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How God Builds Our Faith One Step at a Time

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Isaiah 28:10 says: “He tells us everything over and over—one line at a time,one line at a time,a little here,and a little there!” This verse reminds us that spiritual growth is not instant. God builds our faith patiently—one step at … Continue reading →

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Imitate God: A Daily Invitation

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most powerful calls in the New Testament comes from Ephesians 5:1–2: “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved … Continue reading →

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When God’s Strength Shows Up in Our Weakness

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Life has a way of revealing our limitations. We all face moments when we feel inadequate—too tired, too … Continue reading →

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading →

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How to Win the Inner Battles

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading →

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The Plumb Line of God

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture: Amos 7:8 — “And the Lord said to me, ‘Amos, what do you see?’I answered, ‘A plumb line.’And the Lord replied, ‘I will test my people with this plumb line. I will no longer ignore all their sins.’” In … Continue reading →

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The Foundation of Wisdom

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”— Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) We live in a culture filled with information. Knowledge is available at our fingertips. Yet with all this data, … Continue reading →

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7 Lessons from the Song of Solomon

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Song of Solomon (also called Song of Songs) is one of the most unique books in the Bible. It’s poetic, passionate, and filled with vivid imagery. At first glance, it reads as a romantic exchange between two lovers, but … Continue reading →

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What Was I Made For? What’s My Purpose?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever wondered, “Why am I here?” or “What am I supposed to do with my life?” These are some of the most profound questions we can ask. Across cultures and centuries, people have searched for purpose and meaning. … Continue reading →

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Secrets of a Fruitful Life

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 Everyone longs for their life to count—for … Continue reading →

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