Tag Archives: giving

The Promise of Provision

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:19 (NLT What a powerful promise! Paul penned these words not from a … Continue reading →

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When Less is More: Living a Generous Life

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that often teaches us to get more, achieve more, own more, and climb higher. It’s easy to fall into a mindset that equates success with accumulation. Yet, Proverbs 21:26 offers a striking contrast between two … Continue reading →

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Caring Without Enabling: A Biblical Response to Street Poverty

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

This week I was reading Psalm 41, and a verse jumped off the page: “Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble…The Lord nurses them when they are sick … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Gift: What Jesus Sees When We Give

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

I recently reread the powerful little story in Luke 21:1–4—the one about the poor widow who dropped two small coins into the Temple collection box. It’s only a few verses, but it holds one of the most profound lessons Jesus … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Thoughts On Your Priorities

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need.” — Luke 12:31 (NLT) Jesus had a way of getting right to the heart of the matter. In just one sentence, He addresses two … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus: Daily Surrender, Eternal Gain

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

“If any of you wants to be My follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow Me.If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.But if you give up … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Principle of Giving: A Generous Heart, A Blessed Life

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of Jesus’ most powerful teachings on giving is found in Luke 6:38: “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Offering: What Jesus Taught Us About Giving

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus sat near the collection box in the Temple and watched as people gave their offerings. Many wealthy individuals contributed large sums, but then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus immediately called … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Giving: Generous Living

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

Generosity is at the heart of the Christian faith. From the very beginning, God has modeled what it means to give—freely, joyfully, and sacrificially. As His people, we are called to follow His example, not just as a duty but … Continue reading →

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What I Learned From Working With A Billionaire

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was a teenager, I played saxophone and clarinet in an old-fashioned church orchestra. This rag-tag group was at my home church, Glad Tidings, in Vancouver, Canada. A local millionaire (later he became a billionaire and one of  Canada’s richest … Continue reading →

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