Category Archives: Family

Homeless In London

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Mark Cole

Sometimes when you travel, you end up in very weird situations! One time, I was on tour with a band in England. We had just finished six months of touring and we finally had a couple of weeks off.  Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God Adventures, Music | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

What Does A Full-Time Worship Pastor Do?

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Mark Cole

People often don’t understand what goes into their Sunday morning worship each week. What does a full-time worship pastor do the rest of the week? I was recently asked to describe my weekly schedule. Here is what works for me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, Leadership, Music, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is Thanksgiving season, a time to reflect and give thanks for all the good things in our lives. I want to say a special thanks to God for the journey so far. I want to thank Him for how … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, God Adventures, Healing, Jesus, Music, Travel | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Double Your Gifts And Talents

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Mark Cole

I have always been fascinated by Jesus’ Parables. They reveal wisdom on multiple levels. One of my favourites is the ‘Parable of the Talents’ told by Jesus in Matthew 25:14-30. In that parable Jesus tells a story of a rich … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Leadership, Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

50 Good Mental Health Habits

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Mark Cole

By Brad Hambrick Good physical health does not happen by accident. Physically healthy people make small, daily choices that contribute to their physical health. It should be noted that even those who make healthy choices still get sick and injured. Choices don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Entertainment, Exercise, Family, God, Healing, Humour, Jesus, Worship | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Maps

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Mark Cole

My adventures with God have led me around the world numerous times to over 70 countries. Here are some of the maps from those adventures. Jesus – ‘You will be my witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God Adventures, Music, Travel, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Is Your Life Built On?

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is from Stephanie (my daughter):  I want to share a personal story. A few weeks ago, my grandfather passed away. As I watching his memorial online, I was reminded of the faithfulness of God for those who have chosen … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Next Adventure

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Mark Cole

Anna and I recently moved back to Calgary to assist our son-in-law and daughter, Ryan and Stephanie Iverson, in their growing church. After 40+ years of helping churches and ministries all over the globe and seeing hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, Leadership, Music | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How to Stay in Love in Your Marriage for a Lifetime

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Mark Cole

Dr. Julie Barrier I have two sets of parents. Both couples were wed during the Jurassic period (not really). Both were married almost 60 years. I watched each twosome grow old together. One pair barely tolerated each other at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, God, Jesus, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick To Listen

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Mark Cole

The Kids Department in our church just asked me to write a melody for their memory verse this month. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Family, God, Music, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment