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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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Lessons From the Burning Bush

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Exodus 3–4) Few moments in Scripture are as mysterious and powerful as Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush. A shepherd tending sheep in the wilderness suddenly finds himself standing on holy ground before the God of Abraham, Isaac, … Continue reading →

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How God Uses Dreams

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

Throughout Scripture, God often communicates with people in ways that bypass ordinary human reasoning—and dreams are one of His most consistent tools. From Genesis to the Gospels, dreams serve as divine messages, warnings, guidance, and encouragement. While not every dream … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe in Angels?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Angels have captured human imagination for centuries. They appear in art, music, movies, and stories as powerful, mysterious, and often comforting beings. But for Christians, belief in angels isn’t based on folklore or fantasy—it comes directly from the Bible and … Continue reading →

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“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize God’s Guidance from the Life of Nehemiah While reading the book of Nehemiah, one short phrase jumped off the page and grabbed my attention: “So my God gave me the idea…” (Nehemiah 7:5, NLT) It’s a simple … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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10 Benefits of Being a Christian (Following Jesus)

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Becoming a follower of Jesus is not merely adopting a set of beliefs—it is entering into a living, daily relationship with the Son of God. Christianity is not a religion of rules; it is a journey of grace, transformation, purpose, … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Full and Joyful Life

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants a full and joyful life—one filled with meaning, peace, and purpose. But the world’s version of fullness often leaves us empty. The apostle Paul reveals a deeper and lasting kind of fullness in Colossians 3:16–17: “Let the message … Continue reading →

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Three Words That Change Everything

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s something powerful about hearing the words, “I love you.”Three simple words — yet they hold the weight of life itself. We often assume the people closest to us already know how we feel. We think, “Of course my wife … Continue reading →

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What God Is Looking For in You

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

2 Chronicles 16:9 gives us a powerful glimpse into the heart of God: “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” This verse raises a question: What … Continue reading →

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10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

Lessons From the Burning Bush

How God Uses Dreams

Why Do Christians Believe in Angels?

“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

10 Benefits of Being a Christian (Following Jesus)

The Secret to a Full and Joyful Life

Three Words That Change Everything

What God Is Looking For in You

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