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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … 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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12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Finding Meaning in a World That Often Feels Meaningless If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the point of it all?” then you’re not alone. King Solomon wrestled with that very question over 3,000 years ago. The book of Ecclesiastes is … 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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8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The whole building, as it was being built, was made of stone prepared at the quarry, and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any iron tool heard in the temple while it was being built.” — 1 Kings 6:7 … Continue reading →

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Created in God’s Image: What It Means and Why It Matters

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) Few truths in the Bible are more profound than the declaration that human beings are … Continue reading →

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How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Book of Acts is often called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” because it records the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in and through ordinary believers. Again and again we read that people were “filled with the Holy … Continue reading →

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How God Revives Weary Hearts

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and He will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” — Acts 3:20 (NLT) We all know what it feels like to be weary. Life has a way … Continue reading →

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Why Do the Ungodly Seem to Prosper?

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.” — Psalm 73:3 One of the oldest questions in the Bible is also one of the most common questions believers ask today: Why do people who ignore God … Continue reading →

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25 Reasons We Should Celebrate God With Music

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most noticeable features of God’s people throughout history is their singing. From the songs of Moses and Miriam after crossing the Red Sea, to David’s psalms, to the worship around God’s throne in Revelation, music has always … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: joy

Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

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

8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

How God Revives Weary Hearts

Why Do the Ungodly Seem to Prosper?

25 Reasons We Should Celebrate God With Music

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