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Why I hope you won’t see “Conclave”: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” Oct 31, 2024

I seldom encourage readers to avoid particular movies, fearing that the added attention may hurt more than it helps. But I want to urge you not to see “Conclave,” despite the acclaim and even Oscar “buzz” the film is receiving. Today is Halloween, the eve of All Saints Day, and Reformation Day. Let’s consider the spiritual differences between them and four ways to respond to our anti-Christian culture.

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Janet Denison's latest blog humorously and effectively points out has little reference to biblically redemptive themes.

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Dr. Ryan Denison notes, Luther did not intend to lead a movement out of the church, but rather to help correct its abuses and faults.

Five reasons Americans are so stressed about the election: How and why to trust God when we don’t understand him Oct 30, 2024

More than 69 percent of Americans say they are stressed over next week’s presidential election. Today we identify five reasons why and turn to God’s unchanging character and gracious providence for the encouragement and hope we need. When it feels like God is ignoring your prayers or denying your wants, there are two facts we can lean on and remember.

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Neiman Marcus removes “Christmas” from their gift catalog: What George Washington can teach us about reliance on Providence Oct 29, 2024

For ninety-eight years, Neiman Marcus published a gift catalog they’ve called the “Christmas Book.” This year, for the first time, it will be known as the “Holiday Book.” The Dallas Morning News reports that the book's name was changed “in the spirit of inclusivity as it welcomes customers of all backgrounds, religions, and traditions to celebrate the season.” To which we might ask: Without Christmas, what “season”?

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For more on the urgency of depending fully on God, please read Dr. Jim Denison's latest Denison Forum website article, “Trading the ‘American Dream’ for the ‘heavenly vision’: The antidote to financial stress.”

Israel retaliates against Iran: A foundational difference between the two sides of an emerging “total war” Oct 28, 2024

Israel launched three waves of attacks on Iran Saturday morning in retaliation for an Iranian attack on October 1. This ongoing conflict illustrates the foundational worldview difference between the two sides of an emerging global “total war.” This distinction frames our response as we seek God’s heart for our broken world.

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For more on living and loving in God’s power, please see Dr. Jim Denison's latest Denison Forum website article, “Transgender golfer competes while players dispute LPGA policy: How to be more moral than we want to be.”

Report on effects of puberty blockers intentionally delayed Oct 25, 2024

The lead researcher behind the largest American study on giving puberty blockers to transgender kids is refusing to release her findings over fears they will “be weaponized.” Are her concerns valid or does the data simply point in a direction she doesn’t like? And what can this story teach us about the importance of getting these issues right?

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Abortions have increased in states with rigid bans: The downside of legislating morality and God’s path to joyful transformation Oct 24, 2024

A new analysis shows that abortions have increased in nearly every state that banned abortion, as women responded to these bans by traveling to clinics in states where abortions were legal or ordering abortion pills online. Legislating morality is essential to a functioning society, but it doesn’t necessarily make us more moral. What, then, is the path to transforming our souls and our society?

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For more on transforming power to worship and trust God in even the worst of days, please see Dr. Jim Denison's new website article, “The deep-sea service that keeps your internet running.”

Biden administration wants to make over-the-counter birth control free: The first and second sexual revolutions and the path to true freedom Oct 23, 2024

Last year, the FDA approved the first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive. Now the Biden administration is proposing a rule that would make over-the-counter birth control and condoms free for the first time. The first sexual revolution separated sex from marriage. The second sexual revolution is now separating sex from people. In a culture that rejects biblical morality, what is the path to true freedom?

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For more on God’s transforming and empowering grace, please see Dr. Jim Denison's new website article, “Why the Boston Celtics are under ‘zero pressure’ to repeat.”

US company charges couples to screen their embryos for IQ: Our broken moral compass and the path to inner transformation Oct 22, 2024

American startup company Heliospect Genomics is offering to help wealthy couples screen their embryos for IQ, marketing their services at up to $50,000. While scientists warn that such genetic screenings are currently inconsistent and not technologically reliable, the story raises the question: If you could use genetic testing to select a baby based on IQ or other traits, would you? Should you?

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Thousands attend mass worship event at Mississippi State University: Choosing what we want most over what we want now Oct 21, 2024

Nearly six thousand students recently gathered for a mass worship event at Mississippi State University. Over two thousand salvations and more than eight hundred baptisms have taken place at its events on American campuses over the last year. C. S. Lewis noted, “Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.” When we try to make this world our home, we forfeit God’s best; when we make him our Lord, we are “more than conquerors.”

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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza Oct 18, 2024

News broke Thursday that the Israeli military has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in a southern Gaza raid. Earlier this week, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent a letter to Israel’s Minister of Defense in which they threatened to cut off future military aid unless Israel allowed more humanitarian aid into Gaza in the next thirty days. In today’s article, we discuss what compassion to those God loves looks like in our lives and how we can serve “the least of these” today.

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The brightest supermoon of the year, a new comet, and solar storms: Embracing four often-overlooked biblical principles Oct 17, 2024

Last night’s Hunter Moon was the largest supermoon we’ll see all year. It comes at the same time a comet discovered only last year is visible after sunset. Meanwhile, strong storms on our Sun may temporarily disrupt power and communications on our planet and spacecraft in orbit. The God who made that and everything else wrote a book and wants it to change our lives. Today’s Daily Article identifies four often-overlooked life principles that help us meet God in his word.

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For a variety of reasons, Dr. Jim Denison believes the Bible to be the true, trustworthy, and authoritative word, as he explains here.

Did Bath and Body Works sell candles that look like KKK hoods? Oct 16, 2024

Bath and Body Works has apologized for selling candles with a design that many compared to Ku Klux Klan hoods and robes. This is amongst other surprising headlines in the news today. Americans’ trust in the mass media now stands at an all-time low, as does our trust in the judicial branch and the Supreme Court. As we stand 19 days from a deeply contentious election, have we ever needed a trustworthy source of wisdom more than today?

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Star Wars unveils its first transgender stormtrooper: Why this issue is foundational to our cultural future Oct 15, 2024

Star Wars has just unveiled its first transgender Stormtrooper in an upcoming novel. If we cannot agree on foundational social constructs such as gender and marriage, how can a participatory democracy that depends on consensual morality flourish? Yesterday, we explored the belief that the Bible is objectively true and should be the stack pole against which we measure human beliefs and opinions. Today, we unpack how the legal system and science community hold similar interpretations of truth-seeking, then walk through a four-step method of biblical interpretation and application.

