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Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? You can play. You can teach. You can build. You can organize. You can lead. You can write. You can listen. You can encourage. You can fix things. You can make … 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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25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Holy Spirit is not an abstract force or a vague influence. He is the living, active presence of God at work in us and among us. Jesus said it was better for Him to go away so the Spirit … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is discovering that God has … Continue reading →

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Fan the Flame: Using the Gift God Has Placed in You

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 2 Timothy 1:6–7 Every now and then, Paul writes something to Timothy that sounds less like an apostle and more like a seasoned coach staring down a timid rookie: “Fan into flame the gift of God…” In modern … Continue reading →

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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians: God’s Call to a Holy and United Church

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“To the church of God in Corinth… called to be His holy people.” – 1 Corinthians 1:2 A Letter for Our Time The book of 1 Corinthians is one of the most direct, practical, and convicting letters in the New … Continue reading →

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What Does ‘The Spirit Without Limit’ Mean for Me Today?

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Reflections on John 3:34 “For He is sent by God. He speaks God’s words, for God gives Him the Spirit without limit.” – John 3:34 (NLT) This verse grabbed my attention during my morning reading. It’s a powerful statement about … Continue reading →

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How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most powerful promises in the Bible is that believers can be filled with the Holy Spirit. This isn’t just for a select few—it’s for every follower of Jesus. But what does it mean to be filled with … Continue reading →

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What Does the New Testament Teach About Healing?

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

The New Testament’s teachings on healing revolve around Jesus’ ministry, which emphasized healing as a demonstration of God’s kingdom, and the practices of His apostles, Peter and Paul, who continued this work in the early church. Here’s a breakdown of the perspectives and practices on healing by each: Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: spiritual gifts

Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Fan the Flame: Using the Gift God Has Placed in You

7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians: God’s Call to a Holy and United Church

What Does ‘The Spirit Without Limit’ Mean for Me Today?

How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

What Does the New Testament Teach About Healing?

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