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

Lessons From the Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Exodus 13:21–22 “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and at night with a pillar of fire, so they could travel by day or night. The LORD did not remove … Continue reading

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7 Lessons From the Passover

Passover is one of the most powerful bridges between the Old and New Testaments. For Christians, the Seder is not merely a Jewish memorial of deliverance from Egypt—it is a profound foreshadowing of the greater deliverance accomplished in Jesus Christ. … Continue reading

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Psalm 100: A Call to Joyful Worship

Psalm 100 is one of the most loved and quoted psalms in the Bible. It’s short, simple, and powerful—only five verses—yet it captures the heart of true worship: joy, gratitude, humility, and trust in God’s faithful love. Let’s walk through … Continue reading

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The Way of the Lord: A Stronghold or a Ruin

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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When We Serve the Least, We Serve Jesus

Few of Jesus’ words are as clear—and as confronting—as this: “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these My brothers and sisters, you were doing it to … Continue reading

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The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Some experiences don’t just shape a season — they shape a life. Living Sound was one of those experiences for me. I joined Living Sound just three weeks before my 19th birthday in 1973. I was young, eager, and had … Continue reading

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Faithful With What We’ve Been Given

Jesus said: “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.” (Matthew 25:29, NLT) … Continue reading

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When Will Jesus Return?

For two thousand years, followers of Jesus have asked this question with longing, curiosity, and hope: When will Jesus return? It’s one of the most discussed topics in Christian theology—and also one of the most misunderstood. The Bible speaks clearly … Continue reading

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Why God Keeps Telling Us to “Go”

One of the most repeated words in God’s vocabulary is simple, direct, and challenging: “Go.” From Genesis to Revelation, God repeatedly calls people to move—physically, spiritually, emotionally, and missionally. The Christian life is not meant to be passive or stagnant. … Continue reading

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21 Habits That Will Change Your Life

Small daily choices — especially when done consistently and with intention — reshape your character, your days, and ultimately your eternity. The following 21 habits combine time-tested practices for physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Even if you start … Continue reading

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