Pastor Stephen Grant?

Stephen Grant is the pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on eastern Long Island. Grant is one of the more unique second-career clergy around, as he once worked for the CIA. Besides theology, his interests include archery, golf, writing, classic films, the beach, poker, baseball, and history. Grant also knows his wines, champagnes and brews. Oh yes, he generally dislikes politicians, and happens to be an expert marksman with a handgun and a rifle, while being pretty handy with a combat knife as well.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Tom interrupted, “Ah, tuxedo, beautiful women, a martini, baccarat and an over-the-top bad guy.”

- from The River

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Finally, Keith Diehl, pastor of the independent Ark of Righteousness Church in Jamaica, Queens, simply proclaimed, “Adam Pritchett is a tool of Satan. There is no other explanation.”

- from An Advent for Religious Liberty

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Cozzilino said, “It’s man’s nature, DNA, whatever you want to call it. But it’s not going to change.”

- from Warrior Monk

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Sean said, “Sounds good. And for Scott, who does not drink and clearly feels uncomfortable with poker, how about another Coke?”

- from Root of All Evil?

Friday, February 20, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Da

Dr. Brett Matthews, president of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod’s Atlantic District, told a reporter, “I’m deeply saddened by the path chosen by Mayor-elect Pritchett. Unfortunately, I think his extremist take on religion is not all that uncommon today. We all must pray for him, for this city, and for God to help us heal a culture torn apart by sin.”

- from An Advent for Religious Liberty

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Stone finally broke the silence in his best Sean Connery: “Well, if that’s the way it has to be, Mr. Bond. By the way, do you want that orange juice shaken or stirred?”

- from Warrior Monk

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Monday, February 16, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

In response to that observation, one conservative Catholic commentator said, “Pritchett is out to lunch. His atheism is the most radical of any elected official I’ve come across. At the same time, maybe this incident will serve as a wake up call to Catholic and other religious charitable endeavors as to the dangers of taking handouts from the government.”

- from An Advent for Religious Liberty

Friday, February 13, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Stephen decided to be as honest with his friends as he could without violating oaths. “Guys, let’s just say that this was not a completely unique experience for me. And that’s as far as I can go.”

- from Warrior Monk

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Ron interjected, “For him? How about a prayer for Zackary Charmichael having to deal day in and day out with Pastor Grant? Now that warrants prayer.”

- from Root of All Evil?

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Stephen Grant: “Jen is speaking at her alma mater, UNLV, as part of a conference on the state of economic freedom around the world.”

- from The River

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

City Councilman Marvin Sanders: “I will work hard, with every fiber of my being, to stop Mayor-elect Pritchett’s misguided plan, while also praying just as hard that he will come to see and understand all of the good that churches and other religious groups do in this city. None of us are beyond forgiveness and redemption thanks to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

- from An Advent for Religious Liberty

Monday, February 9, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Stone pushed. “It’s not like you shoot somebody every day, even if you were with the CIA at one time.”

- from Warrior Monk

Friday, February 6, 2015

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Ron replied, “I’ve learned never to declare that my week is going to be more exciting than Stephen Grant’s.”

- from The River

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Robert Nesci, Pritchett’s GOP opponent in the race for mayor, said, “Pritchett’s out of control, and he is going to make New York City a national battleground over the issue of religious liberty.”

- from An Advent for Religious Liberty

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Day

Before Grant could answer, Stone jabbed, “You know, sometimes I’ve thought about shooting a parishioner or two, but I’ve never acted on it.”

- from Warrior Monk

Monday, February 2, 2015

Pastor Stephen Grant Novels Character Quote of the Da

McDermott added, “Ah, Stephen, the burdens of marrying a wildly successful career woman.”

- from Root of All Evil?