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Great Advice For People In Their 70’s

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

There’s something powerful about reaching your 70’s. You’ve lived long enough to know what matters—and what doesn’t. You’ve seen victories, losses, surprises, and seasons you never expected. And if you’re honest, you’ve learned that life is both shorter and more … Continue reading →

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Do You Know How Much God Loves You?

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s one of the most familiar statements in the Christian life: “God loves you.”We’ve heard it in sermons, sung it in songs, and read it in Scripture. But here’s the honest question:Do you really know how much God loves you? … Continue reading →

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7 Keys to a Clean Heart

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus taught that sin originates from within us: “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, … Continue reading →

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How To Be Happy

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants to be happy.Few people are willing to do what actually leads to it. Happiness isn’t a mystery. It’s not reserved for the lucky, wealthy, young, or trouble-free. It’s deeply connected to the way we live and who we … Continue reading →

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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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How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Christian perspective This is one of the most important questions a person can ask. Whether you are 25 or 75, the rest of your life matters deeply to God—and it matters more than you may realize. Scripture reminds us: … Continue reading →

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Kept by His Power

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into His glorious presence without a single fault.” Jude 1:24 (NLT) On the Christian journey, most believers know what … Continue reading →

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What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I’ve been reading through Ezekiel, I’ve been reminded again how much the Old Testament temple teaches us about the character of God. Ezekiel 41 gives a detailed, almost architectural description of the Most Holy Place—the innermost sanctuary where God’s … Continue reading →

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Choose Joy

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Finding Strength, Hope, and Perspective in Every Season Joy is one of the most powerful gifts God gives us. It’s deeper than happiness, stronger than circumstances, and more enduring than the ups and downs of life. Happiness rises and falls … Continue reading →

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Why Complaining Hurts Us: What the Bible and Science Both Reveal

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Most people think complaining is harmless — just a way of “venting.” But both Scripture and modern science paint a very different picture. They agree on this simple truth: Complaining doesn’t just affect your attitude. It affects your spirit, your … Continue reading →

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Do You Know How Much God Loves You?

7 Keys to a Clean Heart

How To Be Happy

If The LORD Had Not Been On Our Side

How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Kept by His Power

What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

Choose Joy

Why Complaining Hurts Us: What the Bible and Science Both Reveal

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