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I have great respect for those who are bi — especially pastors. In fact, some of the most godly and effective pastors I have ever known are bi. Bivocational, that is. Bivocational pastors are those who work a “tent making” job (either part time o… →

As many of you know, I wasn’t totally thrilled with the meeting I had last week. But, in many ways it accomplished what I had hoped — at least in a sense. I have talked before about the nature of forgiveness and “being bound” (here). I have also … →

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I don’t want to write too much about my meeting with the Board of my former church on Tuesday, but since many of you were praying and have been asking, I will give you a quick update. Overall, I would say, it did not go very well. Let me break it … →

Today is WORLD AIDS DAY. Take some time to reflect, pray and give today! For more information and resources, check out http://www.hivandthechurch.com. To make a financial donation to World Vision’s AIDS work, click here. To support a local organiz… →

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… →

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… →

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 →

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… →