Category Archives: Wisdom

50 Simple But Powerful Habits To Leave Your Mark

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Mark Cole

Try these 50 simple ways to make a meaningful difference. by Lolly Daskal ~ Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” And one of the most effective ways to serve … Continue reading →

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Worship Ministries: A Call To Excellence

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mark Cole

What is excellence in music ministry? What role does excellence have in our service to God? Is excellence a standard that it used in the Bible? What balances do you need to go for excellence and not develop a critical spirit? When I … Continue reading →

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The Next Project: How To Get Things Done

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Mark Cole

Rick Warren is a productive leader. He’s built a great church and is an extremely successful writer. In this blog he gives some great insight into ‘How To Get Things Done’ or ‘7 Principles for Every Project’ Rick ~ As a … Continue reading →

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Great C.S. Lewis Quotes

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Mark Cole

I’m a big C.S. Lewis fan. I have read many of his major works: The 7 book series, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, ‘Mere Christianity’, ‘The Screwtape Letters’, ‘Great Divorce’ and his space trilogy: ‘Out Of The Silent Planet’, ‘Perelandra’, and ‘That Hideous … Continue reading →

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10 Principles To Build A Great Guest Experience At Your Church

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Paul Alexander ~ Do you know how to build a great guest experience at your church? Are you starting with the right building blocks? This top 10 list has been built from my experience of working with churches across … Continue reading →

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Leadership Means Having to Say You Are Sorry

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Lolly Daskal ~ In the movie Love Story the main character famously says, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” It sounds very romantic, and for a long time I loved that quote—but over all the years that … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why The Bible Is The Most Important Book You Will Ever Read

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Dan Buttafuoco ~ The Bible is the single most important book ever written. It is an eyewitness account of historical events of such magnitude that they have literally shaped the world in which we live. Without this book the Western … Continue reading →

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How to Practice True Meditation

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Stefani Yorges, Ph.D. ~ In this world of busy schedules, noisy offices, and invasive technology, people are hungry for the peace that quiet meditation can bring.  But meditation has become associated with a mystical ritual practiced by eastern religions, … Continue reading →

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Good Advice From A Very Remarkable Book

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mark Cole

I have been reading through the book of Proverbs every month for over 30 years. That means I have read it at least 360 times. There is so much wisdom in that book that I still learn and glean from … Continue reading →

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9 Things Skilled Songwriters Do Differently

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Clay Mills ~ Throughout my 20 years as a professional songwriter, I’ve noticed there is not always a huge difference in talent levels between most creative people. Why, then do some songwriters seem to have an over abundance of … Continue reading →

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