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Book Summary: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

You can’t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. Have you ever noticed how some Christians seem spiritually active—faithful in church, prayer, and ministry—but often struggle with anger, anxiety, or broken relationships? That’s the kind of disconnect that Peter Scazzero … Continue reading →

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This I Know: God Is on My Side

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Mark Cole

How You Can Be Sure — And What It Should Mean for Your Life “This I know: God is on my side!”— Psalm 56:9 (NLT) Have you ever needed reassurance in a tough season — when fear threatened to paralyze … Continue reading →

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How to Increase Your Faith (Even When You Struggle with Doubt)

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

Faith is a curious thing. It can feel strong one moment and fragile the next. I’ve walked with God for decades. I’ve trusted Him for big things—my family, health, finances, ministry—and He has proven faithful again and again. But I … Continue reading →

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Sent in Pairs: Lessons from the 72 Disciples

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

“The harvest is great, but the workers are few.” — Luke 10:2 In Luke 10, we read about a powerful yet often overlooked moment in Jesus’ ministry. After commissioning the 12 apostles, He now chooses 72 other disciples and sends … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord: A Key for Worship Leaders

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 16:6 says, “By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.” For worship leaders, the fear of the Lord is essential—not a fear of punishment, but a reverent awe that shapes how we lead, serve, and inspire others in worship. What … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be A Servant of Christ?

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

Paul often describes himself as a “slave” (or “servant”) of Christ, showing his deep sense of commitment and submission to Jesus as his master. This idea appears across several of his letters, emphasizing that following Christ involves willingly yielding one’s life to God’s purposes Continue reading →

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Serving The Church And Your Family

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Surrender

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was 18 years old, I was in my second year of studying music at the University of British Columbia. I loved music but I was struggling with the demands of long practise times and studies and I reluctantly decided to quit university. … Continue reading →

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12 Ways Your Church Can Use ChatGPT

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mark Cole

Church’s Outreach, Communication, and Pastoral Care As technology evolves, churches and ministries are continually seeking new ways to engage with their congregations and communities. With the emergence of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) writing platform, churches now have a powerful tool at their disposal … Continue reading →

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What Do You Wish Every Worship Leader Knew About Their Ministry?

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

I recently came across the blog ‘Ask Me Anything’  In this episode, Pastor J.D. shares some encouragement and wisdom for the worship leaders, reminding them of the vital role they play in the church. Here is a glimpse inside this … Continue reading →

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