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Yearly Archives: 2012

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Christianity / God's Kingdom / Grace of God

What Really is a “Good” Christian? Part 1

By Steve on December 6, 2012

Ever wonder what makes someone a “good” Christian?  I do.  Hardly a week goes by where I don’t have someone tell me some other person is or isn’t a “good” Christian. When it happens I…

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Christianity / God's Kingdom / Israel

What God Can Do With Your Biggest Mistakes

By Steve on December 2, 2012

Have you ever wondered why Jesus will rule from the Throne of David forever?  I mean why would God’s throne, the throne that Jesus will reign from be named after a man and not Jesus…

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Christianity / Grace of God

Taking a Second Cookie: The Law and The Body of Christ

By Steve on November 30, 2012

Remember when you were a child and your mother would say, “You can have ONE cookie…but no more?”  That was OK because all you wanted was one anyhow…right? But if you were like me, when…

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Books / Christianity

Book Review: Rob Bell and a New American Christianity

By Steve on November 27, 2012

Writing on the topic of Rob Bell always seems to bring out  a lot of passion and opinion in people. After I did a review on Rob Bell’s book Love Wins, I guess I shouldn’t…

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Film / Hong Kong / Social Commentary / Uncategorized

Weekend Update Nov 25, 2012

By Steve on November 25, 2012

Film making in Hong Kong I love movies so much it was only a matter of time before I started making them myself…and Hong Kong is a great city to shoot in!  It’s a Christmas…

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Americana / Democrats / G.O.P. / Politics / Social Commentary

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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Christianity / God's Kingdom / Grace of God

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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Americana / Christianity / G.O.P. / Politics

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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Christianity / God's Kingdom / Steve's Life

When Christians do bad but think they do good!

By Steve on November 18, 2012

“Mr. Hackman, is it hard for you to be the good man and then suddenly become so bad and mean?” the young Primary (Elementary) school student asked me. Oh wait, let me explain… Last week…

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Americana / Christianity / G.O.P. / Politics

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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