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Should The Church Be Trying To Win Millennials Back? (Or Following Their Lead)
By Steve on July 1, 2014
There is a classic The Simpsons episode where Homer, after a frustrating morning getting ready, skips church. Much to the chagrin of family and friends he has such a great day skipping church he decides to give…
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A Farewell To Mars: Brian Zahnd Announces Christ’s Kingdom To American Christians (but are they willing to join it?)
By Steve on June 14, 2014
In his new book A Farewell to Mars author Brian Zahnd indirectly offers the reader a decision to make straight out of The Matrix; “Take the Red Pill and you wake up back in your…
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Pope Francis & The Weapon of “Non-Violence”
By Steve on May 28, 2014
In case you missed it, Pope Francis is in the Middle-East and he’s currently leaving a trail of peace and restoration where ever he goes. (A welcome change for the region I’m sure) Making an…
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Christian Evangelism: What Story Do You Tell Yourself…And The World?
By Steve on May 20, 2014
Christian evangelism is fueled by two sources; the story we tell ourselves and the mission we believe we are on. Story and Mission The story we proclaim and the mission we engage in tells those around us…
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Despite Flaws, Aronofsky’s “Noah” Shows God Is With Us And Not Against Us
By Steve on April 18, 2014
I finally got some time to check out the Darren Aronofsky film Noah everyone has been talking about. My Facebook feed has been filled with Christians sharing the pros and cons of the film for days now….
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Philomena: Oscar Nominated Movie Gives Insight Into Forgivness…And Hell
By Steve on February 1, 2014
“Father forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing” declared Jesus from the cross. He made the pronouncement upon the crowds who had orchestrated his crucifixion as they stared up at him in…
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The Church Is Changing: The Coming Earthquake
By Steve on January 27, 2014
Over the last few years I have noticed a confession from Christians being whispered to me with increasing frequency and it usually goes something like this; “I still love God but I really don’t go…
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Weekend Update: “Happy” in Hong Kong
By Steve on January 20, 2014
This week’s off topic “Weekend Update” is a great video clip that has been shared by a number of friends here in Hong Kong. It’s a cover of the popular Pharrell Williams song and video,…
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God Is (Not) In Control!
By Steve on December 17, 2013
“God is in control!” You hear that mantra a lot in certain Christian circles. Whether over a tragic death, a lost job, or even a lost presidential election, Christians like to brace themselves with the…
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Why Mandela Matters!
By Steve on December 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela has died… As the world wide outpouring of grief for Africa’s greatest statesmen is played out on the 24 hour news channels I found myself wondering why this man’s story, as incredible as…