Category Archives: Travel

20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

As 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full. Gratitude has a way of slowing us down and helping us see the goodness of God that might otherwise blur into the busyness of life. Scripture tells us to “give … Continue reading →

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Restoring My First Love

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Mark Cole

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading →

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The Miracle in Poland

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Mark Cole

When I was 19 years old, I had just finished doing a 10 month tour of Southeast Asia and United States with the Christian band, Living Sound II. So I began to pray about what God wanted me to do next. Early one … Continue reading →

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Why God Chose Paul: The Power of a Transformed Life

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

When we think of Paul the Apostle, it’s almost impossible not to be amazed at his life’s dramatic turnaround. One moment, he was Saul of Tarsus — a zealous Pharisee determined to stamp out the early Christian movement. The next, … Continue reading →

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Compelled by the Spirit: Following God’s Leading

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

“Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go over to Macedonia and Achaia before going to Jerusalem. ‘And after that,’ he said, ‘I must go on to Rome!’” — Acts 19:21 One of the most remarkable aspects of the Apostle … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Phil Rosenthal: Somebody Feed Phil

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

Last night Anna and I had the pleasure of seeing Phil Rosenthal, the creator and host of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, live on stage at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. What a fun evening it was—equal parts laughter, … Continue reading →

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The Toughest Day

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Mark Cole

A number of years back, I learned that a friend that I had travelled with 40 years ago in Asia, was doing a 3 month bike trip from the Arctic Ocean down to Montana. When I found out that Thomas … Continue reading →

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Why I Went to University (Even When My Pastor Said Not To)

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Mark Cole

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.” – Psalm 37:23 When I was 17, I sat across from my pastor, looking for guidance. University was on my heart, and I wanted spiritual counsel about my next … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Supporting Our Missions Trip to Albania

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Mark Cole

Anna and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent missions trip to Albania—whether through financial giving, prayer, or words of encouragement. We are so grateful for your partnership! The trip was truly impactful, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Paul’s Journeys: Faith on the Move

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

The book of Acts reads like a missionary adventure story—especially when we follow the life of the Apostle Paul. Shipwrecks, riots, jail cells, public sermons, private conversations, miracles, and conversions. But beneath the action-packed surface lies a deep well of … Continue reading →

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