Tag Archives: God

The Best Of Times And The Worst Of Times

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was in my fourth year of university, I made the mistake of signing up for a course called ‘The Synoptic Gospels’. I thought it would be course on getting to know Jesus through studying His life in the … Continue reading →

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The Best Adventure!

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love adventure! I have been parachuting, bungee jumping, bare foot skiing, caving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, high speed snow skiing, backpacking in Alaska, on safari in Africa, extreme mountain biking, white water rafting, back country cross-country skiing in avalanche country, cliff … Continue reading →

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Can God Really See What I Am Doing?

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Mark Cole

I remember sitting in a conference many years ago and hearing a preacher talk about a verse from II Chronicles 16:9.. ‘The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed … Continue reading →

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Anything God Has Ever Done, He Can Do Now

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Mark Cole

I love the audacity of the three guys who are faced with a fiery death if they do not bow down and worship the golden idol!  “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Music Mentors

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Mark Cole

I while back, I saw a Facebook post from a fellow music pastor that mentioned that he was doing a concert with Don Moen. Don and I travelled together for eighteen months in a group called Living Sound. He was the music … Continue reading →

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I Thank God For My Christian Heritage

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

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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The Secret To Learning Difficult Skills

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever seen a musician or an athlete and wonder how they got that good? Each of us are born with different talents. But none of us becomes an expert at something overnight. That is where diligence and personal … 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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What I Learned From Working With A Billionaire

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was a teenager, I played saxophone and clarinet in an old-fashioned church orchestra. This rag-tag group was at my home church, Glad Tidings, in Vancouver, Canada. A local millionaire (later he became a billionaire and one of  Canada’s richest … Continue reading →

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The Personal Life Of A Christian Musician

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you read Colossians 3:16-17 lately?  This great passage gives solid advice for musicians and Christians in general to follow. 1. Let Jesus’ teachings and message fill your life! Years ago, I was challenged to get to know Jesus at a deeper level. (Frankly… I’m … Continue reading →

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