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Dealing with Guilt

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Guilt is one of those uncomfortable emotions that every human being encounters. It sneaks in when we’ve done something wrong, failed to do what was right, or hurt someone we care about. While our culture often dismisses guilt or masks … Continue reading →

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Would You Like To Go To Heaven?

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

That may sound like a strange question—“Would you like to go to heaven?”—but it’s one worth asking. Many people assume they’re going to heaven because they’ve lived a decent life, gone to church, helped others, or believed in God in … Continue reading →

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10 Great Prayers from the Bible

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most powerful things a believer can do is pray. The Bible is filled with remarkable prayers—raw, heartfelt, passionate conversations between people and God. These prayers span every season of life: joy, desperation, repentance, intercession, worship, confusion, surrender, … Continue reading →

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All the Ways the Bible Says to Worship God

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise!” – Psalm 47:1 This verse jumped off the page in my Bible reading this morning. It reminded me again that worship is not a dull or passive thing—it’s meant … Continue reading →

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7 Habits That Have a High Rate of Return in Life

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all desire to live well—not just for our own sake, but to be a blessing to our families, communities, and, for those who follow Jesus, to honor Him. Over the years, I’ve observed that certain habits consistently lead to … Continue reading →

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The Message and the Mission: Luke 24 and Our Call Today

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

At the end of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus appears to His disciples and offers them clarity about the message they are to carry into the world. He says: “It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Love God?

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Keys to Really Loving the God Who Loves and Made You How can you know if you truly love God? It’s a deeply personal and challenging question. Jesus once said the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God … Continue reading →

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Does God Change His Mind?

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Understanding 1 Samuel 15:29 and the Heart of God One morning as I was reading through 1 Samuel, a verse leapt off the page and stopped me in my tracks: “And He who is the Glory of Israel will not … Continue reading →

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5 Keys To Finding God’s Heart

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 1 Samuel 13:14, the prophet Samuel delivers a powerful message to King Saul: “The Lord has sought out a man after His own heart.” That man was David — a young shepherd boy who, despite his imperfections, would grow … Continue reading →

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Are You Still Making a Difference?

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? Flavorless salt is good neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear … Continue reading →

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