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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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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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The Favour of God

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

There is something powerful and beautiful about the favour of God.It is God opening doors you could never open yourself. It is His hand resting on your life in a special way. It is His blessing, guidance, protection, and kindness … Continue reading →

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Light for the Journey

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.” — Psalms 97:11 There is something deeply hopeful about this verse. It reminds us that God does not leave His people stumbling through darkness forever. Light shines. … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

The phrase “a man after God’s own heart” is one of the most striking descriptions found in the Bible. It was spoken about David, the shepherd boy who became king, warrior, psalmist, and leader of Israel. In Acts 13:22, God … Continue reading →

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You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most challenging parables Jesus told is the story of the Ten Servants in Luke 19:11–27. A nobleman was leaving on a journey, so he entrusted money to ten servants and instructed them, “Do business until I come … Continue reading →

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The Great Paradox of the Kingdom

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

“If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it.” — Luke 17:33 At first glance, this sounds backwards. Everything in us wants to protect, preserve, and control our … Continue reading →

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Five Marks of a God-Centered Life

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Love the Lord your God, walk in all His ways, obey His commands, hold firmly to Him, and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.” – Joshua 22:5 This verse gives us a clear, practical picture of … 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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How God Views Obedience

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Obedience is one of the clearest indicators of our relationship with God. It’s simple to talk about faith, sing about surrender, and agree with truth—but obedience is where belief becomes visible. God does not measure our devotion primarily by what … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: obey God

The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

Psalm 15: Who May Worship the Lord?

The Favour of God

Light for the Journey

What Does It Mean To Be “A Man After God’s Own Heart”?

You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

The Great Paradox of the Kingdom

Five Marks of a God-Centered Life

When Counsel and the Holy Spirit Seem to Disagree

How God Views Obedience

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