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The Cost of Disobedience

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

“This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the Lord, and now He has abandoned you!” Disobedience always has a cost. Sometimes we are tempted to think that … Continue reading →

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A Weekly Pickleball Improvement Plan (3x Per Week)

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’re playing three times a week, you’re in a sweet spot—not just for enjoyment, but for real improvement. But here’s the truth: just playing games won’t maximize your growth. You need a simple, focused plan. This weekly rhythm will … Continue reading →

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10 Quick Pickleball Tips

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Pickleball is one of those rare sports that’s easy to start—but takes discipline and wisdom to truly improve. Whether you’re new to the game or have been playing for years, these quick tips will sharpen your play and help you … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Exercise, Sports | Tagged consistency, control, dink, don't rush, kitchen, kitchen line, low shots, paddle, patience, patient, pickleball, point, quick tips, return, serve, serve deep, shots, soft game, weaker player | Leave a comment

When Will Jesus Return?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

For two thousand years, followers of Jesus have asked this question with longing, curiosity, and hope: When will Jesus return? It’s one of the most discussed topics in Christian theology—and also one of the most misunderstood. The Bible speaks clearly … Continue reading →

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When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

Malachi 4:5–6 “Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise … Continue reading →

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When God Stirs The Heart

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most beautiful phrases in the book of Ezra is this: “He stirred the heart of Cyrus…” (Ezra 1:1). God moved the heart of a pagan king—Cyrus—to accomplish His purpose and send His people back to Jerusalem to … Continue reading →

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Turn Us Again to Yourself: The Cry of Psalm 80

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 80 contains a hauntingly beautiful refrain—one the psalmist repeats three times (vv. 3, 7, 19): “Turn us again to Yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.Make Your face shine down upon us.Only then will we be saved.” Whenever Scripture … Continue reading →

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Three Returns: Israel and God’s Faithfulness

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Throughout history, God has shown His faithfulness to the people of Israel in remarkable ways. One of the most striking examples is how He has brought them back to their land multiple times. Each return tells a story — not … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Jesus | Tagged baptism, blood of the Lamb, bondage, Egypt, eternal life, Exodus, God's faithfulness, God's power, God's promises, Israel, nation, Promised Land, promises, reborn, redemption, repentance, restoration, restores, return, salvation, spiritual passion, state of Israel | Leave a comment

When Jesus Writes to the Church

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the opening chapters of the Book of Revelation, Jesus sends personal letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Though written nearly 2,000 years ago, these messages still speak powerfully to believers and churches today. Each letter reveals … Continue reading →

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How to Get a Party Started in Heaven

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s a phrase in Jesus’ famous parable of the Prodigal Son that jumps out at me every time I read it:“So the party began.” (Luke 15:24, NLT) What a moment. What a line. God throws parties. Did you know that? … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: return

The Cost of Disobedience

A Weekly Pickleball Improvement Plan (3x Per Week)

10 Quick Pickleball Tips

When Will Jesus Return?

When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

When God Stirs The Heart

Turn Us Again to Yourself: The Cry of Psalm 80

Three Returns: Israel and God’s Faithfulness

When Jesus Writes to the Church

How to Get a Party Started in Heaven

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