Josh Benner

Category: Commentary

  • The worst of sinners

    In a letter to his protege Timothy, the Apostle Paul calls himself the worst (1 Timothy 1:15). I think we all need to look at ourselves as among the worst of sinners, because all of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). All of us have lied, have cheated,…

  • A priest, two goats, and salvation

    Originally published September 29, 2017 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 holy of days in the Jewish calendar. It’s an annual picture of forgiveness that people could have. While Christians don’t celebrate this day, it’s…

  • Newly published Reagan letter shows deep faith as he shares gospel with dying father-in-law

    The Washington Post ran a 1982 letter written by former president Ronald Reagan to his dying father-in-law. His father-in-law, Dr. Loyal Davis had not been a religious man, and on the brink of eternity, Reagan felt compelled to stress the importance of faith. The most powerful man in the world pointing someone to the most…

  • Heroism, sacrifice and what 9/11 documentaries can teach us about what matters in life

    This week, as we remember the 17th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, I watched a new documentary on the history channel titled: “9/11: Escape from the Towers.” The documentary features firsthand accounts of people who were working in the Twin Towers that day. The stories are astounding. Aside from “9/11,” a documentary by…

  • Bring your fussy child to church day

    Christian comedian John Crist shared this photo on Instagram this weekend that’s gone viral. The photo is a card from a church, apparently meant to be distributed to parents of fussy children, instructing them that a “connection team member” would assist them in leaving the sanctuary during worship. It’s a sad commentary on the American…