Josh Benner

Category: Commentary

  • Jussie Smollett: truth matters more than narratives

    The media jumped on a ridiculous story that has now totally unraveled. Empire actor Jussie Smollett claimed that two men assaulted him, poured bleach on him, put a noose around his neck, while telling him “this is MAGA country” in Chicago.

  • Sermon video: the stresses we deal with and the priority we need

    Sermon from Luke 10:38-42. Jesus, Martha, and Mary. The Lord is with two sisters but the women both respond differently to Jesus. Mary is sitting with Jesus and hearing his teaching while Martha is stressed out in the kitchen. We so often get overly stressed and anxious by life. But all we need is one…

  • The gospel in the Exodus journey

    The exodus journey is the seminal event of the Old Testament. It’s the story of God miraculously delivering the Israelites from slavery for the purpose of bringing them to the promised land. The Old Testament constantly calls upon the Israelites to remember what God had done.

  • To live is Christ

    A beloved verse from Paul’s letters to the Philippians comes from the 21st verse of chapter 1: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” It’s truly profound. Living life on this side of heaven with everything revolving around Christ. Living for him, worshipping him, walking with him, been filled by His Spirit. Every…

  • James MacDonald fired from Harvest Bible Chapel

    James MacDonald was fired as the pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, a megachurch, primarily located around Chicago, which he founded over 30 years ago.