Author: the Josh Benner Blog
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San Diego school district lowers standards to combat racism
San Diego Unified School District is the second largest district in California. Their district recently approved major changes in their grading system to combat racial disparities in academic out comings. NBC San Diego explains the background for policy changes: According to data presented by the district, under the old grading system, teachers fail minority students…
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Sermon: Responding to Jesus – John 7:25-52
25 Some of the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? 26 And here he is, speaking openly, and they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ? 27 But we know where this man comes from, and…
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Sermon: The thirst Jesus quenches – John 7:37-39
37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ ” 39 Now this he said about the…
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Sermon: The gospel and providence – John 7:25-36
25 Some of the people of Jerusalem therefore said, “Is not this the man whom they seek to kill? 26 And here he is, speaking openly, and they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Christ? 27 But we know where this man comes from, and…
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Research says white Christians have become less motivated to address racial injustice
I saw an interesting article from Barna Research a few weeks ago titled “White Christians have become even less motivated to address racial injustice.” From the article: “One might assume that the events of 2020 have increased awareness of racial injustice in the United States and motivation to address it. But the story isn’t so straightforward,…
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