Category Archives: Church

When Worship Leaders Have to Leave the Platform

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I also discovered that the Levites had not been given their prescribed portions of food, so they and the singers who were to conduct the worship services had all returned to work their fields.”— Nehemiah 13:10 This is one of … Continue reading →

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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most joyful and hope-filled pictures in all of Scripture is found near the end of the Bible—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19. After pages filled with judgment, conflict, and the defeat of evil, heaven … Continue reading →

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20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Everyone wants a great year—but the best years aren’t accidental. They’re shaped by daily choices, spiritual habits, and where we place our trust. A truly great year isn’t defined by ease or success alone, but by peace, purpose, and a … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Universalism: If “Everyone Goes to Heaven,” Why Did Jesus Die?

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

In recent years, the belief known as universalism—the idea that everyone ultimately goes to heaven regardless of faith, repentance, or response to Christ—has become increasingly popular. It is often presented as compassionate, hopeful, and more loving than traditional Christian teaching. … Continue reading →

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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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Category Archives: Church

When Worship Leaders Have to Leave the Platform

7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

20 Great Life Hacks to Shape Your Best Year Yet

The Danger of Universalism: If “Everyone Goes to Heaven,” Why Did Jesus Die?

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

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