BenandJacq in the blog.

Fishing Trip, Day 1.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:54:20 -0500

5:30 AM Dad knocks on my door and says “It’s 5:30” (which you already knew, but I didn’t, at the...

If Only Life were "According to Ben"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Here’s the thing about perseverance: It takes a while. I want the non-existent concept of...

"Fear is the exaggerated need for security in some area of life."

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:30:08 -0500

“Fear is the exaggerated need for security in some area of life.” - John Estorge

At our regional Staff Conference, it appears Tootsie Roll-loving...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:17:38 -0500

At our regional Staff Conference, it appears Tootsie Roll-loving prehistoric creatures have overtaken the sound board.

Kingdom in the context of Capitalism.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:40:06 -0500

What am I running toward? Why do I want to raise over $2000 in monthly support? The Bible says...

The boy was having fun with the light switches, so mom pulled up...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:23:11 -0500

The boy was having fun with the light switches, so mom pulled up a chair to facilitate. Easy babysitter for about 10 minutes. Please don’t call the cops, we’re watching him.

Dear College Freshman...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:46:52 -0500

There’s this myth out there that says you have the next four years to really go crazy, and...

The class this kid shows is pretty awesome. Welcome to the...

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:07:36 -0500

The class this kid shows is pretty awesome. Welcome to the family. Go Heels.

A Downright Inappropriate Verse.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:09:00 -0500

This is another in my latest series (that started out as one ginormous post I decided to break into...

Negative, Downbeat, Discouraging Verse of the day.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:25:00 -0500

I started yesterday with Nahum 3:5-6 Today we’ll keep it in the Old Testament with another...

"Negative, Depressing, and Discouraging" Verse of the Day.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:57 -0500

One of the reasons I can’t get wholly behind Christian radio is that they often whitewash the...

Lb’s new trick. Instead of stopping him, I’m taking...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:53:00 -0500

Lb’s new trick. Instead of stopping him, I’m taking pictures.

This portion of Driscoll’s sermon kicked me in the teeth...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:43 -0500

This portion of Driscoll’s sermon kicked me in the teeth yesterday, and also made me laugh aloud at least twice. I know you don’t have time for a 23 minute video right now, but promise me you’ll comeback and watch it. (via mhcseattle)

"Pretty soon, you are going to have to start trimming your ear hair…"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:53:25 -0500

“Pretty soon, you are going to have to start trimming your ear hair…” - My wife...

This is why I hope to bring the Maze to our campus someday.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:50:19 -0500

This is why I hope to bring the Maze to our campus someday.

I'm anxious enough to sing.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:07:00 -0500

I was driving today, listening to conservative talk radio (because it’s as funny as Jon...

I just self-edited...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:35:00 -0500

I was going to write a post just now (in fact, had it all set up to click “post”) about...

For fun, we tried a wig on him. Then, we went for the gold with...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:32:10 -0500

For fun, we tried a wig on him. Then, we went for the gold with the giraffe outfit. These photos (and a few more) are available for download here.

"All those who believe themselves certain of their own salvation by means of [letters of indulgence],..."

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:57:16 -0400

“All those who believe themselves certain of their own salvation by means of [letters of...

Further proof that the coaches poll (especially preseason) is a...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:28:42 -0400

Further proof that the coaches poll (especially preseason) is a JOKE. UNC lost everyone, yet we are in the top 4? That is preposterous. And I guess UK gets a nod because they used be good…