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Tihomir Kukolja, born in Slavonska Pozega, Croatia in 1954. Studied, lived and worked in Yugoslavia, Croatia, United Kingdom, Australia and the US. Education in theology, communications, and radio journalism. Worked as a church pastor, media professional, radio producer and presenter, journalist, religious liberty activist, and reconciliation and leadership development activist. Lives in Houston TX, USA. Served as the Executive Director, Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (Forum), and Director of Renewing Our Minds (ROM) initiative for many years. Currently developing a personal ministry “Dum Spiro Spero”.
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Tag Archives: Religion
A Metaphor for the Hijacked Church
The newly elected Brazilian president Jair Messias Bolsonaro promised: “God above everything. There is no such thing as this secular state. The state is Christian and the minority will have to change, if they can. The minorities will have to adapt … Continue reading
Posted in Current Issues, Faith, Leadership, Religion
Tagged Christian America, Christian Nation, Christian Right, Christian Supremacists, Christianity, Church, Current Affairs, Democrats, Dominionism, Donald Trump, Faith, Faith and Politics, Fascism, Franklin Graham, Gregory A. Boyd, hijacked Christianity, Jair Bolsonaro, John Fea, Matt Shea, Moral Majority, Politics, Religion, Republicans, Rule of God, White Evangelicals
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Reflections, Romans: Jesus Without Strings Attached
Wherever a Christian culture exists that encourages its followers to believe and act as if their salvation, or sense of God’s approval depended on our human works (whether they are the works of the Law, or our own rules, … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Faith, Reflection, Religion
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Grace, Justification by Faith, Reflections, Reformation, Religion, Righteousness of Christ, Romans
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The Unfortunate Legacy
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.” Hebrew 1:1-2. (NIV) Waco, Part 2 David Thibodeau, one … Continue reading
Sermon: Law, Grace and Promise
Law, Grace and Promise in Galatians. Tihomir Kukolja reflects on the Law. Grace and Promise in Galatians in his sermon preached in the Malesnica Baptist Church in Zagreb, Croatia, Sunday, 26th March 2017. The sermon was enhanced by the translation … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Faith, Reflection, Sermon
Tagged Audio, Christianity, Faith, Galatians, Law and Grace, Podcast, Religion, Sermon, Truth, Zagreb
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Can You Hear the Engine Roaring?
My most recent daily Bible readings are from the Old Testament books that major in the judgments of God against the kingdoms of Israel and Judah at the hands of the Assyrian and Babylonian invaders. One cannot miss the point … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Faith, Human Dignity, Life Issues, Reflection
Tagged Faith, Judgment, Reflection, Religion
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Come, Lord Jesus
Advent Reflection When Jesus Christ came for the first time, as a powerless baby, it seemed as if the whole world was asleep. Only a few anticipated His birth. Many more could have known about His gentle arrival … Continue reading
Reformation Without Strings Attached
499 years ago to date a German monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church in Germany. This event set in motion the unstoppable wave of Protestant Reformation in Europe, and led … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Protestant Reformation, Reflections, Religion, Truth
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Specks and Planks
“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer The current US presidential race looks more like the gladiators’ game, … Continue reading
Posted in Current Issues, Faith, Leadership, Politics
Tagged Constitution, Culture, Current Affairs, Donald Trump, Elections, Faith, Hillary Clinton, Human dignity, Politics, Religion, Religious Freedom, US President, USA
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Preaching in Australia
Late March and the beginning of April 2016 for me were the weeks of my visit to Melbourne, Australia. This was a working visit, with some special time to spend with my grown up children – Tina, Tamara and Andrija, … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Faith, Sermon
Tagged Christians, Faith, Following Jesus, God, Jesus Christ, Reflection, Religion, Sermon
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