Blog — FAN AND FLAME

Cultivate the Fear of the Lord: The “Struggle” Audiobook Is Available

The audiobook of Struggle Against Porn launched this week.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekNovember 12, 20192019b, Pornography, SexualityComment

The Doctrine of Christian Living: EFCA Ordination (Part 8 of 11)

What truths should characterize the Christian life? And why does this matter?

Ordination, The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekNovember 5, 2019EFCA, Ordination, Evangelical Free Church of America, 2019bComment

The Doctrine of The Church: EFCA Ordination (Part 7 of 11)

What is the Church? And why does it matter?

Who Was Luke? The Beloved Physician

If Luke could tell his own story, what would he say?

The BibleBenjamin VrbicekOctober 22, 20192019b, Luke Comments

The Doctrine of The Holy Spirit: EFCA Ordination (Part 6 of 11)

Who is the Holy Spirit?

OrdinationBenjamin VrbicekOctober 15, 20192019b, Ordination, Holy Spirit, EFCA Comments

The Doctrine of The Work of Christ: EFCA Ordination (Part 5 of 11)

What did Jesus accomplish? And why does it matter?

OrdinationBenjamin VrbicekOctober 8, 20192019b, Ordination, EFCA, Evangelical Free Church of AmericaComment

Help Share My “Struggle” Book with Pastors?

I’d love your help giving away my book to local pastors.

Writing, SexualityBenjamin VrbicekOctober 1, 20192019b, Pornography, WritingComment

New Hire: Connections Pastor

Our church is hiring a Connections Pastor. Do you know one?

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 24, 20192019b, Connections, Small Groups Comment

The Doctrine of Jesus Christ: EFCA Ordination (Part 4 of 11)

Who is Jesus Christ? And why does it matter?

OrdinationBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 17, 20192019b, EFCA, Evangelical Free Church of America, Ordination Comment

The Doctrine of The Human Condition: EFCA Ordination (Part 3 of 11)

What does the it mean to be human? And why does it matter?

OrdinationBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 10, 20192019b, Ordination, EFCA, Evangelical Free Church of AmericaComment

The Doctrine of the Bible: EFCA Ordination (Part 2 of 11)

What does the Bible say about itself? And why does it matter?

Ordination, The BibleBenjamin VrbicekAugust 27, 2019Ordination, 2019b, EFCAComment

The Doctrine of God: EFCA Ordination (Part 1 of 11)

Who is God? And why does it matter?

OrdinationBenjamin VrbicekAugust 20, 20192019b, EFCA, OrdinationComment

Pillars of Corrugated Cardboard: Reflections on Ministry from Tony Reinke

A reminder that Christian ministry must always be about Christ.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekAugust 6, 2019Tony Reinke, 2019bComment

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