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7 Habits of Couples Who Stay In Love for Decades

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a society where marriages often fade under pressure, some couples quietly build love that lasts 30, 40, even 50 years. That kind of love doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on habits. After decades of marriage and ministry, and … Continue reading →

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The Path to a Prosperous and Joyful Life

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Those who listen to instruction will prosper;those who trust the Lord will be joyful.”— Proverbs 16:20 NLT This short proverb gives us a remarkably practical roadmap for life. In just one sentence, it names two pursuits we all want—prosperity and … Continue reading →

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Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

I’m 70 years old and still serving as an active musician and leader in the local church. Over the years, I’ve watched something happen—quietly, gradually, and far too often. Some gifted church musicians don’t leave ministry because they lose ability.They … Continue reading →

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When Smart Becomes Dangerous

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

It’s good to be smart. It’s even better to be wise. But when we start thinking we’re too wise — that we’ve got life figured out, that our opinions are always right, that we no longer need correction — that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged correct me, dangerous, depending on God, education, experience, fear of the Lord, God's wisdom, growing, growth, hearts soft, humble, intellect, learning, listening, minds open, obedience, opinions, pride, smart, spirits teachable, teach me, teachable, truth, wisdom | Leave a comment

Learning to Hear God’s Voice

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is learning to recognize and respond to His voice. From the opening pages of Scripture to the final words of Revelation, God reveals Himself as a God who speaks. He doesn’t remain … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership | Tagged confidence, confidence in God, confirming, counsel, faith, fruit, God speaks, God's voice, His guidance, His Spirit, His voice, His Word, learning, listen, listening, ministry, obedience, peace, prayer, purpose, recognize, scripture, stillness, testing, vision, whisper | Leave a comment

Why the Age 30 Is So Significant in the Bible

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

Throughout Scripture, certain ages carry special weight. We see numbers like 7, 12, and 40 pop up repeatedly with spiritual meaning. But one age that stands out with deep biblical significance is 30. Over and over, God sets apart this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged age 30, David, emotionally, God's timing, growing, hidden seasons, His time, Jesus, Joseph, King David, learning, life-changing, mature, maturity, physically, preparation, priests, seasons, serving, spirtually | 1 Comment

Dealing with Guilt

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Guilt is one of those uncomfortable emotions that every human being encounters. It sneaks in when we’ve done something wrong, failed to do what was right, or hurt someone we care about. While our culture often dismisses guilt or masks … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Healing, Wisdom | Tagged acknowledge, forgiveness, freedom, grace, growing, guilt, healing, humility, learning, peace, realigning, reconciliation, repent, repentance, Trust, truth, warning | Leave a comment

What Was I Made For? What’s My Purpose?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever wondered, “Why am I here?” or “What am I supposed to do with my life?” These are some of the most profound questions we can ask. Across cultures and centuries, people have searched for purpose and meaning. … Continue reading →

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7 Habits That Have a High Rate of Return in Life

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all desire to live well—not just for our own sake, but to be a blessing to our families, communities, and, for those who follow Jesus, to honor Him. Over the years, I’ve observed that certain habits consistently lead to … Continue reading →

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What It Means to Follow Jesus

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus calls His disciples with a simple yet life-altering invitation: “Follow Me and be My disciple.” (Mark 1:17, NLT) This call was not just for Peter, Andrew, James, and John—it is for every believer who … Continue reading →

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The Path to a Prosperous and Joyful Life

Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

When Smart Becomes Dangerous

Learning to Hear God’s Voice

Why the Age 30 Is So Significant in the Bible

Dealing with Guilt

What Was I Made For? What’s My Purpose?

7 Habits That Have a High Rate of Return in Life

What It Means to Follow Jesus

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