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SCOTUS and gay marriage
In a historic decision, same-sex marriage is going to be legal throughout the nation. I don’t have the most profound views on this or the most eloquent. I’m just trying to process this. I’ve seen so many people talk about gay marriage like it should be a self-evident right. And I hear that, and I…
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The greatness of LeBron
I wish we would be as critical of our president as we are of LeBron James. LeBron gets criticism for having the wrong facial expression. Nevermind the fact that he lead BOTH teams in scoring, rebounds, and assists. And nevermind he had one of the worst supporting casts in NBA final history up against one…
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Popular pastor switches sides on gay marriage
At 80 years of age, Tony Campolo has been a well known speaker and pastor in Christian circles. Yesterday, Campolo released a statement where he now affirms same-sex marriage. His more recent public position on the matter had been that it was not sin to be gay, but that it was a sin to act…
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Pentecost Sunday and the Holy Spirit
In the Old Testament, a promise was given of a time when the Spirit would be given to believers (Ezek. 36:26-27). In Luke 3:15-17, John the Baptist talks about baptizing people with water, but how Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. This baptism by the Holy Spirit points to Pentecost. The New Testament makes…
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ISIS takes credit for attempted Texas attack
ISIS has taken credit for the attempted attack over the weekend at a Muhammed Art Exhibit and Contes in Garland, Texas. The event featured a $10,000 prize for the top drawing of Muhammed. Yes the event was provocative. But the problem isn’t a controversial event. Among many commentators, I’m getting this sense of: “don’t do…
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Josh Benner has pastored churches in Connecticut, Illinois, and Minnesota. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Josh is passionate about preaching and teaching the Bible.
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