Archive for January, 2009

22 Jan, 2009

Worry, Trust, and God's Control

Posted by: Ben Reed In: Biblical Counseling| Life theology

I want to thank you for all of the prayers you prayed for my son, who had surgery a couple of weeks ago.  It went very well, and he’s recovering nicely.  In fact, he does not even react as if the surgery site is painful now.  We’re so thankful for the outpouring of love and [...]

12 Jan, 2009

Prayer Request for Rex, my son

Posted by: Ben Reed In: Parenting

I obviously believe in the value of community (my work at Grace centers on community groups).  In fact, I think it’s absolutely essential to living life.  We were created to be dependent on each other, and when we aren’t, there’s something that’s missing.  God lives life in community (that whole Trinity thing), and expects that [...]

08 Jan, 2009

Greatest Motivational Speech Ever?

Posted by: Ben Reed In: Videos

Is this the greatest motivational speech ever?  You decide.  I call it the “ADD Motivational Speech.”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6wRkzCW5qI&hl=en&fs=1]




Organizations I believe in

Africa For JesusMission Clarksville

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
  • More updates...
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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