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4 Writing Tips from Anne Lamott in Bird by Bird

A few tips about the craft from a master artisan.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekJanuary 27, 2015Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird, Writer’s Block, Writing, 2015aComment

The Chemical Reaction that Was, and Is, my Calling to Preach

Chemical reactions are strange things. Sometimes two ingredients that are unreactive by themselves, when combined, can become explosive, especially if shaken. This post is about two ingredients in my life that combined to create my call preach.

PreachingBenjamin VrbicekJanuary 20, 2015Preaching, 2015a Comments

SEEING BEAUTY AND SAYING BEAUTIFULLY by John Piper (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)

A FAN AND FLAME book review of John Piper’s latest book, SEEING BEAUTY AND SAYING BEAUTIFULLY.

Writing, Book Reviews 2015Benjamin VrbicekJanuary 13, 2015Book Review, C-S- Lewis, George Herbert, George Whitefield, John Piper, Preaching, Writing, 2015aComment

Roadie Rage

We all experience rage. It’s natural. But does that make it (always) right? And more importantly, how we respond to our own emotions says a lot about us and our character.

MiscellaneousBenjamin VrbicekJanuary 6, 2015Cycling, Rage, Roadie, 2015a Comments