Stephen R Clark

Three Deadly Words

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.'”

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A new one for Outreach: Spreading the gospel through MMA.

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My latest for Outreach: They love you as you are, but love you too much to leave you there.

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My latest for Bible Advocate: "Semper fi" in hi-fi!

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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.

Debunking Introvert Myths Understanding and accepting the other half of your church

Busting a few introvert myths in Influence Magazine...

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Not Just a “Wait” Problem - Bible Advocate by Stephen R. Clark “Ah, patience. It’s a virtue!” So common wisdom proclaims. The dictionary says a virtue is honorable behavior. So far, it sounds good. Even Proverbs 19:11 ties patience and virtue ...

My latest for Bible Advocate on patience.

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Living out Micah 6:8: Getting to know John Sider MEDA’s new senior development officer in the eastern US has always been drawn to mission-oriented organizations.

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."

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David Zahl - The Big Relief [Feature Review] - The Englewood Review of Books A Feature Review of The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World by David Zahl (Brazos, 2025) Reviewed by Stephen R. Clark

My latest review for The Englewood Review of Books.

“'Grace is the Big Relief at the heart of Christianity," declares Zahl.

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My latest for Bible Advocate. What are you treasuring?

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Fore! My latest for Outreach Magazine.

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#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

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Air of Mercy by Stephen R. Clark | Poetry | Breathing astonishes me. In and out, lungs that do what lungs do, and I am barely aware. Although there are

A new poem published at Solid Food Press:

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

It's okay. It happens. Thanks for acknowledging the misstep and keep writing as you do so very well.

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

Introverts aren't cowards & neither was Gideon Introverts are not cowards because they're quiet. Neither was Gideon a coward because he was "hiding" while threshing wheat.

Can we please stop claiming that Gideon was a coward?

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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.

Wesley Hill - Easter [Feature Review] - The Englewood Review of Books From Contemplation to Celebration | A Feature Review of Easter: The Season of the Resurrection of Jesus by Wesley Hill (IVP Formatio, 2025)

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.'."

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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.

Love Gorman's book on Revelation.

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

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

Matthew Taylor - The Violent Take It By Force [Review] - The Englewood Review of Books A Review of The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy by Matthew D. Taylor (Broadleaf, 2025)

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.

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