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What True Holiness Looks Like

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

When we hear the word holiness, many of us think of rules, rituals, or a list of “do’s and don’ts.” But when we look at the life of Jesus, we see something far deeper and more beautiful. True holiness isn’t … Continue reading →

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God’s Promise in Every Temptation

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 10:12–13 carry both a warning and a promise: “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is … Continue reading →

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God’s Design for Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 In a culture that often distorts or downplays the sacredness of sex, God’s Word speaks with remarkable clarity and beauty. In 1 Corinthians 7:3–5, Paul writes: “The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and … Continue reading →

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Living in Holiness in a Culture of Lust

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the striking features of the book of Proverbs is how often Solomon warns his son about the dangers of sexual immorality. Nearly every few chapters, we encounter strong words cautioning against the “adulterous woman,” the seductress whose words … Continue reading →

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How to Win the Inner Battles

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading →

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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”— James 4:7–8 (NLT) In just a few powerful sentences, James gives us a blueprint for … Continue reading →

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When You Hear the Marching on the Trees

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the Lord is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine army.”— 2 Samuel … Continue reading →

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Teach Us to Pray” – A Fresh Look at the Lord’s Prayer

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

One day, after watching Jesus finish praying, His disciples made a simple but profound request: “Lord, teach us to pray.”They had seen something in Jesus—His peace, His connection with the Father, the power that followed His ministry—and they rightly connected … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Test Us?

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the great themes of Scripture is that God tests His people. In Deuteronomy 8:2, Moses reminds Israel, “Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to … Continue reading →

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Living Under God’s Watchful Eye: How Proverbs 15:3 Should Shape Our Behavior

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

“The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping His eye on both the evil and the good.” — Proverbs 15:3 (NLT) This short but powerful verse reminds us of a truth that is both sobering and comforting: God sees everything. Nothing escapes … Continue reading →

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