Benjamin Morris

Sep 1, 2024 | 64parishes.org | Benjamin Morris |Alexandra Kennon Shahin

Mention the phrase “historic migration” to most folks in southwest Louisiana, and like as not you’ll hear a story about ancestors shoved south from Francophone Canada at the point of a British musket. Yet for all the celebrated history of les Acadiens, Acadiana is home as well to numerous other groups of migrants who put down roots miles away from where they were born—stories that aren’t as frequently told.

Dec 26, 2023 | theaquilareport.com | Benjamin Morris

In the earliest days of the PCA, college ministry was not uniformly viewed as a crucial pillar of outreach for the young denomination: parachurch organizations such as InterVarsity Fellowship and Campus Crusade already occupied much of that sphere.

Apr 13, 2023 | deepsouthmag.com | Benjamin Morris

by Benjamin MorrisFaithful friend, companion these last days,you gave us hope once the power had failedand the night took us in its waiting arms. Reading, eating, bathing in this sudden dark,your glow never wavered, only swung gently at our sideas we carried you from room to room, as you carried usthrough the caverns of our homes.  When the fury had passed,you helped us find one another in the downed street, helped usfind the scattered pieces of ourselves.

Feb 28, 2023 | medium.com | Benjamin Morris

The daily routine of millions of people worldwide: Wake up (kind of); dink a cuppa Joe; wake up (for real this time); start the day. Our beloved Cuppa Joe in the morning, our morning light (besides the sun, of course). About 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day, according to a research study (by Poole et al.). Most people worldwide prefer instant coffee, while the rest enjoy filter, espresso, latte, cappuccino and others.