Category Archives: God

What Is Your Life Built On?

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is from Stephanie (my daughter):  I want to share a personal story. A few weeks ago, my grandfather passed away. As I watching his memorial online, I was reminded of the faithfulness of God for those who have chosen … Continue reading →

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The Next Adventure

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Mark Cole

Anna and I recently moved back to Calgary to assist our son-in-law and daughter, Ryan and Stephanie Iverson, in their growing church. After 40+ years of helping churches and ministries all over the globe and seeing hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Singing Is Essential to the Christian Life

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Mark Cole

By Tom Olsen Have you ever wondered why God desires for His people to sing? What role should singing play in the life of a Christian? What is it about worshiping through song that is so important to God? You … Continue reading →

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12 Spiritual Disciplines That Will Make Your Faith Strong

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Mark Cole

By Brandon Hilgemann Every athlete must train to win. Nobody can sit on the couch eating Cheetos for months and hope to compete. The best athletes are intensely disciplined. They follow strict diet and exercise regiments to beat their body … Continue reading →

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The Parable Of The Worship Leaders

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Mark Cole

By David Manner The Master Worship Leader called three novices with various gifts, passions and capabilities to lead worship in three churches with distinct characteristics and needs. To the first novice worship leader the Master gave a worship band that included … Continue reading →

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Fear: What Happens When We Quit Trusting the Lord

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Mark Cole

By Joe McKeever Trusting God is our calling as Christians. Jesus asked the disciples: “Why did you fear? Where is your faith?” (Mark 4:40) Not long ago, I arrived early at the church where I was to preach that morning and … Continue reading →

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How to Stay in Love in Your Marriage for a Lifetime

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Mark Cole

Dr. Julie Barrier I have two sets of parents. Both couples were wed during the Jurassic period (not really). Both were married almost 60 years. I watched each twosome grow old together. One pair barely tolerated each other at the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Recovery’s Eight Recovery Principles

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Mark Cole

Once a month I get the privilege of leading worship at ‘Celebrate Recovery’. CR is part of a movement that is bringing the healing power of Jesus Christ to the hurting and broken through working Celebrate Recovery’s Step Studies, The Journey Begins, … Continue reading →

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Quick To Listen

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Mark Cole

The Kids Department in our church just asked me to write a melody for their memory verse this month. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,  because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God … Continue reading →

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Platform Presence For Worship Teams

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Mark Cole

My goal with our worship teams is to have everyone on the platform not only personally worshipping God but also leading the church in worship. For some this comes naturally, for others it has to be learned. Gateway Worship has … Continue reading →

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