Tag Archives: suffering

Discouraged by Challenges

Posted on 20 December 2021 by Ben

I’m told my Nana had a saying that went something like this, “Discouragement is an opportunity for His Encouragement!” Smart lady! In fact, having never met her, I can still say that my Nana was quite a smart lady due … Continue reading →

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5 Years Later…Still Sacrificing!

Posted on 13 December 2021 by Ben

It’s been nearly 5 years since I closed out the Heartfelt Mind-Meld. Truthfully, I didn’t feel like I had much more to share. When something did come to mind, it seemed to leave before I could get it down. And … 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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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: Are you willing to be broken? … Again?

Posted on 22 October 2015 by Ben

“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5b, from Proverbs 3:34 “God, how long will you torture me?!? Have I not endured enough? Have You not taken enough? What more must I do before You … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: On Perspective

Posted on 28 August 2015 by Ben

First, my apologies for not posting in so long. Long story short, getting the site up on SSL, and a few other chaotic items in life, left me without much to say for a while. And in ministry, it is … Continue reading →

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A Heartfelt Mind-Meld: The Desert

Posted on 8 December 2014 by Ben

“The whole congregation of the sons of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness.  The sons of Israel said to them, ‘Would that we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat … Continue reading →

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Observations on Sacrifice

Posted on 15 October 2014 by Ben

I was considering something today, thinking back over my life, thinking what I would do differently if I had it to do over again. I live my without regrets, but I do reflect and acknowledge that there are things that … 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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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: 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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