having searched high and wide the night before for the best redest shirt possible, wearing the most patriotic sunday attire I could, I stand proud to say to you...happy 4th of July.  (only thing missing is the fireworks beside my left ear)


July 4, 2004.  The thought of men dying to set us free is beyond me.  Imagine the courage and sacrifice of these countless men and women who have fought and do currently fight for our freedom.  A day in which we celebrate the independence of America demands that we honor those who paid the price.  This day is a tribute to the men and women as well as their loved ones they left behind--those who have fought and are fighting to make America what it is today.  They are America's true declaration of Independence.  So in all of our fun, weekend get-togethers, take time to appreciate freedom.  Have fun, and remember God, who sent His Son to pay the price for sin and made the ultimate sacrifice to secure a place in Glory for those who would trust Him.  Grill some chicken and light the fireworks, and remember.  Tomorrow things could change.  Seize the day.  Signing off, remember, keeping any backchannel open could pay off in the long run.    To view the frequent weekly-daily openings, visit the archives. Like what you see? Tell me by signing tim's guestbook.

Word of the day: ludic \LOO-dik\, adjective: Of or relating to play; characterized by play; playful

  • Thanks.  Thank you to all of you who prayed. I turned out fine.  My teeth came out with no problems, and I got all my feeling back.   God is so good.    

  • Quick update?  I don't feel like writing a whole lot, except that things will be getting busier for sure.  One week before I preliminarily leave for college...meaning I'm going up to counsel at Teen Leadership Conference July 17-July 31.  But, I have to take all my stuff up now, since I'm flying back home.  Otherwise, I'm leaving the 10th to spend some time in Orlando.  This doesn't mean I'll slack off writing letters.  Not even a chance.  Now that I'm busy, I'll have more to "write home about."  Anyway, running is slowly getting back into gear, and Hebrews is fascinating me more and more. Random fact-- Mr. Gregor Lyons finally received an order and boy did he make himself look good with his cell phone.  I'm sure someone will reap the benefits of his slick and professional business venture.    

  • Updates:  Fourth of July pictures are floating around, so hunt for them.  

 

  Pictures:

  
  College Life Pictures from Baptist Bible College


 New York City Trip Two college guys and three of the most amazing college girls visit the streets of Manhattan and have the time of their life.  Can you imagine what that was like?  Maybe the pictures will help.  
Spring Break 2004 Fort Myers Beach, Florida.  A complete report, photo album, and downloads from the infamous 22 hour spring break trip! 
Miscellaneous Random pictures of Tim and who knows what  Pictures
Friends Some of the people who make me a better person  Pictures
Archive old pictures of Tim Benedict
Senior Trip 2002 High School  Pictures of Tim's senior trip to Schroon Lake, NY.
Family Tim's family pictures
Flying Pictures of Tim flying and of his planes he flew

  

Thoughts: 
Florida I mean there are some of you who have never been to Florida, maybe this will help.
All about Children Yes, the screaming, crying, laughing, and loving.  Children are a gift from God.  We all were once children.  They still are a special part of us.  They are special and important.  Why? Let's find out.  
The Life of Samuel Who is Samuel?  Why was he so important?  After all, two books of the Bible were named after him.  This is an on-going study of the Life and Character of Samuel (What made Samuel, Samuel).   
The Memories
 Thinking about yesterday, feeling like a kid again, and remembering the look on my mom's face when I made my first 3-pointer.  Why am I the way I am?  Find out for yourself.  

 Meet Tim Benedict

 Let's pretend you ask me, "who are you?"
  No More Nationalism letter to the editor I wrote in response to a lousy, democratic, anti-American, journalist.  9/30/02
  Go-carting 101 Need tips on go-carting? Find them here! (just do it)
 
 

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  My friend Adi from the far but awesome country of Romania, this guy is worth knowing! Check his site out!
  Homestar runner my source of entertainment, in fact, its hilarious.  You need to check this out!
  Baptist Bible College For me anyway, this is the greatest school ever. Please pay a visit and learn about BBC and maybe you might just find you're supposed to be there.
  KTTM Enterprises Michelle, if you ever read this, did you ever believe THIS would happen? I mean one letter of subscription and here's this aspiring rookie jumping on the front page of the world wide web. You have a talented friend. Together, KTTM will reach the world (amazing.).