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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading →

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading →

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Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Acts 14:22 “They strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” — Acts 14:22 (NLT) Storms are a part of life. … Continue reading →

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When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

20 Bible Verses About the Wisdom of Silence “Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” — Proverbs 17:28 One of the greatest marks of spiritual maturity is knowing when not to … Continue reading →

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Ecclesiastes 11:5 “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” — Ecclesiastes 11:5 … Continue reading →

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Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Psalms ends exactly where it should—with praise. After 149 chapters filled with joy, sorrow, victory, failure, repentance, thanksgiving, questions, and worship, the final psalm contains no requests, no complaints, no confession, and no instruction about life’s problems. … Continue reading →

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Let Your Words Be Few

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been privileged to lead worship teams in my home church and around the world for more than forty years. Along the way, God has taught me many valuable lessons. Here are … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Solomon: When Wisdom Is Not Enough

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

How the wisest man who ever lived drifted away from God—and what his life teaches us today. Few lives in Scripture are as inspiring—and as tragic—as the life of Solomon. He began with extraordinary promise. He inherited the throne of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: humility

In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

Let Your Words Be Few

8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

The Paradox of Solomon: When Wisdom Is Not Enough

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