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Worship In Heaven: Every Nation Before the Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

There are moments in Scripture that lift our eyes beyond time and place, giving us a glimpse of heaven’s eternal reality. Revelation 7:9–10 is one of those moments. John sees “a vast crowd, too great to count,” made up of … Continue reading →

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“Turn Us Again” — A Prayer for Renewal and Rescue

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

Turn us again to Yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.Make Your face shine down upon us.Only then will we be saved. – Psalm 80:19 NLT This verse is not a casual request. It’s a desperate, humble, deeply honest prayer. … Continue reading →

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25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Holy Spirit is not an abstract force or a vague influence. He is the living, active presence of God at work in us and among us. Jesus said it was better for Him to go away so the Spirit … Continue reading →

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Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

I’m 70 years old and still serving as an active musician and leader in the local church. Over the years, I’ve watched something happen—quietly, gradually, and far too often. Some gifted church musicians don’t leave ministry because they lose ability.They … Continue reading →

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Revelation 5 — The Lion Who Is a Lamb

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Revelation chapter 5 is one of the most breathtaking scenes in all of Scripture. It pulls back the curtain of heaven and shows us who is truly worthy, who holds history, and why worship sits at the center of everything. … Continue reading →

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“Your Kingdom Come”: The Heartbeat of Prayer

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He gave them words that have echoed through centuries: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come…” (Matthew 6:9-10). Most of us rush past those three small words—“Your kingdom come”—without … Continue reading →

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Psalm 100 — The Joyful Way Into God’s Presence

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 100 is one of the most loved passages in Scripture. It’s short, memorable, and overflowing with joy. But it’s also deeply theological. In just five verses, the psalmist gives us a blueprint for how to approach God, how to … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Jesus on Classical Music’s Top Composers

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Western classical music cannot be fully understood apart from the profound influence of Christianity and the person of Jesus Christ. From the Gregorian chants of the Middle Ages to the grand oratorios of the Baroque era and beyond, the Christian … Continue reading →

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Kept by His Power

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into His glorious presence without a single fault.” Jude 1:24 (NLT) On the Christian journey, most believers know what … Continue reading →

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When Praise Sounds Like Joy and Weeping: Learning from Ezra 3

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

Some moments in Scripture are so human, so raw, so emotionally honest that they pull us right into the story. Ezra 3 is one of those scenes. After decades of exile, the Israelites finally return to Jerusalem. The city is … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Worship

Worship In Heaven: Every Nation Before the Lamb

“Turn Us Again” — A Prayer for Renewal and Rescue

25 Things the Holy Spirit Does

Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

Revelation 5 — The Lion Who Is a Lamb

“Your Kingdom Come”: The Heartbeat of Prayer

Psalm 100 — The Joyful Way Into God’s Presence

The Influence of Jesus on Classical Music’s Top Composers

Kept by His Power

When Praise Sounds Like Joy and Weeping: Learning from Ezra 3

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