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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 River of Healing

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Mark Cole

Ezekiel 47:1–12 gives us one of the most beautiful pictures of spiritual renewal in the entire Bible: a river flowing from the Temple, growing deeper and deeper, bringing life and healing everywhere it goes. It is a reminder that God’s … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of a Strong and Faithful Marriage

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

A strong and faithful marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. It doesn’t happen by accident, and it doesn’t stay healthy without intentional love, grace, patience, and commitment. But when two people choose to honor God and honor each other, … Continue reading →

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Am I Following Jesus or My Own Dream?

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every sincere follower of Christ wrestles with this question at some point: “Am I really following Jesus, or just chasing my own dream?” It’s an honest, humbling question—and one worth asking often. Because even good dreams can subtly shift from … Continue reading →

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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Romans 16:3–4, Paul writes, “Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in the ministry of Christ Jesus. In fact, they once risked their lives for me. I am thankful to them, and so are all the Gentile … Continue reading →

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Learning to Hear God’s Voice

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is learning to recognize and respond to His voice. From the opening pages of Scripture to the final words of Revelation, God reveals Himself as a God who speaks. He doesn’t remain … Continue reading →

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God Gives Rest: A Reflection on Psalm 127:2

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night,anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” – Psalm 127:2 (NLT) We live in a culture that glorifies … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: ministry

When Little Becomes Much

Restoring My First Love

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

The River of Healing

10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Am I Following Jesus or My Own Dream?

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

Learning to Hear God’s Voice

God Gives Rest: A Reflection on Psalm 127:2

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