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Don’t Forget His Benefits

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.” — Psalm 103:2 (NLT) One of the great weaknesses of human nature is our tendency to forget. We forget appointments. We … Continue reading →

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What Was Jesus’ Mission?

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

If someone were to ask you, “Why did Jesus come to earth?” how would you answer? Many people would say, “To die for our sins.” That answer is certainly true, but it is only part of the story. Jesus came … Continue reading →

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25 Reasons to Praise the Lord

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” — Psalm 150:6 (NLT) Praise is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life. We don’t praise God merely because life is easy; we praise Him because He … Continue reading →

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How Much Does God Love You?

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

“See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are!” — 1 John 3:1 (NLT) How much does God love you? It is one of life’s most important questions. Many … Continue reading →

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How To Deal With Regret

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone has regrets. Some are small:“I wish I had studied harder.”“I should have taken better care of my health.”“I shouldn’t have said that.” Others run much deeper:Broken relationships.Missed opportunities.Moral failure.Years wasted.Pain we caused others.Pain others caused us. Regret is part … Continue reading →

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Your Failure Is Not the End

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is this: failure does not have to be final. Some people think that one major mistake disqualifies them forever. One moral failure. One season of weakness. One bad decision. One denial … Continue reading →

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The Night Jesus Changed Passover Forever

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

For over a thousand years, the Jewish people celebrated Passover as a reminder of God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Families gathered around tables, ate the Passover meal, and remembered the night when the blood of the lamb protected God’s … Continue reading →

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Raising Children God’s Way

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Raising children is one of the greatest joys and one of the greatest responsibilities God gives us. Children are not interruptions to life—they are gifts from God, entrusted to us for a season. The Bible has a great deal to … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Being Forgiven

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are few greater feelings in life than being forgiven. When guilt is lifted… when shame is removed… when a relationship is restored… something inside us comes alive again. That is the heart of Psalm 32. This beautiful Psalm was … Continue reading →

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“The Spirit Is Willing, But the Body Is Weak”

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most honest statements Jesus ever made about human nature was spoken in the Garden of Gethsemane just before His arrest: “Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: grace

Don’t Forget His Benefits

What Was Jesus’ Mission?

25 Reasons to Praise the Lord

How Much Does God Love You?

How To Deal With Regret

Your Failure Is Not the End

The Night Jesus Changed Passover Forever

Raising Children God’s Way

The Joy of Being Forgiven

“The Spirit Is Willing, But the Body Is Weak”

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