Category Archives: God

Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Mark Cole

In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct … Continue reading →

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How Do We Know the Bible Is True?

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

Why am I persuaded that the Bible is the truth? Continue reading →

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The Five Most Important Facts About Worship

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Mark Cole

Years ago, I realized that I often had only one shot at communicating with an audience in some of the countries that I would visit. So, I asked myself, if I could only speak once to an audience, what were … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness, Healing, and Hope

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Mark Cole

In the amazing journey of of life, we all encounter moments of pain, betrayal, and hurt. As followers of Jesus, we are called to navigate these challenges with the transformative power of forgiveness, letting go of past hurts, and embracing … 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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Walking in Love: Understanding What God Loves

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

The teachings of Jesus provide profound insights into the heart of God and reveal the things that are dear to Him. As followers of Christ, understanding what God loves becomes a guiding light in our journey of faith. Continue reading →

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12 Bible Verses That Encourage, Inspire and Motivate

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

May these ancient texts deepen your connection with God and serve as a continual source of inspiration in your daily walk with the Lord. Continue reading →

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10 Things Every Worship Leader Needs To Work On

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Mark Cole

No matter how long I have been leading worship, there are always areas that I need to improve on. When you are doing well, it is too easy to get comfortable. But the truth is, none of us ever arrives. … Continue reading →

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Worship Teams: The Role of A Music Director

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

For most of my years working with worship teams, I have been both the Worship Leader (WL) and the Music Director (MD) or Band Leader. But, many worship leaders prefer having someone else to direct the musicians so they can … Continue reading →

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Seeking God In A Fast

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Engaging in a time of prayer and fasting can be a meaningful spiritual practice to draw closer to God. Whether it is for 1 day, 3 days or longer, here are some suggestions to enhance your experience: Continue reading →

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