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Expect criticism
by Mike Benson I sometimes struggle with the humanity of this Old Testament hero. It’s not too difficult to imagine him losing his temper, but it’s quite another thing to get my frontal lobe around...
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Does God cook with a microwave or crockpot?
by Mike Benson Ours is the age of instant. We consume instant potatoes, instant coffee, and instant oatmeal. Ours is the society of the drive thru. We can remain in the quiet comforts of our vehicle...
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Should we expose the wicked?
by Mike Benson In today’s politically correct, walk-on-egg shells environment, it is never acceptable to identify those who obviously, and intentionally, engage in destructive behavior. Oddly enough,...
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It’s All God’s Fault!
by Mike Benson It’s fascinating to watch this story unfold in the sacred text. Inspiration records a vivid drama that not only instructs, but convicts. Moses had finally gotten on board with God,...
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“And they rested on the Sabbath…”
by Mike Benson I marvel at how re-reading familiar Bible passages can open new dimensions in my thinking. That’s not meant as some sort of egotistical statement about my mental prowess, or lack...
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You cannot bear them now
by Mike Benson He was Rabonni. Master. Teacher… He taught his students in terms of the spiritual despite the fact that their preconceptions kept them hearing, more often than not, in terms of the...
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Good news
by Mike Benson You just found out that you’re going to be a grandparent for the very first time-and it’s twins. You just received a big, overdue promotion on your job. You finally finished that...
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The end or the beginning?
by Mike Benson Try to imagine the scene in your mind’s eye. She’s a young, attractive lady in her mid-twenties. She approaches you and others in the foyer of the church building Wednesday night just...
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Did religious leaders steal Jesus' body?
by Mike Benson She made a false assumption. Mary came to the tomb and found it barren. From her perspective, there was only one plausible explanation for why this was so. “They have taken the Lord…”...
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Are you looking for a whipping or a harvest?
by Mike Benson Over 30+ years of ministry, I’ve occasionally heard various church members say, “Preacher, I think we need a sermon on_____________________.” The subject suggestions have been as...
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