Category: Commentary
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Law and grace in Les Miserables
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. I’ve always been struck by the relationship between Jean Valjean and Javert. Valjean, the protagonist, spends several years of his life in prison, caught…
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A theory on why people don’t like Tom Brady
Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time. After last night’s NFC Championship victory, Brady is going to his TENTH Super Bowl. Only one other quarterback (John Elway) has even gone to five, and Brady doubles that. Brady has as many NFC Championship wins as Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees, both hall of famers…
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Sermon: Do this in remembrance of me – Luke 22:14-20
14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And…
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There is only one gospel and it does not come from politics
Politics are important. For most of my life, I’ve followed the news and politics pretty closely. Everyone knows that we live in an especially polarized season of American life (I am actually optimistic that this phase will not last forever, but I’ll save that thought for another day). But one of the unfortunate things I…
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Podcast: The Inauguration and Social Media with Dan Basco
It’s Inauguration Day. In this episode, I chat with my good friend Dan Basco on a wide range of topics including the inauguration, social media, as well as the hopes and fears for America’s next chapter. We also talk about relationships and how that looks within our church, community, workplace, and social media persona. Helpful…
Josh Benner 