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What Modern Believers Can Learn from Ezekiel’s “Most Holy Place”

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I’ve been reading through Ezekiel, I’ve been reminded again how much the Old Testament temple teaches us about the character of God. Ezekiel 41 gives a detailed, almost architectural description of the Most Holy Place—the innermost sanctuary where God’s … Continue reading →

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The Power of Being Content in a Culture That Wants More

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture driven by restlessness. Everywhere we turn, the message is the same: You need more. More possessions. More success. More comfort. More upgrades. More status. And once you get more, you’ll still need more. Into this … Continue reading →

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God Is Building His Church

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” — Matthew 16:18 When Jesus first spoke these words to His disciples, they were not yet a movement, an organization, or a global force. They … Continue reading →

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When Strength Leads to Forgetfulness

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 2 Chronicles 12:1 we read a sobering line about King Rehoboam: “But when Rehoboam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the Lord, and all Israel followed him in this sin.” What a tragic summary. Rehoboam, … Continue reading →

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How a Pastor Can Grow a Church: Lessons from the Parable of the Growing Seed

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most encouraging parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of God is found in Mark 4:26-29: “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, … Continue reading →

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7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Are you starting to lead worship in a new church? Has God called you to a new ministry? It can be intimidating! I have been working in music ministry for over thirty years. Let me share what I’ve learned from my personal … Continue reading →

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30 Tips To Make Your Rehearsals More Effective

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Musicademy.com ~ We recently asked our Musicademy Facebook page members the question “What advice would you give to a worship team wanting to make rehearsals as effective as possible?” It had a huge response and we’ve compiled some of the … Continue reading →

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7 Bible Facts About Music

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Mark Cole

By Crystal McDowell – Music permeates every culture in diversity, expression, and experience. It can serve a godly purpose or encourage evil behavior. Most churches use music as a part of their worship together as a way of uniting the … Continue reading →

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10 Essential Traits of a Worship Pastor ~ Darlene Zschech

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of my life’s greatest privileges has been serving as a worship pastor, and with this responsibility my eyes have been opened to so many different facets of what the job really requires, as opposed to what I imagined it … Continue reading →

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