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Ben Hesch

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Ben Hesch

Ben Hesch is originally from Wisconsin. He and his high school sweetheart, Kalista, did mission work in Haiti before building their family in San Antonio in 2020. Ben now serves as the College Director of Alamo Community Church, where he passionately works to walk with young adults into a life of discipleship to Jesus.

In his free time, Ben loves running, visiting San Antonio's best coffee shops, and taking photos. He's always learning whether it's through a podcast or a book, and above all, he enjoys spending days with his wife.

Ben's favorite part of The Bible Memory Project is the heart intention and beautiful simplicity.

Devotionals by Ben

Resources by Ben: 35

1 Peter 1:7 devotional header graphic - Perseverance series, week 1 (Friction)

1 Peter 1:7 "Friction" (Perseverance Week 1)

so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ....
1 Peter 1:6 devotional header graphic - Inheritance series, week 4 (Numb or Rejoice)

1 Peter 1:6 "Numb or Rejoice" - (Inheritance Week 4)

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials (ESV) In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have...
1 Corinthians 3:7 devotional header graphic - Bearing Fruit series, week 4 (Who Gives the Growth)

1 Corinthians 3:7 "Who Gives the Growth" - (Bearing Fruit Week 4)

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. (ESV) So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God,...
John 8:12 devotional header graphic - I Am series, May week 3 (The Light That Leads to Life)

John 8:12b "The Light That Leads to Life" (I Am - May - Week 3)

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (ESV) “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never...
John 3:16 devotional header graphic - Resurrection series, week 4 (The Gospel)

John 3:16 "The Gospel" (Resurrection - Week 4)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (ESV) For God so loved the world that he gave his...
1 John 3:16 devotional header graphic - Death series, week 3 (Death Demonstrates Devotion)

1 John 3:16 "Death Demonstrates Devotion" (Death - Week 3)

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. (ESV) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ...
John 10:10 devotional header graphic - Life series, week 4 (Abundant Life)

John 10:10 "Abundant Life" (Life - Week 4)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (ESV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come...
Isaiah 9:6 devotional header graphic - Birth series, week 3 (A Beginning to Ponder)

Isaiah 9:6 "A Beginning to Ponder" (Birth - Week 3)

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of...
Psalm 133:1 devotional header graphic - Unity in Peace series, week 2 (Dwell In Unity)

Psalm 133:1 "Dwell In Unity" (Unity in Peace - Week 2)

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! (ESV) How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! (NIV) How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers...
Luke 6:27 devotional header graphic - Love One Another series, week 4 (Clouds and Concrete)

Luke 6:27 "Clouds and Concrete" (Love One Another - Week 4)

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, (ESV)“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,...
Psalm 25:9 devotional header graphic - Humility and Gentleness series, week 1 (Who Knows Best?)

Psalm 25:9 "Who Knows Best?" (Humility and Gentleness - Week 1)

He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way. (ESV)He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. (NIV)He leads the humble in doing right, teaching...
Ephesians 4:3 devotional header graphic - Walk Worthy series, week 3 (Unity)

Ephesians 4:3 "Unity" (Walk Worthy - Week 3)

eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (ESV) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV)  Make every effort to keep...
Isaiah 40:8 devotional header graphic - Sword of the Spirit series, week 3 (He Keeps His Promises)

Isaiah 40:8 "He Keeps His Promises" (Sword of the Spirit - Week 3)

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. (ESV) The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. (NIV) The grass withers...
1 Corinthians 1:18 devotional header graphic - Helmet of Salvation series, week 3 (Power of God)

1 Corinthians 1:18 "Power of God" (Helmet of Salvation - Week 3)

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (ESV) For the message of the cross is foolishness...
1 Corinthians 16:13 devotional header graphic - Shield of Faith series, week 3 (Ingredients of Faithfulness)

1 Corinthians 16:13 "Ingredients of Faithfulness" (Shield of Faith - Week 3)

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (ESV) Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. (NIV) Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith....
1 Timothy 6:12 devotional header graphic - Shield of Faith series, week 2 (Eternity Starts Now)

1 Timothy 6:12 "Eternity Starts Now" (Shield of Faith - Week 2)

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (ESV) Fight the...
Romans 5:1 devotional header graphic - Shoes of Peace series, week 3 (Remain in Peace)

