Ben Gatrelle

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How to Be Blessed

How to Be Blessed

Posted by on 17 Jul 2013 in Theology |

Who doesn’t want to receive a blessing from God, right? So if we want to be blessed, is there a formula, a criteria, a series of actions we must do, or certain attitudes we must have? Unfortunately the answer depends on which preacher you talk to.

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Provision in the Wilderness

Provision in the Wilderness

Posted by on 15 Jul 2013 in Theology |

Do you ever find yourself in a desert place? In a place of barrenness and loneliness, in a place of need? Sometimes we wonder how we ever got here and if we will ever get out. And we wonder how we will survive. Jesus taught his disciples that provision comes from a loving heavenly father, even in the place of wilderness.

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Abiding In the Field

Abiding In the Field

Posted by on 26 Jun 2013 in Theology |

I’ve been learning lately about how we honor the gifts and callings we’ve been given. And I’ve been thinking about working the field God has given me with diligence and excellence. I’m learning to wait for him and to listen for his voice to speak to me.

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The Spirit Cries Abba

The Spirit Cries Abba

Posted by on 6 Jun 2013 in Personal, Theology | 1 comment

When we cry out to God, like a child crying out to its parent, He holds us tightly and tells us everything is going to be alright. He touches our soul and we feel his love. He fills us with his Spirit and the Spirit confirms that we are his children because the Spirit communicates love.

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Apples and Apples

Apples and Apples

Posted by on 31 May 2013 in Personal |

Apples always show up on the lists of must eat organic fruits and vegetables. When I was growing up I never even knew there was such a thing as organic. Now, we try to buy organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible, but they are so much more expensive. So here are some tips on making your grocery dollars go a little further.

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