Ben Gatrelle

Husband. Christian. Writer.

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Perfectly Furnished

Perfectly Furnished

Posted by on 22 Oct 2013 in Theology |

Who doesn’t want to be righteous, knowing that God is pleased with you and that you’ve created something unique and awesome out of your life? The good news is that God has given us all that we need and more! We just need to discover what He’s perfectly furnished for us.

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Vacation is Good for the Soul

Vacation is Good for the Soul

Posted by on 15 Oct 2013 in Personal |

Everyone needs a chance to relax, recharge, and renew their energy and focus. This weekend my wife and I celebrated our anniversary with a 9 hour road trip, there and back again. Vacation is good for the soul, but it’s hard on the back.

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There’s Dirt Everywhere

There’s Dirt Everywhere

Posted by on 4 Oct 2013 in Theology |

In Matthew 13 Jesus told the story of the farmer who goes out to sow the seeds of his harvest. This is often called the Parable of the Soils, or The Parable of the Sower. Usually the lesson is on the seed of the Gospel being planted and how it grows or gets choked out or eaten by birds, but I noticed something maybe for the first time as I was thinking about the parable this week: There’s dirt everywhere.

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Seven Reasons Not to Fear

Seven Reasons Not to Fear

Posted by on 2 Oct 2013 in Theology |

Fear is one of our great motivators. Yet time and time again the scripture tells us not to be afraid, do not fear, fear not. Here are seven reasons why fear should not be a factor in our lives.

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