BEN DUBOW

Running the Way

Month: June 2009

  • Focus on Purpose, Not Problems

    I am a big Rick Warren fan. Not only do I have a deep respect for his ministry, but even more so for is personal life, integrity, passion, and committment to Christ and the church. A friend recently emailed me this interview that Paul Bradshaw did… →

  • On the DL

    It feels like I am on the DL these days… not “down low”, but the “Disabled List”. In Major League Baseball, players can are placed on either the 15-day or the 60-day disabled list, usually depending on the severity and/or recovery time of the in… →

  • 70% Principle

    I was recently given some really good advice from a friend about finding mentors. He said you want someone who is older, seriously committed to the study and application of God’s word, and is only invested about 70% in the mentoring process. Now t… →

  • John Piper on the "Prosperity Gospel"

    I am not necessarily a huge fan of John Piper’s always, but pretty much agree with him on this issue… →

  • 5 P’s – Paradigm for Crisis Care

    Having been in pastoral ministry for a while now, I have noticed certain predictable patterns when crisis strikes a person. These are patterns on how others respond to the situation and respond to these people. I find that responses generally fall… →

  • Galatians 6:1-2

    “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” … →

  • Where Else?

    The Tears of St. Peter (1607) by El Greco I am completely taken by the character of Peter in the Gospels. One of the scenes that captures me more than any takes place in John 6 after Jesus has given a particularly hard teaching. Here is what trans… →

  • Amazing Grace!

    A good reminder for today and every day… one of my favorite versions! →

  • Tripped Up. What now?

    FALLEN HERO: One of Australia’s greatest hopes for gold on the track, Craig Mottram, has his hopes in the 1500 metres dashed as he is tripped while English runner Andrew Baddeley takes a fall.One of the dominant images for the Christian faith in t… →

  • This Strange Thing We Call Christian Community

    Just yesterday I was trying to explain to someone the importance of Christian community. This person is not a Christian and not involved in church. They were honestly bewildered by what I was talking about. Over the last couple of years I have rea… →