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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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The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

When God gave the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, He wasn’t handing down random restrictions. He was forming a nation. These commands were given shortly after Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt. Freedom had just begun—but freedom without boundaries … 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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Are You Passing the Test?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus, God tells Moses regarding the manna in the wilderness: “I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow My instructions.” That line stops me in my tracks. God wasn’t just feeding … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Teaches About Humility

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Humility is one of the most consistently emphasized virtues in Scripture. Far from being mere self-deprecation or weakness, biblical humility is a realistic view of ourselves in light of God’s greatness, a willingness to serve others, and an active choice … Continue reading →

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How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Meeting Jesus doesn’t just add something to your life — it reshapes how you see everything. Many people come to Jesus hoping for help, peace, forgiveness, or direction. And He gives all of that. But over time, something deeper happens: … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe God Is Interested in the Details of Their Lives?

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most personal and comforting beliefs in Christianity is this: God doesn’t just care about the big, dramatic moments of life—He cares about the small ones too. Not just our salvation, our eternity, or our major life decisions, … Continue reading →

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From Small Beginnings, Great Kingdom

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus often taught about God’s Kingdom using everyday images. One of the simplest—and most powerful—is the mustard seed: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus longs to experience intimacy with God — to know Him not just in word, but in relationship, to feel His presence in daily life, and to live with peace and purpose. The good news? God wants … Continue reading →

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Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 This is one of the most loved promises … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Blueprint for Discipleship

The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

Are You Passing the Test?

What the Bible Teaches About Humility

How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Why Do Christians Believe God Is Interested in the Details of Their Lives?

From Small Beginnings, Great Kingdom

10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

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