Josh Benner

Tag: struggles

  • What wisdom has to do with struggles

    It’s In the opening chapter of the Letter of James, in talking about the trials we face, James says: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). What does wisdom have to do with trials? God gives…

  • Difficulties as seasons for joy

    In his book “Above the Line,” Ohio State’s football coach Urban Meyer talks about his coaching philosophy. One of the things Meyer talks about in his book is what he calls “the R factor.” And by the R factor, Meyer is talking about the Response Factor. In the book, Meyer says: “We don’t control the events in…

  • The first rule of accountability

    “Accountability” is one of those popular words that I hear in the church. People form accountability groups where they answer questions in regards to lust. People tell friends that they “need to be held accountable” for a certain area of sin in their lives. Accountability is a good, wise, and Biblical practice. James calls us…

  • Difficulties as reasons for joy

      In his book “Above the Line,” Ohio State’s football coach Urban Meyer talks about his coaching philosophy. One of the things Meyer talks about in his book is what he calls “the R factor.” And by the R factor, Meyer is talking about the Response Factor. In the book, Meyer says: “We don’t control the events…