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Unexplainable Misery and the Wonder of Advent

There was no king in Israel until there was.

PreachingBenjamin VrbicekApril 29, 20212021a, preaching guide for the book of Judges, Advent, human depravity Comments

Dear Twitter, I’m Leaving You for My Wife

The tiny bit of joy that remained on Twitter was finally washed away by the Sea of Cesspool.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekMarch 30, 2021Why I quit Twitter, Social Media, 2021a Comments

Our Blogging Audiobook Is Now Available: How to Win a Free Copy

Here’s how you can get a free copy of our audiobook Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World.

BloggingBenjamin VrbicekMarch 2, 2021Blogging for God's Glory, Audi, 2021aComment

Let the Nations Be Glad in God: A Pastoral Prayer

A few ways I’ve failed to see the obvious in the book of Acts.

Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 16, 2021Pastoral prayer, A prayer for the joy of the nations, Missions, 2021aComment

A Big Change to My Blog

I’m the new Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which changes how often I can blog.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 2, 2021Blogging, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Managing Editor, 2021a Comments

Thank You for Helping Get My “Struggle” Book Translated into Spanish

We made it. Thank you for helping me publish a Spanish translation of my book Struggle Against Porn..

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekJanuary 19, 20212021a, Pornography, Spanish resources to struggle against porn, Struggle against pornComment

Would You Help Get My “Struggle” Book Translated into Spanish?

We are publishing a Spanish translation of my book Struggle Against Porn. I’d love your financial help.

SexualityBenjamin VrbicekJanuary 12, 2021Struggle against porn, Spanish resources to struggle against porn, 2021aComment

Reading List 2020

A list of every book I read last year.

Book Reviews 2021Benjamin VrbicekJanuary 5, 20212021a, Book Review, Year in reading, Reading Lists Comments

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?

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

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

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 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

Some reflections about building a blogging community.

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

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

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

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

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

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