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Author Archives: Mark Cole
A Peaceful Heart Leads to a Healthy Body
Proverbs 14:30 says, “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” It’s remarkable how the wisdom of Scripture speaks to truths that modern science is only beginning to fully understand. The Bible recognized … Continue reading
The Person God Cannot Overlook
We live in a society that constantly measures worth by visibility—followers on social media, applause from a crowd, or recognition from leaders. But the apostle Paul makes a startling statement in 1 Corinthians 8:3: “The person who loves God is … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged approval, bitterness, daily, eternal, faithful, God recognizes, heaven, honor, honour, love, love for God, love Him, loves God, obey, performance, pure motives, pursue Him, relationship, self-promotion, servant, serve, smile of God
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From Saul’s Fall to David’s Rise: Leadership Lessons from 1 Chronicles 10–12
The sweep of 1 Chronicles 10–12 takes us from the tragic end of King Saul’s reign to the inspiring rise of King David. It’s a passage loaded with leadership, faith, and teamwork lessons for anyone who wants to serve God … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Leadership, Wisdom
Tagged build your team, character, David, Disobedience, diverse, faithfulness, finishing well, follow God, God's purposes, God's wisdom, God's timing, great leaders, guard your heart, heart, honor, humility, King David, King Saul, leadership, obedience, obey, purpose, rise and fall, Saul, seek God, skill, teams, unity, whole heart, wisdom
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Why Supporting Israel Still Matters: A Biblical Perspective
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has stirred heated opinions around the world. Many Christians find themselves caught between compassion for the suffering on all sides and the relentless stream of anti-Israel rhetoric. In moments like this, we need to return … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged Abraham, anti-semitism, bless, covenant, curse, Genesis, Israel, Jewish, Messiah, New Testament, peace, peace of Jerusalem
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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians
Based on 1 Chronicles 9:33–34 “The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours. All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged assignment, calling, families, full-time, heart, influence, leaders, lifestyle, ministry of music, musically, musicians, prepared, ready, sacred, spiritual authority, Worship leaders
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7 Benefits of Loving Your Neighbour as Yourself
“The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” — Mark 12:31 Jesus gave us two great commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbour … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Family, God, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged as yourself, benefits, care, commandment, connections, encourage, Favor, favour, forgive, foundation, generosity, give, joy, kindness, love, neighbor, neighbour, peace, peacemaker, people, relationships, respect, sacrificial love, serve, support, Trust, unity
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God’s Design for Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Based on 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 In a culture that often distorts or downplays the sacredness of sex, God’s Word speaks with remarkable clarity and beauty. In 1 Corinthians 7:3–5, Paul writes: “The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Family, God, Wisdom
Tagged abstain, Apostle Paul, authority, come together, deep connection, giving, husband, intimacy, love, marriage, mutual care, mutual surrender, Paul, prayer, relational, sacred, service, sex, sexual, spiritual, temptation, wife
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When Worship Becomes a Lifelong Assignment
Based on 1 Chronicles 6:31–32 “David assigned the following men to lead the music at the house of the Lord after the Ark was placed there. They ministered with music at the Tabernacle until Solomon built the Temple of the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Leadership, Worship
Tagged assigned, calling, chosen, church, commitment, committed, declare His praise, God, God-centered, lead music, lead worship, ministered, music ministry, real ministry, regulations, serve, temple, trained, work, Worship
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The Toughest Day
A number of years back, I learned that a friend that I had travelled with 40 years ago in Asia, was doing a 3 month bike trip from the Arctic Ocean down to Montana. When I found out that Thomas … Continue reading
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Tagged biking, Bow Lake, Bow Summit, Columbia Icefields, flat tires, glacier, highway, Jasper, Lake Louise, mountains, Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, rivers, road bike, Saskatchewan Crossing, scenic, Thomas Hall, Tom Hall, trip
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