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Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis
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Author Archives: Mark
Jesus the Man
In his complete humanity he redeems our humanity completely. Continue reading
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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Tagged Christian Living, Gospel, Identity, Jesus Christ, Love, Loved by Jesus
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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
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
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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Tagged Christian Living, Church, Gospel, persecution, religion
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It May Sting but It Doesn’t Have to Stick
I read the lines a few times to make sure I understood what I was being accused of. Even though I didn’t believe it was true, the accusation still stung. Words can do that whether or not they are true, … Continue reading
Caught in the Storm
Darkness was setting in as Jesus’ disciples launched their boat onto the open waters of the Sea of Galilee. After miraculously feeding a crowd of more than 5,000 people, Jesus had instructed the disciples to cross the sea and return … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Living, Jesus Christ, John 6:15-21, storms, troubles
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Living by Faith in Uncertain Times
We are living in the midst of a host of uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. People are isolating and hoarding. Schools and establishments are being closed and events cancelled. How serious is this? Well, they’ve cancelled school, college, and … Continue reading
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“We Will Not Quit!”
The parable of Jesus in Luke 18:1-8 has been titled “The Unjust Judge” and “The Persistent Widow. Which is it? Is the parable about an unjust judge or is it about a persistent widow? It’s about both and if we … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Living, Christianity, Politics, Prayer, Return of Christ, strength
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“Nothing in My Hands I Bring”
Martin Luther died a public death. His death was not public in the same way as his hero John Huss’ death was 131 years earlier. Huss was condemned a heretic by the Council of Constance, handed over to the civil authorities, and publicly burned … Continue reading
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Tagged death, Gospel, Martin Luther, Reformation, religion, Rock of Ages
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Mark Ashley 