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November 11, 2025
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 3: It Starts with Stopping

In a world that hurries past suffering, holiness often begins in hesitation.

Acts 3: It Starts with Stopping
September 16, 2025
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 2: Escape Clause

What we allow in shapes who we become

Acts 2: Escape Clause
April 24, 2025
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 1: Staring at The Sky

Have you ever felt stuck?

Acts 1: Staring at The Sky
February 24, 2025
Hebrews
Ben Meyers
Hebrews 13: The Myth of Enough

Is what comes next ever enough?

Hebrews 13: The Myth of Enough
February 5, 2025
Hebrews
Ben Meyers
Hebrews 12: Short-term vs. Long-term

What are we really trading away?

Hebrews 12: Short-term vs. Long-term
Ben Meyers
April 21, 2018

1 JOHN 5: Breaking the Cycle

Ben Meyers
April 21, 2018
1 JOHN 5: Breaking the Cycle

We find ourselves caught in an endless cycle we never intended to begin: We sin, we feel shame, we resolve to correct it, we fail, our shame deepens, and the process restarts…

Ben Meyers
April 14, 2018

1 JOHN 4: Defusing the Fear

Ben Meyers
April 14, 2018
1 JOHN 4: Defusing the Fear

Fear is, and was designed to be, one of the most powerful agents in our lives.  However, improperly applied it limits experiences and potential.  Today we explore a powerful concept to control it: Love...

Ben Meyers
April 7, 2018

1 JOHN 3: Mercy (on) Me

Ben Meyers
April 7, 2018
1 JOHN 3: Mercy (on) Me

We find it far easier to forgive others than we do ourselves.  John highlights this self-limiting practice and offers an alternative...

Ben Meyers
March 31, 2018

1 JOHN 2: Evidence to the Contrary

Ben Meyers
March 31, 2018
1 JOHN 2: Evidence to the Contrary

We've all heard the adage: actions speak louder than words.  But does an analysis of your actions point to your claimed allegiances or elsewhere?

Ben Meyers
March 24, 2018

1 JOHN 1: Shed the Illusion

Ben Meyers
March 24, 2018
1 JOHN 1: Shed the Illusion

We relentlessly carry on a charade that everyone has seen through, but is kind enough to play along with.  We're talking of the lie that we've somehow got it all together...

Ben Meyers
March 17, 2018

2 PETER 3: Final Moments

Ben Meyers
March 17, 2018
2 PETER 3: Final Moments

What if you knew your end was imminent?  Have you done all you'd hoped to?  Are you actively working towards it?

Ben Meyers
March 9, 2018

2 PETER 2: No Commitment, No Peace

Ben Meyers
March 9, 2018
2 PETER 2: No Commitment, No Peace

We sit on many opportunities because we feel there may be something greater yet to come or don't want to disappoint those in proximity to us.  As a result we live in a self-imposed limbo detrimental to our mental health.  What if we could instead trade this anguish for serenity?

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