Category Archives: Family

What I Learned From Playing Video Games

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mark Cole

One Christmas I brought my son a video game system for Christmas. I had the Christmas week off so I started to play the game ‘Super Mario’. I found out that I am a bit of a perfectionist who doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Leading Worship ~ Notes from a Grand Adventure

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Mark Cole

Check out my new book: ‘Leading Worship: Notes from a Grand Adventure’. This is a great gift for the musician or worshipper in your life. For a Kindle version, here is the link for ‘Leading Worship’ on amazon.ca: For my American friends….Here … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On Taking Your School Worship Time To The Next Level

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love leading students in worship and also teaching students to lead. I have been blessed to have lead worship teams at home and around the world for thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along that way. … Continue reading →

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Sleeping On The Road

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mark Cole

When you have spent over 10 years travelling to 70+ countries, you find yourself sleeping in some very weird places. If you want to survive long-term on the road, learning to sleep anywhere is crucial! I have slept in planes, … Continue reading →

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Seven Keys To Longevity In Ministry

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I recently celebrated 40 years since I started into full-time ministry. There have been some incredible highs and a few lows along the way. But, I have always been amazed at the faithfulness of God. Here are a few things … Continue reading →

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Be Patient! ~ by Guillermo Peña

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Mark Cole

This post is for all of those who have aging parents… it’s the call to be loving and patient. My dear girl, the day you see I’m getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Generosity

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mark Cole

I am trying to learn how to be more generous. I have been blessed to be surrounded by generous people. My wife is generous. She has blessed me and our family with her servant’s heart. She loves to provide a … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Not To Worry

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Mark Cole

Mary Fairchild ~ I’ve spent an awful lot of time in my life worrying. I’ve worried about grades in school, job interviews, approaching deadlines and shrinking budgets. I’ve worried about bills and expenses, rising gas prices, insurance costs and endless … Continue reading →

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God Inspires Me Through The Life And Death Of A Godly Man

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Mark Cole

In March 1999, I was on a missions trip to Malaysia with my wife, Anna, and our children, Josh & Stephanie. Anna and I were leading a team of students from Pacific Academy on a short-term missions trip, when we got a … Continue reading →

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Dads Are Awesome!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Mark Cole

I have been blessed to have had four great fathers in my life. My first dad, ‘Bud’ Cole, was a hard-working taxi cab driver and woodworker. Dad Cole taught me how to water ski and swim. I can remember many … Continue reading →

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