Category Archives: Random Musings

The Linear Cyclicity of History

Posted on 19 September 2022 by Ben

“The linear…what? Cyclicity?! Huh? Of History. Ok. You’ve lost me!” Yeah. It’s a mouthful, but I think it paints the perfect word picture. There are a few schools of thought on the path of history, whether it’s linear or cyclical. … Continue reading →

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The Shunemite – Trusting God in Loss!

Posted on 12 September 2022 by Ben

As I’ve prayed and thought about today’s post, God brought me back to an old milestone. Many years ago, God was beginning to reveal Himself to me, as a young man. Somewhere along the way, I’d bought into the idea … Continue reading →

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Mental Health; The Oft Overlooked Aspect

Posted on 3 August 2022 by Ben

Normally, Wednesdays are reserved for shorter posts, but this one just couldn’t be much shorter. Nonetheless, this felt too important to hold off on sharing it. So, I apologize for this breech of ediquette, but I hope this post blesses … Continue reading →

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The Source/Supply…In Whom Do You Trust?

Posted on 4 July 2022 by Ben

Recently, I had a breakthrough. For over 2 decades, The Almighty has been lovingly trying to teach me to trust Him. And as anyone who knows me readily understands, it took those ENTIRE TWO DECADES to sink in. And it’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Opposition Always Follows Spiritual Progress

Posted on 30 May 2022 by Ben

This principle shifted my thinking! Spiritual opposition always follows spiritual progress; my pastor, at the time, said this in one of his sermons, and I had never really thought about it before. Some of that was my the time and … Continue reading →

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Gratefulness Admidst Pain

Posted on 23 May 2022 by Ben

Have you ever wanted something, and someone gives you a gift, and you think it’s the something you want, but it’s really something else? Well, my High School English teachers would kill me for that sentence, but I think we’ve … Continue reading →

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My Doubts Will Answer To Your Scars

Posted on 16 May 2022 by Ben

There is a fantastic line in a Skillet song called “Terrify the Dark”, and it is that line that now titles this blog post. But before I get into that, let me take you back. Many years ago, a dear … Continue reading →

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Everything Is A Trade-Off

Posted on 9 May 2022 by Ben

Today’s post is more of a random musing than many others which brew for longer times. But recently, this theme has surfaced in my life, and I think it’s worth commenting on. In America, we’re so used to the idea … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Matter…Truly!

Posted on 2 May 2022 by Ben

The other night, I was quite irritated with one of my children because of an attitude issue. As I took a moment to calm down and clear my mind, it dawned on me that “I don’t matter!” Now, initially, this … Continue reading →

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The Illusion Of The Day

Posted on 25 April 2022 by Ben

There’s a fantastic song by Caedmon’s Call, which is called Masquerade (linked to YouTube, if you want to listen), and it speaks of the illusion that city lights can make, leading us to believe that it’s almost as bright as … Continue reading →

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