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

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 →

Posted in Bible, God, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged faith, forgiveness, heart, humility, love, Love your neighbor, mercy, mind, others, repentance, seek God, servanthood, soul, Trust | Leave a comment

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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What Does It Mean To Be Disciple of Jesus?

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mark Cole

The Bible provides several signs that someone is a follower and disciple of Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, God, God Adventures, Jesus | Tagged believers, disciples, fellowship, forgiveness, fruit of the Spirit, God's Word, humility, love, obedience, pray, prayer, sacrificial, spirit | Leave a comment

My Top Worship Songs for 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024 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 and again. Great songs cause your spirit to rise in worship to the Lord. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, God, Jesus, Music, Worship | Tagged altar call, Christ, communion, grace, heavens, Holy Spirit, hymns, Lord, praise, revelation song | 28 Comments

Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

This is timeline was born out of remembering the favor and blessings of God in my life. Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my adventures so far… Every good and perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Church, Entertainment, Exercise, Family, God, God Adventures, Healing, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Travel, Worship | Tagged Burnaby South, Calgary, church, family, jobs, Living Sound, Music, sports, timeline, travel, UBC, Vancouver, world, Worship | 10 Comments

Seven Benefits of ‘Trusting In The Lord’

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Trusting God stands as a foundational principle in the lives of believers. The depth of our love for God and our journey alongside Him directly correlates with the strength of our trust in His guidance. Personally, trusting in the Lord … Continue reading →

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Christmas Around The World

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

Christmas, at its core, is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and how Christians commemorate this event varies across the globe. Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, Jesus, Music, Travel | Tagged advent, Australia, Christkind, Christmas Eve, Ethiopia, feasts, Ganna, Germany, Las Posadas, Mexico, Midnight mass, Nativity, Norway, Silent NIght, St. Lucia, Sweden | Leave a comment