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Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said: “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.” (Matthew 25:29, NLT) … Continue reading →

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“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Matthew 22:14) Few of Jesus’ statements are as sobering—or as clarifying—as this one: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” It appears at the end of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, and it forces us to wrestle with … Continue reading →

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The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, Jesus drops one of His most provocative and counter-cultural statements: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, NIV). This isn’t just a clever saying—it’s the punchline … Continue reading →

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The Condition of Your Heart Matters

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Matthew 13:1–23) One of Jesus’ most memorable teachings is the Parable of the Farmer scattering seed. It’s simple, earthy, and deeply confronting. Jesus isn’t mainly talking about farming — He’s talking about hearts. And more specifically, He’s talking about how … Continue reading →

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“Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen” — What Did Jesus Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

The statement, “For many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14), is one of Jesus’ most thought-provoking sayings. It comes at the end of the Parable of the Wedding Feast, a story that illustrates profound truths about God’s kingdom, … Continue reading →

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Double Your Gifts And Talents

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Mark Cole

I have always been fascinated by Jesus’ Parables. They reveal wisdom on multiple levels. One of my favourites is the ‘Parable of the Talents’ told by Jesus in Matthew 25:14-30. In that parable Jesus tells a story of a rich … Continue reading →

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Does Evil Exist? ~ A Modern Parable

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Mark Cole

One day, a professor of a university decided to challenge his students. He asked, “Did God create everything that exists?” A student answered bravely, “Yes, He did.” “Everything?” asked the teacher. “Yes, everything,” was the answer of the student. “In … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: parable

Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

The Condition of Your Heart Matters

“Many Are Called, but Few Are Chosen” — What Did Jesus Mean?

Double Your Gifts And Talents

Does Evil Exist? ~ A Modern Parable

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