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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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Ezra: A Quiet Reformer Who Changed a Nation

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some of the most influential leaders in Scripture are not kings, prophets of fire, or miracle workers. They are faithful teachers who quietly reshape hearts through obedience to God’s Word. Ezra is one of those leaders. Living in the aftermath … Continue reading →

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Excellence in Every Assignment From God

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:15 set a high but life-giving standard for anyone who wants to serve God well: “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does … Continue reading →

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How Genuine Faith Produces Genuine Love

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Why do we teach, preach, disciple, and pour Scripture into people’s lives? Paul answers that question with crystal clarity in his letter to Timothy: “The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes … 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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Speaking the Truth in Love

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.” — Ephesians 4:15 (NLT) One of Paul’s greatest themes in his letters is the … Continue reading →

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Prosperity or Persecution? What Both Teach Us About Following Jesus

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

When you read the Bible, you notice a striking contrast: So what can modern Christians learn from this? Here are seven key lessons: 1. God’s Blessing Looks Different in Each Covenant 2. Both Prosperity and Suffering Can Serve God’s Purposes … Continue reading →

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When Churches Become Mosques: What Can We Learn?

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

I just returned from a trip to Turkey—a land rich with biblical history. Paul preached here. The early church exploded with life here. Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Ephesus, Laodicea—names straight from the book of Acts and the letters of Revelation. And … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Grow Your Church

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

Biblical and Historical Strategies for Kingdom Impact Church growth is not a modern concept—it’s a deeply biblical one. From the book of Acts to the great revivals of history, we see a consistent pattern: when God’s people align with His … Continue reading →

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What Did Jesus Do in the 40 Days After His Resurrection?

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

The resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our Christian faith. But what happened in the time between Jesus’ resurrection and His return to Heaven? According to Acts 1:3, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after He rose from … Continue reading →

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