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The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” — Proverbs 1:7 For many years, one of my favorite spiritual habits has been reading through the Book of Proverbs every month. Since Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 15 is a short psalm, but it asks one of the biggest questions in all of life: “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord?Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill?” In other words: What kind of person … Continue reading →

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How Jesus Handled Betrayal

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few things hurt more deeply than betrayal.A trusted friend lies to you.A spouse becomes unfaithful.A church member turns against you.Someone you sacrificed for walks away. Jesus understands betrayal more than anyone. He was betrayed by one of His closest followers, … Continue reading →

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Controlling Your Tongue: One of Life’s Most Important Disciplines

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few parts of the human body are as small—and as powerful—as the tongue. With just a few words we can build someone up or tear them down. We can inspire faith or spread doubt, bring peace or start conflict. The … Continue reading →

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading →

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7 Things God Hates

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible is full of declarations about God’s love, mercy, grace, and compassion. Yet it also speaks plainly about what God hates. This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His perfect character. A God who deeply loves righteousness and human … Continue reading →

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Seven Lessons from the Shortest Book in the Old Testament

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament—just one chapter long—but it delivers a message that still speaks to us today. In its brief verses, Obadiah addresses pride, justice, compassion, and the ultimate reign of God. Here are seven … Continue reading →

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Seven Things the Lord Hates: A Heart Check from Proverbs

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests:haughty eyes,a lying tongue,hands that kill the innocent,a heart that plots evil,feet that race to do wrong,a false witness who pours out lies,a person who sows discord in a family.”— … Continue reading →

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The Gold Standard: Lead By Example

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal ~ We’ve all worked for this person: The director who tells everyone they have to work hard to reach their targets and then leaves to play golf. The manager who calls down staffers for not keeping regular office … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: gossip

The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

How Jesus Handled Betrayal

Controlling Your Tongue: One of Life’s Most Important Disciplines

10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

7 Things God Hates

Seven Lessons from the Shortest Book in the Old Testament

Seven Things the Lord Hates: A Heart Check from Proverbs

The Gold Standard: Lead By Example

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