Romans 5:1 "Remain In Peace" (Shoes of Peace - Week 3)

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord...
Psalm 29:11 devotional header graphic - Shoes of Peace series, week 1 (Deepest Reality)

Psalm 29:11 "Deepest Reality" (Shoes of Peace - Week 1)

May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! (ESV)  The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. (NIV)  The Lord gives...
Proverbs 21:3 devotional header graphic - Breastplate of Righteousness series, week 3 (Sacrifice)

Proverbs 21:3 "Sacrifice" (Breastplate of Righteousness - Week 3)

To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. (ESV) To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. (NIV) The Lord is more pleased...
Psalm 1:6 devotional header graphic - Breastplate of Righteousness series, week 1 (The Way)

Psalm 1:6 "The Way" (Breastplate of Righteousness - Week 1)

for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. (ESV) For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads...
1 John 3:18 devotional header graphic - Belt of Truth series, week 4 (Don't Be All Talk)

1 John 3:18 "Don't Be All Talk" (Belt of Truth - Week 4)

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. (ESV)  Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. (NIV)  Dear...
Psalm 86:11 devotional header graphic - Belt of Truth series, week 1 (Live in Truth)

Psalm 86:11 "Live in Truth" (Belt of Truth - Week 1)

Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. (ESV) Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me...
Ephesians 6:17 devotional header graphic - Full Armor of God series, week 4 (Salvation and a Sword)

Ephesians 6:17 "Salvation & A Sword" (Full Armor of God - Week 4)

and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (ESV) Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of...
Ephesians 6:14 devotional header graphic - Full Armor of God series, week 1 (Truth and Righteousness)

Ephesians 6:14 "Truth & Righteousness" (Full Armor of God - Week 1)

Stand, therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (ESV) Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness...
Matthew 6:21 devotional header graphic - Greed and Giving series, week 2 (Where Is Your Treasure?)

Matthew 6:21 "Where is your treasure?" (Greed & Giving - Week 2)

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (ESV)  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (NIV)  Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will...
Psalm 24:1 devotional header graphic - Greed and Giving series, week 1 (The Giving God)

Psalm 24:1 "The Giving God" (Greed & Giving - Week 1)

The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, (ESV)  The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it; (NIV) ...
Colossians 3:15 devotional header graphic - Envy and Gratitude series, week 2 (The Fruit of Gratitude)

Colossians 3:15 "The Fruit of Gratitude" (Envy & Gratitude - Week 2)

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. (ESV)Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of...
Psalm 103:2 devotional header graphic - Envy and Gratitude series, week 1 (Grateful Reflection)

Psalm 103:2 "Grateful Reflection" (Envy & Gratitude - Week 1)

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, (ESV)Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits- (NIV)Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget...
1 Corinthians 10:31 devotional header graphic - Gluttony and Self-Control series, week 4 (The Giver Greater Than The Gift)

1 Corinthians 10:31 "The Giver > The Gift" (Gluttony & Self-Control - Week 4)

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (ESV)So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God....
1 Peter 5:8 devotional header graphic - Gluttony and Self-Control series, week 3 (Stay Alert)

1 Peter 5:8 "Stay Alert" (Gluttony & Self-Control - Week 3)

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. (ESV)Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking...
Psalm 90:12 devotional header graphic - Laziness and Service series, week 1 (Numbered Days)

Psalm 90:12 "Numbered Days" (Laziness & Service - Week 1)

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. (ESV)Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (NIV)Teach us to realize the brevity...
1 Peter 2:11 devotional header graphic - Lust and Purity series, week 4 (Day by Day)

1 Peter 2:11 "Day by Day” (Lust & Purity - Week 4)

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. (ESV) Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful...
Romans 13:14 devotional header graphic - Lust and Purity series, week 3 (Clothed with Jesus)

Romans 13:14 “Clothed with Jesus” (Lust & Purity - Week 3)

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (ESV)Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the...
Colossians 4:6 devotional header graphic - Anger and Gentleness series, week 3 (Conversations With Flavor)

Colossians 4:6 "Conversations With Flavor" (Anger & Gentleness - Week 3)

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (ESV) Let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you...
Psalm 37:8 devotional header graphic - Anger and Gentleness series, week 1

Psalm 37:8 "(D)anger!" (Anger & Gentleness - Week 1)

 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. (ESV) Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. (NIV)Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not...