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Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Good communication is one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage. That may sound obvious, but communicating well is not always easy. Two people can love each other deeply and still misunderstand one another, hurt one another with … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading →

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How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul wrote something remarkable to the believers in Corinth: “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 What a challenge! Paul was essentially saying, “Look at my life. As you see me following Jesus, … Continue reading →

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The Search for Wisdom

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I love all who love me.Those who search will surely find me.I have riches and honor,as well as enduring wealth and justice.My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold,my wages better than sterling silver!I walk in righteousness,in paths … Continue reading →

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Loving Our Sikh Neighbours: Sharing Jesus with Grace and Truth

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” — 1 Peter 3:15 Recently, I’ve found myself thinking about the … Continue reading →

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Sowing and Reaping: You Always Harvest What You Plant

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most consistent principles woven throughout the Bible is the law of sowing and reaping. It is a principle that governs agriculture, relationships, finances, character, and our spiritual lives. God designed the world so that our choices have … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you…” — Amos 5:14 The book of Amos isn’t often listed among people’s favorite books of the Bible. Its pages are filled with warnings, … Continue reading →

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Worship: More Than a Sunday Activity

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why the Bible’s emphasis on worship should transform our daily lives The Bible is, above all, the story of a God who created people to know Him, love Him, and worship Him. Every major event in Scripture points us toward … Continue reading →

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25 Reasons Why I’m Proud To Be A Canadian

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

“He determines the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.” — Daniel 2:21 Having traveled to more than 70 countries across six continents, I have seen some of the world’s greatest cities, most breathtaking landscapes, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: kindness

Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

The Search for Wisdom

Sowing and Reaping: You Always Harvest What You Plant

10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

25 Reasons Why I’m Proud To Be A Canadian

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