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The Cost of Disobedience

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

“This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the Lord, and now He has abandoned you!” Disobedience always has a cost. Sometimes we are tempted to think that … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to 2 Corinthians: Strength in the Midst of Struggle

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

The second letter to the Corinthians is one of the most personal and heartfelt letters Paul ever wrote. It gives us a glimpse into the heart of an apostle who loved people deeply, endured tremendous hardship, and yet continued faithfully … Continue reading →

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Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the subjects covered in the Alpha Premarital Course is conflict. It may not sound like the most romantic topic for an engaged or newly married couple, but it is one of the most important. Why? Because every couple … Continue reading →

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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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Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.”— Proverbs 21:21 We all pursue something. Some people pursue success. Others pursue wealth, recognition, comfort, security, or happiness. We spend our days chasing the things we believe will … 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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Living With Heaven as Your Goal

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

“No one can ever pay enough to live foreverand never see the grave.”— Psalm 49:8–9 We spend much of our lives working toward goals. We set financial goals. We pursue careers. We want healthy bodies, meaningful relationships, successful children, memorable … 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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Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.”— 1 Corinthians 10:33 “Try to please everyone” is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: love

The Cost of Disobedience

An Introduction to 2 Corinthians: Strength in the Midst of Struggle

Conflict: Learning to Fight for Your Marriage, Not Against Each Other

Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

Living With Heaven as Your Goal

How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

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