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The Cost and Blessings of Following Jesus

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Following Jesus is the greatest decision a person can make—but it is not an easy one. In a society that celebrates comfort, self-promotion, and independence, the call of Christ cuts across the grain. He never hid that truth. He spoke … Continue reading →

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Wisdom

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Mark Cole

Wisdom is one of the most valuable things a person can pursue—and one of the most misunderstood. We often confuse wisdom with knowledge. But knowledge is simply knowing facts. Wisdom is knowing what to do with them. You can be … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

When God gave the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20, He wasn’t handing down random restrictions. He was forming a nation. These commands were given shortly after Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt. Freedom had just begun—but freedom without boundaries … Continue reading →

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Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Mark Cole

In the shadow of the cross, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed some of the most honest words ever spoken: “Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” This is not a calm theological statement. It is … Continue reading →

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The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

Some experiences don’t just shape a season — they shape a life. Living Sound was one of those experiences for me. I joined Living Sound just three weeks before my 19th birthday in 1973. I was young, eager, and had … Continue reading →

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The 7 Most Profound Questions Jesus Asked

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

Jesus of Nazareth was a master teacher. In the Gospels, scholars estimate he asked over 300 questions — far more than the number he directly answered. Rather than simply lecturing, he invited people into self-examination, revelation, and transformation through questions … Continue reading →

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How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Mark Cole

Meeting Jesus doesn’t just add something to your life — it reshapes how you see everything. Many people come to Jesus hoping for help, peace, forgiveness, or direction. And He gives all of that. But over time, something deeper happens: … Continue reading →

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When Little Becomes Much

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Mark Cole

Matthew 14:13–21 In Matthew 14, we find one of the most well-known miracles in Scripture—the feeding of the 5,000. It’s a story many of us learned as children, but it’s also a passage that continues to speak deeply into the … Continue reading →

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Restoring My First Love

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading →

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Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

I’m 70 years old and still serving as an active musician and leader in the local church. Over the years, I’ve watched something happen—quietly, gradually, and far too often. Some gifted church musicians don’t leave ministry because they lose ability.They … Continue reading →

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The Cost and Blessings of Following Jesus

Wisdom

The Ten Commandments: God’s Blueprint for a Flourishing Life

Yet I Want Your Will To Be Done, Not Mine

The Impact Living Sound Had on My Life

The 7 Most Profound Questions Jesus Asked

How Jesus Changes Your Whole View of Life

When Little Becomes Much

Restoring My First Love

Why Some Musicians Age Out of Ministry (and How Not To)

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