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The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” — Proverbs 1:7 For many years, one of my favorite spiritual habits has been reading through the Book of Proverbs every month. Since Proverbs … Continue reading →

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“The Spirit Is Willing, But the Body Is Weak”

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most honest statements Jesus ever made about human nature was spoken in the Garden of Gethsemane just before His arrest: “Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is … Continue reading →

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Lessons From David and Bathsheba

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few stories in the Bible are as honest, painful, and sobering as the story of David and Bathsheba. It is a story of temptation, adultery, deception, abuse of power, tragedy, repentance, and ultimately, the mercy of God. David was called … Continue reading →

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Balancing Hard Work and Rest: A Biblical Perspective

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 127:2 reminds us, “It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” This verse challenges a mindset that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, Family, God, Health, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged burnout, commitment, diligence, divine rhythm, fatigue, gift of rest, God's provision, hard work, laziness, planning, provision, purpose, rest, Sabbath, self-reliance, sovereignty, success, weary, work, work hard | Leave a comment

10 Keys To Overcoming Temptation

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

Temptation is a universal human experience, but as Christians, we have powerful tools to resist and overcome these challenges. Here are the top 10 common temptations and Bible verses to help us stand firm against them: Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Healing, Health, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged anxiety, doubt, envy, flee, greed, grudges, humility, immoral, immoraliity, jealousy, laziness, lust, materialism, pride, procrastination, sexuality, sin, spirit, temptation, unbelief, unforgiveness, worry | Leave a comment

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The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

“The Spirit Is Willing, But the Body Is Weak”

Balancing Hard Work and Rest: A Biblical Perspective

10 Keys To Overcoming Temptation

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