Ben Wakefield
@benwakefield.bsky.social
Ardent Follower of Jesus. Hunky Husband. Corny, yet lovable Father. Community based Pastor. School Board Member. And Destoyer of the mucky Standards of the World.
You cannot be filled unless you are first emptied.
Our lives are filled with obligations, relationships, and endless news updates. Our plates are too full.
Lent begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. It is a 6 week process of allowing God to empty you so that you may be filled by the Spirit!
Our lives are filled with obligations, relationships, and endless news updates. Our plates are too full.
Lent begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. It is a 6 week process of allowing God to empty you so that you may be filled by the Spirit!
March 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
You cannot be filled unless you are first emptied.
Our lives are filled with obligations, relationships, and endless news updates. Our plates are too full.
Lent begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. It is a 6 week process of allowing God to empty you so that you may be filled by the Spirit!
Our lives are filled with obligations, relationships, and endless news updates. Our plates are too full.
Lent begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. It is a 6 week process of allowing God to empty you so that you may be filled by the Spirit!
When we make room for the homeless, the immigrant, the orphan, the widow, and down trodden we are making room for Jesus.
February 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
When we make room for the homeless, the immigrant, the orphan, the widow, and down trodden we are making room for Jesus.
Where we are...
"Between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of Christ, I recognize the widest possible difference—so wide, that to receive the one as good, pure and holy is of necessity to reject the other as bad, corrupt and wicked."
- Frederick Douglass
"Between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of Christ, I recognize the widest possible difference—so wide, that to receive the one as good, pure and holy is of necessity to reject the other as bad, corrupt and wicked."
- Frederick Douglass
February 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Where we are...
"Between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of Christ, I recognize the widest possible difference—so wide, that to receive the one as good, pure and holy is of necessity to reject the other as bad, corrupt and wicked."
- Frederick Douglass
"Between the Christianity of this land and the Christianity of Christ, I recognize the widest possible difference—so wide, that to receive the one as good, pure and holy is of necessity to reject the other as bad, corrupt and wicked."
- Frederick Douglass
Accepting or rejecting our neighbors
based on a piece of paper violates Christianity 101, History 101, and Humanity 101.
based on a piece of paper violates Christianity 101, History 101, and Humanity 101.
January 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Accepting or rejecting our neighbors
based on a piece of paper violates Christianity 101, History 101, and Humanity 101.
based on a piece of paper violates Christianity 101, History 101, and Humanity 101.
Some use scripture to prove they are right.
Others use scripture to learn.
And others read scripture to grow closer to God
Others use scripture to learn.
And others read scripture to grow closer to God
January 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Some use scripture to prove they are right.
Others use scripture to learn.
And others read scripture to grow closer to God
Others use scripture to learn.
And others read scripture to grow closer to God
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Jesus
"All" means "All" yall. If Jesus turns away no one who is burdened then neither shall we.
"All" means "All" yall. If Jesus turns away no one who is burdened then neither shall we.
January 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Jesus
"All" means "All" yall. If Jesus turns away no one who is burdened then neither shall we.
"All" means "All" yall. If Jesus turns away no one who is burdened then neither shall we.
And forgive us our TRESPASSES we forgive them that TRESPASSED against us. - Matthew 6:12
We are all received by grace. May we receive our brothers and sisters in the same way.
We are all received by grace. May we receive our brothers and sisters in the same way.
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
And forgive us our TRESPASSES we forgive them that TRESPASSED against us. - Matthew 6:12
We are all received by grace. May we receive our brothers and sisters in the same way.
We are all received by grace. May we receive our brothers and sisters in the same way.
Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy - Matthew 5:7
Be merciful just as your
Father is merciful - Luke 6:36
Be merciful just as your
Father is merciful - Luke 6:36
January 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy - Matthew 5:7
Be merciful just as your
Father is merciful - Luke 6:36
Be merciful just as your
Father is merciful - Luke 6:36
We need good, compassionate, and honest leaders. But even more important, we need good, compassionate, and honest neighbors.
We are only in control of really one of these things. Direct your energies appropriately.
We are only in control of really one of these things. Direct your energies appropriately.
January 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We need good, compassionate, and honest leaders. But even more important, we need good, compassionate, and honest neighbors.
We are only in control of really one of these things. Direct your energies appropriately.
We are only in control of really one of these things. Direct your energies appropriately.
Our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters are blessings not burdens
January 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters are blessings not burdens
My daughter was handing out New Year's Resolutions. She said mine was to stop being so perfect...True Story!
