My latest for the Englewood Review of Books: Discovering the Messiah-shaped Purpose of the Church - a review of "The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God" by N.T. Wright englewoodreview.org/n-t-wright-t...

Doctors don't look like that.

"Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is one who deceives their neighbor and says, 'I was only joking!'” -- Proverbs 26:18-19 (NIV)

Thoughts on grace from an oldish man... stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/a...

He blinked. And now he's lying about it.

In the end times, believers will be forced to either stand with or against empire. There's only one legitimate choice for true believers. And it is the costly choice to stand against empire. There is only one Kingdom and one King.

The baseline for my approach to how I think about immigration starts here. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2026/01/29/w...

People think Henri Nouwen was a nice guy. Not always! He could be a bit abrupt and that was my experience of him. It took a few years, but I finally decided to get to know him better. I wish I'd not waited so long. Read more here.... stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2026/01/24/h...

Everybody loves and quotes Henri Nouwen. My experience of him was not so amiable. He hung up on me. Over time, I've warmed a bit more to him, but still don't get why he's quoted so heavily. Today he would be 94. Let me know your thoughts. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2026/01/24/h...

The Gospel is always at odds with empire.

"Read a book for the joy of it, because God created a world where humans write beautiful books." - O. Alan Noble

In my lifetime, I have never experienced such blatant twisted spin and total propaganda as that spouted today by the current administration.

Here's my annual "what I read last year" list for what it's worth. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2026/01/01/t...

If not for the love, grace, and mercy of God, incarnated in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we'd all be illegal aliens in heaven.

Looking back at Christmas in New Castle, Indiana. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/i...

The EPA Cause of the Year for 2026 is... www.evangelicalpress.com/spiritual-en...

What you prefer is often not what you need.

My latest for The Englewood Review of Books. A look at how Turning Point USA emulates and promotes the Seven Mountains Mandate: englewoodreview.org/matthew-boed...

My latest for Influence Magazine (online)" Three deadly words "... if I hear them spoken in one form or another, make it clear to me whether a church is communicating effectively and truly open to reaching its community. The words? 'Our people know.'” influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/...

A new one for Outreach: Spreading the gospel through MMA. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

My latest for Outreach: They love you as you are, but love you too much to leave you there. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

My latest for Bible Advocate: "Semper fi" in hi-fi! stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

Any "gospel" that endorses or foments hatred towards or demonization of others is NOT the Gospel of Jesus. It is a false and heretic "gospel."

Honor, mourn, and lament him. But don't deify or idolize him.

It seems that in this moment the mark of the beast (666) is saying only the "correct" things about Charlie Kirk.

Busting a few introvert myths in Influence Magazine... influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/...

My latest for Bible Advocate on patience. baonline.org/not-just-a-w...

My latest for The Marketplace magazine. John's wife, Patty Kim, is a Pennsylvania State Senator and he is a cousin of Ron Sider who authored "Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger." www.meda.org/the-marketpl...

My latest review for The Englewood Review of Books. “'Grace is the Big Relief at the heart of Christianity," declares Zahl. englewoodreview.org/david-zahl-t...

My latest for Bible Advocate. What are you treasuring? PDF: stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

Fore! My latest for Outreach Magazine. Click for the PDF: stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

#NoKings #NoViolence

No kings. No violence.

When it comes to Trump's dealing with Putin, TACO is spot on.

My latest for Bible Advocate: Grace or Grudge? Following the world's way or the commandment of Jesus stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

A new poem published at Solid Food Press: www.solidfoodpress.com/post/air-of-...

Samsung decided my nice phone interface needed to be upgraded to ugly and annoying. Thanks? 😡

Book recommendations: Three books that will reset your perspective! Get 'em. Read 'em. Be changed by 'em.

Can we please stop claiming that Gideon was a coward? quietlyfaithful.blogspot.com/2025/04/intr...

He ignores the rule of law and the Constitution. He admires Putin, a murderer. He disparages Zelensky, a hero. He embraces Bukele, a dictator. This is our President. God help us all.

Bring Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia home! Unless, of course, we now live in a police state.

My latest review for The Englewood Review of Books -- a nice little book about Easter. "Instead of being over-somber, we are encouraged to celebrate the season with 'whoops and hugs and smiles and cheers.'." englewoodreview.org/wesley-hill-...

Anyone who has campaigned on the merits of their military service, claiming it endowed them with integrity, wisdom, unique leadership skills, and the importance of national defense, and yet shrug their shoulders over #SignalGate forfeits all credibility. Period.

When I get tired of being ignorant on a topic, I hit the books. Recommended reading...

Maybe we should march on D.C. with rolled up newspapers. But then, he might like that. ;-)

NAR does not accurately represent the true Kingdom of God or point to its one true King, Jesus. In his book, "The Violent Take It By Force," Matthew Taylor traces the history, leaders, & influence of this Christian Nationalism adjacent movement. englewoodreview.org/matthew-tayl...

Marching as to War: From Church Growth to Insurrection. My latest for Englewood Review of Books. englewoodreview.org/matthew-tayl...

Every day we are conned and gaslighted. Every single day.

My latest for ABWE about radio missions in South Africa - "Sound Doctrine: A South African Ministry Broadcasts Biblical Truth to Thousands." stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...