Author Archives: Mark Cole

About Mark Cole

Jesus follower, Husband, Father, Worship Leader, Writer, Pastor, Church Consultant, Founding Arranger for Praisecharts.com, squash & tennis player, blogger & outdoor enthusiast.. (biking, hiking, skiing). Twitter: @MarkMCole Facebook: mmcole

Stewardship Principle: Your Money Is A Test

From James MacDonald devotionals ~ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21, ESV). It’s mine, versus it’s God’s. Deep down, how do you view your things, including money? You can’t divide the pot—this part is God’s; … Continue reading

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Music Advice from Thelonious Monk

The following insightful musical advice comes courtesy of legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, a musical genius who died 35 years ago. Monk is the second most-recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington. The list was transcribed by saxophonist Steve Lacy in 1960. … Continue reading

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Celebrating 34 Years Of Marriage

On February 12th, my wife Anna and I celebrated 34 years of marriage. Our marriage has stayed strong through all the peaks and valleys of life. God has blessed me with an exceptional wife to share my life with. This year we went out for a dinner … Continue reading

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10 Truths To Help Improve Your Marriage

Adapted from Paul Chappell: A marriage that endures is the result of God’s love and grace flowing through two people who are committed to one another. As time passes, it is always important to be reminded of the important basics of marriage. If we … Continue reading

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9 Lessons Young Worship Leaders Need To Learn

By David Santistevan I remember the day like it was yesterday. I remember my heart racing, tears flowing, and my life changing. It was the day I experienced the presence of God for the first time. Sure, I had been … Continue reading

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My Top 10 Worship Posts Of 2016

2016 has been an amazing year for me, it has included strong worship ministry, a return to choir leading,  great overseas ministry and awesome family times. This blog has been a successful part of that journey with almost 690,000 visits from … Continue reading

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The Story Behind ‘Joy To The World’

By Monica Hunter (the original post is here) No Christmas carol list would be complete without the exuberant celebration song, “Joy to the World.” This lively tune is easily memorized and simple to play on an instrument. But do you … Continue reading

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10 Great Leadership Questions

Are you a leader or aspiring leader? Asking the right questions really sets the right tone for your leadership. Asking the right questions will give you insight into any blind spots you might have. And asking the right questions will help your … Continue reading

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8 Reasons a Church Choir Is Important

I recently started conducting a choir after many years of just doing worship teams. Here are 8 great reasons to consider adding a choir to your congregation. (edited from Chuck Lawless) It provides opportunities for many members to serve. Think … Continue reading

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Christmas Humour (Part 3)

  

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