Category Archives: God

How To Read The Bible And Enjoy It

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Michael Hyatt ~ I remember the first time I tried to read the Bible for myself. I found my grandfather’s copy on a shelf in his living room. I was nine years old. I sat down on the floor, cross-legged, with … Continue reading →

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4 Skills That Separate Great Worship Leaders From Good Song Leaders

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Mark Cole

By David Santistevan ~  Leading worship can be overwhelming sometimes, right? Not only do you have to worship God with all your heart, you have to lead a band, play an instrument, sing, engage a room, please your leaders, and be … Continue reading →

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Worship Ministries: A Call To Excellence

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mark Cole

What is excellence in music ministry? What role does excellence have in our service to God? Is excellence a standard that it used in the Bible? What balances do you need to go for excellence and not develop a critical spirit? When I … Continue reading →

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Great Chris Tomlin Interview on Songwriting and Starting Out

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Mark Cole

I just listened to a great interview by David Santistevan on his blog for worship leaders and musicians. Chris Tomlin talks about how he got started, writing from a ‘pure place’, Chris’s principles for writing memorable songs and his thoughts … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Stand With Israel?

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Perry Noble ~ One of the most controversial topics that seems to dominate the headlines today is Israeli politics, the “fight” for a Palestinian State and the apparent bullying of Israel in regards to the Palestinians. If you know … Continue reading →

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Great C.S. Lewis Quotes

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Mark Cole

I’m a big C.S. Lewis fan. I have read many of his major works: The 7 book series, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, ‘Mere Christianity’, ‘The Screwtape Letters’, ‘Great Divorce’ and his space trilogy: ‘Out Of The Silent Planet’, ‘Perelandra’, and ‘That Hideous … Continue reading →

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The Search For God

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mark Cole

What do you do to search for God? Unfortunately, there is no formula to finding God, but the good news is that God is searching for you — and He wants you to find Him. Here are a few ideas … Continue reading →

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7 Distinguishing Habits of Highly Effective Pastors

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Thom S. Ranier ~ Determining the effectiveness of a pastor is a highly subjective exercise. While certain metrics may prove helpful, they do not tell the whole story. In that context, I reviewed my 40 years of serving churches in … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why The Bible Is The Most Important Book You Will Ever Read

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Dan Buttafuoco ~ The Bible is the single most important book ever written. It is an eyewitness account of historical events of such magnitude that they have literally shaped the world in which we live. Without this book the Western … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading Tips: Timeless Songs

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Gary Durbin ~ As constructing a sermon is to a pastor, so constructing a worship set is to a worship leader. You want to have solid content and memorable hooks that will stick with your church as they walk … Continue reading →

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