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Dealing with Guilt

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Guilt is one of those uncomfortable emotions that every human being encounters. It sneaks in when we’ve done something wrong, failed to do what was right, or hurt someone we care about. While our culture often dismisses guilt or masks … Continue reading →

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What Was I Made For? What’s My Purpose?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever wondered, “Why am I here?” or “What am I supposed to do with my life?” These are some of the most profound questions we can ask. Across cultures and centuries, people have searched for purpose and meaning. … Continue reading →

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7 Habits That Have a High Rate of Return in Life

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all desire to live well—not just for our own sake, but to be a blessing to our families, communities, and, for those who follow Jesus, to honor Him. Over the years, I’ve observed that certain habits consistently lead to … Continue reading →

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What It Means to Follow Jesus

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus calls His disciples with a simple yet life-altering invitation: “Follow Me and be My disciple.” (Mark 1:17, NLT) This call was not just for Peter, Andrew, James, and John—it is for every believer who … Continue reading →

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Thriving in Every Season

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Mark Cole

Life is a journey marked by different seasons, each with its unique challenges and opportunities. The Bible encourages us to thrive and be fruitful in every stage of life, whether in youth, middle age, or the golden years. The idea of “bearing fruit” is a powerful metaphor for living a life of purpose, productivity, and spiritual impact, regardless of our circumstances or age Continue reading →

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Finishing Well

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Mark Cole

As I sit here, reflecting on nearly five decades of walking with God as a believer, pastor and musician, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing and blessed journey God has granted me. Yet, I can’t help but ponder on the importance of finishing well in my walk with Christ. Recent news of well-known pastors falling from grace has prompted me to look for wisdom on how we, as believers, can strive to end our race strong. Here are some thoughts: Continue reading →

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Worship Team: How Prepared is “Prepared”?

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Mark Cole

You’ve probably said this to your team or heard this from your leader: “Everybody needs to practice and come to rehearsal prepared!” But how prepared is prepared? Continue reading →

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Learning To Lead

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

For the first ten of years of full time music ministry I was very content to be the guy who was behind the scenes. When I first started, I played in the band and later on I wrote the music … Continue reading →

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Thriving In Your 60’s

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

Turning your 60s into the best decade of your life Continue reading →

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Learn From The Ants

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Mark Cole

The proverb “Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter” … Continue reading →

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