Christopher Benek

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CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Good things happen when one simply has faith in God

I have found that is important to be positive about what God might do in one's life.
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

When talking about faith with others, humility more important than 'being right'

People often ask me how they should talk to others about their faith. I consistently try to remind them that one doesn't always need to have all of the answers figured out to make a sound case for something. The approach that one takes often is as important as the matter itself.
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Personal interpretation of creation should not get in way of understanding evolution

In my experience, one of the perspectives that most limits young people from being willing to confess a belief in Christian principles is the perception that -- if you become a Christian -- you are necessarily in opposition to scientific thought or, more the case, thinking altogether. This is, ...
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

In midst of great darkness, take comfort in knowing that God loves you

Years ago on a Sunday morning, arriving in the parking lot of the Ohio church to which I was called, I remember being excited because that afternoon I would be ordained and installed as a pastor. Years of work had culminated in this event.
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Spiritual journeys toward God happen one step at a time

In my experience, many folks often mistake "feeling close" to God as being spiritually mature.
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Some perspective to help you through Lent ...

A week into Lent, and you may now be wondering if self-discipline is really all it's made out to be. If you are craving the chocolate, fast food, television, caffeine, carbs, Facebook, Twitter -- or whatever you might have given up until Easter -- you have likely already gone through some sort of...
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Running with another person always better than running alone

For more than a decade now I have been running almost exclusively by myself. I have a fairly regular distance that I travel and, wherever I may be living at the time, I run virtually the same route every time. This may sound monotonous to some, but I am relatively comfortable with it. As a matter...
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The importance of being called to see a different way

The church is certainly not a place for perfect people. Contrary to the beliefs of many, the church is actually a place where self-proclaimed sinners gather to intentionally work at being better than they currently are.
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Angels there to help silence the lizards

Sometimes a thing needs to be pruned before it can bloom.
CHRISTOPHER BENEK

Being obedient a tall order, but worth the effort

The old hymn goes "Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey."