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When the Crowd Roars: What Sports Fans Can Teach Us About Worship

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

I recently watched the FIFA World Cup and was captivated—not just by the skill of the players, but by the fans. Thousands upon thousands of people filled the stadiums. Millions more watched from homes, pubs, and public squares. Faces painted. … Continue reading →

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9 Lessons From Psalm 19

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” — Psalm 19:7 (NLT) Psalm 19 is one of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible. Written by King … Continue reading →

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What Is True Freedom?

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” — John 8:36 (NLT) Freedom is one of humanity’s greatest longings. Nations fight for it. People sacrifice for it. Songs celebrate it. We all want to be free. But … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1 Few people have influenced the Christian faith more than the Apostle Paul. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he wrote thirteen New Testament letters, planted … Continue reading →

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When Singing Breaks Chains

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

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

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Working On A New Album

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

I have been inspired the last few weeks to do demo recordings of some of the favorite songs I’ve written in my life. So far I’ve done 7 songs. My process has been to do some rewriting and add verses … Continue reading →

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Worship: More Than a Sunday Activity

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Why the Bible’s emphasis on worship should transform our daily lives The Bible is, above all, the story of a God who created people to know Him, love Him, and worship Him. Every major event in Scripture points us toward … Continue reading →

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading →

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading →

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Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Psalms ends exactly where it should—with praise. After 149 chapters filled with joy, sorrow, victory, failure, repentance, thanksgiving, questions, and worship, the final psalm contains no requests, no complaints, no confession, and no instruction about life’s problems. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: joy

When the Crowd Roars: What Sports Fans Can Teach Us About Worship

9 Lessons From Psalm 19

What Is True Freedom?

10 Life Lessons from the Life of the Apostle Paul

When Singing Breaks Chains

Working On A New Album

The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

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