Category Archives: God Adventures

Hiking The West Coast Trail

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Mark Cole

A few summers back (2010) I went on the hike of a lifetime on the West Coast Trail. The trail is a 75 km (47 mi) long backpacking trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in … Continue reading →

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The Transformative Power of Daily Bible Reading

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Mark Cole

Daily reading of the Bible holds a profound importance and possesses an unparalleled power to transform our lives from the inside out. Continue reading →

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Thanks for Your Support and a New Chapter Ahead

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Mark Cole

As I sit down to write these words, my heart is overflowing with gratitude for each and every one of you who have stood by Anna and me, both financially and prayerfully Continue reading →

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Can God Touch A Nation?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Mark Cole

In February 2000, I left home for a week to lead worship for Charles Ndifon in Copenhagen, Denmark at ‘Kirken i Kulturcenteret’ (CPH Christian Center). Charles had been in Denmark the year before and had ministered to a small college … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Surrender

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Mark Cole

When I was 18 years old, I was in my second year of studying music at the University of British Columbia. I loved music but I was struggling with the demands of long practise times and studies and I reluctantly decided to quit university. … Continue reading →

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The Toughest Day

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

I learned that a friend, that I had travelled with 40 years ago in Asia, was doing a bike trip from the Arctic Ocean down to Montana. When I learned that Thomas Hall would ride through the Lake Louise area, I decided to join him for a couple of days of bicycling. Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned About Fixing Small Problems

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Mark Cole

Have you ever gone on a great trip and then encountered a problem that almost wrecked all your best plans? Ten years ago, I did a 3 day, 320 km bicycle ride from Jasper, Alberta to Canmore, Alberta. What a … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Be Disciple of Jesus?

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mark Cole

The Bible provides several signs that someone is a follower and disciple of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Do You Trust God?

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Mark Cole

My life’s verse is Proverbs 3:5-6… This passage is a powerful promise from God and has become one of the favorite Bible verses of millions of Christians around the world. Here are the keys to that promise: 1. Trust God with all … Continue reading →

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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

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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