Category Archives: God

10 Traits Of Top Worship Songs

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Marty Nystrom CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc.) releases a semi-annual list of the top worship songs sung by churches throughout America. A similar list is also published in Europe, Australia, South Africa, and the other far-flung locales where CCLI works with churches … 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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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

BY AMY MORIN (Bible verses by Mark Cole) ~ Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out these things that mentally strong people don’t do, … Continue reading →

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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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