Do You, Be You

Ben —  March 20, 2013 — Leave a comment

There is a disease that creeps.

An affliction determined to destroy.

Look to your left, there they are. This person, of which whom you know had you made one life decision differently could have been you.

Look to your right, and there they are again. A little bit shinier, and maybe even more lustrous. You notice the outcome of this persons life is similar to the first, in that it’s not yours.

Look straight ahead and you see an old flame. A long-lost love of yours that you think you regret letting go, in the arms of another and the damned thought that courses through your mind:

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I’d Rather…

Ben —  March 16, 2013 — 3 Comments

I really can’t believe I haven’t written about our family nights for over a year.

That’s not to say we haven’t had any, because every Friday night we still alternate who gets to plan the evening’s events, with a $10 (sometimes $20) budget. Last night was no different, and Kim got to host it.

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20 Yards

Ben —  March 12, 2013 — 2 Comments

302432_airport_terminalIn an airport where over 8 million passengers pass through in one day, this airport is ridiculous. Complete with its own train (subway), moving walkways and international terminal, massive is an understatement.

Even though so many people pass through, this story is about the interaction of only 2.
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Something Hurts

Ben —  March 7, 2013

I can sit here, apprehensively reading through some of the stories that only the bravest of individuals care to share through their online portal to vulnerability. A few captivate me more than others; notably the ones that share similar life experiences. I know there is nothing magical about this, and since the human population is selfish in nature then it makes sense to want to know more about… myself?

Whether it be our own blog or reading a similar story somewhere else, many times when we venture in and peer into the life of another’s tragedy, the turmoil that may be taking place within draws similarities of the metamorphosis of a caterpillar. Most of us then see how we may relate with the author. Thus begins the action to respond in such a way to draw encouragement, advise, and praise. Hopefully followed by prayer. Continue Reading…

a México!

Ben —  March 4, 2013 — Leave a comment

Chichen-flagOnce again, Kim and I have the amazing opportunity to go on a short-term mission trip.

This year we will be going down to Merida, Mexico with the Transit ministry at North Point. Here’s a basic snippet from Transit’s Service Line website about our trip:

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