Ben LaPlace

Christ follower, grateful husband, awe-struck father, expectant wanderer and restless sojourner...dreamer, artist, catalyst

[Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco]

Reductionism: the oversimplification of complex realities by breaking them into smaller, often incomplete parts while ignoring the whole picture. It happens when a rich, multifaceted concept is reduced to one aspect, leading to a distorted or limited understanding.

Too often, in the Christian life, we have reduced...

Church to a gathering,
mission to evangelism,
Christology to the cross,
evangelism to a formula,
worship to singing songs,
prayer to asking for things,
the Gospel to bullet points,
calling to vocational ministry,
Kingdom of God to the afterlife,
being a Christian to a moral code,
fivefold body gifts (Eph 4) to twofold,
spirituality to withdrawal from the world,
discipleship to the transfer of information,
spiritual growth to knowledge accumulation.

But how can we embrace a faith that is more and not less? One that is deeper, more dynamic, and holistic? How can we cultivate a more expansive faith that sees more mystery and beauty?

[Ben LaPlace @BenLaPlace]

If you’re searching for a church a better question than “what’s the preaching like?” is “what does the everyday life of the people of this house of faith look like?” - that’s the measure.

[Brad Brisco @bradleybrisco]

Church planter, remember the church is more than what happens tomorrow morning. Don't give too much attention to how many people join you tomorrow. Focus on the impact that is happening relationally throughout the week in neighborhoods, workplaces & social spaces. #newscorecards

[Carey Nieuwhof @cnieuwhof]

It's hard to reach a culture you don't understand.

[Alan Hirsch @alanhirsch]

The best way to effect change is to model it

[David Busic @DavidBusic]

The Gospel of Jesus Christ changes its enemies not by breaking down their doors but by infiltrating their minds+hearts with the love of God.

[Jeff Vanderstelt @JeffVanderstelt]

Worship isn’t merely a yes to the God who saves but also a resounding furious no to the lies that echo in the mountains around us@MikeCosper

[VergeNetwork.org @VergeNetwork]

“Disciples aren’t consumers, they are producers. Jesus cared about disciples more than anything else.” @mike_breen https://t.co/HacjymcOe6

[stevenfurtick @stevenfurtick]

Your greatest message will be spoken by your life, not your lips.

[Aaron Niequist @aaronieq]

Me: "Hey Henry, you're in your underwear. Why don't you ever wear pants at home?"

Henry, shrugging: "What have pants ever done for anyone?"

[Ben LaPlace @BenLaPlace]

This boy turns 9 today! Creative, passionate, particular, full of… https://t.co/DMGxj2y8is

[Ben LaPlace @BenLaPlace]

@maggiegcaldwell I didn't say a word about hiking this time Mags...take it up with the Holy Spirit

[David Busic @DavidBusic]

Remember to also pray for Bangladesh + India. Massive flooding has led to high death tolls w/millions of affected people across the region.

[Derek Webb @derekwebb]

in my opinion, the problem with the internet is that all opinion is stated as fact

[Derek Webb @derekwebb]

the problem with the internet is that all opinion is stated as fact

[Ben LaPlace @BenLaPlace]

Check it! Then head to https://t.co/843jXAW24f to sign up. 30 minutes a week… https://t.co/0IyTS9Zkol

[john mark mcmillan @johnmarkmc]

It's why you can't love God and hate your neighbor. The way you treat your neighbor is the way you treat God...

[Ben LaPlace @BenLaPlace]

This is helpful. https://t.co/gNQn1knrD7

[Ben LaPlace @BenLaPlace]

Are the things I'm filling my calendar with helping me be obedient to the Spirit or not? #intentionallife #growing