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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 Good Things God Wants for You

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is that God is a good Father who desires good things for His children. Many people view God as distant, demanding, or difficult to please. Yet Scripture paints a very different … Continue reading →

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Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

Psalm 15 is a short psalm, but it asks one of the biggest questions in all of life: “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord?Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill?” In other words: What kind of person … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Anger Drive

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.” – Psalm 4:4 (NLT) Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes it rises because of injustice, betrayal, frustration, hurt, exhaustion, or disappointment. The Bible does not say … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Being Unfaithful

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

Adultery is often presented as a private choice—something hidden, contained, even justified in moments of weakness or dissatisfaction. But Scripture and real life tell a very different story. Being unfaithful is never isolated. It carries a cost—deep, wide, and often … Continue reading →

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Marriage, Eternity, and the Age to Come

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus replied, “Marriage is for people here on earth. But in the age to come, those worthy of being raised from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.”— Luke 20:34-35 These words of Jesus can surprise people. … Continue reading →

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10 Christian Conversations You Should Have Before Engagement

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Getting engaged is exciting. Love is growing, dreams are forming, and the future feels wide open. But before you make that lifelong commitment, you need more than chemistry—you need clarity. Strong marriages are built on honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations. If … Continue reading →

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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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What Is Love?

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Love is the most written about, sung about, preached about, and misunderstood word in the human vocabulary. Our culture talks about love constantly. Songs climb the charts because of it. Movies revolve around it. People fall into it, fall out … Continue reading →

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Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the shadow of the cross, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed some of the most honest words ever spoken: “Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” This is not a calm theological statement. It is … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: marriage

The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

The Good Things God Wants for You

Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

Don’t Let Anger Drive

The Cost of Being Unfaithful

Marriage, Eternity, and the Age to Come

10 Christian Conversations You Should Have Before Engagement

What Is Love?

Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

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