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How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

A Christian perspective This is one of the most important questions a person can ask. Whether you are 25 or 75, the rest of your life matters deeply to God—and it matters more than you may realize. Scripture reminds us: … Continue reading →

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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most joyful and hope-filled pictures in all of Scripture is found near the end of the Bible—the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Revelation 19. After pages filled with judgment, conflict, and the defeat of evil, heaven … Continue reading →

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The Divine Design of Music and the Human Heart

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

Have you ever noticed how your heartbeat seems to change with the music you’re listening to? Fast songs get your pulse racing, while peaceful worship music slows everything down and helps you breathe easier. That’s not just your imagination — … Continue reading →

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Worship that Lasts for Generations

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 2 Chronicles 23, after the rightful king Joash was crowned, the people were commanded “to sing and rejoice as David had instructed” (v. 18). Even generations after David, his pattern of worship was still guiding God’s people. That shows … Continue reading →

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Raising Sons and Daughters of Great Ability

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Tucked into the genealogies of 1 Chronicles is a verse that shines like a gem: “Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons who were leaders in their father’s family, for they were men of great ability. These men also earned positions of … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Model for Resourcing Worship: 10% for Musicians

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

In 1 Chronicles 23:3–5, David organized the Levites for temple service: That last group is fascinating. Out of 38,000 Levites, 4,000 were set apart as musicians—that’s about 10.5% of the entire priestly tribe. Think about it: more than one in … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Increase Your Talent

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

So often we think of talent as something fixed—you’re either have it or you don’t. But the Bible teaches us that our gifts are entrusted to us by God, and He calls us to develop them. Jesus told the parable … Continue reading →

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Why Is Worshiping God Important?

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the deepest questions we can ask as believers is this: Why is worshiping God important? It’s more than just singing on a Sunday. Worship is central to our walk with God. It shapes who we are and connects … Continue reading →

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I Work for a Global Enterprise

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Mark Cole

What do you say when someone asks, “What do you do for a living?” I once heard a Reverend answer this question with a twinkle in his eye,“I work for a global enterprise. We have branches in nearly every country … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Music

How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

The Wedding Feast of the Lamb

The Divine Design of Music and the Human Heart

Worship that Lasts for Generations

Raising Sons and Daughters of Great Ability

A Biblical Model for Resourcing Worship: 10% for Musicians

10 Ways to Increase Your Talent

Why Is Worshiping God Important?

I Work for a Global Enterprise

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