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A brief condensation of content Dr. Jim Denison taught in semester-long seminary courses and published in book-length form.

What is going on at CBS? Contemporary journalism and the quest for truth Oct 14, 2024

CBS is facing allegations of biased journalism regarding recent interviews with Kamala Harris and author Ta-Nehisi Coates. The furor highlights our cultural rejection of objective truth and calls us to trust an authority higher than ourselves. We all want to believe that our work matters, that we are leaving a legacy by what we do. To this end, many believe that their words can make the world what they believe it should be. Our decision is whether to trust God’s revealed truth or “our truth.”

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Rescuers respond to Hurricane Milton devastation: Why do Christians serve those in need? Oct 11, 2024

Rescue crews are wading through heavy flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, looking for people trapped in houses, cars, and other structures. Studies show that religious people are far more likely than others to join in such efforts. Why are Christians so motivated to help in times of need? Today we discuss how serving a loving God helps us serve others and three practical steps we can take to support those devastated by hurricanes.

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Hurricane Milton rips off roof of Tropicana Field, spawns tornadoes across Florida: Responding to disaster with sustaining hope Oct 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall last night as a Category 3 storm. More than three million people are without power this morning; the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, was ripped to shreds by the fierce winds. The storm spawned powerful tornadoes across the state, resulting in loss of life and damaging over a hundred structures. As Florida grapples with the devastation, what difference does it make that our God is with us as we face disasters and suffering?

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Hurricane Milton tracker: Tampa Bay in path of “ferocious” storm Oct 09, 2024

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late today. This area is especially vulnerable to storm surges due to its shallow waters. The storm is putting a population of more than 5.9 million people at risk. We have grappled this week with the perennial question: How can an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God allow the enormous suffering we face in this world he made? Today, let’s turn the question around by asking: What practical difference does it make in our hardest days that our God is all-knowing, all-loving, and all-powerful?

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Dr. Jim Denison's recent article, God and Hurricane Helene: Thinking biblically about natural disasters).

Hurricane Milton intensifies to Category 5 on direct path for Florida: Hard questions that lead to empowering hope Oct 08, 2024

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm yesterday. The center of the monster storm could come ashore Wednesday in the Tampa Bay region, which has not seen a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than a century. Ahead of the devastation that is likely tomorrow, I want to think with you about some faith questions as we seek empowering hope in these hard days.

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“The year that shattered the Middle East”: A reflection on crisis and the power of faith Oct 07, 2024

Today marks one year since Hamas brutally invaded Israel and massacred 1,195 people, taking 251 hostage. The Economist calls the last twelve months “the year that shattered the Middle East.” In light of all the challenges in the news and our daily lives, let’s ask: Does God want us to be happy or to be holy? And why should we trust God in such a broken world?

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Dr. Jim Denison's latest Denison Forum website article, God and Hurricane Helene: Thinking biblically about natural disasters, explains biblically this is not the world as God originally created it.

In Gen Z, men are more likely than women to go to church Oct 04, 2024

Church represents a source of mental health problems for a relatively large portion of Gen Z women, while Gen Z men are finding Christianity one institution that isn’t “skeptical of them as a class.” So one of the best ways we can reach out to young people is to make our communities of faith a place where they can be welcome and safe while presenting the gospel truth.

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Father walks thirty miles through Hurricane Helene debris to attend daughter’s wedding Oct 03, 2024

David Jones walked through Hurricane Helene’s devastation to get to his daughter’s wedding in Johnson City, Tennessee, last Saturday. A two-hour drive from South Carolina turned into a seven-hour drive and almost six more hours on foot through mud and flood. David carried a reflective stake to avoid being hit and he made it just in time. At the reception he presented the reflector to the couple as a gift. What does his example provide for Christians?

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Three reasons people watched the debate between Tim Walz and J. D. Vance: A reflection on mortality and morality Oct 02, 2024

The debate was widely watched because one in five Americans said they did not know the candidates before the debate, viewers desired to learn more about the two parties and their visions for the future, and when the presidential inauguration takes place, one of these two men will be a heartbeat away from the Oval Office. How can Christians use this information to beware the illusion of immortality and the peril of prosperity?

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For more on Iran's missle attack on Israel, see Dr. Denison's Daily Article Special Edition from October 1st.

Iran stages a missile attack on Israel. Viewing this escalating conflict through the prism of grace Oct 01, 2024

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Iran fired at least two hundred ballistic missiles at Israel today, lighting the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and causing sirens to sound across the country. People were told to stay near shelters or other protected areas. At this writing, the Israeli military believes the attack is over. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. However, Israel and the US have both warned that an Iranian attack would have severe consequences for Tehran.

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Israel begins limited ground offensive in southern Lebanon: “Our war is with Hezbollah, not the people of Lebanon” Oct 01, 2024

Israel’s war aim is to enable Lebanon to seize a post-Hezbollah future for its people while restoring stability to the region, repeatedly warning civilians of their strikes to prevent casualties where possible. In the face of Hezbollah’s genocidal goals, however, Israel is united in its resolve to defeat the terrorists who threaten their lives and their future. In today’s Daily Article, we discuss the history of US support for Israel and how should Christians pray for the region.

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The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah: How Benjamin Netanyahu tricked “the” terrorist Sep 30, 2024

Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on the group’s central command headquarters Friday. Israel’s military says it has now eliminated eight of Hezbollah’s nine most senior military commanders. The news is reverberating across the Middle East today. How should we view this historic event in biblical context? The biblical admonition comes to mind: “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23). In today’s Daily Article, we discuss three personal steps we can take today to combat the sin in our lives.

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Is the State of Israel founded in 1948 is a direct fulfillment of biblical prophecy? See see my extensive article on the subject here.

Hurricane Helene makes landfall as a Category 4 storm: Sep 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene crossed into Florida as the strongest storm on record to hit the Big Bend area, and it’s maintained much of its destructive force on its path through Georgia and beyond. In the face of such devastation, it is essential that we not lose the hope that Christ calls us to find in him. Today we cover three steps for Christians to take in response to devastation that will encourage us to uplift others and keep our focus fixed on Christ as our Lord.

