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Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Good communication is one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage. That may sound obvious, but communicating well is not always easy. Two people can love each other deeply and still misunderstand one another, hurt one another with … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.”— 1 Corinthians 10:33 “Try to please everyone” is … Continue reading →

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Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of 1 Corinthians is one of the most practical and challenging letters in the New Testament. Written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, it addresses a congregation that was full of potential—but also full of … Continue reading →

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How To Be More Patient

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” — Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Patience seems to be in short supply these days. We get frustrated when traffic slows us … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons From Psalm 145

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I will exalt You, my God and King, and praise Your name forever and ever.” — Psalm 145:1 Psalm 145 is one of the most beautiful praise psalms in the Bible. Written by King David, it is the last psalm … Continue reading →

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The Song of Solomon: God’s Beautiful Design for Love

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.” (Song of Solomon 8:7) The Song of Solomon is one of the most beautiful and unique books in the Bible. Unlike the historical accounts of Kings and Chronicles, the wisdom … Continue reading →

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10 Famous Fathers in the Bible and What They Teach Us

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” — Proverbs 13:22 Father’s Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the influence of godly fathers. The Bible contains many stories of fathers—some inspiring, some cautionary, and all filled with … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: patient

Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

Love That Looks Like Jesus

Pleasing Everyone for the Right Reason

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

How To Be More Patient

How To Hear God’s Voice

10 Lessons From Psalm 145

The Song of Solomon: God’s Beautiful Design for Love

10 Famous Fathers in the Bible and What They Teach Us

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