Comments for Ben Mandrell's Blog

Comment on Baptizing My Daughter, Ava by Judy Petty

Judy Petty — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:42:49 +0000

We were there & seeing you baptized Ava was awesome! So glad you shared more pictures! Judy & Harold Petty

Comment on Baptizing My Daughter, Ava by carolyn goff

carolyn goff — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:49:50 +0000

I know thhis was a sweet time for you and your daughter. I listen to you on Sundays after I GET OUT OF MY CHURCH. i ALWAYS ENJOY LISTENING.You are a blessing!

Comment on How I Prepare A Sermon – Part 1 by derrall altom

derrall altom — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:59:52 +0000

I LIKE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MONDAY. RARELY DO I EVER GET WELL CONSTRUCTED THOUGHTS ON MONDAY’S. I AM STILL MENTALLY PREACHING SUNDAY’S SERMONS. DERRALL ALTOM, HONOBIA FIRST BAPTIST

Comment on I Will Remember: Part SEVEN by Scott Heidelberg

Scott Heidelberg — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:39:44 +0000

Reading the second/third sentences of your final paragraph of this section was like turning a light on for me. As I am sure it is with all new or renewed Christians, I struggle with the idea that being a productive Christian is based on leading others to Christ by being an example of what a Christian is. It is tough to explain to skeptical “friends” the nature of an 180 degree turn in your life… however though prayer and God’s word that have been translated by you to me… I now realize that the process is long and requires perserverence and real FAITH. Those sentences that I mentioned were your words, but God put them in your pen for me to read and understand. This is a prime example of what I meant when I told you that you were like a “translator” between me and God. I thank God for you.
God has saved my life… you were the tool that He used.

Comment on Sharing Harold: The Book Signing by Ken Newman

Ken Newman — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:41:13 +0000

I am so happy that you decided to get your book published for “real”; it was too good not to share it with a wider audience.

Comment on Sharing Harold: The Book Signing by Susan Etheridge

Susan Etheridge — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:55:50 +0000

I have the priviledge of working in a public school and I love to see children’s books with a moral. I wish all books that we read would teach us how to help one another.
I am very proud to know people that guide the lives of children.

Comment on Sharing Harold: The Book Signing by Jackie Bobbitt

Jackie Bobbitt — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:07:11 +0000

To tell the truth, if someone had told me that, in my lifetime, I would be associated with such gifted people, I would have probably used a line like the title of your book for an answer. Just look at me now, I have the privilege of working among the famous and published–you will have to beat me with a stick to get me to leave this place!!!!! Congratulations to two of my favorites. Jackie Bobbitt

Comment on 2011 Family Fun by Dicky Bivens

Dicky Bivens — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:02:48 +0000

Loved it, Bro. Ben….Like to see you loving on those boys….

Comment on About Englewood by Steve Warren

Steve Warren — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:44:20 +0000

Pastor Ben,

Caught your awesome speaking engagement at FOM Ridgecrest, this weekend, all I can say is Wow! The Holy spiri was all over that place your messages have had a deep impact on my Walk with Christ and how and what Iam going to do about my Legacy. God has truely blessed your minstry.

You have given my wife and I, not only the opportunity to renew our vows but also to renew our faith and commitment to our Saviour and King Jesus Christ, we cannot wait to get started on building our legacy to not only our children but to our community as well.

Thanks again for answering Gods calling to follow in this ministry.

Sincerely,

Steve and Cheri Warren
Roanoke, Va,

PS. Take Travis’s Iron away, hahaha

Comment on About Englewood by Dave Council

Dave Council — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:46:21 +0000

Hello, from Newbern, TN.I am a retired minister, father of two wonderful daughters in their twenties, husband of a wonderful wife of almost 26 years. My daughter has recently joined the church choir at Englewood.. She took part in Travis’ concert last Sunday evening. It was an awesome performance and worship experience I will cherish for a lifetime.My wife, eldest daughter attended. Travis is a great addition to the staff. We shared in witnessing the joy, smiles and gladness in my youngest daughter and others as they particpated in that wonderful concert. Thank you, Lord, for your faithfullness!

Dave Council
Newbern, TN

Comment on Should I Be Rebaptized? by Naomi Ford-Bolt

Naomi Ford-Bolt — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:43:41 +0000

Please pray for your church’s DivorceCare ministry. Pray that more who are separated or divorced would hear about your group meetings, that more participants would attend weekly, and that your volunteer leaders would be used by God. Please pray for the DivorceCare headquarters staff, located in North Carolina, to remain effective and guided by God’s will. Thank you!

Comment on About Englewood by Gene Blitch

Gene Blitch — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:40:27 +0000

We are members of Idlewild Baptist in Lutz, FL and were in the service last night when you preached and Travis sang..Truly blessed and challenged by your message and the testimoney from you and Travis..I can see why Pastor Ken asked you to come and speak to our church during our mission conference..Looking forward to being able to visit your church one day…

Gene & Hilda Blitch
Lutz, FL..

Comment on 10 More Fantastic Photos From 2010 (So I didn’t really narrow it down to 10) by Judy Stranak

Judy Stranak — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:20:19 +0000

Beautiful children! I agree with bittersweet moments. As a grandmother to 4 beautiful grandsons, I am loving watch them grow up.

Comment on 10 More Fantastic Photos From 2010 (So I didn’t really narrow it down to 10) by Fran

Fran — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:11:17 +0000

Just precious Ben!

Comment on Hosea: Loyal by jodi Judge

jodi Judge — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:13:45 +0000

Thank You for posting all this at the same time, I believe this series is one of the BEST, if not The Best, no, I Know IT IS “THE BEST” on Hosea I have ever heard. Another of what I call a “Real GOD Message!”
You and the Holy Spirit have so delivered a series that is applying the OT and the NT to our lives and problems of current times, bringing the Hope, God intends us to remember, as well as the problems that are ours in the choice to live our own way. Hard lessons are a part of Christian Life, as is a call to Holy LIving, (not perfection, but seeking God and forgivness regularly in our daily lives). To be Forgiven, we are required to Forgive, and that is not a popular message in society today. To save a home, marriage, relationship is our choice, Hosea has shown us the connection with Christ and the Church, and the Healing that comes from forgivness. Oh, what freedom in worship, after forgiveness is given, and recieved thru that choice.
This is Redeeming LOVE at it’s best, and your delivery of it was the “Best”.
The Relentless/Redeeming LOVE of God is our example for relationships, not only in marriage but with those who don’t have the understanding of GOD’S Love.
The hope of reconcilation is ever present to us if we seek God and His way. Maybe not until eternity, but then, maybe Tomorrow!
I await the day the curses are reversed to BLESSINGS!. I must add, you are definitely a part of my days “Blessing”.

May God Contiue to BLess You and Englewood,
In Christ Love and Prayers
Always
Jodi Judge
Luke 1:37