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10 Things The Bible Does Backwards

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most surprising things about the Bible is that it often turns our normal thinking upside down. The values of God’s kingdom frequently run in the opposite direction of human instincts and cultural wisdom. What seems weak is … Continue reading →

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Leviticus God gives this clear command: “You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” This command can sound intimidating at first. But holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or monks. God calls every believer … Continue reading →

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How To Be Happy

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants to be happy.Few people are willing to do what actually leads to it. Happiness isn’t a mystery. It’s not reserved for the lucky, wealthy, young, or trouble-free. It’s deeply connected to the way we live and who we … Continue reading →

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Love is the most written about, sung about, preached about, and misunderstood word in the human vocabulary. Our culture talks about love constantly. Songs climb the charts because of it. Movies revolve around it. People fall into it, fall out … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Crucifixion of Jesus

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is not only the central event of Christianity — it is the clearest window into the heart of God and the condition of humanity. If we slow down and truly reflect on it, it will … Continue reading →

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The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Some experiences don’t just shape a season — they shape a life. Living Sound was one of those experiences for me. I joined Living Sound just three weeks before my 19th birthday in 1973. I was young, eager, and had … Continue reading →

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Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus said: “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.” (Matthew 25:29, NLT) … Continue reading →

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Why God Keeps Telling Us to “Go”

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most repeated words in God’s vocabulary is simple, direct, and challenging: “Go.” From Genesis to Revelation, God repeatedly calls people to move—physically, spiritually, emotionally, and missionally. The Christian life is not meant to be passive or stagnant. … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe That Every Good Thing They Have Comes From God?

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Christians often say things like, “God has been so good to me,” or “Every blessing I have comes from the Lord.” But why do Christians believe this? Is it just religious language, or is there something deeper behind it? The … 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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10 Things The Bible Does Backwards

10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

How To Be Happy

What Is Love?

Lessons from the Crucifixion of Jesus

The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

Why God Keeps Telling Us to “Go”

Why Do Christians Believe That Every Good Thing They Have Comes From God?

10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

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