Author: benji

July 31, 2026

Foul Moods and Pumpkin Seeds

One December Sunday in 2021, I was in a funky mood, so I chose to spend the afternoon alone, in my thoughts; and then Jesus wanted to talk about pumpkin seeds…so we talked. I was preparing some pumpkin seeds for roasting while quietly grumbling that things were not going the way I expected them to, and quite frankly, God, they haven’t gone the way I […]

May 3, 2026

Yoke Up and Rest

The words rest and sleep are frequently used interchangeably; however, they are drastically different. There are medical terms that could clarify the differences and the effects each has on our bodies. Let’s step away from the medical discussion and drift back to scripture for a moment.  First, have you ever awakened feeling worse than when you went to bed? Ever slept 7-10 hours and not […]