Tag Archives: life experience

Book Extract: The Bird and the Bike.

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Craig Benno

I posted an extract of my forthcoming book here  This is the latest account of Tim’s journey.  Suddenly he felt a thud on his chest. His vision was filled with feathers from a squawking and wildly fluttering bird. Its claw had … Continue reading →

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Processing hate.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Craig Benno

In the beginning of the year, I was given the new preaching roster which had me down to preach on 1 John 2:7-11 last night. Diligently I studied the passage. Read some commentaries and prayed hard, to put the sermon … Continue reading →

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Social media is a conversation.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Craig Benno

Brother Dave gives some good points about the nature of blogging and how to blog when you don’t feel inspired. He generously linked to my own blog as an example.   7:45 AM Steve Scott is suffering from Blogger’s Cramp … Continue reading →

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Failing Forward.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Craig Benno

The other day I was in a bit of a melancholy reflective mood and wrote some poetry about finding peace.   This morning I would like to expand a little more on what I wrote about the ache of the soul. … Continue reading →

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Wiped out….again.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Craig Benno

Have you ever had one of those weeks or experiences that you wish you will never experience ever again? I have had one of those such weeks. Though not all was bad. It started on Saturday when I was involved … Continue reading →

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Christ the peace maker….a tough act to follow.

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Craig Benno

Being a peace maker when your surrounded with those who are like minded and those who love you is easy. Being a peace maker when your surrounded with those who are not likeminded and loving towards you is not so … Continue reading →

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“Why?”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Craig Benno

Its easy to ask “Why?” in the hard times of life. But have you ever stopped and thought that if we ask “Why?” in the hard times; we also have a responsibility to ask “Why?” in the good times?

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Who do you think you are?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Craig Benno

My wife and I have been doing a 7 week marriage enrichment course and last night we we continued with the theme of “Who am I.” Within this context, last night we reflected on the issues of personal identity and … Continue reading →

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Shattered

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Craig Benno

We have been preaching through the book of Mark at church in the morning service and I had the privilege of  preaching the 2nd last sermon of the series…which I entitled  “Where is God when we feel forsaken” The text … Continue reading →

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