BEN DUBOW

Running the Way

Month: January 2011

  • Pure Gold

    This morning I had a meeting with my spiritual director. He is a Jesuit priest residing at Fairfield University.Today was pure gold.I shared with him the four potential paths I could take for the future and in 15 minutes he laid out a discernment … →

  • Priorities

    I just had a great conversation with a church planting friend who is really knocking it out of the park in Chattanooga, TN. In the midst of our conversation, he said something that has really made me think… Which is more important? MISSIONAL PRI… →

  • Staying Grounded in the Core of the Gospel

    In the midst of a season of discernment about vocation, calling and purpose, I am mindful daily of the importance of being grounded in the basic core truths of the Gospel. Having been a “full-time professional Christian” for such a long time, I am… →

  • Risk Taking & World Changing

    A few days ago, a good friend who is planting a church in Chattanooga, TN called me. I hadn’t heard from him in a while. It was late Saturday night and he was desperately trying to finish his Sunday sermon and remembered an illustration/story he h… →

  • Discernment in Community

    Discernment is an activity that best takes place within the context of authentic community. As we pray and listen, we share what God is doing in our lives with others, seeking feedback, affirmation, encouragement, warnings, corrections, questions … →

  • Prayer for Today

    O Father… I pray today that my heart would be tuned to yours: Seeing the things you see. Feeling the things you feel. Loving the things you love. O Jesus… I pray today that my hands would be like yours: Doing the things you do. Touching the pe… →

  • Vocation

    I am convinced that each of us is created by our Heavenly Father to crave purpose, significance and to pursue something greater than ourselves. I think this is a universal — and really good — longing of the soul. We might consider this our great… →

  • I’m Taking A Mulligan

    It is January 19th — less than 3 weeks into the New Year — and I am taking a mulligan! So HAPPY NEW YEAR! You see, in golf, there is a great concept: the mulligan. It is a “do over”. I love golf. I enjoy playing. I am pretty bad. I am also not s… →

  • Riverfront Family Church in Hartford Courant Today

    The Hartford Courant ran a great article about Riverfront Family Church today. RFC is an American Baptist church plant meeting in Hartford (960 Main Street — the old G. Fox Building). It has become my home church in this season of my life and it … →

  • I’ve Been To The Mountaintop

    Here is an excerpt of the last speech King gave before he was killed. Not only is it King at his best, but it is also a prophetic speech. On this MLK day, I hope you will take some time to watch/listen and respond. Happy MLK Day! via youtube.com →