Author Archives

Pastor, writer, thinker, sports fan, amateur photographer, Kari’s husband.

• Yom Kippur and what Jewish holidays can teach Christians about the gospel

  By the Josh Benner Blog on October 8, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Originally published September 29, 2017 under the title “A priest, two goats, and salvation” For observant Jews all over the world, this evening, the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur in Hebrew) is celebrated. The Day of Atonement is the most… Read More ›

• Feels like yesterday: 9/11 through the years

  By the Josh Benner Blog on September 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  There aren’t very many days in your life where you know at the time that life is never going to be the same. Everyone knew that on 9/11. 18 years. Today is the only day ever where everyone who was… Read More ›

• The eve of infamy: 9/10

  By the Josh Benner Blog on September 10, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Originally posted September 11, 2012 As I write these words, the stresses of everyday life come to mind. I think of how busy I am between work and my other commitments. I’m so often short-sighted and allow myself to get… Read More ›

• The life of faith and settling for less

  By the Josh Benner Blog on September 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Originally published August 14, 2018 In Numbers 32, the Israelites are pursuing the Promised Land when some of the tribes decide that they would prefer to stay outside the land. The chapter begins with: “Now the people of Reuben and… Read More ›