Author: Ben
Stages in Learning
Have you ever learned a new language? I’m no linguistic guru, but my experience is that I tend to go through three distinct stages....
Lessons in Athens
I am presently in Greece, just outside Athens, near the ancient city of Marathon and overlooking the Aegean Sea. It is a gorgeous location...
Stop It!
One of my favorite video clips features comedian Bob Newhart who plays a psychologist with a quick fix to every problem. A patient comes...
Ordeal in the Philippines
In August 2013, Carlos & Josephine moved to the Philippines to continue the work of multiplying disciples. They had a wonderful and effective ministry...
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Oh, the Christmas memories! In the 60s and 70s when I was young, my dad and his five siblings would all gather at their...
The Incredible Shrinking Vision
As a boy, I remember watching a movie called The Incredible Shrinking Man. This was the story of a man who was afflicted with...
Fred’s Africa Mission
On May 24, I said goodbye to my very best friend. Buhendwa, more popularly known as Fred, is a refugee from the Democratic Republic...
Finishing Well
I have always enjoyed reading John Maxwell’s wisdom on leadership. One of my greatest aspirations has been to finish well, and after 17 years...
Moving Forward
Greetings from Hobart! For a year we have been quietly contemplating a move from Tasmania to the mainland, and Sydney was our primary target....
T4T in Germany
My apologies for not writing for such a long time! I’ve just returned from an extended trip to Germany, London, and the USA. However,...