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Jesus, Be Big: A Prayer for the New Year

I’m doubling down on this prayer in the new year. And every year.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekDecember 27, 2021Pastoral Prayer, new year prayer, Jared Wilson, When Prayer Is a StruggleComment

Long as the Curse Is Found

Do not grow weary because every good deed sowed in obedience to Christ—even the ones sowed with tears—will one day reap a harvest if you do not give up. Continue, in the words of the prophet Hosea, to press on to know the Lord.

The Christian LifeBenjamin VrbicekDecember 20, 20212021a Comments

When You Feel Like a Missionary Carrying a Grand Piano: The Importance of Sabbaticals

Intentional sabbath rest helps alleviate weight of ministry. That’s certainly how I experienced the gift of Sabbatical this summer.

11 Memoirs I Love but Can’t Necessarily Endorse

I’ve become a sucker for a good, true story.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekOctober 19, 2021memoir, personal story, 2021a Comments

Shepherd & Sheep: The Preface from My New Collection of Essays

A book with my best essays about life in a local church.

Writing, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 15, 2021Pastoral Ministry, local church, life together, shepherds and sheep, 2021aComment

Why You Should Consider Studying and Preaching the Book of Judges

An excerpt from an introduction I wrote to the book of Judges

PreachingBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 8, 20212021a, the book of Judges, preaching guides Comments

Writers’ Coaching Corner: A New Feature for GCD

A new, monthly resource to teach and encourage Christian writers.

Did Jesus Have a Belly Button? A Silly Question with a Seriously Encouraging Answer

Someone asked me this question. Here’s my long answer.

I Love Russell Moore, and I’d Like All of You to Love Him Too

A few of the ways Russell Moore and his writing ministry bless me.

The Very Flame of the Lord: A Wedding Reflection on That Which Cannot Be Quenched

A reflection from a recent wedding on a beautiful verse from the Song of Solomon.

On Christianity and Porn: A REMOJO Podcast Interview

My interview with Jack Jenkins, the CEO & Founder of REMOJO.

Without Theological Triage, You Drive a Car of Glass: A Review of Before You Lose Your Faith

A few reasons you need to read Ivan Mesa’s new book Before You Lose Your Faith (and Gavin Ortlund’s book Finding the Right Hills to Die On).

Batalla Contra la Pornografía: The Spanish Edition of Struggle Against…

Here’s a quick update to the translation of my “struggle” book.

Unexplainable Misery and the Wonder of Advent

There was no king in Israel until there was.

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.

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.

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..

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