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Seven Habits Of Healthy Worship Leaders
I recently celebrated 50 years since I started into full-time music 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged accountable, Bible, diet, exercise, faith, family, forgive, forgiveness, friends, gifts, Go, growing, habits, healthy, home, humbe, humble, humility, improving, integrity, leadership, love, music ministry, peaceful, prayer, recharge, relationships, rest, talents, teams, train people, worship leader
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God Answered My Prayer For A Wife…(And Much More)
In the fall of 1981 I was travelling as the music director for a Christian band in Europe called Living Sound III. By that time I was 27 years old, had my Bachelor of Music Degree and had travelled in … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, God Adventures, Leadership
Tagged Bible, direction, God, prayer, relationship with God, wife, Winkie Pratney
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10 Things Every Worship Leader Needs To Work On
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
Posted in Church, Family, God, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged admin, authentic, Bible, family, growing, leaders, lessons, love the church, mentoring, organizational, practicing, prayer, rehearsals, relationship, songs, team, worshiper
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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights
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
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Christmas Around The World
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
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Tagged advent, Australia, Christkind, Christmas Eve, Ethiopia, feasts, Ganna, Germany, Las Posadas, Mexico, Midnight mass, Nativity, Norway, Silent NIght, St. Lucia, Sweden
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Celebrating 50 Years Of Ministry
This November marks 50 years since I went into full-time ministry. Here are just 10 of the ministry moments that I consider to be significant moments and memorial stones in my journey so far: Continue reading
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Tagged 50 years, Alberta, around the world, Asia, Bible reading, blessing, blog, celebration, Copenhagen, dream from God, Evangelism, fasting, global adventures, growth, healing, joy, leading worship, Living Sound, memorial stones, miracles, Poland, prayer, purpose, song writing, Surrender, Taiwan, team, training musicians, UBC, water baptized, wife
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The Christmas Story
Here is the complete Christmas story as told by Matthew and Luke. May the reading of this story bless you and your family this Christmas. Continue reading
My Favorite Christmas Movies
One of the joys of the holiday season is to watch your favorite Christmas movies with your family. Here are my favorites. I could watch them every year. What are yours? Have a blessed Christmas! Home Alone – (1990) Home Alone is the highly … Continue reading
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Tagged A Christmas Story, Elf, Home Alone, It's A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, The Nativity Story, The Preacher's Wife
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Exploring Powerful Bible Passages for the Christmas Season
As snow falls gently in various corners of the world and festive lights brighten cities and towns, December beckons us into a global season of reflection, joy, and celebration. Regardless of our geographical location, cultural background, or traditions, this month … Continue reading
What Are The Benefits Of The ‘Fear Of The Lord’?
Here are some of the Biblical benefits associated with the “fear of the Lord”: Continue reading
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