Ben’s Corner

This story is dedicated to those of us who have come to the age/stage in life thatmeans changes and adjustments in living location and life style; the revision of old andthe greeting of new routines; along with making new friendships (while relishing theold)–and, just plain MAKING A LIFE CHANGE because it is time to do…

Why Are Some People So Mean, Rude, And Disrespectful To Others? The followingstory shows how people treat others is a direct reflection of how they feel aboutthemselves. We all have separate realities and belief systems.This story tells of a merchant in a small town who had identical twin sons. The boysworked for their father in…

God knows what 2025 brings and He gave me the focus I need for those challenges and so my wordfor 2025 is Prayer. Prayer has power? We turn to prayer because it is the most personal way toexperience God, to encounter Him and to grow in intimacy and knowledge of Him. As it is written…

I came across my notes from a book I read several years ago, “Red Sea Rules” by RobertMorgan. We all need to recognize this truth. God is and always will be in control of the situation.And His purposes are good. We might question this from time to time but it is true!If you’re ever in…

Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewskiconcert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down theaisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy roseand eventually explored his…

Trials and troubles drive us back to DEPENDENCE upon Jesus and His Grace. Grace is what Goddoes FOR us. If we get out of His way, Jesus will live His life THROUGH and FOR us. That’s whenwe can say with Paul: “For me to live IS Christ.” Therefore, trials and troubles are good things if…

Palm Sunday was last Sunday and is the day during the Easter Season that Christians rememberand commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem…riding on a donkey! In the ancient MiddleEastern world, leaders rode horses if they rode to war, but donkeys if they came in peace.The mention of a donkey fits the description of a king…

Have you been hurt? Has somebody, somewhere in your past, rejected you in such a way that you stillhurt when you think about it? Do you become critical of people in your past the minute their names arementioned? Did you leave home as a child or a college student with great relief that you were…

Once upon a mountain-top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted tobecome when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars and said: “I wantto hold treasure. I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones. I’ll be themost beautiful treasure chest in the world!”The…

Easter Sunday morning dawned sunny and beautiful. Flowers were a rainbow of color. The green grass ofthe church lawn was manicured. Everything was ready for the most important day on the Christianchurch calendar—well, almost ready!The church parking lot was filling up fast. The church crowd streamed into the church for the 11 AMservice. Some had…

Too many people believe and sometimes teach that love is a feeling or an emotion. Feelings andemotions are involved in love, but the greatest part of love is action-oriented. Love is a verb (what youdo), more than a noun (a feeling).Love is the language that Jesus taught his disciples. Love can be heard by the…

Happy Mother’s Day!!I hope you enjoy this inspirational story about a mother’s love to remind us how important mothersare in our lives, to not take them for granted and to show our appreciation for all that she does for us.Enjoy this and show your appreciation for your mother on her special day or show your…

So what are you choosing? Does your life look the way you want it to? Or do you findyourself living in reaction to a series of tough situations, being tossed around fromhazard to hazard like a pinball? This story shows that the kind of life we experience isreally up to us, and it starts with…

Happy Mother’s Day!! I hope you enjoy this inspirational story about a mother’s love toremind us how important mothers are in our lives. Show your appreciation for yourmother on her special day or show your Mom just how much you love her today….It had been three months since Ms. Thatcher had joined an elementary school…

This story shows that one of the most profound changes we can make on the journeyto renewed thinking is to adjust our perspective. We can control our attitude and howwe react to situations, but assuming a more positive view will not come naturally.We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat our…

This story is a reminder that we all have “parachute packers” in our lives – thosewho silently contribute to our successes. They are our colleagues who work lateto meet a deadline, family members who offer unwavering support, mentors whoguide us, and friends who cheer us on.Charles Plumb was a US Navy jet pilot in Vietnam.…

This story is a reminder that we all have “parachute packers” in our lives – thosewho silently contribute to our successes. They are our colleagues who work lateto meet a deadline, family members who offer unwavering support, mentors whoguide us, and friends who cheer us on.Charles Plumb was a US Navy jet pilot in Vietnam.…

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love thatmakes you sigh. You can hear it in the arms of your lovedones. The view of a sunset. The kiss of moonlight and thegentle brush of cool air on a hot day. They are the sighs ofGod. Take the time to stop and listen;…

Children need their fathers to guide them and to help them avoid the perils and unwisedecisions of life. But they also need their fathers to help them appreciate the wondersthat await them on the upward journey to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.WHAT IS A FATHER (DAD)? A father(dad) is someone who wants to catch…

This story shows us that prayer time helps us develop our relationship with our Creator, God Himself. Itkeeps us in tune with God and His intentions towards us. God also wants us to know what is on Hisheart. It’s our opportunity to be directed and guided by God throughout our day to day. As we…

It’s not practical to assume we will all feel happy every moment of every day. No matter who we areor how wonderful our life is in general, there are still bound to be moments when we’re down. No onepromised life would be easy, but the Lord did promise He would be there! God is always…

The message “out there” is that life is all about time and money. These canindeed serve as measures for success, provided we take the time to define howmuch of both we really need (and for what), but we shouldn’t get too impressedwith them.Imagine that you have won the following PRIZE in a contest:Each morning your…

We all spend valuable time we can never get back, worrying about something. Students worry aboutgrades, having the right friends, and wearing the latest styles. As adults we worry about stayingemployed; bills and expenses, rising gas prices, cost of insurance, and paying taxes. We obsessabout making good impressions, being politically correct, identify theft and becoming…

God is a complex character to understand, even for adults. Kids should be taught about God in a simpleway first so they can grasp who He is and what His presence means for them in their lives. I wasimpressed with what was written by a child, Danny Dutton of Chula Vista, CA, when he was…

This story by an unknown is too good for me not to share. It points out that what we do for others is more importantthan what we do for ourselves.Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. Sheapproached the owner of the store in…

Grace, in its short definition is unmerited favor. You can’t earn it, it is a gift and is always freely given.It means that you will not be getting what you so richly deserve. The following story illustrates“Grace”.Jack took a long look at his speedometer before slowing down: 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. The…

Live a life that matters. Live a life of love. Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. Love isn’twhat we choose to DO. Love is what we choose to BE!! This story shows love is a big thing, but it ismade up of small actions, simple words and shared intimacies.A 91-year-old woman died…

BEN’S CORNER Andy Andrews introduced me to The Three Most Inspirational Words You’ve Never Considered. The first word gives us hope when we are discouraged with our progress. The word is “YET” and it’s filled with hope for the future. The second inspiring word, “PROUD”, erases doubt about whether or not we are “on the…