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The Love God Has For You: New Song

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

I’ve been working on this song ‘The Love God Has For You’ on my acoustic guitar. A melody came as I was reading in I Corinthians 2:9. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined … Continue reading →

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The Best Life Coach You’ll Ever Have

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever played a sport, learned an instrument, or developed a new skill, you’ve probably benefited from a coach. A great coach sees your potential, teaches you what you need to know, corrects your mistakes, encourages you when you’re … Continue reading →

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God Is In Control

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Life has a way of surprising us. Some surprises bring joy—a new grandchild, a long-awaited answer to prayer, a beautiful sunset, or an unexpected blessing. Others bring heartache—a difficult diagnosis, financial pressure, broken relationships, unanswered questions, or the loss of … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons You Should Put Your Hope In God

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 We all place our hope in … Continue reading →

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Enthroned on Praise

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” — Psalm 22:3 (ESV) There are few verses in Scripture that reveal the power and purpose of praise as beautifully as Psalm 22:3: “Yet You are holy, enthroned on the … Continue reading →

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When the Crowd Roars: What Sports Fans Can Teach Us About Worship

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

I recently watched the FIFA World Cup and was captivated—not just by the skill of the players, but by the fans. Thousands upon thousands of people filled the stadiums. Millions more watched from homes, pubs, and public squares. Faces painted. … Continue reading →

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When Singing Breaks Chains

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, … Continue reading →

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God’s Promises

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest treasures found in Scripture is the abundance of God’s promises. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as a promise-making and promise-keeping God. His promises provide hope in times of uncertainty, strength in times of weakness, … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Life of Jonah

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah… ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’”— Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) Jonah is one of the Bible’s … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Grumbling

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” — Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Grumbling seems … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: hope

The Love God Has For You: New Song

The Best Life Coach You’ll Ever Have

God Is In Control

5 Reasons You Should Put Your Hope In God

Enthroned on Praise

When the Crowd Roars: What Sports Fans Can Teach Us About Worship

When Singing Breaks Chains

God’s Promises

The Problem With Grumbling

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