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How To Flourish Spiritually In Every Season

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

Life moves through seasons. There are seasons of joy and breakthrough. Seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Seasons of strength and productivity. And seasons where we feel tired, discouraged, or spiritually dry. Yet God’s desire is that we continue to flourish … Continue reading →

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Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the encouraging things about the Bible is that it does not hide human weakness. Scripture is filled with people who loved God deeply, obeyed Him courageously, and still battled overwhelming emotions, fear, despair, exhaustion, grief, and anxiety. The … Continue reading →

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Keys To Sleeping in Peace

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“In peace I will lie down and sleep,for You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”— Psalm 4:8 There is something deeply beautiful about a peaceful night’s sleep. In a culture full of anxiety, bad news, financial pressure, health concerns, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Anger Drive

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.” – Psalm 4:4 (NLT) Anger is a powerful emotion. Sometimes it rises because of injustice, betrayal, frustration, hurt, exhaustion, or disappointment. The Bible does not say … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Eyes in a Screen-Filled Society

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture of screens. Phones. Tablets. Computers. TVs. Digital dashboards. Online meetings. Social media. Streaming. Even reading books is often done on a screen now. For many people, screen time has become a full-time lifestyle. While technology … Continue reading →

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How Much Activity Do You Need to Offset a Sedentary Lifestyle?

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Many of us spend far too much time sitting. We sit in cars.We sit at desks.We sit in front of screens.We sit while watching sports, scrolling phones, or relaxing after work. And while rest is important, a constantly sedentary lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Are You In A Famine?

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

Not every famine is about food. Some famines happen in the soul. You can be surrounded by people and still feel empty. You can have a full schedule, a good income, a nice home, and yet feel spiritually dry inside. … Continue reading →

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The Favour of God

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Mark Cole

There is something powerful and beautiful about the favour of God.It is God opening doors you could never open yourself. It is His hand resting on your life in a special way. It is His blessing, guidance, protection, and kindness … Continue reading →

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Worship Leader Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

This self-assessment is designed to help worship leaders honestly evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas. The goal is not perfection, but growth. Strong worship leaders continually develop spiritually, musically, relationally, and personally. Rate yourself honestly using the following scale: … Continue reading →

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When God Does It

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

There are moments in life when you know something happened that only God could have done. A door opens that no person could force open.A heart changes that seemed impossible to change.A provision arrives at exactly the right moment.Strength comes … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Health

How To Flourish Spiritually In Every Season

Bible Characters Who Probably Struggled With Mental Health

Keys To Sleeping in Peace

Don’t Let Anger Drive

How Much Activity Do You Need to Offset a Sedentary Lifestyle?

Are You In A Famine?

The Favour of God

Worship Leader Self-Assessment Questionnaire

When God Does It

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