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Is Music a Spiritual Gift?

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Mark Cole

In the life of the church, few things have the power to unite, inspire, and move hearts like music. Whether through the beautiful melodies of a hymn, the uplifting chords of a worship song, or the reflective tones of a spiritual ballad, music has been a cornerstone of Christian worship for centuries. But as we delve into the New Testament’s teachings on spiritual gifts, an interesting question arises: Is music and songwriting a spiritual gift? Continue reading →

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The Good News and Its Blessings

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Mark Cole

The Apostle Paul’s words to the Corinthians, “I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings” (1 Corinthians 9:23, NLT), encapsulate a mission that has echoed throughout the centuries—a mission that has become the heartbeat of Christian faith. Continue reading →

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Spiritual Fitness: Why Discipline and Self-Control Matter in Our Faith Journey

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

In 1 Corinthians 9:27, the Apostle Paul writes, “I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” This verse powerfully encapsulates the Christian call to discipline and self-control, reminding us that our spiritual journey requires the same intentionality and rigor as an athlete’s physical training.
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God’s Goodness: A Reflection on His Blessings in Our Lives

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

In the midst of our busy lives, it’s easy to overlook the countless ways that God demonstrates His goodness to us. However, when we pause to reflect, we can see His hand in every aspect of our existence. Here are some of the many ways that God’s goodness is evident, supported by the truth of His Word: Continue reading →

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Double Your Gifts And Talents

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Mark Cole

I have always been fascinated by Jesus’ Parables. They reveal wisdom on multiple levels. One of my favourites is the ‘Parable of the Talents’ told by Jesus in Matthew 25:14-30. In that parable Jesus tells a story of a rich … Continue reading →

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Adventure Update: Love City Church

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Mark Cole

Anna and I would like to give an update on our new adventure of serving at Love City Church. It has been such a privilege to assist our kids, Ryan & Stephanie Iverson, in their young thriving church.  A few … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Mark Cole

Anna and I recently moved back to Calgary to assist our son-in-law and daughter, Ryan and Stephanie Iverson, in their growing church. After 40+ years of helping churches and ministries all over the globe and seeing hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading →

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Top Billy Graham Quotes

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Mark Cole

Billy Graham needs no introduction. He counselled world leaders and preached to hundreds of millions of people in 180 countries. He was named “One of the Ten Most Admired Men in the World,” a record-breaking 59 times. He was known through … Continue reading →

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