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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading →

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This Kind Only Comes Out By Prayer

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Mark 9:28–29) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus delivers a boy from a tormenting spirit after His disciples had failed to do so. Later, in private, they ask Him an honest question: “Why couldn’t we cast it out?” Jesus answers … Continue reading →

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Lessons From The Mountaintop

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

Insights from the Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:1–13) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus Christ takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. What they see there changes them forever. His appearance is transformed. His clothes become dazzling white. … Continue reading →

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7 Keys To Finding God’s Will For Your Life

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve walked with God for any length of time, you’ve probably prayed this prayer: “Lord, what is Your will for my life?” It sounds spiritual. It feels important. And it is. But many people approach God’s will like a … Continue reading →

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The Side-Effects of Holiness

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Holiness is not a fashionable word. In many circles, it sounds rigid, joyless, or outdated. But biblically, holiness is not about stiffness or superiority. It is about belonging fully to God. It is about being set apart for Him. “Be … Continue reading →

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Take Courage: He Is Here

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Gospel of Mark 6, the disciples are straining at the oars in the middle of the night. The wind is against them. They are exhausted. And then they see something that terrifies them even more than the storm — … Continue reading →

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Water Baptism: Buried, Cleansed, Raised

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Water baptism is one of the clearest, boldest acts of obedience in the Christian life. It is simple. It is public. And it is powerful. From the banks of the Jordan River to church baptistries today, baptism has marked the … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you want to make disciples who last, you have to look carefully at how Jesus did it. Not how we imagine He did it.Not how we’ve modernized it.But how He actually discipled the Twelve in the Gospels. His model … Continue reading →

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Everything Comes Into the Light

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said, “For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.” (Gospel of Mark 4:22) That is both comforting and terrifying. It depends on what you’re hiding. 1. The … Continue reading →

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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, you know this: it’s possible to work for Him and slowly drift from Him. You can preach, teach, lead worship, serve, give… and still neglect the most important relationship in your … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: obedience

10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

This Kind Only Comes Out By Prayer

Lessons From The Mountaintop

7 Keys To Finding God’s Will For Your Life

The Side-Effects of Holiness

Take Courage: He Is Here

Water Baptism: Buried, Cleansed, Raised

Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

Everything Comes Into the Light

How To Spend Time With Jesus

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