God Running

Alypius and the Gladiator (and one of the most powerful forces on earth): The Friends We Choose

A dramatic scene in an ancient Roman coliseum, featuring a victorious gladiator standing over a fallen opponent, with spectators in the background reacting passionately. The arena is filled with an audience, and banners adorn the walls. — Pollice Verso painting by Jean-Leon Gerome, oil on canvas, 1872

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on March 28, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

Bible Study, The Jesus Shortcut Book

Alypius Confessions, Christian community, discipleship, social norming, spiritual formation

Where the Power of Christ is Found: The Friends We Choose

Silhouettes of three friends standing together and looking at a sunset.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on March 21, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

Bible Study, The Jesus Shortcut Book

Christian community, Christian discipleship, Love like Jesus, neurobiology and faith, spiritual formation

The Great Cloud of Witnesses: And the friends we choose (and ancient friends too)

An ethereal illustration depicting two figures standing on clouds, gazing upwards at a radiant circular light surrounded by numerous angelic beings in a heavenly atmosphere. — Paradiso: Dante and Beatrice gazing upon the highest heaven, from Gustave Dore’s illustrations of the Divine Comedy

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on March 14, 2026 by wesleymhbeyer

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Christian community, Christian love, discipleship, Khesed, spiritual formation

Born Originals, Not Photocopies: The Friends We Choose

Silhouette of a child pointing towards a large moon over a calm sea at twilight. — Silhouette back view of woman pointing to the full moon.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on March 7, 2026 by wesleymhbeyer

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Christian community, Christian love, discipleship, Khesed, spiritual formation

Khesed and The Friends We Choose

Four friends standing together, watching a sunset over a mountainous landscape, with arms around each other.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on February 28, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

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Christian community, Christian love, discipleship, Khesed, spiritual formation

Loneliness and Isolation (And the Friends We Choose)

Silhouette of three friends standing together on a grassy hill, with a colorful sunset in the background.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on February 21, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

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Christian community, discipleship, isolation, loneliness, spiritual formation

If You’re a Christian, You Won’t Fit In

A hand holding a lit matchstick against a black background with the word 'Jesus' prominently displayed, accompanied by repeated phrases: 'The Way. The Truth. The Life.'

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to (or even anyone who wants to want to) love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on February 14, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

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Christian culture, Christian politics, Christianity and culture, faith and politics, who should I vote for

One Thing No Christian Should Ever Say–Romans 11:1-6

A historical painting depicting a scene with several armored soldiers surrounding a fallen figure, who appears to be in distress or unconscious. The soldiers are dressed in elaborate armor with shields and weapons, while the fallen figure is wearing a blue robe and has a halo. The background features a tree and a mountainous landscape. — The Conversion of Saint Paul, ca. 1391–92, by Spinello Aretino

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to (or even anyone who wants to want to) love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on February 7, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

Bible Study, I Wish Someone Had Told Me This When I Was Young, Romans

Broad Brush Thinking, Christian Ethics, Christian witness, Following Jesus, Loving Your Neighbor

What in the world was Paul thinking?–Romans Chapter 10:1-13

Why don't I feel joy — Image by Will Foster, used with permission, willfosterphoto.com.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on January 17, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

Bible Study, Romans

God's mercy, How Paul shared Jesus, Romans reference to Deuteronomy

Love Them Anyway

Black and white close-up portrait of an elderly man with deep wrinkles and unkempt hair, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

God Running is a place for anyone who wants to love Jesus more deeply, follow Jesus more closely, and love people the way Jesus wants us to.

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Posted on January 12, 2026 by Kurt Bennett

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God Running

There is only one place in the Bible where we see God running.

Where the Power of Christ is Found: The Friends We Choose

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Khesed and The Friends We Choose

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