Posts by Dave Benner

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Where Are You?

In Genesis chapter 3, we learn much about Satan, man, and God. It was a time when Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden and God walked on the earth. They had everything they needed and God had …

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Exercise Your Right

These days we hear a lot about our rights. We are fortunate to live in a country where we have rights as a citizen, guaranteed by the Constitution. We learn in Acts 22:28 that Paul was born a Roman citizen …

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Lectureship Time

As the home of the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies, we are fortunate to host their annual lectureship. This year’s theme is “Encouraged: Finding Comfort in Christ.” This is the 49thth annual lectureship and the lessons are drawn from II …

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How Does Jesus View Our Faith?

Last week, during our 70th anniversary celebration, we were treated to a series of lessons on “Why We Believe What We Believe.” David Powell did an excellent job in presenting the truth about the Bible, the church, worship and God’s …

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How Blessed Are We?

In Matthew chapter 13, just after the parable of the soils, Jesus tells the 12 how fortunate they are. He said, “But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, I say to …

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How Blessed Are We?

By Dave Benner In Matthew chapter 13, just after the parable of the soils, Jesus tells the 12 how fortunate they are. He said, “But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, …

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Preparing for the Journey

By Dave Benner Recently I went on a fishing trip to Quebec. I enthusiastically prepared for this trip. I watched fishing shows to determine the best walleye lures. I used Amazon to order the latest great thing. I bought a …

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Rip Current of Sin

Recently, the Maness family went to the beach. One day, the tides were such that they weren’t allowed in the water. As Graham said, “It was a double red flag day.” The double red flag meant that there was a …