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Paul’s Secret to Finishing Well

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9 are both inspiring and sobering: “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (1 Cor. … Continue reading

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The Person God Cannot Overlook

We live in a society that constantly measures worth by visibility—followers on social media, applause from a crowd, or recognition from leaders. But the apostle Paul makes a startling statement in 1 Corinthians 8:3: “The person who loves God is … Continue reading

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How Can I Always Be Joyful, Prayerful, and Thankful?

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Paul sets what seems like an impossible standard: “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” This isn’t just a warm … Continue reading

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Sheltered in the Secret Place – A Devotional on Psalm 91

Some Psalms whisper peace. Others roar with praise. But Psalm 91? It wraps around your soul like a warm, impenetrable shelter in the storm. I come back to it again and again. No matter the season of life—whether I’m facing … Continue reading

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You Can Have The Blessing of Abraham

Have you ever paused to consider what it really means to be blessed? In Galatians 3:9, Paul writes, “So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith.” That’s a bold and … Continue reading

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A Man After God’s Own Heart

What Does It Really Mean? In Acts 13:22, the apostle Paul recounts a powerful description from God about King David:“God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, … Continue reading

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Let the Children Come: Why Children’s Ministry Matters More Than Ever

By Mark Cole | Albania | July 2025 “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”—Jesus (Matthew 19:14 NLT) I’m writing this from Albania, where … Continue reading

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Stronger Together: The Power of God-Given Relationships

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated,but two can stand back-to-back and conquer.Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”—Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) There’s something deeply powerful about companionship. From the very beginning, God said, … Continue reading

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The Power and Influence of Great Friends

We were never meant to walk through life alone. From the very beginning, God said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” That statement doesn’t just apply to marriage—it also speaks to the deep need we all have … Continue reading

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The World’s Quiet Revolutionaries

In every generation, people have looked for power in all the usual places—governments, wealth, celebrity, and influence. But quietly and faithfully, a different kind of power has been at work. It doesn’t demand attention, yet it shapes nations. It doesn’t … Continue reading

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