Category Archives: Travel

The Blessings of Working Hard as a Worship Leader

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Mark Cole

Proverbs 12:24 says, “Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.” This timeless wisdom reminds us that diligent effort paves the way for leadership, while laziness leads to mediocrity and dependence. As someone who has been … Continue reading →

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Leading from Your Life Message

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

Whether you are a pastor, a worship leader, a teacher, or a businessperson, your life message is the unique story God has written on your heart. For me, it’s about trusting Him and encouraging others to do the same. People are not just impacted by our words but by the consistency of our lives. When we live out what we preach, our message carries weight and authenticity. Continue reading →

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Working On Assignment: Travelling the World

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

Many years ago I joined a multi-national conglomerate that has franchises all over the world. I started with the organization right out of university as a manager-in-training and was given my first major assignment in my late twenties.  I have … Continue reading →

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Working On My ‘Bucket List’

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

Years ago I decided to make a ‘Bucket List’. One of my favourite items on this to-do-list was to try every form of transportation there is. From road travel to off-road travel, air travel, sea travel to animal travel. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Do Angels Fix Flat Tires?

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Mark Cole

A number of years ago, I was driving to church with my family on a Sunday morning. We were zooming down our local freeway at 110 km/hr (70 mi/hr) when all of a sudden I spotted an aluminium ladder strewn … Continue reading →

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Can You Really Trust God?

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever come to a crossroad in your life and wondered if you can really trust God to show you the right way? Will God really deliver on His promise to direct your path? I don’t know how it … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Canada Day: Why Canada is One of the Best Places in the World to Live

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

I am thankful for the freedom of religion we enjoy here and for the peace and prosperity that define our nation. Today, on Canada Day, let’s celebrate the many reasons why Canada is such a remarkable place to call home. Continue reading →

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Hiking The West Coast Trail

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

A few summers back (2010) I went on the hike of a lifetime on the West Coast Trail. The trail is a 75 km (47 mi) long backpacking trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in … Continue reading →

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Can God Touch A Nation?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

In February 2000, I left home for a week to lead worship for Charles Ndifon in Copenhagen, Denmark at ‘Kirken i Kulturcenteret’ (CPH Christian Center). Charles had been in Denmark the year before and had ministered to a small college … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Surrender

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was 18 years old, I was in my second year of studying music at the University of British Columbia. I loved music but I was struggling with the demands of long practise times and studies and I reluctantly decided to quit university. … Continue reading →

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