Category Archives: Jesus

My Best Summer Job Ever!

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Mark Cole

One of the things I’ve learned in my adventures with God is to expect the unexpected. When I was finishing my third year of music at the University of British Columbia, I had the pleasant surprise of being asked to … Continue reading →

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Going from Song Leading to Worship Leading

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Leaders, how do you go from just leading songs to leading worship? How do you get a congregation to get past just singing songs to actually worshiping God? Let me suggest some insights to help you grow as a worship leader. … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Guidelines For Growing Worship Leaders

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Mark Cole

Worship leaders: what areas are you still working on? Which parts of your ministry can you improve on? Here are ten guidelines that I still review to make sure that I stay on track! 10. Never stop growing Are you … Continue reading →

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The Relationship Between God And Music

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

By Suzanne Provagna – One of the characteristics I love about God is that He is direct. Every word has direction and meaning just like the first commandment:  “I am the LORD your GOD, who brought you out of Egypt, … Continue reading →

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Tough-Minded Or Tender-Hearted Leadership?

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Mark Cole

Jesus is arguably the most successful leader of all times. In only three and half years, He gathered a small group of followers together and changed the world. Today, Jesus has billions of followers who are doing His work in … Continue reading →

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10 Tips On Improving Your Worship Band Rehearsal

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Mark Cole

I have spent many days and evenings at rehearsals. It is the price you pay if you want to do music at a good musical level. It is the price you pay if you want to get past the music … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Top 10 Quotes

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Mark Cole

I love reading the Bible and especially the words of Jesus. Picking just 10 quotes from Jesus is difficult, all of His words have such depth and meaning. But, here are my favourite Bible verses from Jesus. Jesus ~ “‘You must … Continue reading →

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Bible Reading Challenge

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Mark Cole

Studies have shown that the single most powerful catalyst of people’s spiritual growth is personal Bible study and reflection. Getting our minds and hearts into God’s Word changes us! I know that it has changed me! Do you want to … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Story

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Mark Cole

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 ❤️

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Mark Cole

I was reflecting on God’s goodness this morning and I wanted to send out a Christmas greeting and thank-you to all our friends, family and supporters. Last year Anna and I moved back to Calgary to set-out on a new … Continue reading →

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