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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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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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How To Be Happy

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants to be happy.Few people are willing to do what actually leads to it. Happiness isn’t a mystery. It’s not reserved for the lucky, wealthy, young, or trouble-free. It’s deeply connected to the way we live and who we … Continue reading →

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Psalm 18: When God Becomes Your Strength

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are psalms you read quietly… and there are psalms you almost have to shout. Psalm 18 is a victory song. It was written by David after the Lord rescued him from “the hand of all his enemies and from … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Worship from the Wilderness

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

When you read through the Tabernacle instructions in the book of Book of Exodus, it’s easy to get lost in the measurements, fabrics, and furnishings. Gold clasps. Acacia wood. Blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. It can feel technical and distant. … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection: Everything Changed

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

If there is no resurrection, Christianity collapses. Gospel of Matthew 28 is not a sentimental ending to a tragic story. It is a thunderclap. It is the moment history split in two. Let’s walk through it. 1. The Stone Was … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: obedience

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

Speaking To God Face To Face

How To Be Happy

Psalm 18: When God Becomes Your Strength

Lessons in Worship from the Wilderness

The Resurrection: Everything Changed

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