Musings

My name is Ben Makuh. I'm an introspective pastor-turned-software engineer. I have an MA in biblical and theological studies from Denver Seminary, and whether I'm writing code, blog posts, or books, I write out of a desire to make things better for…

I've been thinking a lot lately on the topic of giving, and it seems to me that how I often give is not very godly. There are many reasons to give, but usually how it goes for me is something like this: I go through my belongings to thin out what I…

Last Saturday I was able to attend the Denver Rebelution conference with some friends, and it was a great experience. Alex and Brett have a good message, and I appreciated how their father provided a strong foundation of godliness for the whole…

When I was in New York City last weekend, One of my roommates at the hotel received a tiny little tract from someone on the street that had a big smiley face and the words, "Smile, Jesus loves you" on the front. God gave me the opportunity to talk to…

I received my copy of DO HARD THINGS about two weeks ago and was able to finish it earlier this week. It reads quickly and is engaging and interesting. More important than anything, though, is the content. It's a message that many teenagers (and even…

The world races by. Look my soul! Listen! Do you not hear The cry of eternity rising On the failing breaths of Four Billion Unsaved souls? Go forth and speak. Worry not in the trials and Travails you will face. Take heart; our Savior is our Lord, Our…

Clarified, Resolute, precision: Sunrise betwixt the mountains. Sinusoidal entrance of the sun, Glowing, Mathematic perfection. Life is overexposed. "-Just enough!" The lands proclaim. Most artists use paint; This One used hydrogen, A symphony of…