The H Files

As crucial as inventory is to any business, taking an inward look at our own personal spiritual inventory is at least as critical in our journey with the Lord. But what might that mean specifically? In what areas of our lives should we take inventory? If our inventory proves faulty or destructive, what then? Through the lens of one familiar Biblical character, Ben discusses what it means for us to...

Businesses do inventory on a somewhat regular basis. If businesses and corporations do inventory to improve their bottom line, should we be doing inventory in our own personal lives? Ben explores the importance of personal spiritual inventory and how it can improve our walk with the Lord.

In the shadow of Mt. Everest, an intrepid band of linguists set out in 1968 to conquer a different but equally as challenging a mountain of sorts. Their goal was to develop the first-ever written language for a remote community of Limbuwan speakers living in northeastern Nepal. Ben's mother, Annita Fischer, recounts some of her first-hand experiences as part of this pioneering team despite see...

Have you ever read a rule book? How about a love letter? Ben compares and contrasts the Bible to a rule book and a love letter and asks which one you would rather read?

In the middle of life's storms where do we look? Ben explores our default setting when things get tough on us in our trips around the sun and offers the best option.

A well-known Biblical story recounts an encounter between Jesus and a man known only as a rich young ruler in search of eternal life. Ben explores the response Jesus gives the young man and how it compares to the "stuff" that often causes us to go away sorrowful as well.

Gregory Driscoll was told years ago that he would likely be unable to read, perhaps for his entire life. But then Gregory discovered music, and specifically stringed instruments like bass and cello. It changed his entire world. In this episode, Gregory and his mother Mims recall parts of an incredible story of how music, mixed with hard work and faith have led to an heartwarming testimony as told...

Gregory Driscoll was told years ago that he would likely be unable to read maybe his entire life. But then Gregory discovered how music, and specifically the cello, changed his entire world, including helping him learn to read. In this snippet, Gregory recalls part of the story that has become a book called "Cello and Me." The entire interview drops soon.

The "noise" in the world can get a tad overwhelming, maybe cause our blood pressure and other vitals to skyrocket. Contrary to popular belief we do indeed have a choice in how we cope with it. Ben discusses some real ways we can quiet the noise that seems everywhere.

An area pastor's kid and a bit of a self-proclaimed former rebel, Stephen Franklin recounts just a snippet of his journey from a heavy metal rocker to now playing and writing worship songs for the Lord at churches like Dwelling Place in Christiansburg, Virginia.

With the world's hair on fire, to say the least, our blood pressure can go through the roof as we frantically try to stay informed and search for answers. Ben briefly explores a fool-proof method to stay sane in a seemingly insane world.

Local missions pastor George Nassar shares his incredible testimony about his physical and spiritual journey to the United States over a decade ago, including how he met his wife and how they with the Lord's help have overcome some unbelievable challenges.

Getting baited into a conversation rarely ends well. Ben explores the idea of developing our own rules of engagement BEFORE we enter into certain conversations or threads.

When something or someone is great, do we recognize it as great right away or is the level of greatness only recognized over time? Ben briefly touches on the greatness of a particular sports icon, appreciating greatness even years later.

What was the last goal you set? Did you reach it? Ben explores the importance of setting goals, even simple ones.

Ben introduces a new feature to The H Files.

Language is in the lifeblood of any healthy society. Recently, some third-world country villagers learned of the first-time publication of their own previously non-existent written language in a best-selling book. Ben briefly explores the importance of language and tells the touching story of those villagers now with a new sense of identity and pride in a written language all their own.

We've all done things we regret. It's human nature to feel bad when things go south for whatever reason. But what do you do with that memory? Do you learn from it? Or do you wallow in it? Worse yet, have you become paralyzed by it? Ben explores the dangers of remaining on "the way that seems right unto man."

Autographs are like snapshots. They capture moments in time and many have compelling stories behind how we got them. Ben talks about some of the signatures in his collection, how he got them and why we like autographs.

Dress hats are largely underrated these days. Back in the day, everyone wore some type of dress hat to work, to dinner, to the ballgame. In this episode, Ben reminisces about a recent encounter with a man in a cool hat. Do you have a favorite hat that you make look good? What are the types of hats we wear and what do they symbolize?

Is it really that difficult to just do the right thing?

Research into some silly apps in the cybermarket

A brief review of a recent book.