Category Archives: God Adventures

What I’ve Learned About Surrender

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

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

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?

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

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Do You Trust God?

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

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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Celebrating 50 Years Of Ministry

This November marks 50 years since I went into full-time ministry. Here are just 10 of the ministry moments that I consider to be significant moments and memorial stones in my journey so far: Continue reading

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Does Jesus Still Heal People?

In 2005 I was constantly travelling.. every other week I was on a plane to somewhere in the world to lead worship. This also involved playing piano for 4-6 hours a day. Finally, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome in my … Continue reading

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The Journey To Finding Purpose

My first couple of years working in church ministry were great. The church that I was born in, Glad Tiding Church, had hired me to conduct and arrange music for their 100 voice choir and orchestra. It was a bit … Continue reading

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Seven Blessings of Faith

Let’s look into seven blessings that radiate from a life grounded in faith. Continue reading

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