Category Archives: God Adventures

Trusting God’s Timing: When the Lord Makes It Happen

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

As life goes by, it’s easy to feel impatient when things don’t happen on our schedule. We live in a world where instant gratification is the norm—we order food, stream movies, and get packages delivered all at lightning speed. Yet, … Continue reading →

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God is Not Limited by Age: Staying Fruitful in Every Season

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

As I was reading Exodus recently, I was struck by this simple yet profound statement:“Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron was eighty-three when they made their demands to Pharaoh” (Exodus 7:7, NLT). Eighty years old. At an age when … Continue reading →

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The Night I Almost Froze To Death

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Mark Cole

The first time I ever went cross-country skiing was a overnight 33 km trip in Banff National Park to Egypt Lake. What was I thinking? An overnight, 33 km trip in the dead of winter, on high mountain passes, doing … Continue reading →

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God Intended It All For Good

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Mark Cole

One of the most remarkable truths of the Christian faith is that God is always at work, weaving even the darkest moments of our lives into a tapestry of good. This assurance is rooted in Romans 8:28, which says, “And … Continue reading →

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Music Mission to Albania: Partner with Us to Make an Impact

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

This June, Anna and I have an incredible opportunity to bring the love of Christ and the gift of music to Albania! We’re excited to share how God is leading us to serve in this beautiful, predominantly Muslim country, and … Continue reading →

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Why Does God Use Dreams to Communicate?

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Bible is filled with stories where God speaks to people in various ways—through prophets, visions, angels, and even a still small voice. One particularly fascinating method God often uses is dreams. For example, in Genesis 31:24, God warns Laban … Continue reading →

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The Power of Paradox

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Jesus Christ was the master teacher, and His words often defied conventional wisdom. He spoke in ways that challenged the norms of His day and continue to challenge us today. His teachings were filled with paradoxes — statements that appear … Continue reading →

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God Answered My Prayer For A Wife…(And Much More)

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

In the fall of 1981 I was travelling as the music director for a Christian band in Europe called Living Sound III. By that time I was 27 years old, had my Bachelor of Music Degree and had travelled to … Continue reading →

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Wild Stories From Zimbabwe

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

One summer I was asked to go to Zimbabwe, Africa with Charles Ndifon. I brought a drummer, Ben Cantelon and a bass player, my son Josh, to help me with the music. Playing music for Africans is so much fun. They tend … Continue reading →

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What Is the Kingdom of Heaven?

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Kingdom of Heaven is one of the central themes of Jesus’ teachings, mentioned repeatedly throughout the Gospels. But what is it? Is it a physical place, a spiritual reality, or something else entirely? Let’s explore its meaning and significance … Continue reading →

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