Neal Benson

Far too often Christians talk as if we're just sinners who are: worthless. That is a lie we've believed & need to stop

Trusting God with tomorrow begins by seeking His Kingdom today.

Karl Barth once advised young theologians to “take your Bible and take your newspaper, and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible.”

When I talk about non-assumptive preaching, I’m not teaching you to preach better to Christians. I’m focusing on how to preach so that anyone in the room can understand the message of Jesus and be transformed.

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Fasting isn’t about being noticed by others. It’s about drawing near to the Lord.

Compelling sermons draw the listener in and make them feel like the preacher is speaking directly to them. Compelling sermons leave the listener wanting to hear more about what God is capable of doing in their lives.

A clear sermon removes unnecessary barriers between the biblical text and the listener.

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One day you will give the keys back to your work. Make sure you bring your family with you.

Fasting is not simply about an empty stomach, it is an expression of a humble heart. When we fast we are denying our bodies of immediate satisfaction. Fasting helps us to see what is really taking place in our lives because we are refusing to comfort ourselves with food.

“More than any other single discipline, fasting reveals the things that control us” Richard Foster

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When we fast, we are reducing our consumption and intentionally redirecting our attention to the Lord.

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Clarity in preaching requires intentionality from the first moments of sermon preparation until you say amen and humbly walk off the stage.

Clear preaching does not mean making the Bible simplistic. It means making God’s Word understandable to the people listening.

When we think about manuscript writing we might be able to summarize it like this: write the sermon beforehand and preach it naturally to others.

A short prayer during the day is still a meaningful conversation with God.

“Learning to pray doesn’t offer you a less busy life; it offers you a less busy heart.” -Paul E. Miller