Tag Archives: Prayer

“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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Praying in the Garden

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Mark Ashley

The night Jesus was betrayed and arrested he went with his disciples to a favorite place, a quiet place at night I’m sure called the Garden of Gethsemane.  It was in this place that the final minutes ticked down to … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the Ohio House of Representatives

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Mark Ashley

Earlier this year I was invited by Rep. Kristina Roegner, State Representative for Ohio’s 37th House District (standing to my immediate left, in this picture, along with the Speaker of the Ohio House, Rep. William G. Batchelder), to offer the … Continue reading →

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The “Arab Spring” – What’s Really Blooming?

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Mark Ashley

As Spring blossoms and then gives way to Summer in one part of the world, Autumn descends and gives way to Winter at the same time in another part of the world. The media is ecstatic about what has been … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Disciplines and Legalism

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mark Ashley

This month we start up our small discipleship groups at my church.  One of the things we emphasize and hold group members accountable to is their commitment to spiritual disciplines like consistent time in God’s Word, prayer, and Scripture memorization.  Also, … Continue reading →

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