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Worship Leader Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Mark Cole

This self-assessment is designed to help worship leaders honestly evaluate their strengths, weaknesses, and growth areas. The goal is not perfection, but growth. Strong worship leaders continually develop spiritually, musically, relationally, and personally. Rate yourself honestly using the following scale: … Continue reading →

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Keys to Seeing Victory in Your Life (Especially After a Season of Defeat)

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

We all go through seasons where things don’t go our way. Prayers seem unanswered. Efforts fall flat. You try again—and still come up short. A few losses in a row can quietly shape your thinking: Maybe this is just how … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Obedience

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Mark Cole

In a culture that prizes independence and self-direction, obedience can sound restrictive—even outdated. Yet in the Kingdom of God, obedience is not a burden; it is a pathway. It is not about losing freedom, but discovering true life. Obedience to … Continue reading →

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Lessons In Leadership Change: Moses to Joshua

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most significant leadership transitions in Scripture is the passing of the mantle from Moses to Joshua. Moses—the great deliverer, lawgiver, and shepherd of Israel—had led God’s people out of Egypt and through the wilderness for forty years. … Continue reading →

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What Christians Can Learn from the Book of the Covenant

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus 24, we come to a defining moment in Israel’s history. God has spoken His laws. Moses has written them down. The people respond, sacrifices are offered, blood is sprinkled, and a covenant is confirmed. This chapter … Continue reading →

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Are You Passing the Test?

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Mark Cole

In Book of Exodus, God tells Moses regarding the manna in the wilderness: “I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow My instructions.” That line stops me in my tracks. God wasn’t just feeding … Continue reading →

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“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Learning to Recognize God’s Guidance from the Life of Nehemiah While reading the book of Nehemiah, one short phrase jumped off the page and grabbed my attention: “So my God gave me the idea…” (Nehemiah 7:5, NLT) It’s a simple … Continue reading →

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Excellence in Every Assignment From God

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Mark Cole

Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:15 set a high but life-giving standard for anyone who wants to serve God well: “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does … Continue reading →

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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 1 Chronicles 9:33–34 “The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours. All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite … Continue reading →

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More Than You Can Imagine: What God Has Prepared

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.”— 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT) Life is filled with breathtaking moments — the awe of a mountain sunrise, the … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: prepared

Worship Leader Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Keys to Seeing Victory in Your Life (Especially After a Season of Defeat)

The Blessings of Obedience

Lessons In Leadership Change: Moses to Joshua

What Christians Can Learn from the Book of the Covenant

Are You Passing the Test?

“So My God Gave Me the Idea”

Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians

More Than You Can Imagine: What God Has Prepared

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