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The Search for Success and Long Life

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”— Proverbs 22:4 We live in a culture that is constantly searching for success. We want to accomplish something meaningful. We want to be respected. We want … 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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How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

Paul wrote something remarkable to the believers in Corinth: “And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 What a challenge! Paul was essentially saying, “Look at my life. As you see me following Jesus, … Continue reading →

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The Search for Wisdom

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I love all who love me.Those who search will surely find me.I have riches and honor,as well as enduring wealth and justice.My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold,my wages better than sterling silver!I walk in righteousness,in paths … Continue reading →

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The Love God Has For You: New Song

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

I’ve been working on this song ‘The Love God Has For You’ on my acoustic guitar. A melody came as I was reading in I Corinthians 2:9. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined … Continue reading →

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The Best Life Coach You’ll Ever Have

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever played a sport, learned an instrument, or developed a new skill, you’ve probably benefited from a coach. A great coach sees your potential, teaches you what you need to know, corrects your mistakes, encourages you when you’re … Continue reading →

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God Is In Control

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Life has a way of surprising us. Some surprises bring joy—a new grandchild, a long-awaited answer to prayer, a beautiful sunset, or an unexpected blessing. Others bring heartache—a difficult diagnosis, financial pressure, broken relationships, unanswered questions, or the loss of … Continue reading →

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If You Won $2.5 Million Tomorrow…

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

This morning, I had a strange dream. In the dream, I won $2.5 million. When I woke up, I wasn’t thinking about expensive sports cars, luxury vacations, or a mansion overlooking the ocean. Instead, my mind immediately went to practical … Continue reading →

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The Secret To Contentment

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a society that constantly tells us we need more, contentment can seem like a forgotten virtue. We are surrounded by messages that say: You need a bigger house. You need more money. You need the latest technology. You need … Continue reading →

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Everything Belongs to God

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Psalm 24 There are some chapters in the Bible that seem to lift our eyes from the ordinary to the eternal. Psalm 24 is one of them. It begins by reminding us who owns everything, challenges us to … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: peace

The Search for Success and Long Life

Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

How Do We Become More Like Jesus?

The Search for Wisdom

The Love God Has For You: New Song

The Best Life Coach You’ll Ever Have

God Is In Control

If You Won $2.5 Million Tomorrow…

The Secret To Contentment

Everything Belongs to God

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