Tag Archives: Christian Living

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Mark Ashley

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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Staying True in Persecution

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Mark Ashley

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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Caught in the Storm

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mark Ashley

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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“We Will Not Quit!”

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Mark Ashley

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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Time-Out!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Mark Ashley

I played basketball in high school.  I remember the conditioning we went through, including stair-laps around the gym and the infamous “killers,” which were sprints that began and ended with jumping.  I remember our coach timing those and making us continue … Continue reading →

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