BEN DUBOW

Running the Way

Month: October 2013

  • The Call to Radical Faith

    I came across this interesting post today, arguing that the pressure to “radical, missional faith” and “doing something extraordinary in the world” is becoming a new kind of legalism within a certain brand of Christianity and is actually leading to a level of fatigue and guilt, especially among younger believers.  It is a good piece →

  • In Defense of Steven Furtick and Elevation Church

    Steven Furtick is rapidly becoming a mega-star among mega-star pastors, and the church he founded, Elevation, is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing and dynamic churches in America.  Much of his success is due to his unique and totally engaging in-your-face preaching style and hipster edginess.  From what I hear, Elevation Church also has →

  • Don’t Serve Burnt Garlic

    You should never serve burnt garlic.  When you allow your garlic to burn in a saute dish, it will pretty much ruin your dish. Tonight I was working solo in the kitchen at the restaurant.  On slower nights during the off season, it is not uncommon for me to be alone working in the kitchen, →

  • Stop Pissing On Your Own Feet

    This past week I was taking care of a co-workers dog while he was away.  A one year old German Shepherd.  Terribly sweet, but not that smart.  The first day that I took him out for a walk, he did something I have never seen a dog do before.  When he went to pee, he →

  • Discipling Young Believers

    One of the greatest privileges in the world is to be used by God to help lead someone into a life-changing relationship with Jesus.  Secondly, is to walk with that person as they begin their new walk with Christ.  Everything is new, everything is adventure.  Every day brings new challenges and discoveries, successes and failures. →

  • Context

    Context matters. It really matters. And when interpreting the Bible, it matters even more. Why? Because the Bible matters… and getting our interpretation correct matters for those of us for whom the Bible is both formative and authoritative. An example: Many years ago, when I was a Young Life area director working with leaders at →