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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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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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7 Distinguishing Habits of Highly Effective Pastors

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Thom S. Ranier ~ Determining the effectiveness of a pastor is a highly subjective exercise. While certain metrics may prove helpful, they do not tell the whole story. In that context, I reviewed my 40 years of serving churches in … Continue reading →

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Grandparents Are Key To Happy Grandchildren

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Mark Cole

From oversixty.com ~ A grandparent’s love for their grandchildren is often said to be the most magical love of all – it’s boundless, unconditional and unbreakable. Without the daily pressures of parenting, grandparents and grandchild often develop a bond that … Continue reading →

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Make A Joyful Noise to the Lord and Praise Him!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Mark Cole

Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; We … Continue reading →

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8 Great Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Child

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

by CRYSTAL MCDOWELL ~  When our children were babies, they depended us on to do everything for them. However, as they grow up, we must continually release them to the Lord. It’s not always easy and we may overstep our boundaries … Continue reading →

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My Top 50 Modern Worship Songs for 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Mark Cole

Picking great songs for your congregation and worship band is one of the most important tasks of a worship leader. Great songs have a sense of God’s Spirit on them. Great worship songs make you want to sing them again … Continue reading →

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Have You Read Your Bible Today?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Mark Cole

I want to encourage you to take a few minutes today and open your Bible and spend a little time with God. It can change your life. If you don’t know where to start, let me give you a suggestion. … Continue reading →

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Where Does Faith Come From?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Mark Cole

Do you lack faith? Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. ~ Romans 10:17 NIV How do I please God? And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who … Continue reading →

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My Favorite New Worship Songs

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love new songs of worship to God. I often get asked by worship leaders about the new songs that I’m leading. Here is my current list of newer songs. I’ve put links in the titles to YouTube. Let me know … Continue reading →

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