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How to Stay in Love in Your Marriage for a Lifetime

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Mark Cole

Dr. Julie Barrier I have two sets of parents. Both couples were wed during the Jurassic period (not really). Both were married almost 60 years. I watched each twosome grow old together. One pair barely tolerated each other at the … Continue reading →

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99 Questions When Hiring a Worship Pastor

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Greg Atkinson I met a pastor this past week at a conference for church planters. He told me he was searching for a worship pastor. I told him I would help. What I have found over the years through consulting … Continue reading →

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Mark’s Year In Review: 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

2015 has been a strange and wonderful year. When I look back, I am amazed at all the awesome things that have happened. It causes me to be thankful for the faithfulness and supply of God. Here a few of the many highlights: … Continue reading →

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Eight Unexpected Blessings of Christianity

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Chuck Lawless My seventh-grade classmate who shared the story of Christ with me was a matter-of-fact kind of guy. Here’s generally the way he told me the gospel: “You’re going to hell, and you need to get saved.” In … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Mark Cole

2014 has been a weird and wonderful year! There have been some wonderful things that have happened and a few that I could do without. But the longer that I walk with God, the more I know that God is … Continue reading →

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In Praise Of A Great Wife!

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Mark Cole

Recently, in my private devotions, I was reading Proverbs 31 about the qualities of a great wife. The Proverbs 31 woman is kind, generous, godly and hard working. I was reminded that I have a great wife! God brought Anna into … Continue reading →

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Seven Keys To Longevity In Ministry

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I recently celebrated 40 years since I started into full-time ministry. There have been some incredible highs and a few lows along the way. But, I have always been amazed at the faithfulness of God. Here are a few things … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Generosity

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mark Cole

I am trying to learn how to be more generous. I have been blessed to be surrounded by generous people. My wife is generous. She has blessed me and our family with her servant’s heart. She loves to provide a … Continue reading →

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Dads Are Awesome!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Mark Cole

I have been blessed to have had four great fathers in my life. My first dad, ‘Bud’ Cole, was a hard-working taxi cab driver and woodworker. Dad Cole taught me how to water ski and swim. I can remember many … Continue reading →

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I Am Thankful For Great Parents!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Mark Cole

I was just looking at the Cole-Preston’s annual Christmas picture this week. There in the front sits Mom & Dad Preston (Ron and Margaret). What great parents! What faithful and godly people. My mom became a widow with four small … Continue reading →

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