Category Archives: God

Where Does Faith Come From?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Mark Cole

Do you lack faith? Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. ~ Romans 10:17 NIV How do I please God? And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who … Continue reading →

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My Favorite New Worship Songs

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love new songs of worship to God. I often get asked by worship leaders about the new songs that I’m leading. Here is my current list of newer songs. I’ve put links in the titles to YouTube. Let me know … Continue reading →

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Do You Need Wisdom?

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Mark Cole

 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ~ James 1:5 NIV Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead,  fear the Lord and … Continue reading →

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He Is Mighty To Save

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Mark Cole
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Trust God

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Mark Cole

Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love,  for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go,  for to You I lift up my soul. ~ Psalm 143:8 NIV Those who know Your … Continue reading →

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Do You Like Contemporary Worship Music?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mark Cole

 I recently had an online conversation with an old friend (and very good musician) about today’s worship music. He doesn’t like it and is not crazy about the guitars taking over. He went on to say that because of the … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Worship

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read the story of when Paul and Silas were severely beaten and thrown into jail? Then they were put in an inner dungeon and their feet were put into stocks. What a terrible situation! But what they … Continue reading →

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Have You Been Treated Unfairly?

Posted on November 16, 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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Leading Worship: Your Personal Best

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Mark Cole

My definition of excellence is ‘to do your personal best’. Excellence can be an illusive endeavour. What is excellent for one person is not excellent for another. A few years back I did my personal best on the Grouse Grind in … Continue reading →

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Keeping The Right Attitude

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of the challenges of leading is to keep the right attitude. I’ve been in leadership roles for over thirty years and it’s easy to lose your focus. It’s easy to begin to think that you are special and deserve … Continue reading →

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