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Keys to Flourishing in Your 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

Growing older is not the same as growing weaker in spirit, purpose, or usefulness. Our culture often celebrates youth, but the Bible honours those who continue to walk with God through the later decades of life. Your 60’s, 70’s, and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—forces in the human experience. It sounds simple, even gentle. But in reality, forgiveness is strong, costly, and deeply transformative. It has the power to heal relationships, restore peace to troubled hearts, … Continue reading →

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The Cost and Blessings of Following Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Following Jesus is the greatest decision a person can make—but it is not an easy one. In a society that celebrates comfort, self-promotion, and independence, the call of Christ cuts across the grain. He never hid that truth. He spoke … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Cheerful Heart

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22 There is more power in a cheerful heart than most people realize. It’s not shallow optimism or forced positivity—it’s a deep, settled joy … Continue reading →

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Five Marks of a God-Centered Life

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Love the Lord your God, walk in all His ways, obey His commands, hold firmly to Him, and serve Him with all your heart and all your soul.” – Joshua 22:5 This verse gives us a clear, practical picture of … Continue reading →

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The Harvest

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus once made a powerful and sobering statement: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.” Those words are just as true today as when He first spoke them. All around us, there is a harvest—people searching for hope, … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Wisdom is one of the most valuable things a person can pursue—and one of the most misunderstood. We often confuse wisdom with knowledge. But knowledge is simply knowing facts. Wisdom is knowing what to do with them. You can be … Continue reading →

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7 Things God Hates

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s easy to focus only on the love of God—and rightly so, because His love is beyond measure. But if we want to truly know Him, we also need to understand what He hates. Not in a harsh or fearful … Continue reading →

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Restitution: Making Things Right

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the often-overlooked themes in the Bible is the concept of restitution—the act of making things right when we have wronged someone. Forgiveness is central to the Christian faith, but Scripture also teaches that genuine repentance often includes a … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In our nonstop, productivity-obsessed culture, the thought of deliberately taking one full day off every week might sound radical—or even wasteful. Yet Scripture presents this rhythm not as a restriction, but as one of God’s most generous gifts: a built-in … Continue reading →

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Keys to Flourishing in Your 60’s, 70’s and 80’s

The Power of Forgiveness

The Cost and Blessings of Following Jesus

The Power of a Cheerful Heart

Five Marks of a God-Centered Life

The Harvest

Wisdom

7 Things God Hates

Restitution: Making Things Right

God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

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