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October 25, 2026
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 9: Acceptance Not Included

God provides forgiveness, but that doesn’t automatically lead to acceptance by those around us.

Acts 9: Acceptance Not Included
September 6, 2026
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 8: Redirected not Redacted

The gospel doesn’t require us to become less ourselves; it teaches us to become ourselves in the right direction.

Acts 8: Redirected not Redacted
July 8, 2026
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 7: Forgive and Remember

Should we really forgive and forget?

Acts 7: Forgive and Remember
June 18, 2026
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 6: More

Is faithfulness always adding one more responsbility?

Acts 6: More
May 15, 2026
Acts
Ben Meyers
Acts 5: The Honor of Dishonor

While I may tell myself that acknowledgment is not important, I find I am still quietly keeping score.

Acts 5: The Honor of Dishonor
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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