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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

If you’ve followed Jesus for any length of time, you know this: it’s possible to work for Him and slowly drift from Him. You can preach, teach, lead worship, serve, give… and still neglect the most important relationship in your … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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Guard My Lips, Guard My Life

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Take control of what I say, O Lord,and guard my lips.Don’t let me drift toward evil…” — Psalm 141 David’s prayer in Psalm 141 is short, but it is deeply searching. He is not asking for a new opportunity, a … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm for Every Season

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in all of Scripture. Its words have carried believers through times of joy, sorrow, fear, and uncertainty. What makes this psalm so powerful is its timelessness—it speaks to every stage of … Continue reading →

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Book Summary: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

You can’t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Have you ever noticed how some Christians seem spiritually active—faithful in church, prayer, and ministry—but often struggle with anger, anxiety, or broken relationships? That’s the kind of disconnect that Peter Scazzero … Continue reading →

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How To Spend Time With Jesus

Speaking To God Face To Face

Guard My Lips, Guard My Life

The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm for Every Season

Book Summary: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

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