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What Did Jesus Mean by “Take Up Your Cross”?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

When Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me,” He was not offering a poetic slogan. He was laying out the true cost—and the deep purpose—of following Him. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Prayer from Jesus

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you want to grow in prayer, there’s no better place to look than the life of Jesus. He didn’t just teach about prayer—He modeled it. His prayers were real, consistent, powerful, and deeply relational. When you study how He … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Gethsemane

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Few moments in the life of Jesus are as sacred and revealing as His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus walked with His disciples to this quiet garden on the Mount of Olives. … Continue reading →

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Pray and Obey

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

When it comes to following Jesus, two simple words summarize the heart of a faithful life: pray and obey. These two actions—seeking God’s will and walking in it—form the foundation of every fruitful Christian journey. Many of us are good … Continue reading →

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“Not My Will, But Yours Be Done” — The Power of Surrender

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.”— Luke 22:42 (NLT) These are among the most powerful words ever spoken. In the Garden of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Not my will

What Did Jesus Mean by “Take Up Your Cross”?

Lessons in Prayer from Jesus

Lessons from Gethsemane

Pray and Obey

“Not My Will, But Yours Be Done” — The Power of Surrender

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