Author: the Josh Benner Blog

Faith might not be of particular importance to many Americans as they ponder who to support in this year’s presidential election. My point isn’t so much to speculate on what Trump believes or on his motivations. My point isn’t to say who a person should vote. But for Christians who view a candidate’s faith as a priority, I have concerns about statements Donald Trump has made in regards to faith.

In a July interview at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa, Frank Luntz asked Donald Trump if he had ever asked God for forgiveness. Trump responded:

 I am not sure I have. I just go on and try to do a better job from there. I don’t think so. I think if I do something wrong, I think, I just try and make it right. I don’t bring God into that picture. I don’t.

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But the reason why we create new year’s resolutions is because there are areas in our life where we know we should be doing something and where we aren’t. Maybe it’s something we’ve tried and failed at before, but new year’s gives a sense of optimism. I think before we focus on anything else in 2016, our resolution should be to start (or continue) living each day for God. (more…)

Malachi 3:17-18

They shall be mine, says the Lord of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him. Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him.

Luke 1:26-35 (more…)

I am a huge fan of the musical Les Miserables. I saw it on Broadway when I was 11, and I thought it was just about the most amazing thing ever. Almost twenty years later, not much has changed. The original musical production in London debuted 30 years ago today, just a week and a half before I was born. (more…)