I have to admit, there are a lot of weeks that I struggle to compile this post. Time constraints aside, these days I simply am finding less and less of interest on the internet. I don't think I'm alone in saying that many of us are weary by now of all the discernment blogs and their tendency to act like the proverbial dog with a bone. Yes, we get

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Authors: EBenz

A Mighty Fortress

Authors: EBenz

Today we mark the anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church at Wittenburg. It is a great day in the history of the Church. Yes, today is Reformation Day. The Reformation Wall depicts Guillaume Farel, Johannes Calvin, Théodore de Bèze and John Knox When we think of the Reformation, we often think of the

I will admit, candy corn is delicious I am sure I've said it before, but I do not understand Halloween. More specifically, I do not understand adults who celebrate Halloween. I just…don't get it. It actually isn't even the pagan elements of the celebration that bother me most. Don't get me wrong, those are most certainly troublesome, but s

I once received an email from a male reader who rebuked me for not having a big, bold banner across the top of my website that announced that I was a female. The implication was that, since I was discussing biblical truth and "teaching," I was in sin if a man visited my site, read, and learned. As you can see, that banner never did find

How Great Thou Art

Authors: EBenz

The word of the day is "perspicuity." There are those in the professing church who would say that true humility admits that we cannot know what the Bible really means. Such a vague view of Scripture has not been the historic position of the Church through the ages, however. Why? Because God's Word is clear about its clarity; it is

Sometimes we need to step back and refocus on the Son. I'm tired. Weary. Not just physically, but mentally. Perhaps even spiritually. And not just weary of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. No, that can be remedied with a good night's sleep or a completed to-do list. I am weary of two things: the world and its idle pursuits, and the

Lift High the Cross

Authors: EBenz

Some weeks there just isn't much to say, or not enough time to write what I would like. Those are the weeks when I say to myself, "You know, my readers probably just need to hear from someone far more wise, far more learned, far more wonderful." And those are the days when I turn to the great men of old who have gone before us in Church

Come, Christians Join to Sing (medley)

Authors: EBenz

In this episode of Equipping Eve, Erin continues her discussion with Phil Johnson, Executive Director of Grace to You. It's a potpourri conversation, covering topics such as women's ministries, Bible study, and the apparent doctrinal downgrade within the visible church. Click here to listen to this latest episode of Equipping Eve. Click here to

Some of you may recall my confession a couple of years ago that art fairs are one of my guilty pleasures. Well, last weekend found me at another local art fair and the excursion brought an interesting twist. As I walked down the street toward the festivities, I looked up, and there on the corner was the local funeral home…advertising an open ho

There Is a Fountain

Authors: EBenz

The God who created the heavens is the Godof all wisdom. We are surrounded by the wisdom of this world. A world which knows nothing of the wisdom that is from above (James 3:17) is the world which consumes our lives: whether it is work, school, or perhaps friends or family, the world's wisdom appears to dominate. But does it really, or is it

In this episode of Equipping Eve, Erin talks to Phil Johnson, Executive Director of Grace to You. It's a potpourri discussion, covering topics such as women's ministries, Bible study, and the apparent doctrinal downgrade within the visible church. Click here to listen to this latest episode of Equipping Eve. Click here for a list of articles

He Leadeth Me

Authors: EBenz

The pope is in town. Well, he's not actually in my town, but he is on US soil. Did you watch the mass earlier this week that was held in Washington, D.C.? What a sad and pitiable display of blasphemy and idolatry! I arrived home from work just in time to see the pope re-sacrifice Christ yet again. And then the hoards of people in attendance

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Authors: EBenz

Fairest Lord Jesus (Beautiful Savior)

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These days, we hear many Christian leaders talking about the very real possibility of a rise in the persecution of Christians. What should be our reaction to this? Do we cower? Join the latest political rally? Form a picket line? What about rejoicing? What about thanking the Lord? In this episode of Equipping Eve, we turn to the book of Acts to

Great Is They Faithfulness

Authors: EBenz

Well, I owe each and every one of you an apology. Here it is, September 4, and I never told you about this: I know, I am really sorry. All this time, I knew that the Holy Spirit had been scheduled for revival at this tiny church and yet I never shared it with you. Can you please forgive me? I promise that the next time I am offered a peek into