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Guest Posts and a Recap of 2020 Struggles

Guest Posts and a Recap of 2020 Struggles

Here are a few of the better articles I wrote last year.

BloggingBenjamin VrbicekDecember 29, 20202020b Comments

The Second Advent: The Thrill of Hope for a World in Sin and Error Pining

Because Jesus will come again soon, our weary world can rejoice.

MiscellaneousBenjamin VrbicekDecember 22, 20202020b, Why does the second Advent matter, When will Jesus come again?, O Holy Night, Long lay the world in sin and error pining Comments

Where Does Long-Term, Faithful and Joyful Ministry Come From?

Where Does Long-Term, Faithful and Joyful Ministry Come From?

A book review of Ajith Fernando’s Jesus Driven Ministry.

Book Reviews 2020Benjamin VrbicekDecember 8, 2020Book Review, Pastoral Ministry, Where Does Long-Term, Faithful and Joyful Ministry Come From?, 2020bComment

Real People in Real Places to Hold Real Hands and Wipe Real Tears

Real People in Real Places to Hold Real Hands and Wipe Real Tears

A book review of Jay Kim’s Analog Church.

Book Reviews 2020Benjamin VrbicekDecember 1, 2020Book Review, Analog Church, 2020b Comments

Why I Write: Thoughts on Joy and Obedience

Why I Write: Thoughts on Joy and Obedience

A few of the reasons why I feel called to spend so much time writing.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekNovember 24, 2020Why I write, Writing, Why I preach, personal mission statement, personal writing mission statement, 2020bComment

Ministry Morning, Noon, and Night: A Day in the Life of a Pastor

Ministry Morning, Noon, and Night: A Day in the Life of a Pastor

Ministry never really stops; it just changes locations.

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekNovember 17, 20202020b, What does a pastor do all week?, How much does a pastor work?, What's it like to be a pastor?, Pastoring Comments

Writing Is a Lonely Endeavor, but It Doesn't Have to Be

Writing Is a Lonely Endeavor, but It Doesn't Have to Be

Some reflections about building a blogging community.

BloggingBenjamin VrbicekNovember 10, 20202020b, Blogging is lonely, Writing is lonelyComment

A Prayer for Tim Challies

A Prayer for Tim Challies

A few days ago Tim Challies lost his college-aged son. Please pray for him.

MiscellaneousBenjamin VrbicekNovember 5, 20202020b, Prayer, Prayer for Tim Challies who lost his only son Comments

What Does It Mean to Blog for God’s Glory?: Our Book’s Backstory

What Does It Mean to Blog for God’s Glory?: Our Book’s Backstory

The unexpected backstory of our blogging book.

BloggingBenjamin VrbicekNovember 3, 2020what does it mean to blog for God's glory, Blogging backstory, 2020b Comments

Our Church Was Maliciously Hacked and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next

Our Church Was Maliciously Hacked and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next

A few thoughts about how Christians defeat evil.

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekOctober 20, 20202020b, Our Church Was Maliciously Hacked, How does a Christian respond when hacked, How does a church respond when hackedComment

Is Blogging Dead?: A Few Dozen Christian Bloggers Say No

Is Blogging Dead?: A Few Dozen Christian Bloggers Say No

Blogging may have changed, but it’s certainly not dead.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekOctober 13, 20202020b, Is Blogging Dead?, Should I start a Christian blog?, Should I start a blog?, Blogging Comment

Book Giveaway 4 of 5: Enduring Grace

Book Giveaway 4 of 5: Enduring Grace

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Enduring Grace.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 29, 20202020b, Book Giveaway, What is 1 Peter about?, Who was the Apostle?Comment

What Should Engaged Christian Couples Know about Sex?: 11 Myths about Marital Intimacy

What Should Engaged Christian Couples Know about Sex?: 11 Myths about Marital Intimacy

Helpful talking points for premarital counseling.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 22, 2020what should engaged couples know about sex, Marital Intimacy, 2020b, premarital counselingComment

Please Join Our Book-Launch Team: Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World

Please Join Our Book-Launch Team: Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World

We’d love your help spreading the word about our book Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World.

BloggingBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 15, 20202020b, what does it mean to blog for God's glory, Blogging, Book LaunchComment

Better Together: Sojourn Network’s Digital Conference on Church Thriving

Better Together: Sojourn Network’s Digital Conference on Church Thriving

A highlight from last year and how to get 20% off conference registration.

MiscellaneousBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 8, 20202020b, Sojourn NetworkComment

Book Giveaway 3 of 5: Struggle Against Porn

Book Giveaway 3 of 5: Struggle Against Porn

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Struggle Against Porn.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 1, 2020Pornography, 2020bComment

Diesel Fuel for Writers and Preachers

Diesel Fuel for Writers and Preachers

My thankfulness for Chase Replogle’s The Pastor Writer podcast.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 25, 2020Writing, Preaching, Podcast, 2020bComment

Book Giveaway 2 of 5: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Book Giveaway 2 of 5: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Don’t Just Send a Resume.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 18, 20202020b, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Marriage as a Bumper Sticker for the Gospel: A Wedding Reflection

Marriage as a Bumper Sticker for the Gospel: A Wedding Reflection

God’s deeper purpose of marriage displays his love for us.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekAugust 11, 2020Weddings, Gospel, 2020bComment

Book Giveaway 1 of 5: More People to Love

Book Giveaway 1 of 5: More People to Love

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of More People to Love.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 4, 20202020b Comment