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7 Keys to Finding Your Purpose

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

We all long to live with a sense of direction — to know that our lives matter, that we’re not just existing, but living out a divine purpose. In Psalm 57:2, David was hiding in a cave, running from Saul, … 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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What Music Pastors Can Learn from Great Coaches

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Mark Cole

If you’ve ever watched a great coach at work, you know they’re more than just play-callers or sideline motivators. They are strategists, mentors, and leaders who inspire their team to work together toward a common goal. As a music pastor, … Continue reading →

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How I’ve Been Using ChatGPT as a Christian, Musician, and Traveller

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Over the past six months, I’ve discovered a new companion that has quietly become part of my daily rhythm—not a person, but a tool: ChatGPT. Like many of you, I was initially skeptical. Could an AI really help someone who’s … Continue reading →

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Use It or Lose It

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

How Faithfulness with Your Gifts Leads to Greater Impact In Luke 19, Jesus tells the parable of the ten servants. At the end of the story, He says something that always grabs my heart: “To those who use well what … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Offering: What Jesus Taught Us About Giving

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus sat near the collection box in the Temple and watched as people gave their offerings. Many wealthy individuals contributed large sums, but then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus immediately called … Continue reading →

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The Secret To Learning Difficult Skills

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever seen a musician or an athlete and wonder how they got that good? Each of us are born with different talents. But none of us becomes an expert at something overnight. That is where diligence and personal … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Change

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Mark Cole

One of the great challenges in life is change. This can vary from learning the new features on your smart phone, to adapting to new styles of music and to seeing your children as adults and parents, not just your … Continue reading →

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