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Falling in Love With the Church Again

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Mark Cole

Many people love Jesus but struggle with the church. Some have been hurt by leaders.Some are frustrated by hypocrisy.Some are tired of programs, politics, or performance-driven Christianity.Others simply drifted away and slowly lost connection. Yet despite all of its imperfections, … Continue reading →

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How the World Will Recognize Followers of Jesus

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

On the night before the cross, Jesus gave His disciples a simple but revolutionary command: “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love … Continue reading →

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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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How to Pray Effectively for Healing

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Mark Cole

What does the Bible say about effective prayer for healing? Scripture provides several principles that guide us in praying with power and faith. Here’s how you can align your prayers with God’s Word for the best outcomes. 1. Pray with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, Healing, Health, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged anointing oil, confessing, elders, faith, forgive, gratitude, His will, Jesus' Name, lay hands, persistent, power, prayer, righteousness, sick, Surrender, thankful, thanksgiving, Trust, unified, unity | Leave a comment

Lessons From Joshua: How God Leads Us Into Victory

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Mark Cole

The book of Book of Joshua shows us how God brings His people into His promises—but not without challenge, discipline, and deep dependence on Him. Before any battles were fought, God gave Joshua a clear command. It wasn’t about military … Continue reading →

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The Things God Loves

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

If we only focus on what God hates, we can drift into a heavy, performance-based mindset. But when we see what God loves, something different happens—our hearts are drawn toward Him. God doesn’t just remove sin—He forms Christ in us. … Continue reading →

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7 Things God Hates

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Mark Cole

It’s easy to focus only on the love of God—and rightly so, because His love is beyond measure. But if we want to truly know Him, we also need to understand what He hates. Not in a harsh or fearful … Continue reading →

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Why Do Christians Believe That Humility Is Important?

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

Humility sits at the heart of the Christian faith — not as weakness or low self-esteem, but as strength that comes from right relationship with God. For believers, humility is not just a moral virtue; it’s a spiritual necessity. It … Continue reading →

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“You Will Desire to Control Your Husband, But He Will Rule Over You”

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Mark Cole

(Genesis 3:16) This is one of the most misunderstood—and often misused—verses in all of Scripture: “You will desire to control your husband,but he will rule over you.” These words have been quoted to justify domination, excuse abuse, and normalize unhealthy … Continue reading →

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From Spectators to Worshippers: Inviting People Into True Participation

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned—first as a choir director and now as a worship leader—is this: the real power in worship isn’t in what the platform does… it’s in what the people do. A choir can sound incredible. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: unity

Falling in Love With the Church Again

How the World Will Recognize Followers of Jesus

Worship Leader Self-Assessment Questionnaire

How to Pray Effectively for Healing

Lessons From Joshua: How God Leads Us Into Victory

The Things God Loves

7 Things God Hates

Why Do Christians Believe That Humility Is Important?

“You Will Desire to Control Your Husband, But He Will Rule Over You”

From Spectators to Worshippers: Inviting People Into True Participation

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