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“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…
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Christians in Retreat? Why the Church prefers Tulsa to New York
By Steve on February 19, 2013
When Paul the Apostle began his Christian ministry he seemed compelled to bring the good news of Christ to the most influential cities of the world. Cities like: Corinth Ephesus Athens and finally to Rome….
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Mark Driscoll’s “Obama Tweet”: How Should We Pray For Our Leaders?
By Steve on January 24, 2013
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. I was disturbed this week to see a tweet which has gone viral by Pastor Mark Driscoll in which he calls into question…
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Weekend Update: Hobbits, Russians, and Obama
By Steve on January 14, 2013
It’s the weekend which means I’m allowed to go a little off topic on events which I find a bit interesting: Gerard Depardieu becomes Russian Everyone’s favorite Frenchman isn’t French anymore! Yes, this week Gerard…
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When Tragedy Strikes!
By Steve on December 16, 2012
20 children and 6 adults shot dead at an elementary school! A tragic event that Americans are seeing happen with uncomfortable frequency. And now the collective question rises up from the nation… WHY? Asking “why?”…
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Thanksgiving: From A Democrat and Republican perspective
By Steve on November 23, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving! I love living in Hong Kong but at times like this you really feel the pull toward family back home and gathering around the dinner table to celebrate… and if you are a Detroiter…to…
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Overcoming Fear: Or How Not to “Say” and “Do” Silly Things
By Steve on November 22, 2012
When people encountered God or angels in the Bible pretty much the first thing they they said to those they went to visit was, “Don’t be afraid”! Yes, we humans tend to be a fearful…
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The Kingdom of God vs. The American Republic
By Steve on November 21, 2012
There was a movie a few years back starring Chris Sarandon as Jesus called The Day Christ Died. Even though its been a long time since I’ve seen it, a line from it still sticks…
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Time for a Separation of Church & GOP
By Steve on November 12, 2012
Every year, particularly during the election and Christmas seasons, Americans argue…a lot! And what do they argue about? Well, probably the arguments that generate the most passion center on this; How much Christianity can be…
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The U.S. Election vs. The Kingdom of God
By Steve on November 8, 2012
Yesterday there was a lot of emotion in America. President Barack Obama secured his re-election bid over the Republican challenger Mitt Romney in a marathon campaign that involved a lot of mud-slinging on both sides….