Tag Archives: Bible

5 Ways to Fail-Proof Your Marriage

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Craig & Amy Groeschel ~ From this Day Forward: Five Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage (Zondervan, 2014)  No matter what your marriage has been like up to this point in time, it can be better from now on, because the … Continue reading →

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8 Great Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Child

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

by CRYSTAL MCDOWELL ~  When our children were babies, they depended us on to do everything for them. However, as they grow up, we must continually release them to the Lord. It’s not always easy and we may overstep our boundaries … Continue reading →

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How To Use Your Smart Phone To Memorize Scripture

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Mark Cole

Memorizing anything.. a poem, a song or a quote is great for your brain. But, the most powerful thing you can memorize is passages from the most popular and influential book of all times: the Bible. I recently came across … Continue reading →

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The 21 Day Challenge

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mark Cole

I want start the New Year strong and take the next 21 days to seek God. Three weeks is a great time period to start new habits and reinforce good habits. I want to seek God and get my personal … Continue reading →

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Have You Read Your Bible Today?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Mark Cole

I want to encourage you to take a few minutes today and open your Bible and spend a little time with God. It can change your life. If you don’t know where to start, let me give you a suggestion. … Continue reading →

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Do You Have The Right Skills?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Mark Cole

I have been reading through the Bible daily for over 30 years, so I love it when I see something for the first time. Recently I saw some art work with a passage from Ephesians. “We are God’s workmanship, created … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Storms!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Mark Cole

A few years back, Calgary had a freak snow storm in September that dumped over 25 cm (10 inches) of wet, heavy snow on the city. It didn’t bother me much, I work at home. But, it decimated the leafy tree population … Continue reading →

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Great Books That Can Change Your Life

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Mark Cole

Reading has always been a big part of my life. When I was a kid, I read over one hundred Hardy Boy books that were handed down to me by a friend. Later on, when I was travelling in a band, I … Continue reading →

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Seven Keys To Longevity In Ministry

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I recently celebrated 40 years since I started into full-time 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 things … Continue reading →

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Dads Are Awesome!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Mark Cole

I have been blessed to have had four great fathers in my life. My first dad, ‘Bud’ Cole, was a hard-working taxi cab driver and woodworker. Dad Cole taught me how to water ski and swim. I can remember many … Continue reading →

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