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

Keys To Sleeping in Peace

“In peace I will lie down and sleep,for You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”— Psalm 4:8 There is something deeply beautiful about a peaceful night’s sleep. In a culture full of anxiety, bad news, financial pressure, health concerns, … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Anger Drive

“Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.” – Psalm 4:4 (NLT) Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes it rises because of injustice, betrayal, frustration, hurt, exhaustion, or disappointment. The Bible does not say … Continue reading

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Men Who Sang: Powerful Examples from the Bible

Music and singing are often thought of as something more natural for women or children, but the Bible paints a very different picture. Throughout Scripture, strong, courageous, godly men sang. Kings sang. Warriors sang. Prophets sang. Shepherds sang. Prisoners sang. … Continue reading

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Protecting Your Eyes in a Screen-Filled Society

We live in a culture of screens. Phones. Tablets. Computers. TVs. Digital dashboards. Online meetings. Social media. Streaming. Even reading books is often done on a screen now. For many people, screen time has become a full-time lifestyle. While technology … Continue reading

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How Much Activity Do You Need to Offset a Sedentary Lifestyle?

Many of us spend far too much time sitting. We sit in cars.We sit at desks.We sit in front of screens.We sit while watching sports, scrolling phones, or relaxing after work. And while rest is important, a constantly sedentary lifestyle … Continue reading

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Your Failure Is Not the End

One of the most encouraging truths in the Bible is this: failure does not have to be final. Some people think that one major mistake disqualifies them forever. One moral failure. One season of weakness. One bad decision. One denial … Continue reading

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Are You In A Famine?

Not every famine is about food. Some famines happen in the soul. You can be surrounded by people and still feel empty. You can have a full schedule, a good income, a nice home, and yet feel spiritually dry inside. … Continue reading

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The Top 20 Music Inventions of All Time

Music has always found a way forward through invention.Sometimes it was a new instrument. Sometimes a new technology. Sometimes a strange little idea that completely changed how humans create, hear, record, or share music. A single invention can reshape worship, … Continue reading

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The Power of The Name of the Lord

Names are important. They carry meaning, identity, reputation, and authority. In the Bible, the name of the Lord is far more than a title. It represents God’s character, power, holiness, love, faithfulness, and presence. Throughout Scripture, people called on the … Continue reading

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The Night Jesus Changed Passover Forever

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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