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Introduction to the Book of Ephesians: Discovering Our Riches in Christ

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Book of Ephesians is one of the most powerful and encouraging letters in the New Testament. In just six chapters, the Apostle Paul explains who we are in Christ, the incredible spiritual blessings God has given us, and how … 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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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading →

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Keys to Flourishing in Your 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

Growing older is not the same as growing weaker in spirit, purpose, or usefulness. Our culture often celebrates youth, but the Bible honours those who continue to walk with God through the later decades of life. Your 60’s, 70’s, and … Continue reading →

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When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live in the Tension One of the most challenging parts of following God is this: What do you do when the counsel you receive doesn’t match what you sense the Holy Spirit is saying? If you’ve walked with … Continue reading →

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God’s Care in the Wilderness

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And you saw how the Lord your God cared for you all along the way as you traveled through the wilderness, just as a father cares for his child. Now He has brought you to this place.” — Deuteronomy 1:31 … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Wilderness

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

The story of Israel’s 40 years in the wilderness is one of the most sobering and instructive seasons in the entire Bible. What should have been a short journey from Egypt to the Promised Land turned into four decades of … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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From Jacob to Israel: When God Gives You A New Name

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Genesis 35:9–12 There are moments in Scripture when God does more than speak to a person — He redefines them. This passage is one of those holy moments. “Your name is Jacob, but you will not be called Jacob any … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe Self-Control Is Important?

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

Self-control isn’t one of the flashiest virtues. It doesn’t draw applause or admiration the way courage, generosity, or leadership might. Yet Scripture places it right at the heart of Christian maturity. In fact, the Bible presents self-control not as a … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: maturity

Introduction to the Book of Ephesians: Discovering Our Riches in Christ

Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Keys to Flourishing in Your 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

God’s Care in the Wilderness

The Side-Effects of Patience

From Jacob to Israel: When God Gives You A New Name

Why Do Christians Believe Self-Control Is Important?

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