Author Archives: Tihomir Kukolja

About Tihomir Kukolja

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 Baytown TX, USA with professional ties with Seattle WA, USA and Fuzine, Croatia. Currently serves as the Executive Director, Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (Forum), and Director of Renewing Our Minds (ROM) initiative. Loves photography, blogging and social media. Views, opinions and interests expressed in this blog are those of the author and contributors alone, and do not necessarily represent the views of organizations with which the author is or has been associated in the past.

Christian Nationalism, Webinar Notes

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

A selection of webinar highlights from two webinars, Overcoming Christian Nationalism, and Christian Nationalism and Christian Identity Do Not Belong Together” produced by Leadership Focus International, February and March 2021. Time 28.33 min.

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Christian Identity and Christian Nationalism Do Not Belong Together

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

‘Christian Identity and Christian Nationalism Do Not Go Together’, was a message a group of international panelists shared on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. It is one thing to love one’s country, and quite another to be idolatrously obsessed with one’s … Continue reading →

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We Really Don’t Want to Talk About This

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

I’ve been recently reading the Old Testament books that major in God’s judgments against the kingdoms of Israel and Judah; judgments that were delivered by means of the Assyrian and Babylonian invaders, which ultimately led both kingdoms into captivity.  One … Continue reading →

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Webinar, Christian Identity and Christian Nationalism

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

Leadership Focus International Presents a Webinar, Christian Identity and Christian Nationalism, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 7pm GMT, 8pm CET Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, 90 min webinar An international group of panelists will share their insight into the current wave of Christian … Continue reading →

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Loved People, Love People

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

I do not believe in the redemptive power of social gospel. Salvation does not come through the acts of social and environmental improvements, however important they are. Salvation is ours as we – fragile as we are – trust in … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Christian Nationalism, Webinar Highlights

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

This is a selection of highlights featuring a recently held webinar “Overcoming Christian Nationalism.” The panelists presented here are: Camilla Bocaniala, Romania, Co-founder of Polylogos Association, a leadership development organization. * David Austin, US, Worked in international and humanitarian development, … Continue reading →

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We Do not Worship the Monster of Unity

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

Church divided is a disgrace to the Lord. But the church that would sacrifice the uniqueness of Christ for the sake of unity scares me more than the fragmented body of Christ.  There, where unity is worshiped, along the lines … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

Lord, quicken me, wake me up, remove the veils, and let me be fully alert in You. Rescue me from any form of mediocre and drive-through religiosity. Let it be the real me worshiping and honoring the real You. Take … Continue reading →

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One Day You Will Bow Down

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

One day everyone without exception will have to bow down in worship, one way or another. It is a matter of prudence to consider the choices today, and to decide who is the king you want to pledge your allegiance … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and Overcoming Christian Nationalism

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Tihomir Kukolja

Leadership Focus International Webinar Recognizing and Overcoming Christian Nationalism Tuesday, Feb 2, 8pm CET Zoom, Facebook, Youtube, 90 min webinar A combination of displaced white patriotism and predominantly white evangelical Christianity has over the years produced a lethal blend of … Continue reading →

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