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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, you know this: it’s possible to work for Him and slowly drift from Him. You can preach, teach, lead worship, serve, give… and still neglect the most important relationship in your … Continue reading →

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How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Meeting Jesus doesn’t just add something to your life — it reshapes how you see everything. Many people come to Jesus hoping for help, peace, forgiveness, or direction. And He gives all of that. But over time, something deeper happens: … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe That God Still Heals?

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most common questions people ask about faith and suffering is this: Does God still heal today? For Christians, the answer is a confident yes—not always in the ways we expect, but always in ways that reflect His … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus longs to experience intimacy with God — to know Him not just in word, but in relationship, to feel His presence in daily life, and to live with peace and purpose. The good news? God wants … Continue reading →

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Come to Me: The Promise of True Rest

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28–30 may be some of the most tender and hopeful in all of Scripture: “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest… For My yoke … Continue reading →

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Psalm 134: Faithful Worship in the Quiet Places

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 134 is the final psalm in the Songs of Ascents—those psalms sung by pilgrims as they journeyed up to Jerusalem to worship. After the crowds have arrived and the celebrations have settled, this short psalm closes the journey with … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Afraid? You Have So Little Faith!”

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in the Gospels when Jesus asks questions that cut straight to the heart. This is one of them. “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Jesus spoke these words to His disciples while they were … Continue reading →

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“Turn Us Again” — A Prayer for Renewal and Rescue

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Turn us again to Yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.Make Your face shine down upon us.Only then will we be saved. – Psalm 80:19 NLT This verse is not a casual request. It’s a desperate, humble, deeply honest prayer. … 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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The Power of Gratitude and Being Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Gratitude is one of the most life-giving habits that any of us can cultivate. It’s more than good manners or a positive personality trait—it’s a spiritual posture that opens our heart to God, strengthens our relationships, improves our mental and … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: His presence

How To Spend Time With Jesus

How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Why Do Christians Believe That God Still Heals?

10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

Psalm 134: Faithful Worship in the Quiet Places

Why Are You Afraid? You Have So Little Faith!”

“Turn Us Again” — A Prayer for Renewal and Rescue

Kept by His Power

The Power of Gratitude and Being Thankful

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