Bent and Dent Groceries in North Central Ohio

Bent and Dent Groceries in North Central Ohio

Last updated: 3/27/22, adding two new Bent and Dents (Scotty’s in Mansfield nad K&R in Sugarcreek). Introduction Bent and Dents are discount grocery stores. The name derives from items that have dented packaging. Other items are soon to expire or have recently expired. But some items are in excellent condition and nowhere near expiration. Sometimes…

Taking Every Word Captive: How Should Christians Speak?

Taking Every Word Captive: How Should Christians Speak?

1. Prologue God used words to create this universe. He spoke, and it came to pass. He created us with the ability to use words to communicate with each other and with Him. But then the fall happened. The first communications breakdown preceded the first sin. Eve told Satan that God had forbidden eating or…

Learning Hymnwriting from Modern Hymnwriters

Learning Hymnwriting from Modern Hymnwriters

When today’s leading modern hymnwriters are interviewed on radio or podcasts, the conversation often turns to their techniques and how and why they wrote their greatest songs. Here are some of their most useful podcast interviews. Stuart Townend (How Deep the Father’s Love For Us, In Christ Alone, The Power of The Cross) Poetry and…

I Am a Sheep

I Am a Sheep

I am a sheep. In John 10, Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.” And He said: “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Our culture celebrates the powerful: Lions. Sharks. Alpha dogs. It doesn’t celebrate sheep. Sometimes…