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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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This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made

Posted on 29 August 2022 by Ben

To be quite frank, I don’t want to write this post. You see, once I write it, I am accountable to live it. And honestly, I don’t want to live this some days. “What are you TALKING about?!” Right. I … Continue reading →

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Trusting God To Speak; The Discipline of Silence

Posted on 15 August 2022 by Ben

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m not exactly a silent guy. Whether it’s a key-chain jangling, my laugh, my footfalls, or my input on an issue, I am rarely without some sound. For some years, I was the guy … 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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Pencil’s Ready? It’s Test Time!

Posted on 1 August 2022 by Ben

Given that today is August 1, I figured a school-themed title was fitting. Additionally, I was reading in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-25, and Paul talks of testing things. So, let’s go to it! Are you ready? When I was younger, I … Continue reading →

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Suffering Honors Jesus & Denies The Flesh

Posted on 20 June 2022 by Ben

The last few months have been an opportunity to learn a lot about suffering for Jesus and denying myself. If you know the Bible, you know that, in Luke 9:23, Jesus lays out that to follow Him means “you must … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Confessions…

Posted on 10 January 2016 by Ben

You know, the Bible says we are to confess our sins, one to another.  But this is a bit of a different confession.  I started this blog as a place where all my nerdy observations of life, things God placed … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Discipline and Fatherhood

Posted on 5 December 2014 by Ben

In our world, we often approach parenting in a mechanical, managerial way. Now I doubt anyone has ever explained it that way, but, frankly, that’s often how I see these books on parenting and books on raising children as if … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: He trains my hands!

Posted on 18 September 2014 by Ben

“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;” – Psalm 144:1 I have a friend who is a military/war buff.  He signed up on 9/11, and he loves to serve his … Continue reading →

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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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