• Prayer Request

    Quick prayer request… this evening I will be meeting with the Board of the church that I left 18 months ago. This will be my first opportunity to meet with the Board since May 2009. Out of respect for the process and for the Board members themse…

  • Two New Web Projects

    I have been working on two new websites/projects… the first concerns my catering business, the second a community think-tank about church. BENDAVIDCATERING.COM For years, catering has served well as a tent-making enterprise when ministry did not…

  • Off the Radar

    I am off the radar for a few days, enjoying time with my family. I will be posting again next week! Praying you all have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! – Ben

  • A Proclamation for Thanksgiving

    Washington, D.C.October 3, 1863 By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are s…

  • Thanksgiving

    I CHRONICLES 16:33-35 Let the trees of the forest sing, let them sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Cry out, ?Save us, God our Savior; gather us and del…

  • Can It Get Better Than Pixar?

    I don’t post all of the “It Gets Better” videos, but when one strikes me I think it is worth passing along. This one, from Pixar, is definitely worth watching, sharing and thinking about. THOUGHTS?

  • The Tale of Two Fuels

    It is the tale of two fuels: one for the body and one for the home. It is the best of times for The Community Food Pantry that feeds 600 families each month from the Towns of Bolton and Manchester. The consistent support of money, food and paper p…

  • What Changed?

    A few folks have observed a change in the content — if not tone — of the blog lately. I have been asked, “it seems like you are becoming an advocate for gay issues… when did that happen?” I am not sure that it is accurate to say that it is a c…

  • Essential vs. Non-Essential

    Often on this blog, the question of “what is an essential doctrine vs. what is a non-essential doctrine?” comes up. Specifically, should your theological position on homosexuality be considered an essential doctrine (to which all Christians must a…