Ben Locke

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Journal Keeper | Writer | Poet | Speaker — field_542d8190101fc

After multiple injuries and chronic illness forced him to abandon his hopes of playing professional soccer, Ben Locke dove head first into writing as a means of escape, expression and faith. He began journaling his interactions with the Lord, often hunched over the side of his bed due to illness and for two years, Ben remained isolated and journeying through the Bible, reading the book of Job and Psalms to stay near to God. Through a series of wonderfully absurd events, his very daily journal became a manuscript that led to the upcoming release of his debut book, In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near. This honest pursuit, along with the unwavering support of his family, also led him to come forward about the sexual abuse he endured as a collegiate athlete. His unexpected discovery ofthe profound grace of God, combined with his intense experiences of pain and suffering, motivate him to speak with directness, write with vulnerability, and tell the story of the broken. Ben recently launched an online journal called Evensong, which is a weekly writing shared with readers interested in communal prayer, as an additional layer to his newfound passion for writing.

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In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting

You are not alone. When author Ben Locke was in his darkest valleys, he was determined to tell God exactly what he thought. He poured out his agony an...

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Evensong

A journal of common prayer for the reverent sojourner. Written weekly by Ben Locke.

Featured on: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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June 29, 2026

Kerby Anderson

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Downplaying “Pride”

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June 26, 2026

Kerby Anderson

God in the Capitol

This year millions of Americans will visit our nation’s capital to celebrate our 250th anniversary. I have encouraged many who plan to visit Washington, DC to look for all the references to God in the...

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