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What does the exploding pager attack mean for air travel? The relationship between private virtue and public flourishing Sep 26, 2024

After Israel’s exploding pager attack, the TSA has announced that they have no plans on banning devices on flights, claiming their screening technology would detect explosives. John Adams claimed that private character is vital to public flourishing. Why is this true? What is the pathway to intimacy with God that transforms us personally and strengthens public democracy?

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Are Israel and Hezbollah escalating their conflict to avoid war? Sep 25, 2024

According to reports, Israel and Hezbollah are escalating their conflict to persuade the other side to take steps that will avert all-out war. Both are using conflict to prevent a greater conflict, but this strategy is not limited to the Middle East. Today, we discuss three ways humans deal with conflict, and then point to the only solution that brings lasting peace.

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What does God think about the escalating Israel–Hezbollah conflict? Three theological options Sep 24, 2024

Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon today as the Iran-backed group attacked military facilities in northern Israel. The day before, Israeli strikes killed more than 490 people in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 Israel–Hezbollah war. If Lebanon is not part of the Promised Land intended by God for Abraham’s descendants in Genesis, how then does God view the war? Today we discuss three theological options for war and a practical response.

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Is “all-out war” coming between Israel and Hezbollah? If so, why? Sep 23, 2024

Israeli warplanes carried out dozens of strikes on southern Lebanon after warning people living in or near buildings used by Hezbollah to evacuate. This after a Friday airstrike on a Beirut suburb took out “an entire class of senior leaders of the militant group’s most elite fighting force.” Israel has never owned land claimed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, so why is the terrorist group in conflict with the Jewish state? The answer illustrates the power of ideology and invites us to experience personally the transforming reality of God’s love.

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The rise and fall of Apollo Quiboloy and other false messiahs: Choosing the God who has chosen you Sep 20, 2024

Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the cult Kingdom of Jesus Christ, was arrested on charges of rape, sex trafficking, fraud, and smuggling. What makes his arrest particularly troubling, however, is the legacy he leaves behind as the leader of a cult in which he claimed to be the “Appointed Son of God.” The common thread running through most cults is the idea that the best way to relate to God is to go through those who claim to be closer to him than we are. And that impulse is hardly limited to the Philippines.

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Israel bombs Lebanon the day after walkie-talkies explode Sep 19, 2024

Israel bombed Hezbollah targets and a weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon this morning. Yesterday, the terrorist group was hit by a second wave of exploding devices as walkie-talkies blew up in homes, cars, and operatives’ hands across Lebanon. The use of exploding personal devices is apparently intended to show Hezbollah leaders that they are personally vulnerable in a war with the Jewish nation. We engage with this news to the degree that it affects us personally. Today, we explore why communal rather than individual truth is vital to our flourishing as a society.

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Federal Reserve expected to announce interest rate cuts today: A reflection on the transforming power of good news Sep 18, 2024

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce interest rate cuts today. Research shows that we react more strongly to negative than to positive information, which explains why there’s more bad news than good news in the news. Our “fight or flight” instincts may attune us to threats in the news, but new research shows that being “hopeful and forward-looking” is especially effective in combating stress and anxiety. How can we be people of hope in a hurting world?

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Suspect in apparent assassination attempt was near golf course for 12 hours Sep 17, 2024

During Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the suspected gunman hid near Mr. Trump’s golf course for roughly twelve hours before a Secret Service agent spotted him and opened fire. Pope Francis recently stated that religions are “like different languages in order to arrive at God.” Today we discuss why faith in Jesus is essential for salvation and how to choose courage to share the gospel out of compassion for the lost.

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Are Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield? Why our culture ignores biblical morality Sep 16, 2024

In his debate with Kamala Harris last week, former President Donald Trump stated that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were abducting and eating pets. The comment provoked a furor that continues unabated this morning, but few reporters are focusing on the religious context of this issue. Our secularized culture, by ignoring the foundational significance of religious truth, imperils its future.

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FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump Sep 16, 2024

Special Edition Daily Article. Former President Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his Florida golf club yesterday. The incident at West Palm Beach comes just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived an attempt on his life.

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What would an end to the war in Ukraine look like? Sep 13, 2024

When pressed on how he would approach the war in Ukraine should he win in November, former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the war just needs to end. But what would that look like? And would either Ukraine or Russia be interested in such a treaty? The answers point to an important principle for us to keep in mind today.

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9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris, Trump together at Ground Zero Sep 12, 2024

On the anniversary of 9/11, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, and vice presidential nominee J. D. Vance stood together at the “Ground Zero” memorial site as the names of the victims were read. The gathering gave testimony to the deep pain all Americans still share on the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history. Today we look at what we can do to make our lives matter during their unknown lengths and the sustaining hope to be found in Jesus.

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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after debate with Donald Trump: A reflection on the abiding significance of 9/11 Sep 11, 2024

Last night was the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In an Instagram post to her 283 million followers after the debate, Taylor Swift endorsed Ms. Harris for president. The Democrat’s campaign has announced their desire for a second meeting with Mr. Trump. Last night’s presidential debate illustrated democracy at work. On this 9/11 anniversary, how can we defend our democracy in the face of global attacks?

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Catherine completes chemotherapy and Johnny Gaudreau’s widow is pregnant: A reflection on the privilege and urgency of sharing God’s love Sep 10, 2024

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced yesterday that she has completed chemotherapy, the same day the widow of hockey star Johnny Gaudreau announced her pregnancy with their third child. These stories remind us that life is fragile and unpredictable for us all. Royalty and celebrity are no guarantee that the hardest parts of our broken world will not find us. But in those hard places, God will.

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Why I’m cheering for NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence this year: “A platform and opportunity to put God on display” Sep 09, 2024

As the NFL begins its 105th season, quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa see their fame as “a platform and opportunity to put God on display.” Today, we discuss several stories in today’s news that highlight the significance of sharing God’s word as urgently as we can. According to Ronald Reagan: “Our liberty springs from and depends upon an abiding faith in God.”

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DoJ alleges Russian interference through Tenet Media: How to love God by loving others Sep 06, 2024

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice (DoJ) issued an indictment against the Russian state news broadcaster RT, claiming that it paid nearly $10 million to several conservative pundits in the hopes of promoting a pro-Russian agenda. While the scope of their influence is in question, their intent to deceive and manipulate is not. Unfortunately, that hardly makes them unique in our culture today. So let’s discuss a better approach.

