Ben Fike
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HOPE IS WHAT YOU DO
Mitri Raheb is a Palestinian Christian pastor living in Bethlehem under the restrictive reality of Israeli occupation. Mitri says he’s a purveyor of hope, but […]
SLOW OF HEART
Two men left Jerusalem after the crucifixion of Jesus and headed out of town to Emmaus. They left before being convinced that he had arisen […]
SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamins and supplements have been popular for a long time with many who are convinced of their effectiveness. They supposedly boost up the body’s needs […]
THE FINAL BAPTISM
The word baptism means primarily ‘to be immersed into.’ I believe this is the meaning of water baptism and Spirit baptism. It is to be […]
BAPTIZED INTO THE WORLD
In the night recently I heard the term: ‘Jesus was baptized into the world.’ As I meditated on this it became apparent to me there […]
THE SPRING WEIGH IN
I recently went in to see the doctor for my Old People’s Spring Check-up and Weigh In. Delores the Medical Assistant had me get on […]
FINDING PLACE
The gospel of John is a powerful book in the Bible. It has what the other three gospels don’t have on many comparisons (for example: […]
THE MYSTERY OF GOODNESS
Rufus Jones (1863-1948) Quaker historian and theologian wrote: “We can see plainly enough where the drive of selfishness came from, where the passionate fears and […]
IN PARADISE
It was from a mountain, with thunder and lightning that God spoke to man. It was on a mountain that God’s son was tempted, and […]