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What Do You Do With Guilt?

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Guilt is one of the most powerful emotions a human being can experience. It can sit quietly in the background of our lives, or it can shout loudly in our conscience. Sometimes it whispers at night when everything is quiet. … Continue reading →

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The Two Commands That Change Everything

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

One day a religious teacher asked Jesus a very important question: “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered with stunning clarity: “Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must … Continue reading →

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10 Things That Happen When You Pray

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Mark Cole

Prayer is one of the simplest and yet most powerful things a Christian can do. It does not require a stage, a microphone, or a special place. Anyone can pray—young or old, rich or poor, experienced believer or brand-new Christian. … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You?

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

One day Jesus was leaving the city of Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd. Sitting beside the road was a blind beggar named Bartimaeus. When he heard that Jesus was passing by, he began to shout: “Jesus, Son … Continue reading →

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading →

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This Kind Only Comes Out By Prayer

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Mark 9:28–29) In Gospel of Mark 9, Jesus delivers a boy from a tormenting spirit after His disciples had failed to do so. Later, in private, they ask Him an honest question: “Why couldn’t we cast it out?” Jesus answers … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you want to make disciples who last, you have to look carefully at how Jesus did it. Not how we imagine He did it.Not how we’ve modernized it.But how He actually discipled the Twelve in the Gospels. His model … Continue reading →

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What Is Faith?

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Mark chapter 5, we meet a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered physically, financially, and socially. According to the law in Leviticus, her condition would have made her ceremonially unclean. She … Continue reading →

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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, you know this: it’s possible to work for Him and slowly drift from Him. You can preach, teach, lead worship, serve, give… and still neglect the most important relationship in your … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: relationship

What Do You Do With Guilt?

The Two Commands That Change Everything

10 Things That Happen When You Pray

What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You?

10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

This Kind Only Comes Out By Prayer

Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

What Is Faith?

How To Spend Time With Jesus

Speaking To God Face To Face

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