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More on Rick Warren’s Invocation
By Steve on January 6, 2009
The invitation to Pastor Rick Warren to give a prayer at the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama continues to generate controversy. Rep. Barney Frank, one of three openly gay congressman, has led the charge of…
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“Sicko” and “Expelled”
By Steve on December 7, 2008
Saturday afternoon. Cold and windy outside. Sounded like a good afternoon for some hot tea and a good movie. In the end Tammy and I watched two documentaries we had been wanting to see back…
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“Just regular Christian”
By Steve on November 24, 2008
A few months back I was getting my son set up on his Facebook account before we left for China. As we were filling out the personal info section we came to “Religion”. “Christian” he…
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Pride…before the Fall
By Steve on November 12, 2008
In 1995 after returning from a church planting trip to India I woke in the middle of night with the most horrific pain. I went to the doctor and he immediately admitted me to the…
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Render Unto Caesar
By Steve on October 2, 2008
I never agree with Barry Lynn. So it was surprising to me when I found myself on the same side of the fence as he on a recent legal matter. You see, Barry is the…
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The New Sacraments: Authenticity
By Steve on September 29, 2008
Authenticity is pretty much in vogue with the church these days, especially those embracing a “postmodern” slant. In previous generations the sacraments of the church- that is, those aspects of church life that were generally…
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T. Austin-Sparks
By Steve on September 4, 2008
There are a number of Christian writers and ministers who have influenced me throughout my life. Some years ago I went through a “dead writers” phase with another missionary while living in Hong Kong. By…