Category Archives: Worship

More Than Music: Connecting with Your Congregation

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

For worship musicians, Sundays can easily revolve around the practical tasks—rehearsing, sound checks, fine-tuning the mix, and giving your best during the service. It’s tempting to think our ministry ends once the final chord rings out. But worship is more … Continue reading →

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How to Enjoy God

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Nicky Gumbel You and I were created to worship. But why? At first glance, the idea that God desires our worship can seem puzzling. Is God vain? Does He need our praise to feel complete? Years ago, C.S. … Continue reading →

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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 1 Chronicles 9:33–34 “The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours. All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite … Continue reading →

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When Worship Becomes a Lifelong Assignment

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 1 Chronicles 6:31–32 “David assigned the following men to lead the music at the house of the Lord after the Ark was placed there. They ministered with music at the Tabernacle until Solomon built the Temple of the … Continue reading →

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Why I Went to University (Even When My Pastor Said Not To)

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” – Psalm 37:23 When I was 17, I sat across from my pastor, looking for guidance. University was on my heart, and I wanted spiritual counsel about my next … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Supporting Our Missions Trip to Albania

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Anna and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent missions trip to Albania—whether through financial giving, prayer, or words of encouragement. We are so grateful for your partnership! The trip was truly impactful, … Continue reading →

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Midnight Worship and the Earthquake

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Hand of God in All Things

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

“How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!All who delight in Him should ponder them.Everything He does reveals His glory and majesty.His righteousness never fails.” – Psalm 111:2–3 (NLT) This morning, I was struck by the beauty and power packed … Continue reading →

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He Fills My Life with Good Things

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 103:1–5 (NLT)Let all that I am praise the Lord;with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name.Let all that I am praise the Lord;may I never forget the good things He does for me.He forgives all my sinsand … Continue reading →

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Amos: Wake-Up Call from a Farmer

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Amos is only nine chapters long, but it delivers one of the most jarring wake-up calls in all of Scripture—and it came from an unlikely source: a farmer. Amos wasn’t a prophet by training. He was a … Continue reading →

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