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

What Were the Musicians in 1 Chronicles 25 Actually Doing?

In 1 Chronicles 25, King David organizes the worship ministry for the future temple. The passage says: “All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Leadership, Music, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Waiting on the Lord: Strength That Soars

“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 This is one of the most loved promises … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, God, God Adventures, Health, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Come to Me: The Promise of True Rest

Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28–30 may be some of the most tender and hopeful in all of Scripture: “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest… For My yoke … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“I Will Have Nothing to Do with That Kind of Thinking”

A Lesson from Job on Prosperity and Pride Job makes a striking statement: “They think their prosperity is of their own doing,but I will have nothing to do with that kind of thinking.” These words cut straight to a timeless … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, God, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Proverbs 15: The Power of Words, Wisdom, and the Fear of the Lord

Proverbs 15 is a chapter about the inner life spilling outward. It shows us how what’s going on inside the heart—our attitudes, motives, and reverence for God—inevitably shapes our words, our relationships, and ultimately the direction of our lives. At … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Family, God, Health, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Few statements in Scripture are as bold, hopeful, and breathtaking as these words from Job: “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,and He will stand upon the earth at last.And after my body has decayed,yet in my … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, God | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Psalm 134: Faithful Worship in the Quiet Places

Psalm 134 is the final psalm in the Songs of Ascents—those psalms sung by pilgrims as they journeyed up to Jerusalem to worship. After the crowds have arrived and the celebrations have settled, this short psalm closes the journey with … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Authority of Jesus: When Ordinary People Are Sent with Extraordinary Power

Matthew 10:1 – “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” Here is one of the most breathtaking moments in the Gospels. Jesus, who … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Healing, Health, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

Jesus once looked at the crowds around Him and spoke words that are just as relevant today as they were then: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Touch That Changed Everything

In the middle of a chaotic crowd, on the way to an urgent miracle, Jesus stops.He turns.He sees her.And with two simple, tender sentences, He changes a lifetime of suffering into a moment of complete restoration: “Daughter, be encouraged! Your … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, God, Healing, Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment