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I Love Writing Songs To God

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

When my son, Josh, was going to a Christian school, one of his assignments was to memorize Bible passages. I remember spending one evening helping him memorize Psalm 139. What a powerful Psalm. After a few hours of working with … Continue reading →

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The Top 20 Music Inventions of All Time

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Mark Cole

Music has always found a way forward through invention.Sometimes it was a new instrument. Sometimes a new technology. Sometimes a strange little idea that completely changed how humans create, hear, record, or share music. A single invention can reshape worship, … Continue reading →

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Why Music Mattered in the Life of Jesus

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Mark Cole

Music was not a small part of life in Bible times. It was woven into worship, celebrations, family gatherings, national feasts, and everyday life. And when we look at the life of Jesus Christ, we discover that music played an … Continue reading →

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Why I Enjoy Using Alexa In My Home

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

A few years ago, I wasn’t convinced I needed a voice assistant in my home. I’ve lived a full life without one—why start now? But like many things in life, once I gave it a try, I realized it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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What Is Love?

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Mark Cole

Love is the most written about, sung about, preached about, and misunderstood word in the human vocabulary. Our culture talks about love constantly. Songs climb the charts because of it. Movies revolve around it. People fall into it, fall out … Continue reading →

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The Four Songs of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Mark Cole

How God Announced the Coming of Jesus Through Worship The Christmas story is not only told through angels, shepherds, and a manger—it is sung. Before Jesus ever speaks a word, heaven and earth break into song. Luke’s Gospel, in particular, … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Way to Copyright Your Songs

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

As a songwriter, you’ve probably wondered: How do I protect my songs? The good news is that copyright is simpler than most people realize. In fact, your music is protected the moment you create it. Let’s walk through the easiest … Continue reading →

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Let the Children Come: Why Children’s Ministry Matters More Than Ever

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

By Mark Cole | Albania | July 2025 “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”—Jesus (Matthew 19:14 NLT) I’m writing this from Albania, where … Continue reading →

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7 Keys To Picking A Great Worship Set This Sunday

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Mark Cole

Worship leaders, do you have a process for deciding what songs you are going to sing this Sunday? I was recently asked how I decide what to sing. Here is some insight into what has worked for me. 1. Compile a … Continue reading →

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Learning To Lead

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

For the first ten of years of full time music ministry I was very content to be the guy who was behind the scenes. When I first started, I played in the band and later on I wrote the music … Continue reading →

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