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What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 One phrase appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, describing men and women who pleased God: They … Continue reading →

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Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

What the New Testament Teaches About Following Jesus Obedience is not a popular word today. Our culture celebrates independence, self-expression, and doing whatever feels right. Many people assume that Christianity is simply about believing certain truths or attending church occasionally. … Continue reading →

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The Message of Life

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!”— Acts 5:20 (NLT) The apostles had been arrested. Their preaching about Jesus had stirred up opposition from the religious leaders. They were thrown into prison, and it appeared … Continue reading →

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What Does the Bible Teach About Dealing With Depression?

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” — Psalm 34:18 Depression is one of the most common struggles people face today. It affects young and old, rich and poor, believers and unbelievers alike. … Continue reading →

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The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” — Proverbs 1:7 For many years, one of my favorite spiritual habits has been reading through the Book of Proverbs every month. Since Proverbs … Continue reading →

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The Good Things God Wants for You

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is that God is a good Father who desires good things for His children. Many people view God as distant, demanding, or difficult to please. Yet Scripture paints a very different … Continue reading →

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How To Deal With Regret

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone has regrets. Some are small:“I wish I had studied harder.”“I should have taken better care of my health.”“I shouldn’t have said that.” Others run much deeper:Broken relationships.Missed opportunities.Moral failure.Years wasted.Pain we caused others.Pain others caused us. Regret is part … Continue reading →

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God’s Rewards: The Surprising Truth

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that rewards visibility—applause, recognition, platform, and results you can measure. But God operates on a very different system. He sees what others miss. He values what others overlook. And He rewards in ways that are … Continue reading →

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How I Wish You Would Understand the Way to Peace

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once looked over the city of Jerusalem and spoke these deeply emotional words: “How I wish today that you of all people would understand the way to peace.” (Luke 19:42) These are not cold words of judgment. They are … Continue reading →

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You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most challenging parables Jesus told is the story of the Ten Servants in Luke 19:11–27. A nobleman was leaving on a journey, so he entrusted money to ten servants and instructed them, “Do business until I come … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: relationships

What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

The Message of Life

What Does the Bible Teach About Dealing With Depression?

The Life-Changing Blessings of Reading Proverbs Daily

The Good Things God Wants for You

How To Deal With Regret

God’s Rewards: The Surprising Truth

How I Wish You Would Understand the Way to Peace

You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

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