Category Archives: Family

Eight Unexpected Blessings of Christianity

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Chuck Lawless My seventh-grade classmate who shared the story of Christ with me was a matter-of-fact kind of guy. Here’s generally the way he told me the gospel: “You’re going to hell, and you need to get saved.” In … Continue reading →

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Does God Really Care About What Happens In Your Life?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read Psalm 139? The first time the lyrics from that incredible Psalm hit me was when I was helping my son, Josh, memorize them in high school. As we slowly repeated those powerful lyrics over and over, … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: The Private To Public Principle

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing in private? How is your relationship with God, your spouse and your family? Are you paying the price in private to be successful in public? As a Christian, are you developing your private time with the … Continue reading →

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10 Attitudes And Commitments Of A Healthy Worship Team

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Mark Cole

I recently read the 10 commitments that the Hillsong Worship Team use. I thought it was so good I wanted to share a version that I adapted for my team. Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that … Continue reading →

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Good Advice From A Very Remarkable Book

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mark Cole

I have been reading through the book of Proverbs every month for over 30 years. That means I have read it at least 360 times. There is so much wisdom in that book that I still learn and glean from … Continue reading →

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Grandparents Are Key To Happy Grandchildren

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

From oversixty.com ~ A grandparent’s love for their grandchildren is often said to be the most magical love of all – it’s boundless, unconditional and unbreakable. Without the daily pressures of parenting, grandparents and grandchild often develop a bond that … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Marriage: And The Adventure Continues

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Mark Cole

Recently, my wife, Anna, and I celebrated 32 years of marriage. Our marriage has stayed strong through all the peaks and valleys of life. God has blessed me with an exceptional wife to share my life with. This year we went out for a steak dinner (courtesy of … Continue reading →

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CrosswalkMovies’ Top 10 Films of 2014: A Christian Perspective

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Editorial Staff & Film Critics: Crosswalk.com ~  Back in early 2012, Crosswalk added an epilogue to our 2011 Movies of the Year feature in order to give some dap to the volume of faith-based films that were made that year (Courageous, … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Fail-Proof Your Marriage

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Craig & Amy Groeschel ~ From this Day Forward: Five Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage (Zondervan, 2014)  No matter what your marriage has been like up to this point in time, it can be better from now on, because the … Continue reading →

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7 Pictures To Put A Smile On Your Face

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Mark Cole

Coffee… That moment… Wi-fi?…. Grandma.. Surprise… Bacon… Try this…

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