Blog — FAN AND FLAME

On Writing: Tips and Routines

Some writerly advice for fellow pilgrims.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekJuly 30, 2019Writing, Blogging, 2019bComment

A Change of Seasons: A Pastoral and Personal Update

My role at our church is shifting and expanding.

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekJuly 23, 20192019a Comments

Enduring Grace: Introduction

The Introduction to our new devotional on the life and teaching of the Apostle Peter.

Writing, The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekJuly 16, 2019Peter, Devotional, 2019aComment

Enduring Grace: Praise for Tom Reidy

I’m thankful for gospel friendships with men like Tom.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekJuly 9, 20192019a, Enduring Grace, FriendshipComment

Podcast Interview: Don’t Just Send a Resume to a Missions Agency

I recently talked with my friends Alex and Scott on The Missions Podcast about things to watch for during the hiring process in missions.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekJuly 2, 20192019a, Missions, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Is God Big Enough to Handle Your Pain?

A book review of Mark Vroegop’s excellent book, Dark Clouds Deep Mercy.

Book Reviews 2019, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekJune 25, 20192019a, Lament, SufferingComment

We Are the Perpetual Resistance Movement: A Review of COMPETING SPECTACLES by Tony Reinke

A great book by one of my favorite authors.

Book Reviews 2019Benjamin VrbicekMay 28, 2019Tony Reinke, Smartphones, 2019a Comment

Dozens of Free Copies of My Audiobook: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Love to give away some of these!

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekMay 21, 20192019a, Job Search, TransitionsComment

Jumpstart Your Struggle Against Porn

Get a 10-day video series to help you struggle against porn.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekMay 14, 20192019aComment

“Struggle...” Book Launches Today

Endorsements from Tim Challies, Drew Dyck, and Tim Chester.

Benjamin VrbicekMay 7, 20192019a, PornographyComment

Next Week My Book “Struggle Against Porn” Launches

A book to help men struggle against—not with.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekApril 30, 2019Pornography, 2019aComment

Making the Faith Your Own Is not the Same as Making Up Your Own Faith

There’s a big difference.

The BibleBenjamin VrbicekApril 23, 20192019a, MysteryComment

Jesus Was Crucified at 9 am: Reflections on Good Friday

Reflections on the timeline and meaning of Good Friday.

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekApril 19, 20192019a, Good FridayComment

Did God Make the iPhone?

God aims to get all of the glory for all that he does.

The BibleBenjamin VrbicekApril 9, 2019Creation, 2019aComment

My Heart Is Full: A Miniature Memoir after Five Years of Ministry

A few reflections on pastoring at our church for five years.

Church Life, PreachingBenjamin VrbicekApril 2, 2019Pastoral Ministry, 2019a Comments

HUMBLE CALVINISM by J. A. Medders (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)

An accessible and punchy book about how knowing God’s initiative in salvation should keep his children humble.

Book Reviews 2019Benjamin VrbicekMarch 26, 2019Reformed theology, Calvinism, 2019a, Book ReviewComment

To Spank or not to Spank? We Do

If you’re going to spank your children, make sure you do these 13 things—or don’t spank at all.

MiscellaneousBenjamin VrbicekMarch 19, 20192019a, Parenting Comments

Audiobook in Production: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Here’s a sample and an update about the audiobook for Don’t Just Send a Resume.

Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekMarch 12, 20192019a, Pastoral CandidatingComment

The Story of a Book: Struggle Against...

My book to help men struggle against porn is almost complete. Here’s how the idea began.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekMarch 5, 2019Pornography, 2019a Comment

YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU by Drew Dyck (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)

An enjoyable book to help you understand why self-control is often so hard to come by and how to get more of it.

Book Reviews 2019Benjamin VrbicekFebruary 19, 20192019a, self-control, Book ReviewComment