January 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
My daughter was handing out New Year's Resolutions. She said mine was to stop being so perfect...True Story!
I succeeded in writing 2025 and not 2024 in my first attempt of the year!
January 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I succeeded in writing 2025 and not 2024 in my first attempt of the year!
I used to think prayer was about gripping God tightly, holding on until I got what I wanted.
But now, I’m learning that true prayer is about letting go. It’s about releasing my desires, plans, and even my words—and surrendering to God's will, thoughts, and plan.
But now, I’m learning that true prayer is about letting go. It’s about releasing my desires, plans, and even my words—and surrendering to God's will, thoughts, and plan.
January 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I used to think prayer was about gripping God tightly, holding on until I got what I wanted.
But now, I’m learning that true prayer is about letting go. It’s about releasing my desires, plans, and even my words—and surrendering to God's will, thoughts, and plan.
But now, I’m learning that true prayer is about letting go. It’s about releasing my desires, plans, and even my words—and surrendering to God's will, thoughts, and plan.
Our troubles didn't leave us at midnight, but neither did God.
January 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Our troubles didn't leave us at midnight, but neither did God.
This year is not about doing more but being more.
1. Being present
2. Being mindful
3. Being grateful
1. Being present
2. Being mindful
3. Being grateful
January 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This year is not about doing more but being more.
1. Being present
2. Being mindful
3. Being grateful
1. Being present
2. Being mindful
3. Being grateful
When we forget that our neighbors are blessings not burdens we begin to align our hearts with another kingdom.
December 23, 2024 at 5:52 PM
When we forget that our neighbors are blessings not burdens we begin to align our hearts with another kingdom.
The problem with greed is not that we want too much, it's that we want too little.
Greed causes us to settle for a new iphone, the next Jordans, or a bigger home.
These desires are far too small compared to the promise and fruit of the Holy Spirit
Greed causes us to settle for a new iphone, the next Jordans, or a bigger home.
These desires are far too small compared to the promise and fruit of the Holy Spirit
December 22, 2024 at 2:17 PM
The problem with greed is not that we want too much, it's that we want too little.
Greed causes us to settle for a new iphone, the next Jordans, or a bigger home.
These desires are far too small compared to the promise and fruit of the Holy Spirit
Greed causes us to settle for a new iphone, the next Jordans, or a bigger home.
These desires are far too small compared to the promise and fruit of the Holy Spirit
Today may be the darkest day of the year but there is still light.
It may be the longest night but there is still day
Shadows and fear may linger, but there still shines hope.
It may be the longest night but there is still day
Shadows and fear may linger, but there still shines hope.
December 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Today may be the darkest day of the year but there is still light.
It may be the longest night but there is still day
Shadows and fear may linger, but there still shines hope.
It may be the longest night but there is still day
Shadows and fear may linger, but there still shines hope.
When I promote my capabilities I can create admirers.
But when I display my vulnerabilities I create relationships.
But when I display my vulnerabilities I create relationships.
December 19, 2024 at 1:54 PM
When I promote my capabilities I can create admirers.
But when I display my vulnerabilities I create relationships.
But when I display my vulnerabilities I create relationships.
Children challenge the world as we know it—Pharaoh feared them, Herod tried to destroy them. The world of violence, greed, and hate needs transformation, and that starts with how we love and raise the next generation. They are the true revolutionaries.
December 18, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Children challenge the world as we know it—Pharaoh feared them, Herod tried to destroy them. The world of violence, greed, and hate needs transformation, and that starts with how we love and raise the next generation. They are the true revolutionaries.
Praying for our teachers, staff, and students! I am incredibly thankful for schools!
December 17, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Praying for our teachers, staff, and students! I am incredibly thankful for schools!
The creator was so fond of miracles and how we delighted in them that God made them everyday occurrences.
Don't miss your everyday miracle.
Don't miss your everyday miracle.
December 14, 2024 at 2:03 PM
The creator was so fond of miracles and how we delighted in them that God made them everyday occurrences.
Don't miss your everyday miracle.
Don't miss your everyday miracle.
Jesus was often overlooked by many because he didn't look like the messiah they were expecting.
We too can miss Jesus when we try to make him like us instead of allowing Jesus to make us like him.
We too can miss Jesus when we try to make him like us instead of allowing Jesus to make us like him.
December 12, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Jesus was often overlooked by many because he didn't look like the messiah they were expecting.
We too can miss Jesus when we try to make him like us instead of allowing Jesus to make us like him.
We too can miss Jesus when we try to make him like us instead of allowing Jesus to make us like him.