Tag Archives: God

8 Tips On Taking Your School Worship Time To The Next Level

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love leading students in worship and also teaching students to lead. I have been blessed to have lead worship teams at home and around the world for thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along that way. … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned From Gazing At The Sky

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Mark Cole

I am an avid tennis player. I’ve got the tennis bug! This week, I had one of those very memorable evenings of playing tennis. The weather forecast was for possible thunder showers. It looked a little ominous outside, so my tennis … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Being Treated Unfairly

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Mark Cole

Sometimes in life you will be insulted… Trust the Lord. Sometimes in life you will be snubbed… Look to God. Sometimes you will be mistreated…. Remember, God is your defender. Sometimes you will suffer injustice…. Trust God to be your … 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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Getting Ready For The Next Level

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Mark Cole

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students from Pacific Academy on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip. Anna … Continue reading →

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Can God Really Supply My Needs?

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Mark Cole

In 1998 I was the music director for a worship conference in Vancouver, B.C. called ‘Canada Arise’. ‘Canada Arise’ was an annual worship conference that was held in Glad Tidings Church where I was the Music Pastor. During the conference … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Generosity

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Mark Cole

I am trying to learn how to be more generous. I have been blessed to be surrounded by generous people. My wife is generous. She has blessed me and our family with her servant’s heart. She loves to provide a … Continue reading →

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Does Evil Exist? ~ A Modern Parable

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Mark Cole

One day, a professor of a university decided to challenge his students. He asked, “Did God create everything that exists?” A student answered bravely, “Yes, He did.” “Everything?” asked the teacher. “Yes, everything,” was the answer of the student. “In … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Not To Worry

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Mark Cole

Mary Fairchild ~ I’ve spent an awful lot of time in my life worrying. I’ve worried about grades in school, job interviews, approaching deadlines and shrinking budgets. I’ve worried about bills and expenses, rising gas prices, insurance costs and endless … Continue reading →

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