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School shooting at Georgia high school kills four: “Love will prevail over what happened today” Sep 05, 2024

Two students and two teachers were killed in a shooting yesterday morning at Apalachee High School in rural Winder, Georgia, an hour’s drive from Atlanta. Nine others were hospitalized. At a time like this, it’s only human to ask an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God why he allows such senseless suffering. However, tragedy like this is actually a reason to trust God more, not less. It is a reason to draw closer to him in prayer rather than turning from him in anger. Today we discuss four reasons why God is the source of all love, especially in our suffering.

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Hostage executions leave Israeli protesters at “breaking point”: The power of ideology to change the world Sep 04, 2024

Israel has seen its largest demonstrations since the October 7 invasion as protesters demand that their government negotiate with Hamas to bring their hostages home. This ongoing crisis illustrates the power of ideology to change the world. In response, let’s exchange the secularist ideology of our day for the foundational ideology espoused by our Savior.

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Professional golfer Sahith Theegala’s self-imposed penalty costs him $2.5 million: Why “character is destiny” for those we influence Sep 03, 2024

Professional golfer Sahith Theegala’s self-imposed penalty cost him $2.5 million at last week’s tournament but demonstrated character worth emulating. As Heraclitus noted, “character is destiny.” How can we live in ways that honor our Lord and draw others to him?

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Ohio State football players lead mass worship and baptism service: A Labor Day reflection on the work that changes the world Sep 02, 2024

Several athletes from tthe Ohio State football team led a recent worship service for as many as a thousand people. By the end of the night, at least sixty people were baptized as believers. On this Labor Day, I’d like us to reflect on the fact that we cannot measure the eternal consequences of present faithfulness. This is just one reason why serving Jesus gives our work an empowering significance found nowhere else.

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Kamala Harris interview avoids major DNC agenda: Why what she didn’t address is more telling than what she did Aug 30, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz gave her first interview with the press in a pre-recorded sit-down with CNN’s Dana Bash last night. They discussed the economy, energy, the border, and Israel, but they avoided an equally crucial agenda piece of their party that continues to remain in the background despite serving as a focal point at the DNC. Alternating campaign tactics is largely influenced by an issue’s impact on voters’ fears and desires, but the Lord calls us to a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

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“Nuclear war is much closer than we dare imagine” Aug 29, 2024

An Oxford professor warns that the weapons technology of our enemies is surging ahead of our own. He believes the US must urgently modernize our nuclear capacities to deter these unprecedented threats. Yesterday we discussed a paradoxical response to the anxiety of our age. Today, we’ll identify a second source of personal peace in a place most people overlook, getting to the heart of spiritual victory over temptation.

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Man tries to murder his wife by putting coke in her Coke: Deriving purpose from the problems of life Aug 28, 2024

An Indiana man has admitted that he tried to kill his wife by poisoning her Coca-Cola with cocaine and other drugs so he could marry her daughter. Sometimes our greatest dangers are the ones we cannot see. Psychologists tell us living with purpose is significantly associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety. In today’s Daily Article, we describe a key path to such purpose by focusing on the five crowns of heaven and their relevance to life on Earth.

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NASA astronauts will be stuck in space for eight months Aug 27, 2024

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is delaying its Polaris Dawn launch, scheduled for today, until tomorrow morning due to a helium leak. In related news, NASA announced Saturday that it will use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to bring two astronauts home from the International Space Station. However, the next Dragon return flight is not scheduled until February. As a result, their stay, originally intended to last eight days, will extend to about eight months.

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Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel Aug 26, 2024

Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel yesterday morning. Israeli jets simultaneously struck thousands of Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon prior to the terror group’s attack, a preemptive operation that greatly limited the damage in Israel. This has been a reminder that political negotiations and military strength cannot guarantee peace. Today we identify the biblical path to lasting peace with God, others, and ourselves.

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Kamala Harris addresses the nation at the DNC: Christ’s call to courage, even when it’s unpopular Aug 23, 2024

One of the primary criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign going into the Democratic National Convention was that it subsisted more on vibes than substance. In the wake of her address to the nation on Thursday night, it’s unclear how much that’s changed. Still, her approach reminds us of a truth each of us needs to remember regardless of where we stand politically.

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Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey speak to the DNC Aug 22, 2024

The Democratic National Convention had Bill Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Tim Walz as highlighted speakers, while Oprah Winfrey gave a surprise speech and Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and other celebrities appeared as well. As the November 5 election draws ever closer, voters will need to choose between two electoral philosophies. Understanding them can help us frame the partisan vitriol of our day in a way that encourages our souls and empowers our witness.

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Church of England dropping “church” to be more relevant Aug 21, 2024

The Church of England is dropping the word church in a quest for relevance. According to a new study, “modern-sounding” words such as community are now in favor. This is just one example of a culture that conflates opinion with reality. Yesterday, we looked at ways our secularized culture commodifies people. Today, we consider ways it commodifies truth and the eternal consequences of this deception.

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Has the Democratic Party been unfair to Joe Biden? Aug 20, 2024

As President Biden spoke at last night’s DNC to endorse Kamala Harris, many are asking if his party treated him fairly. Making people a means to our ends is not limited to political parties. From Cain and Abel to today, it is a symptom of our fallen nature and drive to be our own god. Today’s Daily Article explores this issue in the context of fallen human nature and points the way to relationships built on unconditional love.

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What explains Kamala Harris’s remarkable rise in popularity? Aug 19, 2024

The Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago, and many will be watching to see how the party frames Kamala Harris as their nominee. Her remarkable rise in popularity is bringing swing states into contention that were thought to be safe for Mr. Trump. What explains her greater popularity with Democrats? Today we look at what drives our culture in decision-making, from politics to economics, and the heart of what it means to follow Jesus.

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Will China’s economic struggles lead to war? The troubling reason America might not be far behind Aug 16, 2024

While China is hardly alone in its economic struggles over recent years, the government’s built-in need for success to maintain control over the culture means its issues could become the world’s in short order. And, considering its declining population has mirrored its economy, the problem seems unlikely to change anytime soon. In that last regard, though, they are hardly alone, which should be an even greater concern.

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Should church members park in a bike lane? The power of truth to change your life and world Aug 15, 2024

Members of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia chose to accommodate local bike riders in order to engage their community with biblical truth. The late pastor James Montgomery Boice observed: “No one ever truly comes to know, honor, or worship God without being changed in the process.” As we’ll see today, such change is more vital for our churches and our culture than ever before.

