Category Archives: Church

7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading →

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What Does the Bible Teach About Modesty?

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

When most people hear the word modesty, they immediately think about clothing. But in Scripture, modesty goes much deeper than outward appearance. It’s about the heart, humility, and the way we present ourselves before God and others. Let’s look at … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Way to Copyright Your Songs

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

As a songwriter, you’ve probably wondered: How do I protect my songs? The good news is that copyright is simpler than most people realize. In fact, your music is protected the moment you create it. Let’s walk through the easiest … Continue reading →

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7 Ways God Shows His Care for Us

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Isaiah 1:3, God speaks with deep sadness: “My people do not understand. My people don’t recognize My care for them.” What a striking statement! The Creator of heaven and earth continually cares for His people, yet they often miss … Continue reading →

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Worship that Lasts for Generations

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 2 Chronicles 23, after the rightful king Joash was crowned, the people were commanded “to sing and rejoice as David had instructed” (v. 18). Even generations after David, his pattern of worship was still guiding God’s people. That shows … Continue reading →

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Psalm 150: A Call to Praise Without Limits

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 150 is the grand finale of the book of Psalms. After 149 chapters of lament, thanksgiving, confession, and worship, the psalmist closes the entire collection with one clear theme: praise the Lord! It’s as though the psalms build up … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why We Never Give Up

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:16–18:“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Model for Resourcing Worship: 10% for Musicians

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 1 Chronicles 23:3–5, David organized the Levites for temple service: That last group is fascinating. Out of 38,000 Levites, 4,000 were set apart as musicians—that’s about 10.5% of the entire priestly tribe. Think about it: more than one in … Continue reading →

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How to Discover Your Spiritual Gift

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12:7, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” That simple but powerful truth reminds us that God has entrusted every believer with a unique gift to serve … Continue reading →

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Reviving a Church: Breathing New Life into Worship and Community

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

Over the last 16 months, my wife and I have had the privilege of helping a small church that was on the brink of closing its doors. What I’ve seen in this journey is that God is still in the … Continue reading →

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