Holy Spirit

Stop Condemning. Start Building.

Generosity: A Lifestyle That Stands Firm

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