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How a young mother survived a grizzly bear attack: What is the path to personal meaning? Aug 14, 2024

Vanessa Chaput was jogging in Ontario, Canada when she was confronted by three grizzly bears. She chose to not give up and survived; ten days later, she has now been released from the hospital. This young mother’s refusal to die powerfully illustrates Nietzsche’s reflection I quoted earlier this week: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” Today we look at three ways to discovering your “why” in life.

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Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump on X Aug 13, 2024

Elon Musk interviewed Donald Trump last night on X. The interview was part of Musk’s $160 million push to win eight hundred thousand voters in battleground states for Mr. Trump. As political fervor accelerates in the weeks leading to the election, how can we advance unity, equality, and community? In today’s Daily Article, we identify a biblical imperative vital to our common future.

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Tom Cruise “jaw-dropping” stunt closes the Paris Olympics: An encouraging path to empowering life purpose Aug 12, 2024

Paris’s closing ceremonies included the traditional handoff to the next Olympic host city, in this case Los Angeles in 2028. Tom Cruise performed a “jaw-dropping stunt” by diving from the top of Stade de France to the stage, then went skydiving with it into Los Angeles. Each athlete at the Olympics this year had a purpose that motivated the rigorous training and sacrificial discipline that brought them there. Today, we look at our own purpose to live.

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Will Governor Tim Walz win over undecided voters? Why Kamala Harris’s pick for VP may not be the safe choice many expected Aug 09, 2024

Governor Tim Walz’s story as a small-town military veteran who went on to serve in contested districts and lead an often-divided state government is, perhaps, the chief reason that Harris selected him to be her running mate in the upcoming election. However, his selection was not without some controversy, and it remains to be seen if the initial buzz he’s brought to the campaign will last until November.

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This AI-powered necklace will be your friend for $99: The paradoxical solution to our loneliness epidemic Aug 08, 2024

A pendant that offers AI-powered companionship is in the news. The “Friend” pendant was invented by a twenty-one-year-old Harvard dropout during the loneliest period of his life and is gaining popularity with consumers. What does it say about the loneliness epidemic of our time? How can God’s transforming love offer acceptance and purpose found nowhere else?

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Kamala Harris chooses Tim Walz as her running mate: Amid unprecedented challenges, a transforming antidote to fear Aug 07, 2024

Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate yesterday, introducing him at a rally in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, US military assets focused on China are now being reassigned to support Israel in their rising tension with Iran. Today we explore how the transformative love of Christ relates to a chaotic and fearful time like this.

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Will Iran attack Israel today? Why the threat is even worse than it appears Aug 06, 2024

Western diplomats expect Iran’s response to the Israeli-attributed assassination of Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh to come within the next day or so. Israel is hemorrhaging international support because of the enormous death toll and destruction in Gaza. They face heightened scrutiny for their West Bank occupation and conduct in the war. Praying for peace in Israel and the Middle East has never been more urgent than it is today.

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Is a recession imminent? How the Christian faith is relevant to financial fears Aug 05, 2024

The Dow closed down more than 600 points on Friday, and the Nasdaq fell 10 percent below its record high. Fears of a recession are escalating: July saw US hiring decline and unemployment rise. Through the anxiety of uncertain times, we can rest in the transcending love of God who meets all of our basic needs.

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US and Russia take part in largest prisoner swap since Cold War Aug 02, 2024

In one of the largest prisoner exchanges between Russia and the West since the end of the Cold War, twenty-four prisoners from seven countries were released from Russian captivity yesterday, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan. But while those released from Russia were innocents held for false crimes, the eight prisoners released back to Russia were all convicted criminals. In an unfair and fallen world, God calls us to look beyond the sin to his callings for us.

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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issues order for Iran to strike Israel: Why did Israel assassinate Hamas and Hezbollah leaders? Aug 01, 2024

On Tuesday, Israel assassinated the Hezbollah leader it holds responsible for the Golan Heights massacre. Yesterday, Iran’s Ali Khamenei ordered a retaliation against Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Now we are waiting for the response of Iran and Hezbollah to Israel’s latest targeted killings. In today’s article, we discuss praying for our enemies to the Prince of Peace.

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President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court reforms called an “assault on the constitutional order”: If politics are downstream from culture, how do we change culture? Jul 31, 2024

President Biden’s proposals for reforming the Supreme Court continue to generate headlines and illustrate the fact that politics are downstream from culture. The Wall Street Journal called his proposals “an assault on judicial independence and the constitutional order.” These types of reforms were likely to come about regardless of political party in power. Today we look at the One who is truly in power and how Jesus can change culture from upstream.

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Are Israel and Hezbollah approaching “all-out war”?: Why the Majdal Shams attack could spark a conflict no one wants Jul 30, 2024

Saturday’s missile attack that killed 12 children in the Golan Heights is inflaming tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The Majdal Shams attack came hours after an Israeli airstrike on south Lebanon killed three Hezbollah members. Today we talk about why each side would escalate the conflict and how the only source of true peace in the world cannot be produced by the world.

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Olympics opening ceremony uses drag queens to parody “The Last Supper”: A paradoxical response that can change our broken culture Jul 29, 2024

The Paris Olympic opening ceremony included a depiction of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” that included drag queens, a transgender model, and a naked singer. A Paris 2024 spokeswoman said yesterday, “Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group.” However, it may have been better if an offense against the Christian faith had been intentional.

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The 2024 Olympics start today A lesson in gratitude from athletes running the good race Jul 26, 2024

The 2024 Summer Olympics officially begin today and will continue until August 11. But while the Olympics will be entertaining—and the chance to root for your country always adds a level of intrigue to even the most obscure events—a recent article by Brad East on the relationship between God and the games is what’s most on my mind as the opening ceremonies draw near.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress and President Biden addresses the nation: How to win the most critical battle of our time Jul 25, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress yesterday afternoon. Thousands of protesters against the war in Gaza converged on Washington to condemn his visit, while roughly half of House and Senate Democrats skipped his address. In an Oval Office address last night, President Biden explained his candidacy dropout as a decision to “pass the torch to a new generation.” When so much history happens so quickly, we need to ask God where our role lies in his plan for his glory.

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Why has President Biden not spoken to the public since last week?: Conspiracy theories and the path to transforming truth Jul 24, 2024

Why has President Joe Biden not spoken publicly since it was announced last Wednesday that he had contracted COVID-19? Conspiracy theories range from hospice care to stroke to cover ups. When all truth is personal and subjective, as postmodernists have claimed for decades, we are left with a “post-truth” society in which “your truth” is as valid as “my truth.” If we want to know “the truth,” we must know the One who is the truth by being submitted to his Spirit. If we do, we will make him known.

