Category: Ben’s Corner

We are social creatures. We depend on one another. We cannot achieve our goalswithout the help of others. Yet, others have their own agendas, goals, and interests. So,how can we work together without compromising? To succeed, we need to learn that wehave to let go of one thing to gain…

It is in the silence we quiet the nonstop noise bantering in our heads that continually seeksan audience with us in our minds. There is nothing like the calmness of the silence to gaininsight into the answers we need for living! One of the best lessons we can learn in…

One of the best indicators of spiritual growth is that we remain calm in the face of crisis, adversity and danger. Panic is more contagious than calm. The more “news” we absorb right now, the more we’re inclined to panic. All we need is 10 minutes a day to get…

I hope you are all doing well with your sta-cation! But, often we feel down and slumping in our life. At these times we need inspiration to free us from the bondage of worries and give our life a direction. Good inspirational stories are a great way to uplift us…

We all need encouragement right about now!We find ourselves in a sober moment and are not sure what to do next. Fear is rising in these uncertain times. Remember, it is not God’s will that we face every day with dread and trepidation. He made us for more than a…

This simple short story helps us to remember that we are God’s treasure in clay. Too often we act as though people are nothing more than clay balls. “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”—…

Have you ever noticed how some people come into our life and we know right away that they were meant to be there—to serve some sort of purpose, teach us a lesson, or help us figure out who we are or who we want to become? We never know who…

Each of us faces difficulties from time to time. It’s a natural part of the cycle of life. Many of us become so focused on the problems we face that we lose our joy—it gets buried under layers of worry and fear. But the moment you realize you have nothing…

My very good friend, Milt Smith, always puts a smile on my face and in my heart! His response to my last note on “What is the best way to be there for someone when they are hurting or experiencing challenging times?” is right on target, filled with powerful testimony…

Personal values are those things we believe are the most important in our lives. Values exist, whether we recognize them or not. The only way to experience true joy and happiness is to live and behave according to our true values. Otherwise, we experience internal conflict and stress. This is…