Author Archives: Steve LaMotte

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About Steve LaMotte

Husband of Andrea and father of four amazing children. Pastor at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, Delaware.

As many of our friends and family know (and some readers) our family has been in the process of adopting a little girl with minor correctable special needs from China since the summer of 2012. Our paper is in, approved, … Continue reading →

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Steve LaMotte | 1 Comment

Beautiful Feet

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

The prophet Isaiah writes, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings Good News, the Good News of peace and salvation, the Good News that the God of Israel reigns.” Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) Imagine living … Continue reading →

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The Absence of God

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I’ve been reading Eugene Peterson’s book, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places, very slowly this Fall. The other day I came across a line that has been on my heart and mind ever since. He writes, “The story in which God … Continue reading →

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Mike Tomlin and Leadership

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

On Thanksgiving Day, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin inadvertantly step onto the field of play while the Ravens Jacoby Jones ran back a kick 73 yards. It appears that Tomlin’s presence influenced Jones’ route. There were many comments that Tomlin cheated … Continue reading →

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Arcade Fire and the Wedding Banquet

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I read two brief articles (here and here) this morning that the band Arcade Fire is making it mandatory for concert goers to wear “formal attire or a costume” to their shows. You can go on their twitter page (@arcadefire) … Continue reading →

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Church Is

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I have always been a fan of Rob Bell. Yes- the same controversial figure that gave us Love Wins (and also Velvet Elvis, Sex God, and Jesus Wants to Save Christians) Rob was recently interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul … Continue reading →

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The Jerry Maguire Marriage Myth

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I wanted to write somewhat of a followup to my previous post (found here), which was a response to the Seth Adams Smith post (found here). It’s a post about marriage and one of the myths about marriage- that is … Continue reading →

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No Person is Incognito

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I have been following the controversy down in Miami where Richie Incognito is accused of bullying fellow offensive linemen, Jonathan Martin- reportedly making him pay for meals, vacation, and using racial slurs on a voicemail. You can read an ESPN … Continue reading →

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Marriage Isn’t For You: A Response

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

It’s possible that you’ve already read Seth Adams Smith’s blog post, Marriage Isn’t For You. I cannot look down my Facebook feed without seeing someone “liking” it or commenting on it. I think he gets it wrong. To be fair, … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 4, 2013 by Steve LaMotte

I had an encounter with a parishioner at a former church after a message that I won’t forget. As I greeting those who attended that morning a woman came through and said, “You were stepping on some toes this morning … Continue reading →

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