Mark Kolchin

Because He Lives

Because He Lives

The resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Without it, “we are of all men most miserable.” (1 Cor. 15:19). Without the truth of a risen Savior, there would be no empty tomb. If there is no empty tomb, there would be no hope for...

The Changing of the Guard

The Changing of the Guard

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2 In Washington DC, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, there is an elaborate ceremony that takes place at appointed...

Report: Know the Word

Report: Know the Word

“I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” Originally founded in 1995, Know the Word Ministries was first known as Honey Rock Ministries, based on the verse from Psalm 81:16: “With honey from the Rock, I should have satisfied you.”...

The Power of Christ

The Power of Christ

It is truly wonderful to witness the transformation that takes place when someone comes to know the Lord. I for one have seen the undeniable evidence of many lives dramatically changed to the glory of God. For years, I worked at a Christian conference center and...

The Person I Don’t Want to Be

The Person I Don’t Want to Be

“…that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.” Ephesians 4:22 I remember the event as if it were yesterday, even though it took place more than 40 years ago. At the time, I worked as a produce...

A Perfect Church?

A Perfect Church?

“…so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe… also in every place your faith toward God is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak anything.”  1 Thessalonians 1:7-8 The question has often been asked “Is there any such thing as the...

Christ, Our Rock

Christ, Our Rock

…when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2 When Moses uttered the words “for their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges” (Deut. 32:31), he did more than just declare a mild difference between the...

Crowns for the Christian

Crowns for the Christian

“If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.” 1 Corinthians 3:14 We often sing the hymn, “Glad day, glad day! Is it the crowning day? I’ll live for today, nor anxious be; Jesus, my Lord I soon shall see; Glad day, glad day! Is it the...

What’s in A Name?

What’s in A Name?

“…And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace…” Isaiah 9:6 Asking my co-worker years ago how she came to name her son, she caught me by surprise when she said, “I made it up.” I had expected her to say that it was...