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

Funniest Church Signs (part 2)

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

I had such fun with Top 10 Funniest Church Signs that I went searching for some more.. I hope you enjoy..

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Top 10 Funniest Church Signs

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Mark Cole

I love to laugh.. and sometimes church signs are hilarious.. Here are some of my favorites! I had so much fun doing this one.. that I did another… check it out Funniest Church Signs (part 2)

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12 Habits Of The Highly Successful

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

Those who have become very successful have deliberate habits that make them more productive and effective. To emulate these habits, we must train ourselves and be focused; we must take our bad habits and replace them with new ones. Here are … Continue reading →

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Mature Believers: 12 Things They Avoid

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

Mature, fruitful followers of the LORD have healthy habits. When you look at the lives of Paul, Joseph, Daniel, Jesus and other inspiring Bible figures, you see great examples of healthy minds and habits. Here is some insight on how to manage … Continue reading →

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Eight Unexpected Blessings of Christianity

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Chuck Lawless My seventh-grade classmate who shared the story of Christ with me was a matter-of-fact kind of guy. Here’s generally the way he told me the gospel: “You’re going to hell, and you need to get saved.” In … Continue reading →

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5 Traits Of A Great Worship Leader

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By WorshipSetIdeas.com ~ A great worship leader doesn’t just lead their congregation. They also lead their accompanying worship team—the band and the vocalists. And let’s face it, worship leadership is hard. Musicians can be moody and temperamental—including yourself! We’ve put together these … Continue reading →

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How Do You Encourage Your Band To Worship During The Music?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Branon Dempsey ~ “How do you encourage your band to worship during the music?” This was a highlighted question from a worship leader. My response: “Pray as they play.” There’s no doubt that our minds can become distracted when … Continue reading →

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7 Secrets to Never Forget a Name Again

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Lolly Daskal ~  One of the best ways to make a favorable first impression–and to get ahead socially or in business — is to remember people’s names. If you have a hard time remembering people’s names, you’re not alone. We … Continue reading →

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Does God Really Care About What Happens In Your Life?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read Psalm 139? The first time the lyrics from that incredible Psalm hit me was when I was helping my son, Josh, memorize them in high school. As we slowly repeated those powerful lyrics over and over, … Continue reading →

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Does a Click Track Help or Hinder Worship?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Kade Young ~ During my 8+ years of piano lessons, I found some moments to be enjoyable and others not-so-much. Especially when my piano teacher would pull out that darn metronome. I thought musicians were supposed to be creative, go-with-the-flow … Continue reading →

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