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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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The Power Of The Christian Worldview

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Mark Cole

Everyone has a worldview. Some people think they don’t. But everyone interprets life through a set of assumptions about God, truth, morality, suffering, purpose, and eternity. Your worldview is the lens through which you see everything — politics, family, money, … Continue reading →

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Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Mark Cole

“For I, the Lord, am the One who brought you up from the land of Egypt, that I might be your God. Therefore, you must be holy because I am holy.”— Leviticus 11:45 This single verse carries the heartbeat of … Continue reading →

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Speaking To God Face To Face

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most astonishing lines in the Bible is found in Exodus 33:11: “The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” That verse stops me every time. The Creator of the universe … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 10:29 — “The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.” This proverb gives us one of Scripture’s sharp contrasts. The same “way of the Lord” produces two very different outcomes, … Continue reading →

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7 Things God Hates

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Bible is full of declarations about God’s love, mercy, grace, and compassion. Yet it also speaks plainly about what God hates. This isn’t a contradiction—it’s a reflection of His perfect character. A God who deeply loves righteousness and human … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome Temptation and Evil in Your Life

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Every person, no matter how mature or sincere, faces temptation. Even Jesus was tempted (Matthew 4), so the presence of temptation doesn’t mean failure—it means you’re human. The real question isn’t whether you’ll be tempted, but how you will respond … Continue reading →

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The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, Jesus drops one of His most provocative and counter-cultural statements: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16, NIV). This isn’t just a clever saying—it’s the punchline … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Standard for Divorce — and the Grace of God for the Wounded

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Divorce is one of the most painful and complex experiences a person can walk through. It affects hearts, families, finances, children, friendships, and faith. Because of that, it deserves to be spoken about with both truth and tenderness. The Bible … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe That Jesus Is the Only Way to Heaven?

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most common—and often most challenging—questions people ask Christians is this: Why do you believe Jesus is the only way to heaven? In a culture that values tolerance, diversity, and multiple paths to truth, that claim can sound … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: truth

10 Practical Ways Christians Can Pursue Holiness in Everyday Life

The Power Of The Christian Worldview

Brought Out to Belong: Why Holiness Still Matters

Speaking To God Face To Face

The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

7 Things God Hates

How to Overcome Temptation and Evil in Your Life

The Upside-Down Kingdom: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last” (Matthew 20:16)

The Biblical Standard for Divorce — and the Grace of God for the Wounded

Why Do Christians Believe That Jesus Is the Only Way to Heaven?

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