Category: Commentary
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The decline of Christianity in America, and why I’m hopeful
Christianity is declining in America. New research from the Pew Research Center looks at the data and paints a picture of an even less Christianized future for America. In looking at religious trends and various demographics, Pew shows a downward of trajectory which could have Christians representing less than half of the US population in…
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Feels like it was yesterday: 9/11 through the years
There aren’t very many days in your life where you know at the time that life is never going to be the same. Everyone knew that on 9/11. I’ve thought a lot lately about this day and what the younger generation will understand about 9/11. I remember it like it was yesterday, and so it’s…
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9/10: the eve of infamy
As I write these words, the stresses of everyday life come to mind. I think of how busy I am between work and my other commitments. I’m so often short-sighted and allow myself to get frustrated. It’s getting late and I jot some thoughts down before going to sleep. On this night, my thoughts are…
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Healing on the Sabbath. John 5:1-9
John 5 begins with a miraculous healing from Jesus. Jesus travels to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish feasts. In other words, it’s one of the Jewish holy days. We don’t know exactly which one. John talks a lot about the feasts in this gospel. He mentions three Passovers, mentions the feast of booths, among…
Josh Benner 