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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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When God’s Loved Ones Die

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Mark Cole

Psalm 116:15 – “The Lord cares deeply when His loved ones die.” (NLT) Death is one of life’s hardest moments. Whether sudden or expected, it leaves a hole in our hearts. But in Psalm 116, we find a simple, powerful … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Mark Cole

“I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”— … Continue reading →

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What Really Matters

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

Life is full of distractions. We are constantly bombarded by opinions, choices, pressures, and expectations. Our calendars fill up. Our minds spin. Our hearts get tugged in a dozen directions. So when Paul says, “I want you to understand what … 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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No Longer a Slave—Now an Heir

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Mark Cole

I’m sitting at the Rome airport, waiting for my flight back to Canada. After several incredible weeks of travel and ministry, my heart is full—but tired. As I opened my Bible this morning, one verse in Galatians leapt off the … Continue reading →

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Come Close to God – And Watch the Enemy Flee

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Mark Cole

Scripture:“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”— James 4:7–8 (NLT) In just a few powerful sentences, James gives us a blueprint for … Continue reading →

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25 Ways to Improve Your Worship Team

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Mark Cole

Whether you’re leading a team of seasoned musicians or training brand-new volunteers, there’s always room to grow. A great worship team doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of intentional development in skill, attitude, preparation, and spiritual depth. Here are 25 … Continue reading →

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7 Lessons from the Song of Solomon

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

The Song of Solomon (also called Song of Songs) is one of the most unique books in the Bible. It’s poetic, passionate, and filled with vivid imagery. At first glance, it reads as a romantic exchange between two lovers, but … Continue reading →

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When Less is More: Living a Generous Life

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Mark Cole

We live in a culture that often teaches us to get more, achieve more, own more, and climb higher. It’s easy to fall into a mindset that equates success with accumulation. Yet, Proverbs 21:26 offers a striking contrast between two … Continue reading →

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