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The Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

(Revelation 15:2–4) John gives us a breathtaking glimpse of heaven in Revelation 15. He sees God’s people standing victorious, holding harps given to them by God, and singing a song that spans the entire story of redemption: “They were singing … Continue reading →

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Restoring My First Love

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading →

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SPEAK: Five Questions That Open Hearts and Change Lives

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on an acronym by Rick Warren One of the greatest gifts we can offer people is not a speech, a sermon, or even a solution—it’s a meaningful conversation. Jesus changed lives not only through teaching, but through questions. Rick … Continue reading →

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24 Elders: Crowned — Yet Face Down

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Reflection on Revelation 11:16 “The twenty-four elders sitting on their thrones before God fell with their faces to the ground and worshiped Him.”— Revelation 11:16 Few verses in Scripture capture the tension between authority and humility as powerfully as … Continue reading →

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Worship In Heaven: Every Nation Before the Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are moments in Scripture that lift our eyes beyond time and place, giving us a glimpse of heaven’s eternal reality. Revelation 7:9–10 is one of those moments. John sees “a vast crowd, too great to count,” made up of … Continue reading →

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25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Holy Spirit is not an abstract force or a vague influence. He is the living, active presence of God at work in us and among us. Jesus said it was better for Him to go away so the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Building Faith That Outlives Us

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 78:4 “We will not hide these truths from our children;we will tell the next generationabout the glorious deeds of the Lord,about His power and His mighty wonders.” One of the sobering realities of Scripture is this: faith does not … Continue reading →

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Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

I’m 70 years old and still serving as an active musician and leader in the local church. Over the years, I’ve watched something happen—quietly, gradually, and far too often. Some gifted church musicians don’t leave ministry because they lose ability.They … Continue reading →

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Clothed in White: The Unbreakable Promise of Revelation 3:5

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

There’s a verse in the Bible that stops me in my tracks every time I read it. It’s spoken by Jesus Himself to the church in Sardis, a congregation that was spiritually sleepwalking, and yet He ends His warning with … Continue reading →

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The Penniless Preacher Who Became the Center of History

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential historians and writers of the last century, made a startling admission:“I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Church

The Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb

Restoring My First Love

SPEAK: Five Questions That Open Hearts and Change Lives

24 Elders: Crowned — Yet Face Down

Worship In Heaven: Every Nation Before the Lamb

25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Building Faith That Outlives Us

Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

Clothed in White: The Unbreakable Promise of Revelation 3:5

The Penniless Preacher Who Became the Center of History

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