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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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25 of the Most Encouraging Bible Verses

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Bible is filled with words of hope, peace, and strength. In every season of life—whether joyful or difficult—Scripture provides encouragement to keep going, to trust God, and to hold onto His promises. Here are 25 of the most encouraging … Continue reading →

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More Than Pentecost: When Believers Spoke in Other Languages

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most amazing moments in Scripture is found in Acts 2. The Holy Spirit is poured out, and suddenly: “Everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave … Continue reading →

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What is Prophecy? A Biblical Guide for Today

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

When we read the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 10, we find a fascinating moment:“The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person.” … Continue reading →

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Is God Testing Your Heart?

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Life has a way of refining us. Just as fire tests the purity of silver and gold, Proverbs 17:3 tells us that “the Lord tests the heart.” But what does that mean for us as believers? Is God testing your … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged character, doubts, faith, faithful, forgiveness, heart, love, Love God, patience, prayer, pressures, purify, refining, search me, strengthen, struggles, tempted, testing, trials, trust God, unanswered prayer | Leave a comment

Can God Really See What I Am Doing?

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Mark Cole

I remember sitting in a conference many years ago and hearing a preacher talk about a verse from II Chronicles 16:9.. ‘The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: strengthen

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

25 of the Most Encouraging Bible Verses

More Than Pentecost: When Believers Spoke in Other Languages

What is Prophecy? A Biblical Guide for Today

Is God Testing Your Heart?

Can God Really See What I Am Doing?

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