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Mark Chanski (author of Manly Dominion; Womanly Dominion; and Encouragement: Adrenaline for the Soul) has labored as a full-time Pastor since 1986 in churches in Ohio and Michigan. He has been Pastor of Harbor Church in Holland, Michigan, since 1994. He has also been elected as Coordinator of the Reformed Baptist Network. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Cornerstone University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He teaches Hermeneutics for the Reformed Baptist Seminary in Sacramento, CA. Mark is married to his wife Dianne, and has fathered their four sons and one daughter, whose ages stretch from 36 to 26 (born 1983 to 1994).

We’re Actually in a Hurricane Drought, 1920’s Worse

Is Hurricane Sandy evidence of global warming and a reason to vote for Mr. Obama?  That’s what Jennifer Granholm claimed on CNN tonight. This Wall Street Journal article debunks such a view: Roger Pielke: Hurricanes and Human Choice Sandy was … Continue reading

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Reformation Day – A Brief & Beautiful Summary

by Monergism.com: Reformation Day is a religious holiday celebrated on October 31st or the last weekend in October in remembrance of the Reformation. Martin Luther posted a proposal at the doors of a church in Wittenberg, Germany to debate the … Continue reading

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But All Sins are the Same in God’s Eyes! Aren’t They?

Kevin DeYoung (in The Hole in our Holiness) discusses the crucial importance of recognizing that some sins are more sinful than other sins: As R. C. Sproul puts it, “The idea of gradation of sin is important for us to … Continue reading

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Speed Kills! Asahel, The Fastest Man in the Bible

Abner, the Secretary of War for the beheaded King Saul, had mounted an offensive against David at Hebron (2 Samuel 2:12f).  Poolside rough-housing had sparked a bloody battle between Abner’s and David’s mighty men.  Getting the worst of it, Abner … Continue reading

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A Wedding Day Promise Kept – Better or Worse

Marriage Missions International writes: When Alzheimer’s comes into a marriage, the “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness or in health” that so many of us vow to keep, from our wedding day forward, is challenged to … Continue reading

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Monstrous! Murdered in the Cozy Confines of his Own Home

Calvin comments on Exodus 21:22-25: “The fetus, though enclosed in the womb of its mother, is already a human being (homo), and it is almost a monstrous crime to rob it of life which it has not yet begun to … Continue reading

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Dave Can Read Minds

Brief video displays an amazing ability to expose secrets. “He told me all the things that I have done” (John 4:39). Note: Near the end, one can be heard to exclaim: “O my God!”  Prophetic!

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Why God Has Denied Me Super Powers

The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.  Psalms 34:10 Mark Altrogge writes: This is an unbelievable promise. Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.  Not some good things. … Continue reading

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FINISH, Because that’s the Point

Cross country runner and team captain Holland Reynolds crosses the finish line on her hands and knees to win the state championship for her team and dying coach. View the video, then read the comments below. FINISH, because that’s the … Continue reading

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I Don’t Wait Anymore

Gracefortheroad wrote: When I was 16, I got a purity ring. And when I was 25, I took it off. I didn’t tell anyone I was doing it — it wasn’t a statement or an emotional thing. I just slipped … Continue reading

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