BEN DUBOW

Running the Way

Tag: reflections

  • A Costly Prayer, Answered

    For several years now, there is a prayer that I have been praying for myself and for others. I often share it at the end of sermons or messages, especially when I am a guest speaker and especially when I am speaking to college students. Over the y… →

  • 6 Decisions, #5: Move Forward with Integrity — Because Integrity Always Wins

    “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” — Proverbs 10:9 ESV”Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.” -… →

  • 6 Decisions, #2: Find Mentors & Listen to Them

    Yesterday I posted about the first major decision I made in the aftermath of what happened two years ago. You can read about it here. (and here). Today, I want to talk about the second key decision: finding mentors and listening to them. In the im… →

  • 2 Years

    It has almost been exactly two years since my life blew up. In an instant I lost almost everything: my closest friends, my job, my income, my purpose, my ministry, my home, my church and my faith community. I also lost my reputation, respect and a… →

  • Birthday Reflections

    Today, I turn 36 — and my niece turns 3 (much more significant!) I am home sick (called out to work — something I rarely do) so I have some time to reflect upon the past year. Last year, I posted this reflection about my birthday… and said th… →

  • Depths of Sin

    It takes a spiritually mature person to recognize the depths of their own sin. That was one of the things I was discussing with my spiritual director a few weeks back. He was right, and I have been reflecting upon that truth throughout this advent… →

  • 1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 5

    The dynamic of friendship in the context of ministry is complex. Everyone wants the pastor to be their friend. But very few are willing to actually be a friend to the pastor. I learned this the hard way. For most people, pastor is a role (not real… →

  • 1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 4

    Continuing my reflections from the past year… in no particular order (and without much explanation), here are a bunch of things I learned (or confirmed) about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the Gospel: – “Love God, love people” is not a slogan … →

  • 1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 3

    Continuing some reflections from the past year: (1) God’s grace and unconditional, unquenchable love is greater than I could ever imagine. (2) The grace and love of many Christians is far less than I ever imagined. It is what it is… →

  • 1YrL8tr Reflections, Part 2

    As I reflect upon things I have learned this past year two important (and related lessons) come to mind: the essential role of mentors and of small groups to our spiritual health and vitality. This is someone I have always believed and always taug… →