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Christ in Me: The Reality That Changes Everything

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Paul wrote to the believers in Colossae, he revealed one of the greatest truths in all of Scripture: “And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing His glory.”— Colossians 1:27 (NLT) Those … Continue reading →

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Really Loving People

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” — Romans 12:9–10 (NLT) Few passages in Scripture … 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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The Power of Holding Your Tongue

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

There is such wisdom in this simple proverb:“Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.” (Proverbs 17:14) The picture is vivid. A floodgate, once opened, unleashes a rush of water that is hard … Continue reading →

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Not Just Talk – Living by God’s Power

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 4:20 are as challenging as they are inspiring: “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” In a culture filled with endless conversations, opinions, podcasts, … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Mouth – The Power of Tongue Control

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

We’ve all been there—those moments when we said too much, spoke too soon, or said the wrong thing entirely. And in the aftermath, we’ve seen relationships strained, opportunities lost, or our own integrity questioned. The book of Proverbs pulls no … Continue reading →

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Why Our Words and Thoughts Matter to God

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You,O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” — Psalm 19:14 Have you ever stopped to wonder what God hears from you each day—not just in … Continue reading →

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Conversation: How to Speak with Wisdom and Grace

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” — Colossians 4:6 (NLT) Have you ever met someone who just knows how to say the right thing at the right time—someone whose … Continue reading →

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The Treasury of the Heart: What’s Flowing from Yours?

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Jesus said in Luke 6:45, “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Great Worship Song?

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Mark Cole

I recently saw three questions asked on a Facebook ‘Worship Leaders +’ group. Brent Milligan asked: What qualities or attributes of a worship song make it something that people love to sing and can really get into? Why does EVERYBODY sing on 10,000 … Continue reading →

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