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Behind the Music: Peter’s Lament
Peter’s Lament was written as a reflective sacred solo intended for worship settings where storytelling and emotional honesty are central.
Benjamin J Nichols
Jan 242 min read


Lazarus Monologue
A fanciful consideration of Lazarus' point of view were he born in this century.
Benjamin J Nichols
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Glory
Dedicate each breath to God's glory
Benjamin J Nichols
Feb 2, 20252 min read


SDG doesn't stand for Surly Dove Goldsmith
The following is a little comedy bit I wrote when I was running SDG Creative that never got used. There is something unique about it besides being generally delightful. See if you can spot it, I'll reveal at the end.
Benjamin J Nichols
Aug 4, 20243 min read


What To Expect of the Tecumseh Bicentennial Podcast
Expect to be inspired and entertained and drawn into the beautiful human tapestry that makes up our town.
Benjamin J Nichols
Jun 16, 20241 min read


What I've Learned (the Mother's Day Song)
TL;DR - If you're looking for a song for Mother's Day, I recommend this one. If you'd like to download the sheet music click below: You can also download the backtrack here if you would like to use it: I wrote a considerably longer version of this song years ago for my mom. It's been so well received that I edited it for time and more universal content for other sons to be able to share with their moms. You're welcome to use this song for free. If you make a video I'd love t
Benjamin J Nichols
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Get To Know God
It's difficult to love someone you don't know.
Benjamin J Nichols
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Meditation on Psalm 1
Meditation on Psalm 1: Spending time every day with the same person changes you. Do you want to be happy? Let’s identify what will not make you happy. You have some people in your life - maybe at school, maybe at work, maybe even at home - who are not awesome. That’s to say, they are pretty much awful. They are selfish, mean and petty. If you want to be happy, don’t take their advice on how to live your life. They may be beautiful, popular, rich or powerful. That doesn’t mak
Benjamin J Nichols
Jan 1, 20215 min read


MUSIC - A Better Life
I work part time as an accompanist for TPS choirs here in America's hi five . I love working with these kids and wanted to give them something that was unique, beautiful and would offer them a message to sing that reflected my own hopes for their futures. so I wrote them a song. Let me know what you think!
Benjamin J Nichols
Dec 25, 20201 min read


WRITING - God is Unapproachable
God is unapproachable. Don't let that stop you from trying to approach Him, but understand it is not something you will ever accomplish...
Benjamin J Nichols
Dec 24, 20202 min read


Benjamin J Nichols
Dec 4, 20200 min read


WRITING - Encountering God Behind a Toilet
That is a shocking title; perhaps even offensive to some. Several years ago our toilet tank broke and needed to be replaced. I am not a plumber, but I am intelligent, resourceful and not afraid of a little work. (Can you hear the pride there? That's going to be relevant later.) Our home had a disconnected toilet the same size sitting in the basement. Why did we have a spare toilet? No clue. It came with the house. I explored the spare and discovered I could remove the tank
Benjamin J Nichols
Nov 27, 20204 min read


PHOTOGRAPHY - Fun with Lightroom
I took this photo whole on a walk with Adeline. Then I played around with Adobe Lightroom and decided to give Addie a magical power... or something.
Benjamin J Nichols
Nov 20, 20201 min read


ART - The Unplanned Priceless Owl
Sometimes accidents look on purpose, we call them jazz. This is like jazz for your lookie-balls.
Benjamin J Nichols
Nov 6, 20201 min read


COMEDY - Roam Bogie - An Unnecessary Feud
Hello friend. If you live near Tecumseh Michigan some of you may have noticed that the deer have begun to act in a manner most peculiar. They've been walking around with a surly attitude, smoking their cigarettes, carrying their spears, slingshots and howitzers. You may have also noticed how they have been gathering in large packs outside the town- [BUFORD] They're called herds What? [BUFORD] They're called herds! Large packs of herds outside the town. They've been ligh
Benjamin J Nichols
Oct 31, 20202 min read


ART - The Almost Not Quite Somethings
Illustrations I created for a children's book written titled the "Almost Not Quite Somethings"
Benjamin J Nichols
Aug 27, 20201 min read


WRITING - An Open Letter to Non-Christians Regarding Christians
We don't suck nearly as bad as you may think
Benjamin J Nichols
Jul 30, 20202 min read


WRITING - The Armor of God
Hello, I'm supposed to report here to be fitted for my armor?
Benjamin J Nichols
Jul 11, 20202 min read
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