Author Archives: Mark Cole

About Mark Cole

Jesus follower, Husband, Grandfather, Worship Leader, Writer, Pastor, Teacher, Founding Arranger for Praisecharts.com, pickleball player, blogger & outdoor enthusiast.. (biking, hiking, skiing). Twitter: @MarkMCole Facebook: mmcole

10 Life Lessons from the Book of Amos

“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you…” — Amos 5:14 The book of Amos isn’t often listed among people’s favorite books of the Bible. Its pages are filled with warnings, … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Book of Amos

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” — Amos 5:24 The book of Amos is one of the most challenging books in the Old Testament. It is a wake-up call to people who had … Continue reading

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Working On A New Album

I have been inspired the last few weeks to do demo recordings of some of the favorite songs I’ve written in my life. So far I’ve done 7 songs. My process has been to do some rewriting and add verses … Continue reading

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God’s Promises

One of the greatest treasures found in Scripture is the abundance of God’s promises. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as a promise-making and promise-keeping God. His promises provide hope in times of uncertainty, strength in times of weakness, … Continue reading

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God Knows

“O LORD, You have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1 (NLT) There is something deeply comforting about those two simple words: God knows. Life often leaves us with questions that have no easy answers. We … Continue reading

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Lessons From the Life of Jonah

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah… ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’”— Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) Jonah is one of the Bible’s … Continue reading

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The Problem With Grumbling

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” — Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Grumbling seems … Continue reading

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What Is One Thing I Know God Wants Me To Do?

Reflections on James 4:17 “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” — James 4:17 (NLT) When most people think about sin, they think about the wrong things they have done—lying, stealing, … Continue reading

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In Search for Wisdom: Pursuing the Wisdom from Above

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism … Continue reading

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Standing Against Anti-Semitism

A Biblical Response to Hatred Against the Jewish People The headlines are troubling. Around the world—and even here in Canada—anti-Semitism has been increasing. Jewish schools have required greater security. Synagogues have been vandalized. Jewish families have faced harassment simply because … Continue reading

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