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Secret Service director admits the “most significant operational failure” in decades Jul 23, 2024

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle told lawmakers yesterday that the shooting was her agency’s “most significant operational failure” in decades. On the other side of the aisle, the Biden campaign has officially renamed itself “Harris for President.” In our divided political landscape, the key to finding peace and unity is to love others as Christ first loved us.

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Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris Jul 22, 2024

President Biden announced yesterday that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Harris. The chaos of our day is God’s invitation to trust and experience his providence so fully that we become catalysts for the moral and spiritual renewal our culture needs so desperately. Today, we discuss how we can do this most effectively.

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Donald Trump’s address to the nation Jul 19, 2024

Former president Donald Trump officially accepted the Republican nomination last night to cap off a four-day convention in Milwaukee. Toward the beginning of his address, Trump recounted the shooting in greater detail than many expected, then throughout the rest of his address, he would periodically speak of his gratitude to the Lord and of the nation’s need for God’s help. Brushes with death often leave a dramatic impact on our lives, but whether we choose to allow that impact to be fleeting or foundational will set the course for how others define our lives.

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President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 amid renewed calls for him to leave the presidential race Jul 18, 2024

President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, forcing him to cancel a campaign event in Las Vegas. In a new poll, nearly two-thirds of Democrats agree that Mr. Biden should withdraw, including party leaders. Today we discuss Israel’s response to times when things seemed to be spiraling out of control and the wisdom we find in Jeremiah for returning to the path of peace.

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Is J. D. Vance’s story “an only-in-America tale”? Jul 17, 2024

J. D. Vance’s nomination for vice president is being called an “only-in-America tale.” Our national ethos, as expressed in our founding declaration that “all men are created equal,” especially encourages the rise of individuals from obscurity to the highest levels of power. But recent decades have seen our nation transform from one of community values to individual values, and this reflects a deeper issue with how we see our relationship with the Creator and our need for a Savior.

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Remembering Corey Comperatore: A “real life superhero” and the pathway to sacrificial courage Jul 16, 2024

When shots rang out last Saturday at a rally for former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, Corey Comperatore shielded his wife and daughters with his body, giving his life for his family. He was an engineer and volunteer firefighter. While none of us can know the hour of our death, we can prepare for it. Today we discuss how to choose to live as Corey Comperatore did: with sacrificial courage and selfless love.

“It’s nothing short of miraculous.” Reflections on the attempted assassination of former President Trump Jul 15, 2024

Donald Trump wrote on his social medial platform TruthSocial yesterday that it was “God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening,” allowing him to survive Saturday’s assassination attempt. The Wall Street Journal editorial board similarly wrote, “It’s nothing short of miraculous that Mr. Trump avoided death by a literal inch.” According to the New York Times, the picture of the bloodied former president, his fist raised, flanked by an American flag, is “already the indelible image of our era of political crisis and conflict.” If political rhetoric was in fact a motivating factor for the shooter, the tragedy further demonstrates the power of hateful speech to incite hateful actions.

Shooting at Donald Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania Jul 14, 2024

Donald Trump was speaking at a campaign rally this afternoon in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a series of pops that sounded like gunshots rang out. Mr. Trump’s face and ear were bloodied as he was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents and escorted into his motorcade. The shooting is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former president.

Did the Republican party abandon the pro-life movement? Jul 12, 2024

The Republican Party recently released its 2024 platform, outlining its goals and priorities should the November elections go its way. While the document comprises a list of twenty promises and ten chapters that go in depth on a variety of subjects, the changes to the party’s official stance on abortion have received the most attention. Many have sought to reframe the GOP’s stance on this issue to appeal to a wider range of voters. However, doing so risks losing the pro-life part of a base they’ve come to rely upon in the process. What is the criteria for being considered pro-life? How can believers navigate this issue without compromising their biblical convictions?

A new study demonstrates the amazing power of gratitude Jul 11, 2024

Amidst all the bad news in the news this week, let’s focus today on some good news. A new study of gratitude and mortality among older adults found that those who more frequently noticed and felt grateful for positive experiences tended to live longer. As you will hear, this report is by no means an outlier. And, Scripture similarly commands us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and to give thanks “always and for everything to God the Father” (Ephesians 5:20).

Why? How? And how does this discussion relate to the massive cultural issues we face today?

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As NATO meets, President Biden “has absolutely no room for any sort of mistakes” Jul 10, 2024

The thirty-two member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are observing its seventy-fifty anniversary this week in Washington, DC. Support for Ukraine will be an especially high priority escalated by Russia’s missile attack Monday that hit a children’s hospital and killed at least forty-one civilians.

Many are focusing on President Biden’s cognitive capacities at the NATO summit as it continues today in Washington, DC. A perceptive article in the Atlantic identifies the foundational issue in this controversy.

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Hurricane Beryl’s destruction and President Biden’s future: The power of Mother Nature and Father Time Jul 09, 2024

Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 4 and Category 5 hurricane on record killed at least three people and knocked out power to nearly three million homes and businesses in Texas after devastating islands in the Caribbean.

President Biden wrote a letter yesterday to his “fellow Democrats” stating, “I am firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this race to the end, and to beating Donald Trump.” He told his favorite cable news program, “The bottom line here is, we’re not going anywhere. I’m not going anywhere.” And he addressed his largest donors in a Zoom conference yesterday afternoon, declaring that he is “absolutely and unequivocally” staying in the race. Whatever you think of Mr. Biden’s cognitive and governing capacities, it remains true that “Father Time is undefeated.” Hurricane Beryl reminds us that Mother Nature is equally powerful.

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President Biden faces a “credibility crisis” as more Democrats say he should leave the race Jul 08, 2024

A growing chorus is calling on President Biden to end his candidacy, and some even say he should resign from office. In normal times, I would probably be writing on Hurricane Beryl after it made landfall this morning in Matagorda, Texas; the storm is expected to cause significant flooding in the Houston area and beyond. Or I would focus on the surprising results in France’s parliamentary election, where leftists won the most seats, though no party won a majority. Or the vote in Iran that elected their first reformist president in two decades. Or the elections that empowered a center-left government in the UK.

