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10 Life Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 Few people have influenced the Christian faith more than the Apostle Paul. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he wrote thirteen New Testament letters, planted … Continue reading →

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Let Your Words Be Few

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Created in God’s Image: What It Means and Why It Matters

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) Few truths in the Bible are more profound than the declaration that human beings are … Continue reading →

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How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Book of Acts is often called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” because it records the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in and through ordinary believers. Again and again we read that people were “filled with the Holy … Continue reading →

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The Night Jesus Changed Passover Forever

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

For over a thousand years, the Jewish people celebrated Passover as a reminder of God’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Families gathered around tables, ate the Passover meal, and remembered the night when the blood of the lamb protected God’s … Continue reading →

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What Should I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s one of the most important questions ever asked. A man once came to Jesus with this very concern: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” It’s a question that cuts through religion, culture, and even good intentions. It … Continue reading →

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“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Matthew 22:14) Few of Jesus’ statements are as sobering—or as clarifying—as this one: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” It appears at the end of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, and it forces us to wrestle with … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe God Transforms Lives?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

Christians don’t just believe that God forgives sins — they believe that God changes people. This conviction sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. From the Bible to church history to everyday testimonies, the story is the same: … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

“God blesses those whose hearts are pure,for they will see God.”— Matthew 5:8 Few verses are as searching—or as hopeful—as this one. Jesus does not speak about religious performance, public image, or outward morality. He speaks about the heart. And … Continue reading →

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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Let Your Words Be Few

How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

The Night Jesus Changed Passover Forever

What Should I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

Why Do Christians Believe God Transforms Lives?

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

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