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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).

All Is Well – A Musical Video

As a followup to the last post (December 15), here is an audio/visual version of All Is Well. https://markchanski.com/2011/12/15/all-is-well/

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All Is Well

The Heavenly Father sent His beloved Son to Bethlehem to rescue us poor sinners who would otherwise be left behind all alone to sinfully bleed and die in this dark and cursed world.  This babe appears as our dearest and … Continue reading

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Mormonism 101

Mitt Romney is a significant presidential candidate, and a Mormon.  Martin Luther wrote: “I would rather be ruled by a competent Turk, than an incompetent Christian.”  But religious beliefs are important.  What do Mormons believe? Here is a sketch from … Continue reading

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Yet I Sin

Eternal Father, You are good beyond all thought, But I am vile, wretched, miserable, blind; My lips are ready to confess, but my heart is slow to feel, and my ways reluctant to amend. I bring my soul to You; … Continue reading

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Herman Cain’s Ethical Storm

Albert Mohler writes in his blog regarding Herman Cain and the recent allegations of sexual impropriety: We live in a morally confused age, but there is little confusion about the fact that sexual behavior and personal character are inseparable. Just … Continue reading

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Facing Womanly Fears

Jill confides that the recent spate of lay-offs at her husband’s company makes her fear that he’s next, and so she hasn’t been sleeping well.  The mother who’s recently heard of a young boy’s death obsesses that one of her … Continue reading

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Why do People Detest Tim Tebow?

A video clip of an ESPN discussion — Skip Bayless jousts with Stephen A. Smith regarding Tebow, the Religious Right, moral standards, and racial resentment.

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Family Tensions and the Holidays

Russell Moore provides excellent insight in his article that he recently published in Moore to the Point: We tend to idealize holidays, but human depravity doesn’t go into hibernation between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. One thing that will hit most … Continue reading

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Man Up

Justin Taylor’s Blog commented on a project to import manhood into the presently manless U.S. urban culture: Over 20 years John Piper lamented: Little help is being given to a son’s question, “Dad, what does it mean to be a man … Continue reading

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Why Did You Do That, Lord?

  Sometimes when The Lord circumstantially spoils our personal plans, we think He’s treating us as an enemy, when in truth, He’s acting as our best friend. The legend says that Genghis Khan, the Mongol king of the 13th century, … Continue reading

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