Archive for August, 2008

20 Aug, 2008

Hummingbirds and the death of Christ

Posted by: Ben Reed In: Uncategorized

My wife and I went on a little getaway to Whitestone Inn recently. It’s really a beautiful, relaxing place, and we found out just how much we both needed some rest (especially before the baby comes!)
Right outside of the window where we ate our meals there was a hummingbird feeder. They’re fun little [...]

05 Aug, 2008

Doing what you don't want to do

Posted by: Ben Reed In: Uncategorized

So my wife and I thought it would be a good idea to save a few bucks on some furniture for the office in our home by buying it unfinished. Sounds like a good plan, right? I mean, it can’t be that much trouble to stain and paint a desk and chair. [...]




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Mission ClarksvilleAfrica For Jesus

What I'm Doing...

  • Met a guy today who said he's not afraid of death, yet had no hope 4 an eternal future. I weep 4 that man. 3 hrs ago
  • Lady just told me she loves @crosspoint_tv in Nashville but hasn't found anything like it in Clarksville. That's like lobbing me a softball 5 hrs ago
  • So thankful that Christianity is built on a relationship w Chist & not on being religious/performing rituals 7 hrs ago
  • @allenwhite I just laughed out loud at your reply. Thanks for getting me in trouble, Allen! in reply to allenwhite 8 hrs ago
  • @FreddyT Leadership Clarksville 'religion and social diversity day' 8 hrs ago
  • On the panel now: a female episcopal pastor, an islam pastor, & a Unitarian Universalist. Oh the sparks that will fly... 8 hrs ago
  • If you missed it, here's part 1 of my interview with @rgneighbour about small group system problems: http://ow.ly/1gLha 10 hrs ago
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Books Ben's Reading

Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely QuestionsSimple Small Groups: A User-Friendly Guide for Small Group LeadersUnder the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of AmericaYour Jesus Is Too Safe: Outgrowing a Drive-Thru, Feel Good SaviorSeeker Small Groups: Engaging Spiritual Seekers in Life-Changing DiscussionsCrazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

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