Author Archives: Mark Ashley

Jesus the Man

In his complete humanity he redeems our humanity completely. Continue reading

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Yes, Jesus Loves Me

One of the first confessions of faith I learned as a child was this simple lyric: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” Where the Bible tells me so is in the witness of the … Continue reading

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A Christmas Crisis

It was a personal crisis he could never have imagined. Joseph is taken completely by surprise when he learns that Mary, his future wife, is pregnant. Joseph knew he was not the father. Mary had told him of the angel … Continue reading

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Back to Work

It is no secret that businesses in our communities and across the United States are on a desperate search to hire workers. Incentives to go back to work continue to increase, with sign-on bonuses and even pet insurance being offered … Continue reading

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Staying True in Persecution

What is at stake for Christians facing persecution today is the same as what is at stake for every believer who wants to follow Christ. Continue reading

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