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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Our rule of thumb, especially for those who rule, must be to hold things lightly and test everything widely. stephenrclark.wordpress.com/2026/10/09/y...

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Yes, please touch!

Our rule of thumb, especially for those who rule, must be to hold things lightly and test everything widely.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Livestreaming an execution is barbaric.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

People ban/censor what they fear, especially when it's the truth.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My latest for Outreach Magazine: A profile of Five Lakes Church in Ohio, the 38th fastest growing church in the US. They're doing some really cool stuff. I loved talking with several staff and others. Click here to read the PDF: stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Trump has become the GOP's Biden. A grumpy, sleepy old man.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Does "semi-negotiating" mean just trucking along or making a half-vast effort toward another failed deal?

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Does "semi-negotiating" mean just trucking along or making a half-vast effort toward another failed deal?

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I'm no prophet, but it was obvious Platner was going to implode. Just like Gaetz.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

My first one of two articles for Standard, a Nazarene weekly handout publication. The story behind the first time I preached in Mexico, despite being a terrified introvert. ;-) View the PDF: stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I'm thinking a better term for Artificial Intelligence (AI) would be Machine Aggregated Data (MAD). That's really what it is. There's nothing truly "intelligent" about it.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I'd prefer a godly nation over a Christian nation.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If you're not familiar with the "calendar of the Church" I recommend these books as a great point of entry. There's good stuff here. Learn more at: www.ivpress.com/fullness-of-...

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

My latest for ABWE "Message Magazine" about missions in Liberia: "Christ-centered mobile medical clinics lead to hundreds saved and 40 churches planted." Read the PDF here: stephenrclark.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

My article "Debunking Introvert Myths" that appeared in INFLUENCE (online) on September 5, 2025 has won FOURTH PLACE in the Freelance Article category of the Evangelical Press Association. ======= influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/...

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Debunking Introvert Myths

Understanding and accepting the other half of your church

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

My poem "Air of Mercy" that appeared in SOLID FOOD PRESS on May 7, 2025 has won FIRST PLACE in the Poetry category of the Evangelical Press Association. ======= Read the poem online at www.solidfoodpress.com/post/air-of-...

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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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

If he were a Democrat, you'd think Kimmel was hilarious. #BeHonest

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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...

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N.T. Wright - The Vision of Ephesians [Review] - The Englewood Review of Books

A Review of The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God by N.T. Wright ( Zondervan Academic, 2025)

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

"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)

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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...

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Holy Jerk! A sideways introduction to Henri Nouwen

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 s…

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

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...

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Holy Jerk! A sideways introduction to Henri Nouwen

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 s…

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Gospel is always at odds with empire.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

No, he's despicable but not garbage. No human is garbage. As Christ-followers we know all humans are created in the image of God and so have value. Even Trump. But his behavior is shameful, deplorable, and so unnecessary.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What you prefer is often not what you need.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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/...

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Three Deadly Words

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

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...

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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."

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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...

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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.

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Stephen R Clark @stephenrclark.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

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

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