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How Did Jesus and the Early Church Pray for the Sick?

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

A New Testament Model for Healing Ministry In today’s church, we often ask: “How should we pray for the sick?” The best way to answer that is to look at the New Testament pattern. How did Jesus, His disciples, and … Continue reading →

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Teach Us to Pray” – A Fresh Look at the Lord’s Prayer

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

One day, after watching Jesus finish praying, His disciples made a simple but profound request: “Lord, teach us to pray.”They had seen something in Jesus—His peace, His connection with the Father, the power that followed His ministry—and they rightly connected … Continue reading →

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Living with Faith and Purpose In Your Later Years

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Give Me the Hill Country!” “Today I am eighty-five years old. I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent me on that journey, and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then. So … Continue reading →

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Sent in Pairs: Lessons from the 72 Disciples

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“The harvest is great, but the workers are few.” — Luke 10:2 In Luke 10, we read about a powerful yet often overlooked moment in Jesus’ ministry. After commissioning the 12 apostles, He now chooses 72 other disciples and sends … Continue reading →

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Conversation: How to Speak with Wisdom and Grace

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” — Colossians 4:6 (NLT) Have you ever met someone who just knows how to say the right thing at the right time—someone whose … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus: Daily Surrender, Eternal Gain

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

“If any of you wants to be My follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow Me.If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it.But if you give up … Continue reading →

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Christians and Politics: Where Should Our Focus Be?

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

In today’s world, politics dominates conversations, social media, and even church discussions. Many Christians struggle with where to place their focus. Should we be deeply engaged in the political landscape, advocating for policies and leaders, or should our primary concern … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Daily Bible Reading: A Lesson from Deuteronomy

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most striking commands given to the kings of Israel is found in Deuteronomy 17:18-20. God instructed that every king must personally copy the Scriptures, keep them close, and read them daily. The purpose? To cultivate humility, obedience, … Continue reading →

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Trust God: He Can Do a Better Job

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

Years ago, I had a realization that changed the way I live my life: God is who He says He is, and He can do what He says He can do. When that truth truly sank into my heart, it … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Higher Power?

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

In times of crisis, uncertainty, or personal struggle, many people turn to a “higher power” for strength, guidance, and hope. But what—or who—is your higher power? For some, it’s an abstract concept of the universe, positive energy, or inner strength. … Continue reading →

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