Category: Commentary
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Holocaust Remembrance Day and the evils of humanity
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was on this day 75 years ago, Auschwitz Concentration Camp was liberated. More than 1 million people lost their lives at Auschwitz while millions more perished in the hundreds of other concentration camps run by the Nazis. But tragically, on a day set apart to remember those who…
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Kobe Bryant dies at 41: the life lessons we remember in tragedy
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13 year old daughter Giana, and seven others died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California today. I’ve been struck by the widespread response online. Undoubtedly, it’s a tragedy that nine people died. But Bryant’s death has seemed to strike a cord with our society, even from people who aren’t…
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The Gospel According to the Little Mermaid
With the recently launched Disney+, I’ve been rewatching many of the classic Disney movies from my childhood. I was struck by how many gospel themes are found in the Little Mermaid. The longing of the human soul Ariel has it all. She’s a princess, she lives in a palace. she’s beautiful, she has an amazing…
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Forgiveness and John Crist: Comedian cancels tour over sexual misconduct allegations
John Crist was the satirical comedic voice of the Christian millennial, making fun of the popular megachurch culture, contemporary Christian music, and consumerism within the church. On Facebook, he has over 2 milloin followers. Over a million on Instagram. 500,000 on YouTube. Christianity is not known for producing great comedians, but Crist struck a cord.…
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Reformation Day – the day that changed the future of the Church
502 years ago today, the history of the church, of Europe, and of the western world were forever changed in the town of Wittenberg Germany. Martin Luther wrote his 95 theses, a list of grievances against corrupt and unbiblical practices within the Catholic Church. The impact of this event continues to ripple throughout the Christian…
Josh Benner 