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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).

Don’t Just Let Yourself Be Bombarded. Choose!

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Cable, Pandora, Spotify, Bible, . . . Paul Tripp on choosing your influences: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the … Continue reading

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Pentagon Threatens Court Martial for Witnessing

The Pentagon says soldiers can be prosecuted for sharing their faith. Fox News and CBN Report: The Defense Department released the statement to Fox news, which reads, “Religious proselytization is not permitted within the Department of Defense”  and punishments can … Continue reading

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Do You Really Know Your Newborn?

Who are these adorable little bundles of cuteness whom we wrap up in towels after their baths, and with whom we delightfully roll around in the carpet after dinner, and who ask the most endearing of questions while we’re tucking … Continue reading

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Good Friday 2013 – 7 Words from the Cross

Seventh Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI annually holds and broadcasts over the radio its Community Good Friday Service, featuring a medley of preaching on the 7 words of our Lord from the Cross.  Here is the 2013 audio: The … Continue reading

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Journey in Grace: From Lesbianism to Salvation in Christ

Marvin Olasky interviewed Rosaria Butterfield, a lesbian, who was befriended by a pastor, became a Christian, and repented of her lifestyle.  Here’s a sampling of her story as told in World:  Rosaria Butterfield was a tenured professor at Syracuse University, … Continue reading

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If You Pay for an Abortion, You’re Owed a Dead Baby

George Will takes Planned Parenthood to task for its troubling extremism: Recently in Florida, Alisa LaPolt Snow, representing Florida Planned Parenthood organizations, testified against a bill that would require abortionists to provide medical care to babies who survive attempted abortions. Snow … Continue reading

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97 Seconds of Resurrection Punching

Dr. Peter J. Williams is relentless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vpJzWF4lnG0

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Is Sanctification Only by Remembering Justification?

Johnny one note, or a 47 string harpist? David Powlison wrote in his latest essay for The Journal of Biblical Counseling (27:1), on “How Does Sanctification Work? Part 1”: Here’s the takeaway. I dare not extrapolate my exact experience of God’s mercies … Continue reading

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Moody Radio Interview – West Michigan Men’s Conference

Moody Radio interviewed Mark Chanski regarding the upcoming West Michigan Men’s Conference 2013 that begins Friday night at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Grand Haven. Here is the the ten minute interview: http://www.harborchurchholland.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/moody_interview.mp3  

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F.L.E.E.—A Strategy for Pursuing Sexual Purity

Trent Hunter’s strategy is biblical and priceless: We’re supposed to flee from things that can kill us. Active volcanoes, oncoming traffic, and snakes come to mind. So should sexual immorality. To Christians in a sexually confused culture, Paul issued this … Continue reading

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