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The Side-Effects of Patience

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of microwaves, high-speed internet, and same-day delivery. We don’t wait well. We tap our fingers at red lights. We check our phones in grocery lines. We grow restless with people who don’t move at our … Continue reading →

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What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

Kindness looks simple. A smile. A listening ear. A generous act. A patient response when you could have snapped. But kindness is not small. According to Scripture, kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). That means it is … Continue reading →

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Are You Loving Well?

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus reduced the entire law to two commands: love God and love people. That’s breathtaking in its simplicity—and confronting in its clarity. When a religious expert asked Him about the greatest commandment, Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with … Continue reading →

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Love is the most written about, sung about, preached about, and misunderstood word in the human vocabulary. Our culture talks about love constantly. Songs climb the charts because of it. Movies revolve around it. People fall into it, fall out … Continue reading →

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Are You Passing the Test?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus, God tells Moses regarding the manna in the wilderness: “I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow My instructions.” That line stops me in my tracks. God wasn’t just feeding … Continue reading →

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12 Keys To A Happy Marriage

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

A happy marriage doesn’t happen by accident. It is built—slowly, intentionally, and lovingly—over time. Every strong marriage I know is made up of thousands of small choices: to love, to forgive, to listen, and to grow together. Here are twelve … Continue reading →

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The Two Commandments That Change Everything

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

One day, a religious expert approached Jesus with a question designed to test Him: “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” It sounded like a straightforward question, but in reality it was loaded. The Jewish … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome Temptation and Evil in Your Life

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Every person, no matter how mature or sincere, faces temptation. Even Jesus was tempted (Matthew 4), so the presence of temptation doesn’t mean failure—it means you’re human. The real question isn’t whether you’ll be tempted, but how you will respond … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe Sex Should Be Reserved for Marriage?

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

In today’s culture, the idea of waiting until marriage for sex often sounds outdated, restrictive, or unrealistic. Yet for Christians, this belief isn’t about rules for the sake of rules—it’s about trust, design, love, and human flourishing. Far from being … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe That Humility Is Important?

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Humility sits at the heart of the Christian faith — not as weakness or low self-esteem, but as strength that comes from right relationship with God. For believers, humility is not just a moral virtue; it’s a spiritual necessity. It … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: patience

The Side-Effects of Patience

What Are The Side-Effects of Kindness?

Are You Loving Well?

What Is Love?

Are You Passing the Test?

12 Keys To A Happy Marriage

The Two Commandments That Change Everything

How to Overcome Temptation and Evil in Your Life

Why Do Christians Believe Sex Should Be Reserved for Marriage?

Why Do Christians Believe That Humility Is Important?

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