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10 Life Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 Few people have influenced the Christian faith more than the Apostle Paul. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he wrote thirteen New Testament letters, planted … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From the Life of Elisha

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Ordinary Faithfulness. Extraordinary Power. Few people in Scripture performed as many recorded miracles as the prophet Elisha. Yet what makes his life so compelling is not simply the miracles—it is his unwavering devotion to God. Elisha’s ministry demonstrates that God … 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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The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why God Uses Trials to Shape His People When I read the book of Acts, one statement always causes me to pause. After the dramatic conversion of Saul (later called Paul), God spoke these surprising words to Ananias: “I will … Continue reading →

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Are You In A Famine?

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Not every famine is about food. Some famines happen in the soul. You can be surrounded by people and still feel empty. You can have a full schedule, a good income, a nice home, and yet feel spiritually dry inside. … Continue reading →

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The Harvest

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once made a powerful and sobering statement: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.” Those words are just as true today as when He first spoke them. All around us, there is a harvest—people searching for hope, … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Spiritual Discipline: Daily Bible Reading

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

I recently heard a statement that stopped me in my tracks:Daily Bible reading is the most important spiritual discipline. Everything else flows from it. The more I’ve reflected on that idea, the more convinced I’ve become that it’s true. I … Continue reading →

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Treasure the Truth: A Journey Through Proverbs Chapter 2

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.” – Proverbs 2:2 (NLT) Proverbs chapter 2 is a beautiful and powerful invitation to seek wisdom as a life-giving treasure. Written by Solomon, this chapter continues the wise father’s exhortation to … Continue reading →

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When Less is More: Living a Generous Life

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that often teaches us to get more, achieve more, own more, and climb higher. It’s easy to fall into a mindset that equates success with accumulation. Yet, Proverbs 21:26 offers a striking contrast between two … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Standing Strong Through Life’s Storms

The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

Are You In A Famine?

The Harvest

Speaking To God Face To Face

The Most Important Spiritual Discipline: Daily Bible Reading

Treasure the Truth: A Journey Through Proverbs Chapter 2

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