Category Archives: Leadership

Heeding Solomon’s Warnings About Adultery

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Book of Proverbs, penned largely by King Solomon, is a treasure trove of wisdom designed to guide us through life. Among its many themes, Solomon devotes significant attention to warnings about adultery and the seductive woman. These passages, particularly found in Proverbs 2, 5, 6, and 7, serve as both a stark warning and a call to live a life of integrity. But why does Solomon emphasize this subject so much, and why should we heed his counsel today? Let’s explore the timeless importance of these warnings. Continue reading →

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Be Perfect, as Your Father in Heaven is Perfect: What Did Jesus Mean?

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Matthew 5:48, Jesus says, “But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (NLT). At first glance, this statement can feel overwhelming. Is Jesus really asking us to achieve sinless perfection? Let’s explore the deeper meaning behind His words and how they apply to our lives today. Continue reading →

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The Best Book I Have Ever Read

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

This book holds a unique place in human history and culture. It’s the most printed, translated, and widely distributed book in the world, with billions of copies in circulation. Its influence spans continents, languages, and millennia, shaping societies, laws, ethics, art, and individual lives. But why does this ancient text maintain such relevance today? And why should you read it at least once in your lifetime? Continue reading →

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Working On Assignment: Travelling the World

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

Many years ago I joined a multi-national conglomerate that has franchises all over the world. I started with the organization right out of university as a manager-in-training and was given my first major assignment in my late twenties.  I have … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be A Servant of Christ?

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

Paul often describes himself as a “slave” (or “servant”) of Christ, showing his deep sense of commitment and submission to Jesus as his master. This idea appears across several of his letters, emphasizing that following Christ involves willingly yielding one’s life to God’s purposes Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: 4 Major Ways To Improve

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Mark Cole

Leading people in worship to the Living God is an awesome privilege and really involves four major areas: music, worship, leadership (people) and your relationship with God. The more you understand and grow in each area, the stronger your worship leading should become. … Continue reading →

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Can God Really See What I Am Doing?

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Mark Cole

I remember sitting in a conference many years ago and hearing a preacher talk about a verse from II Chronicles 16:9.. ‘The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Music Mentors

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

I while back, I saw a Facebook post from a fellow music pastor that mentioned that he was doing a concert with Don Moen. Don and I travelled together for eighteen months in a group called Living Sound. He was the music … Continue reading →

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Seek Wisdom

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Mark Cole

In today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world, the need for true wisdom is more critical than ever. While knowledge can be found with a few keystrokes, wisdom is something deeper—something that guides our decisions, shapes our character, and aligns our lives with truth. The Bible, especially the book of Proverbs, offers us timeless principles on how to seek and attain this priceless treasure: wisdom. Continue reading →

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The Secret To Learning Difficult Skills

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever seen a musician or an athlete and wonder how they got that good? Each of us are born with different talents. But none of us becomes an expert at something overnight. That is where diligence and personal … Continue reading →

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