Category Archives: Church

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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More Than Music: Connecting with Your Congregation

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

For worship musicians, Sundays can easily revolve around the practical tasks—rehearsing, sound checks, fine-tuning the mix, and giving your best during the service. It’s tempting to think our ministry ends once the final chord rings out. But worship is more … Continue reading →

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How to Enjoy God

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Nicky Gumbel You and I were created to worship. But why? At first glance, the idea that God desires our worship can seem puzzling. Is God vain? Does He need our praise to feel complete? Years ago, C.S. … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Secret to Finishing Well

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 9 are both inspiring and sobering: “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (1 Cor. … Continue reading →

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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

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 →

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When Worship Becomes a Lifelong Assignment

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

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 →

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The Gospel’s Power to Change the Worst

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are … Continue reading →

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When Disputes Arise in the Family of God

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

1 Corinthians 6:1 – “When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!” The Apostle Paul writes … Continue reading →

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