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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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Shepherds: The Good and the Bad

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

Lessons from Zechariah 11 Zechariah 11 is one of the most dramatic and sobering chapters in the Old Testament. In it, the prophet is commanded by God to act out two symbolic roles: first as a good but rejected shepherd … Continue reading →

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Psalm 100 — The Joyful Way Into God’s Presence

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 100 is one of the most loved passages in Scripture. It’s short, memorable, and overflowing with joy. But it’s also deeply theological. In just five verses, the psalmist gives us a blueprint for how to approach God, how to … Continue reading →

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The Foundation We Can’t Afford to Ignore

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” — Proverbs 9:10 Every building has a foundation. And the strength of that building is never better than what it’s built on. Proverbs … Continue reading →

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What Must I Do to Be Saved?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

A Straightforward Answer from the Bible I still remember the night a man in a Roman prison, terrified and trembling after an earthquake shook the doors open, fell at the feet of two prisoners and asked the most important question … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Jesus on Classical Music’s Top Composers

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Western classical music cannot be fully understood apart from the profound influence of Christianity and the person of Jesus Christ. From the Gregorian chants of the Middle Ages to the grand oratorios of the Baroque era and beyond, the Christian … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Church

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

Shepherds: The Good and the Bad

Psalm 100 — The Joyful Way Into God’s Presence

The Foundation We Can’t Afford to Ignore

What Must I Do to Be Saved?

The Influence of Jesus on Classical Music’s Top Composers

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