
Author: the Josh Benner Blog
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Couple sells everything to buy boat: it sinks on day 2 of journey to Caribbean

Facebook I’ve been struck by this story of two people who lived in Colorado. They quit their jobs, sold all they had, and used that money to buy (and fix up) a boat. This was to pursue a dream of living at sea and sailing the Caribbean.The dream was short-lived though, and on their second day at sea, the boat sank. They escaped the wreck with their lives, their dog, a cell phone, and $90 to their names. (more…) -
Speed skater who lost out on carrying American flag sits out opening ceremony

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons @Mingo Hagen Busch league.
Shani Davis was passed over for carrying the U.S. Olympic flag. The speed skater had been tied with luge star Erin Hamlin.
The method of breaking the tie, as was already established, was to do a coin toss, which was the tie breaking procedure that had been established prior by the U.S. Olympic Committee. (more…)
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What wisdom has to do with struggles
Originally published December 5, 2016
It’s In the opening chapter of the Letter of James, in talking about the trials we face, James says: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5).
What does wisdom have to do with trials?
God gives us wisdom to trust in him in the face of trials. (more…)
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The gospel is unstoppable in a world that is often hostile

Paul was the greatest missionary who ever lived. When writing to the Philippians, he was in jail. That’s the last place he needs to be! Why would God allow this to happen? Wouldn’t it be better for Paul to be out in the mission field sharing Jesus?
Regardless of what is happening in the world, God is still at work.
In Acts 16, Paul was also imprisoned, yet in that passage, it was because God did not spare Paul from prison that he was able to witness to his jailer. (more…)
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Super Bowl: A+ Super Bowl Commercials: F
I don’t know if I can call Super Bowl 52 the greatest Super Bowl I’ve ever seen when there was very little defense played. But that was definitely the most entertaining Super Bowl I’ve ever seen. Great game, a joy to watch. (more…)
