Read more Uncategorized More Thoughts on John Piper, God, And “Dexter” By Steve on August 22, 2013 Does pastor and theologian John Piper worship a different God than the one I do? That was the question I unpacked a couple posts back when I suggested that, based on some comments made by… Read more Books / China / Europe / God's Kingdom / Grace of God / Great Britain Aslan Is On The Move! By Steve on July 25, 2013 In C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe there is a wonderful portion of the story when the land of Narnia, which has been under the frozen curse of the White Witch, begins… Read more Uncategorized “Because You Love Me” By Steve on July 10, 2013 When my teenage son Gabriel was younger we had a little ritual interaction between us. I would often buy a toy for him or make some other nice gesture. As I gave the gift to… Read more Uncategorized Exodus’ President Alan Chambers to Gay Community: “I Am Deeply Sorry” By Steve on June 21, 2013 Having been a Christian for 37 years I have to admit, there is very little in church circles that surprises me. Yesterday I was surprised! Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International Ministries, issued an apology… Read more Television Top Eleven Doctor Who Quotes That Sound Like Something Jesus Would Say! By Steve on June 7, 2013 Beyond the Pale readers should be made aware of the fact that that I am in BIG Doctor Who fan. You know, the T.V. show about a 900 year old alien who travels through space… Read more Uncategorized Good Deeds in a Weary World: Patrick Stewart and Domestic Violence By Steve on June 2, 2013 At Beyond the Pale I want to celebrate acts of goodness in the world that are bringing life, restoration, and the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth. In this clip below famed British actor (and Star… Read more Uncategorized The Myth of a Christian Nation: A Review By Steve on May 29, 2013 There is an old church joke that goes something like this: A ship sinks and two guys survive but are stuck in a life raft in the middle of the ocean. The first man is… Read more Uncategorized When Social Justice Isn’t Sexy: and how the Eucharist can help! By Steve on May 22, 2013 A few years ago I was visiting friends in my hometown back in Michigan. A guy there I knew worked with the city newspaper and due to some contract disputes their union had been on… Read more Uncategorized The Justice Conference Asia 2013: Some Reflections By Steve on May 19, 2013 I don’t take notes at church. I’m one of those guys that would rather “absorb” than “scribble.” If a speaker says a quote or something else that strikes me I may quickly grab my ipad… Read more Uncategorized “Breaking News” shows American Christianity’s true “Kingdom” culture By Steve on April 9, 2013 Like many of you I was saddened to hear of the tragic suicide of Pastor Rick Warren’s 27 year old son Matthew. My heart as a father broke for the Warrens and I have every… Prev Next
Read more Uncategorized More Thoughts on John Piper, God, And “Dexter” By Steve on August 22, 2013 Does pastor and theologian John Piper worship a different God than the one I do? That was the question I unpacked a couple posts back when I suggested that, based on some comments made by…
Read more Books / China / Europe / God's Kingdom / Grace of God / Great Britain Aslan Is On The Move! By Steve on July 25, 2013 In C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe there is a wonderful portion of the story when the land of Narnia, which has been under the frozen curse of the White Witch, begins…
Read more Uncategorized “Because You Love Me” By Steve on July 10, 2013 When my teenage son Gabriel was younger we had a little ritual interaction between us. I would often buy a toy for him or make some other nice gesture. As I gave the gift to…
Read more Uncategorized Exodus’ President Alan Chambers to Gay Community: “I Am Deeply Sorry” By Steve on June 21, 2013 Having been a Christian for 37 years I have to admit, there is very little in church circles that surprises me. Yesterday I was surprised! Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International Ministries, issued an apology…
Read more Television Top Eleven Doctor Who Quotes That Sound Like Something Jesus Would Say! By Steve on June 7, 2013 Beyond the Pale readers should be made aware of the fact that that I am in BIG Doctor Who fan. You know, the T.V. show about a 900 year old alien who travels through space…
Read more Uncategorized Good Deeds in a Weary World: Patrick Stewart and Domestic Violence By Steve on June 2, 2013 At Beyond the Pale I want to celebrate acts of goodness in the world that are bringing life, restoration, and the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth. In this clip below famed British actor (and Star…
Read more Uncategorized The Myth of a Christian Nation: A Review By Steve on May 29, 2013 There is an old church joke that goes something like this: A ship sinks and two guys survive but are stuck in a life raft in the middle of the ocean. The first man is…
Read more Uncategorized When Social Justice Isn’t Sexy: and how the Eucharist can help! By Steve on May 22, 2013 A few years ago I was visiting friends in my hometown back in Michigan. A guy there I knew worked with the city newspaper and due to some contract disputes their union had been on…
Read more Uncategorized The Justice Conference Asia 2013: Some Reflections By Steve on May 19, 2013 I don’t take notes at church. I’m one of those guys that would rather “absorb” than “scribble.” If a speaker says a quote or something else that strikes me I may quickly grab my ipad…
Read more Uncategorized “Breaking News” shows American Christianity’s true “Kingdom” culture By Steve on April 9, 2013 Like many of you I was saddened to hear of the tragic suicide of Pastor Rick Warren’s 27 year old son Matthew. My heart as a father broke for the Warrens and I have every…