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

The Search for Success and Long Life

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”— Proverbs 22:4 We live in a culture that is constantly searching for success. We want to accomplish something meaningful. We want to be respected. We want … Continue reading →

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Seek the Lord: What Does It Really Mean?

“Seek the Lord” is a phrase we hear often in Christian circles. We find it throughout Scripture, but what does it actually mean to seek God? It means more than simply asking God for help. To seek the Lord is … Continue reading →

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Communication: Learning to Truly Hear One Another

Good communication is one of the most important foundations of a healthy marriage. That may sound obvious, but communicating well is not always easy. Two people can love each other deeply and still misunderstand one another, hurt one another with … Continue reading →

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Pursue Righteousness and Unfailing Love

“Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor.”— Proverbs 21:21 We all pursue something. Some people pursue success. Others pursue wealth, recognition, comfort, security, or happiness. We spend our days chasing the things we believe will … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought

Just some food for thought… The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just read it straight through, and you’ll get the point. 1. Name … Continue reading →

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Let Love Be Your Highest Goal!

What if we made love our highest goal? Not success. Not recognition. Not wealth. Not even being right. Love. The apostle Paul wrote, “Let love be your highest goal!” (1 Corinthians 14:1). That is a remarkable statement. Paul wasn’t saying … Continue reading →

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Love That Looks Like Jesus

Paul’s words about love in 1 Corinthians 13 are some of the most familiar words in the Bible. We hear them at weddings, read them in churches, and quote them when we talk about relationships. But these words are much … Continue reading →

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Living With Heaven as Your Goal

“No one can ever pay enough to live foreverand never see the grave.”— Psalm 49:8–9 We spend much of our lives working toward goals. We set financial goals. We pursue careers. We want healthy bodies, meaningful relationships, successful children, memorable … Continue reading →

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Good To Me: New Song

The other morning I had an idea for a new song. I sat down and wrote a poem. Then I played the piano and hummed a melody that came to me. Here’s the the resulting song: Good To MeWords & … Continue reading →

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No One Can Say Jesus Is Lord Except by the Holy Spirit

“No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.”— 1 Corinthians 12:3 At first glance, this verse may seem almost too simple. After all, anyone can say the words “Jesus is Lord.” We can repeat them with … Continue reading →

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