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Article: The Clarity of Jesus’ Words in 2026
ByBenJesus from the Sermon on the Mount… “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder (Exodus 20:13), and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, if you…
Article: A Joyful Heart
ByBenA joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Often what is going on inside of us is reflected on our faces specifically in our eyes, our brows and on our lips. Solomon writes that a joyful heart is a good thing, but what if you don’t have one at…
Article: Moving Forward: How God’s Grace Frees You From the Past
ByBenWhen you hear the words “RADICAL GRACE” you might think that is a cliché or a marketing ploy to get someone’s attention. But radical grace from Jesus is real. It is as real and available today as it was when Jesus walked the earth. Radical grace erases the past, smooths out the present and gives…
Article: The Joy of Sacrifice
ByBenHere is something no Christian wants to talk about: Sacrifice. Oh sure, we don’t mind talking about what Jesus did for us on the cross but personal sacrifice not so much. We prefer our faith walk to be tame if not easy. We live in a consumer driven society where the customer is king…and we…
Article: The Letter…
ByBenMany Bethel people wanted to see the letter I preached about last Sunday. It was written before election day and was addressed to whoever won the election. We now know who won the election. The letter still stands. I have only added a postscript that reflects the current state of events. Everything else in the…
Article: Perfection?
ByBenWe are moving closer to the Labor Day Retreat… and revisiting the theme, “Practice, Not Perfect.” This was the same theme that our high school group “Common Ground” explored on their musical tour. There is no doubt that some believe that being a Christian means striving for perfection. You know, be a really, really good…