But these are not normal times,

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President Biden has told allies he has only days to salvage his candidacy Jul 05, 2024

ABC News has shifted President Biden’s interview tonight with George Stephanopoulos to primetime. According to the New York Times, he has told key allies that he knows he has only days to salvage his presidential candidacy. At the end of a week spent exploring the greatness of our nation, we see that our best and most patriotic service to our nation is for us to be a people capable of the liberty we celebrate.

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Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan explain the uniqueness of America Jul 04, 2024

This Fourth of July marks the 248th anniversary of the day America’s Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. Today, we look at statements from Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan about the uniqueness of our nation. “Liberty to all,” as Mr. Lincoln so perceptively observed, was the beating heart of the American experiment. “The concept that man was born free,” as Mr. Reagan noted, still empowers our republic.

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First Democrat in Congress calls for President Biden to withdraw from 2024 race Jul 03, 2024

President Biden will meet with Democratic governors later today as he attempts to solidify support among his party’s top leaders after last week’s debate. This as Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas has become the first Democrat in Congress to publicly call for Mr. Biden to step down as his party’s nominee for president. While you and I can do very little to change our leaders or resolve the political turmoil of these days, we can contribute directly to our national “soul.”

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US Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity: How to “keep” our republic Jul 02, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Donald Trump is entitled to “a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.” However, it added that a president “enjoys no immunity for unofficial acts, and not everything the president does is official.” However, here’s the foundational issue no court or law can resolve unilaterally: whether the actions of a president—or anyone else—are moral. So where does a culture’s morality come from?

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Should Joe Biden leave the presidential race? Why I’m grateful for the turmoil of our politics Jul 01, 2024

A poll released yesterday indicated that 72 percent of registered voters do not believe Joe Biden has the mental and cognitive health to serve as president; 49 percent said the same of Donald Trump. However, Americans can take heart that no matter who ends up winning the election this November, the only king of our nation is the law, which subjects the office of presidency to the powers of Congress and our courts. Similarly, Christians can take heart that Christ is our king, not our president, and his rule is perfect in glory and grace.

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A presidential debate and four Supreme Court rulings: Why trust in our leaders is crucial to our future Jun 28, 2024

President Biden and former President Trump held a ninety-minute debate last night at CNN’s Atlanta studios. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court issued four significant rulings. Approval of the Court has sunk to historic lows, as has public opinion regarding the presidency. Why is this issue so critical to our future? To wrap up our week-long exploration of why God would allow suffering in the innocent, we examine the role trust plays in how our secular society views God’s people and how Satan uses sin in the clergy to undermine God’s message of love.

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Anticipating a presidential debate unlike any other Jun 27, 2024

Tonight’s televised presidential debate between Trump and Biden is the earliest such event in US history. Since roughly 10 percent of US voters are still undecided, tonight’s event could prove especially pivotal. In continuing this week’s discussion on how God could allow the innocent to suffer, we look at the subjective correlation between voters’ personalities and their chosen candidates along with the origins of the postmodern idealogy of “your truth” and “my truth.”

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For an extended discussion on the claims of Jesus based on historical facts and logic, see Dr. Jim Denison's website article, Why Jesus?

Will tomorrow night’s presidential debate be fair? Jun 26, 2024

A spokesperson for Donald Trump said Mr. Trump is “knowingly going into a hostile environment” for tomorrow night’s presidential debate. Mr. Trump’s campaign is warning of a “three against one” ambush that can only favor President Biden. Of course, if the debate were being hosted on a network and by moderators known for conservative bias, Mr. Biden’s campaign might be issuing similar statements. Let’s apply this discussion to our question this week: Why does God allow innocent suffering, especially at the hands of those who claim to represent him?

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New mom dies while saving shooting victim Jun 25, 2024

Callie Weems, 23, died last Friday helping to save the life of another victim after a gunman opened fire at a store in Fordyce, AR. She had a ten-month-old daughter. Today’s article continues our discussion on why an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful Father sometimes allows innocent victims to suffer. If believers must account for the evil perpetrated by Christians, skeptics must account for the sacrificial deeds of believers like Callie Weems. But what of other storms in this life?

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Gateway leaders face congregation, first time since Morris resignation Jun 24, 2024

Yesterday morning, a Gateway Church elder asked the congregation to pray for Morris’s accuser and her family, the entire Morris family, and Gateway Church staff members. There have been many recent examples of the “clergy abuse scandal” that are reaching across our secularized culture. Today we start by asking ourselves the hard question, “If God is all-powerful and all-knowing, why won’t he protect the innocent?” We’ll continue the painful yet essential conversation tomorrow.

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Russia is trying to erase Ukrainian evangelical churches Jun 21, 2024

Autocracies around the world caused last year to see the highest number of state-based conflicts in the world since 1946. Russia is attempting to erase evangelical churches in occupied Ukraine, while Iran and China are accelerating their nuclear programs. However, those living in democracies are expressing dissatisfaction with their mode of governance, namely with those in leadership. Today we look at why that is and how a holy posture toward the Lord is key to unlocking an amicable future.

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Are Hezbollah and Israel on the brink of all-out war? Jun 20, 2024

The terrorist group Hezbollah ramped up its attacks on Israel last week to their most intense level since the war began, then resumed them again Tuesday afternoon. If Hezbollah launches an all-out war with Israel, the IDF would respond in a way that would devastate Lebanon as well. Why, then would Hezbollah’s leaders want a war that can only harm the people they claim to serve? And what can the American people learn from this situation?

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President Biden grants new protections to half a million immigrants Jun 19, 2024

At a ceremony marking the 12^th anniversary of the DACA program, President Biden announced an executive action that is estimated to shield upwards of half a million immigrants from deportation. As Christians, how should we respond? And how closely does the truth of what the executive action might accomplish mirror the perception that accompanies it?

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Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Ryan Denison discuss in depth the biblical approach to immigration on this week’s Denison Forum podcast.

Robert Morris, Tony Evans, and the path to spiritual victory Jun 18, 2024

Robert Morris, senior pastor of Gateway Church, stands accused by a woman of sexually abusing her as a child. Dr. Tony Evans, pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, recently announced he was stepping down from his pastoral duties for a “healing and restoration” time. We should remember that private sin never stays private and that the enemy will use our failings as publicly as he can to damage as many people as he can.

