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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Parenting Kids and Planting Oaks

Last week I wrote about my love for oak trees and how the sheer size of these trees should confront us with the majesty and power of God. The beauty we experience in the created world was never meant to be an end in and of itself, but rather, a means to an end—worship of the Creator. We should always celebrate the glorious Creator who is the source behind the glorious creation we are blessed to see, touch, taste, and hear. An oak tree is a finger pointing to the wonder of the Lord! ... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Wednesday's Word Family

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Speaking Oak Trees Into Existence

“And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.” (Genesis 1:11-13, ESV, emphasis... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Life Wednesday's Word

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Celebrating Dependence Daily

There was only one way to help him, and it was the only way precisely because he didn’t want my help. My son was four years old and struggling to assemble something too advanced for his age. He was getting increasingly frustrated, but despite the empirical evidence of his inability, he refused to accept his limits. Instead, he tried harder and harder, but with each new attempt, his annoyance grew. I wanted to take over and assemble the item at that moment, but then it hit... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Wednesday's Word Life

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Dangers of Dreaming

I wrote last week that it is impossible to be a human being created in God’s image and not dream. What exactly do I mean by a dream? Let’s use this definition: A dream is imagination coupled with desire and projected into the future. Imagination and the ability to cast vision for the future are beautiful and vital gifts from God. Isn’t it captivating to watch a young child create an entire world of make-believe out of nothing? To God be the glory for his creativity and... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Wednesday's Word Family Life

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Idols Of Our Imagination

As a young parent, I looked out of our kitchen window and saw one of our boys sitting on the sidewalk by himself. Concerned that he had hurt himself or was lonely, I walked out and asked, “Why are you out here all by yourself?” “I’m not, Dad,” he said. “Joe is with me.” I couldn’t see anyone else, so I asked, “Joe? Joe who?” “My best friend, Dad. Joe Fakeny.” (Yes, that was the name he had dreamed up!) As I... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Ministry Wednesday's Word Life

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Forgive Me

Father forgive me I am a sinner in desperate need of your grace. Forgive me for the sins I name as less than sinful. Forgive me for hating the sin in others more than my own sin. Forgive me for every moment when I love what you name as evil. Forgive me for loving my pleasure more than I love you. Forgive me for those times when I complain to you more than praise you. Forgive me for those times when my talk is not shaped by a love for you and others. Forgive me for those moments... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Life Ministry Wednesday's Word Family

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Who Could?

Who could create a world of stunning complexity, mountains valleys plants animals waters deep skies high light bright night dark, every beautiful vista constantly reflecting the infinite glory of the Creator? Who could reach into dust and into it breathe humanity into humanity, with all its individuality with all its complexity, stamping his image forever from conception on every woman on every man each one unique but deeply the same? Who could write the story of... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Wednesday's Word Life

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Are The Proverbs Always Accurate?

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1) The Bible tells us that harsh words create problems rather than solve them. I know you have experienced this in your life! Maybe it’s during a difficult but necessary conversation with your spouse at the end of a stressful day. You think you’re making progress, but they throw in a nasty comment. Your chest tightens, your body temperature rises, and your mind starts racing, searching for... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Wednesday's Word Family Life

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Have We Misunderstood The Proverbs?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (1:7) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (3:5) There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (14:12) Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. (22:6) Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. (27:17) An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than... Read More

Posted by Benjamin Fallon at Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Wednesday's Word Family Life

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