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The Blessing of the Lord: Riches Without Sorrow

One of the most beautiful verses in the book of Proverbs is this: “The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22, NLT) At first glance, this verse seems to promise … Continue reading

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In Praise Of A Great Wife!

Recently, in my private devotions, I was reading Proverbs 31 about the qualities of a great wife. The Proverbs 31 woman is kind, generous, godly and hard working. I was reminded that I have a great wife! God brought Anna into … Continue reading

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I Thank God For My Christian Heritage

I am blessed! I have Christian grandfathers and grandmothers on both sides of my family! My mother’s father, Grampa Julius Rachinski, was a German pastor who pioneered a number of churches across Canada. He was a carpenter by trade who … Continue reading

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Serving The Church And Your Family

My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading

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Seven Habits Of Healthy Worship Leaders

I recently celebrated 50 years since I started into full-time music 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 … Continue reading

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10 Things Every Worship Leader Needs To Work On

No matter how long I have been leading worship, there are always areas that I need to improve on. When you are doing well, it is too easy to get comfortable. But the truth is, none of us ever arrives. … Continue reading

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Heart Health

I was recently reminded of the importance of keeping my heart spiritually healthy. I was reminded to keep my love for the Lord as a top priority in my life. What does that look like in your daily life? It … Continue reading

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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

This timeline was born out of remembering the favor and blessings of God in my life. Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my life and adventures so far… Every good and … Continue reading

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12 Steps To Grow In Wisdom

Here are 12 steps and principles on your lifelong journey to wisdom. Continue reading

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Thriving In Your 60’s

Turning your 60s into the best decade of your life Continue reading

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