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

The unexpected backstory of our blogging book.

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

A few thoughts about how Christians defeat evil.

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

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

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

Helpful talking points for premarital counseling.

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

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

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

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 1, 2020Pornography, 2020bComment

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

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

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

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

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 4, 20202020b Comment

Jesus & Therapy: A Podcast Interview

A discussion about how local churches can help those struggling with pornography.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekJuly 14, 20202020bComment

EVERYDAY FAITHFULNESS by Glenna Marshall (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)

A book to remind you of the beauty of faithfulness.

Book Reviews 2020, The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekJune 30, 2020Book Review, 2020bComment

Fathers, Ask for Their Heart (And, Preachers, Write a Poem)

A plea from a loving father to his son.

Writing, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekJune 23, 2020Poetry, 2020bComment

Hard Words Make Soft People: A Sermon on Simon the Magician

When an old story feels very contemporary.

PreachingBenjamin VrbicekJune 16, 2020Preaching, 2020bComment

Reopening Our Church: Well, Sort Of

The letter I sent to our church about how we never closed but are also reopening.

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekJune 2, 2020Reopening, COVID-19, 2020bComment

The Exhaustion of Pastoral Ministry: Bending the COVID Bow of Bronze

One pastor’s struggle toward hope in God.

The Day That Darrin Died: Sadness over Darrin Patrick’s Death

The death of spiritual fathers leaves holes.

Miscellaneous, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekMay 12, 20202020a, Darrin PartickComment

Come to Me All Who Have COVID Weariness, and I Will Give You Rest

A plea for all to find rest in Jesus.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekMay 5, 2020COVID-19, 2020a, Coronavirus Comments