Category Archives: Wisdom

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Mark Cole

Here is some valuable wisdom and insight on when not to speak. Don’t open your mouth: In the heat of anger. Proverbs 14:17 When you don’t have all the facts Proverbs 18:13 When you haven’t verified the story. Deuteronomy 17:6 If your words … Continue reading →

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8 Guidelines For Talking While Leading Worship

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Jon Nicol – When a worship leader opens his mouth to do something other than to sing during the service, he’s either popping a throat lozenge or is about to talk. Most of the time, we’re better off if … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For The Next Level

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Mark Cole

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students from Pacific Academy on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip. Anna … Continue reading →

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When To Be Silent

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Mark Cole

Have you ever said something and then later wish you hadn’t? Here is some wisdom on when it is good to be silent. 1. Be silent and control yourself in the heat of anger Short-tempered people do foolish things Proverbs … Continue reading →

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How Does God Correct Us?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Leon Maiolo (edited and updated by Mark Cole) How does God correct His children? Does God correct us by punishing us with physical, emotional or financial trials and adversities? Are sickness and disease, trials and tribulations God’s way of … Continue reading →

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21 Day Challenge

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mark Cole

What challenges are on the horizon for this year? There are always a lot unknown factors to deal with but what can I do to best equip myself to be successful this year? I am going to start this year … Continue reading →

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The Secret Of Going From Good To Great

Posted on November 9, 2017 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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How To Last In Ministry

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Mark Cole

By Pastor Rick Warren
Ministry is a marathon: it’s not how you start in ministry; it’s how you finish. Continue reading →

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Wise Advice For Everyday Life

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Mark Cole

Wise Advice For Everyday Life Have a firm handshake. Look people in the eye. Sing. Expressing yourself through music is therapeutic. Smile. A happy face brings joy. Respect and honour your parents. Learn to keep your friends secrets. Never give up … Continue reading →

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Strong Congregational Singing: 12 Things To Avoid

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mark Cole

I love it when congregations sing so loud that the soundman has trouble hearing the worship band over the people singing around him. Worship leaders – if the congregation is not singing, we are not doing what God has called us to do. Here are a few things that I’ve learned to avoid in order to encourage the congregation to sing.
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