Category Archives: Wisdom

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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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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Matt Redman On The Importance Of Honest Feedback

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

from WeAreWorship.com Almost three decades have passed since Matt started to lead worship at his local church. It didn’t take him long to discover how steep the learning curve could get… WAW: What were the things that helped you as … Continue reading →

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Worship Leading: The Private To Public Principle

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing in private? How is your relationship with God, your spouse and your family? Are you paying the price in private to be successful in public? As a Christian, are you developing your private time with the … Continue reading →

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10 Attitudes And Commitments Of A Healthy Worship Team

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Mark Cole

I recently read the 10 commitments that the Hillsong Worship Team use. I thought it was so good I wanted to share a version that I adapted for my team. Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that … Continue reading →

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10 Roles You Probably Didn’t Sign Up For When You Became A Worship Leader

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Jon Nicol ~ Before you were a worship leader, do you remember what you *thought* it was going to be like? You imagined that each week you would… plan a set list that was spooned-fed by the Holy Spirit himself. … Continue reading →

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Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Mark Cole

BY AMY MORIN (Bible verses by Mark Cole) ~ Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out these things that mentally strong people don’t do, … Continue reading →

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How To Read The Bible And Enjoy It

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Michael Hyatt ~ I remember the first time I tried to read the Bible for myself. I found my grandfather’s copy on a shelf in his living room. I was nine years old. I sat down on the floor, cross-legged, with … Continue reading →

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