Monthly Archives: July 2012

Sweet Jesus

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Craig Benno

There is a popular urban myth that says that Charles Wesley wrote his hymns to well known bar tunes of the day.  While he didn’t, it is true that William Booth the founder of the Salvation Army and Fanny Crosby, … Continue reading →

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Angels and prayer.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Craig Benno

Throughout scripture we read many accounts of God sending angels to help his people in times of need. There is an account in the book of Daniel where an angel appears to him, telling Daniel that his prayers had been … Continue reading →

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Shooting straight. lets talk about sex.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Craig Benno

Yesterday I posted about being a bookworm, and said that I am guilty of having read the odd romance or two. The truth is I am a softy. I love what is commonly known as chick flicks. In fact, my … Continue reading →

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There are books and there are books. And then, there are books among books!

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Craig Benno

It’s no secret that I am a lover of books. I simply like to read. Novels, biographies, history, sci-fi, theology, blogs, comics, self help, devotional, how to do it,  poetry, and…… even the odd romance book. This year, the books … Continue reading →

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Walking on what! Does God really call us to get out of the boat?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Craig Benno

I often hear it bandied around in church circles that God wants his people to get out of the boat. The idea behind it,  is that God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and take risks for … Continue reading →

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The 4 A’s of Matthew.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Craig Benno

  I love this paragraph that comes from a Greek Scholar who takes the great commission seriously. I leave you with the 4 “Alls” of Matthew 28:19-20 (the Great Commission of Jesus): pasa exousia = “all authority” = unlimited power … Continue reading →

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The cave

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Craig Benno

There are days when we feel like crawling into a cave and not come out. There are days when we feel like curling up into a ball and disengage from the world. – If you feel like this, remember you … Continue reading →

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Unity: Traditionalism and Calvinism.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Craig Benno

I have recently posted here and here about the disunity within the Southern Baptist Conference regarding theological beliefs. Michael Patton from Credo House has re-posted a brilliant article that he first posted in 2009 about why he a Calvinist fellowships … Continue reading →

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In The Name of Jesus: From Relevance to Prayer.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Craig Benno

Back in June, I posted about a book I received called In the Name of Jesus, by Henri J. M. Nouwen. I said at the time that I would do a series of posts on it, and today is the … Continue reading →

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Southern Baptists: Traditionalism verses Calvinism continued…

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Craig Benno

I have been really surprised at how many hits my previous post on this subject received. I want to say that I have some good friends from many traditions and backgrounds – and for the most part, we have agreed … Continue reading →

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