Category Archives: God Adventures

Rejoice in the Wife of Your Youth: A Lifelong Love Story

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. May you always be captivated by her love. (Proverbs 5:18-19, NLT) In a world where love is often seen as fleeting, where relationships … Continue reading →

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Mission To Albania

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

Anna and I are excited for a special mission this June! We’re traveling to Albania—a predominantly Muslim country—with LoveAlbania.com to serve through: Albania has very few evangelical Christians (only 0.5%), making this a powerful opportunity to share Christ’s love. We’re … Continue reading →

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God’s Cloud and Light: Guiding Us Through the Desert

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the book of Exodus, we find an incredible account of God’s guidance for His people: “The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and He provided light at night with … Continue reading →

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Trusting God’s Timing: When the Lord Makes It Happen

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

As life goes by, it’s easy to feel impatient when things don’t happen on our schedule. We live in a world where instant gratification is the norm—we order food, stream movies, and get packages delivered all at lightning speed. Yet, … Continue reading →

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God is Not Limited by Age: Staying Fruitful in Every Season

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I was reading Exodus recently, I was struck by this simple yet profound statement:“Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron was eighty-three when they made their demands to Pharaoh” (Exodus 7:7, NLT). Eighty years old. At an age when … Continue reading →

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The Night I Almost Froze To Death

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

The first time I ever went cross-country skiing was a overnight 33 km trip in Banff National Park to Egypt Lake. What was I thinking? An overnight, 33 km trip in the dead of winter, on high mountain passes, doing … Continue reading →

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God Intended It All For Good

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most remarkable truths of the Christian faith is that God is always at work, weaving even the darkest moments of our lives into a tapestry of good. This assurance is rooted in Romans 8:28, which says, “And … Continue reading →

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Music Mission to Albania: Partner with Us to Make an Impact

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

This June, Anna and I have an incredible opportunity to bring the love of Christ and the gift of music to Albania! We’re excited to share how God is leading us to serve in this beautiful, predominantly Muslim country, and … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Use Dreams to Communicate?

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Bible is filled with stories where God speaks to people in various ways—through prophets, visions, angels, and even a still small voice. One particularly fascinating method God often uses is dreams. For example, in Genesis 31:24, God warns Laban … Continue reading →

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The Power of Paradox

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Jesus Christ was the master teacher, and His words often defied conventional wisdom. He spoke in ways that challenged the norms of His day and continue to challenge us today. His teachings were filled with paradoxes — statements that appear … Continue reading →

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