Monthly Archives: August 2014

A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Brokenness

Posted on 31 August 2014 by Ben

Have you felt the pain inflicted by the Lord? — “He said to him the third time, ‘…do you love Me?’” (John 21:17)  Have you ever felt the pain, inflicted by the Lord, at the very center of your being, … Continue reading →

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Over the years, I have often sought out Men’s Bible Studies at my church for the purpose of fellowship with other men and growing with God.  I encourage you to find a Men’s Bible Study that you can attend, even … Continue reading →

Posted on 26 August 2014 by Ben | Leave a comment

A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Who Are You?

Posted on 23 August 2014 by Ben

In the 1987 Robocop flick, there is a scene that resonates in my mind to this very day. In it, one of the criminals who killed Officer Murphy (who is now Robocop) is knocking over a gas station. Robocop shows … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: The Time In Between

Posted on 19 August 2014 by Ben

When my divorce happened, I was initially in a state of shock and denial. I thought, “any day now, she’s gonna wake up, realize what she’s doing, and we can get into counseling and move through this!” I thought for … Continue reading →

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The Doctors of Time: A Personal Theory

Posted on 18 August 2014 by Ben

Ok. This post is the height of geekology and nerdity. I must admit that much! But I have also been meaning to write it for some months now. And it is time that I let the world in on the … Continue reading →

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A 50 Shades of Grey Society?

Posted on 14 August 2014 by Ben

I remember a couple of years ago, I knew people who were all about this 50 Shades of Grey book. When I heard what it was about, my flesh wanted to read it, but my spirit cringed. Over the last … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: The Power of A Moment!

Posted on 10 August 2014 by Ben

So, a friend reminded me that sometimes people, like myself, don’t have time to read as much as I lay down.  =)  In light of that, I’m going to try for a shorter post here. The title of this takes … Continue reading →

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Glorious Ruin: Get a copy!

Posted on 4 August 2014 by Ben

Glorious Ruin: Get a copy! Hey guys, If I can recommend only one resource to you, it would be the book “Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free” by Tullian Tchividjian.  Tullian breaks down the common misconception that many of … Continue reading →

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A Rap/Poem on Surviving Pain

Posted on 4 August 2014 by Ben

The Journey and Battle By Ben Messer Tryin’ to be happy, and I just don’t feel it. The pain in my heart, waitin’ for You to heal it. But You tell me to trust, and hold to the Truth. I … Continue reading →

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A shorter post to just share a few thoughts on pain. I have found that for myself, most of my revelations have come from conversations and other blogs that make me go, “Oh! Someone else feels this way?!?” For much … Continue reading →

Posted on 1 August 2014 by Ben | Leave a comment