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About savedbygrace1976

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).

KONY 2012 – Let’s Take a Breath and Think This Through

I’ve viewed the KONY 2012 video which calls for the tracking down and arresting of Joseph Kony of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRC) for exploiting children in his war in Uganda.  I believe that Joseph Kony is a bad guy, … Continue reading

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Are We Raising a Generation of Helpless Kids?

by Mickey Goodman (The Huffington Post) When a college freshman received a C- on her first test, she literally had a meltdown in class. Sobbing, she texted her mother who called back, demanding to talk to the professor immediately (he, of course, … Continue reading

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Sometimes You Just Have to Play in Pain

Gary Carter Showed Me How to Play the Game I never met the baseball great, who died last week. But he spoke to me in my darkest hour. By Andrew Klavan (Wall Street Journal) I never met baseball Hall of … Continue reading

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My Dad Delivers Pizza

One Saturday evening I drove out in the middle of a Michigan January blizzard to pick up my family’s evening meal at Domino’s Pizza. While waiting at the counter, I heard behind me the parlor door swing open, and in … Continue reading

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Monday Morning Denard Smiles for Michigan Football Fans

Jim Knight writes: Simply put, here’s what may be the best 2 minutes, 32 seconds of your day as the Ann Arbor band Mind’s Eyes sings Pat Stansik’s tribute to Denard Robinson, who has 3,229 rushing yards, 4,931 passing yards and … Continue reading

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Jeremy Lin: The Tim Tebow of the NBA?

Three weeks ago pro basketball player Jeremy Lin—unrecruited out of high school and undrafted out of college—was sent to the minor leagues of the NBA. Three days later he was reinstated with the Knicks as a benchwarmer. On February 4, he … Continue reading

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Restrained from Sin by an Abigail

Nabal has humiliated and offended David.  So David straps on his sword and heads down the mountain to slay every male in Nabal’s house.  He’s planning a Nob-style slaughter.  Regarding David’s mindset, passion is in the room, and reason is … Continue reading

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Seeing My own Face in the Costa Concordia Mirror

David Murray, in editorializing on the captain’s ship-sinking folly, has caught me red-handed: I’ve steered deliberately off course too… I’ve tried to impress old friends too… I’ve sailed too close to the rocks too… I’ve turned too late too… I’ve … Continue reading

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Cowardice & Courage Aboard the Costa Concordia

Albert Mohler deftly critiques the near sinking of the Costa Concordia: The sight of the giant cruise ship Costa Concordia listing in the deadly embrace of the sea is now a graphic symbol of failure. Its timing is absolutely eerie, coming so … Continue reading

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What’s the Dollar Market Value of a Homemaker?

by Porsche Moran (Investopedia) The life of a homemaker is one that includes an endless amount of demands and to-dos. Depending on the size of the home and family, the position of homemaker can go well beyond the usual nine … Continue reading

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