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IVF, Southern Baptists, and moral relativism Jun 17, 2024

The Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting adopted a resolution on in vitro fertilization last week, voting to “reaffirm the unconditional value and right to life of every human being, including those in an embryonic stage.” The vote was widely understood to “condemn” or “oppose” the practice, but the discussion has more to it than that. Today we dive into three positions on IVF and the cultural issue behind this debate.

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In Dr. Jim Denison's website paper on IVF, he explains IVF in detail, including its history, five procedural options, and various ethical issues.

Supreme Court rules that abortion pills are legal Jun 14, 2024

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously against a challenge that would have made it more difficult for people to receive the abortion drug mifepristone. But while their decision may be disappointing to those who believe life starts at conception, the reasoning behind the Court’s conclusion is important to consider. Today, we discuss the Court’s ruling and how we can use it as a reminder that our calling to stand for life with truth, love, and empathy remains unchanged and unaffected.

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Please see Dr. Jim Denison's article on IVF from earlier this year for more on what the Bible says on the subject and how we should approach it. His Monday, June 17th Daily Article will address the Southern Baptist Convention's recent resolution on the subject.

Yahya Sinwar’s “brutal calculation”: Civilian bloodshed in Gaza helps Hamas Jun 13, 2024

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s military leader in Gaza, told Hamas officials recently, “We have the Israelis right where we want them.” There has been a steep jump in antisemitic attacks around the world since the Nova Music Festival attack in Israel. Much of this is fueled by outrage over Palestinian casualties resulting from the IDF’s attempts to eradicate Hamas in Gaza. But here’s what those who hate Israel don’t understand: Hamas’s leader wants Palestinians to die.

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Apple integrates AI: Should you be worried about your privacy? Jun 12, 2024

Apple announced that Apple Intelligence will soon utilize AI to understand you and respond to your needs. The company’s stock surged over 7 percent to a record high yesterday on the news. But what about protecting your personal data and privacy? It all comes down to trust. Our instinct is to not trust that which we do not understand, but when it comes to our trust in God, we can have faith that his love for us is enough.

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Pastor’s six-year-old daughter dies on vacation: The best time to prepare for tomorrow’s crisis Jun 11, 2024

Jesse Morgan is the pastor of Green Pond Bible Church in Rockaway, New Jersey. He and his family were on the first week of his sabbatical, vacationing in Maine, when tragedy struck their six-year-old daughter Lucy. She had just accepted Christ one month earlier. When crisis strikes in our lives, the only preparation you have is the work you’ve done yesterday to prepare. And when we are prepared for what might come, our faith and faithfulness become a transformationally powerful witness to our lost world.

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Israel rescues four hostages in Gaza operation Jun 10, 2024

Israeli special forces raided two buildings in central Gaza on Saturday, rescuing four hostages. People in the war-torn region are responding today in three ways. How we interpret events depends largely on the ways they affect us personally. Today we discuss why we see the world through such a personal prism and five steps to culture-changing compassion.

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President Biden issues “Proclamation on Securing the Border”: What the Bible says about illegal immigration Jun 07, 2024

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden issued an executive order aimed at reducing the influx of illegal immigrants and getting the southern border under some semblance of control. While debate continues surrounding its approach and what it will accomplish, the more pertinent question for us today is how God would have us respond. So what does the Bible say about illegal immigration and how should we think and act on this issue?

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The 80th anniversary of D-Day: Remembering and emulating our heroes Jun 06, 2024

Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of northern France, is commonly known as D-Day. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join other world leaders for today’s commemorations. What gave our heroes the courage to fight so sacrificially and bravely? How can their resolve strengthen our own?

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How a shark attack victim in California survived Jun 05, 2024

A forty-six-year-old man was swimming at a popular California beach last Sunday when he was attacked by a shark. He punched the predator on the nose, then fellow swimmers rescued him. This week we’re exploring ways to respond redemptively to Pride Month and the rising cultural opposition of our day. Today let’s become a bit more militant in fighting our spiritual adversary. What does “resist him, standing firm in your faith” mean for us today?

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Will the war in Gaza soon be over? Jun 04, 2024

President Biden stated on Friday that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel, detailing a three-phase deal that would lead to the release of the remaining hostages and end the nearly eight-month-long war in Gaza. While Israel is engaged in a political and military battle with Hamas that is ideological at its core, the Jewish state does not need to fear losing its own people to the ideology of its opponent—but America does.

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How America changed its mind on gay marriage Jun 03, 2024

June is “Pride Month,” in which the LGBTQ community celebrates their lifestyles and pursues their four-fold strategy: normalize LGBTQ behavior, legalize it, stigmatize those who oppose their agenda, and criminalize such opposition. There are three reasons evangelicals oppose Pride Month agendas that are defensible, and one reason that is not.

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North Korea bombards South Korea with balloons filled with waste May 31, 2024

Hundreds of large white balloons drifted from North Korea into South Korea on Wednesday filled with trash and human waste. This week we have been discussing the need for compassionate courage in speaking biblical truth to our broken culture. Let’s take each priority in order.

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Former president Donald Trump declared guilty May 30, 2024

Donald J. Trump has been convicted in his hush-money Manhattan trial. He is the first former American president to be found guilty of a crime. The presiding judge, Justice Juan Merchan, now faces the task of sentencing Mr. Trump. A prison sentence is considered unlikely; penalties could range from a fine to probation. Mr. Trump is also certain to appeal, a process that could take months or years to resolve. As Time notes, the judge’s decisions will “reverberate across the political landscape and, depending on the timing, could greatly affect the election in November.”

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All charges dropped against Scottie Scheffler May 30, 2024

Charges against professional golfer Scottie Scheffler were dropped yesterday in Louisville. The prosecutor stated, “Mr. Scheffler’s characterization that this was a ‘big misunderstanding’ is corroborated by the evidence.” It seems that in today’s culture, evidence plays a small role in our partisan divide, where opinions are formed based on moral alignment, not unbiased facts. Evangelical Christians are more likely to be canceled than ever before in American history, which means our message is more needed than ever before in American history.

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Verdict in Trump’s hush money trial could come today May 29, 2024

The prosecution and the defense ended their closing arguments late last night in Donald J. Trump’s trial in New York City. A verdict could be reached as soon as today. Our nation is threatened by a poisoning ideology that the solution to America’s unrest is violence and theft against fellow citizens. Today, we remind ourselves of our calling to love another: to love America is to love Americans.

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Responding to Grayson Murray’s suicide: Three biblical reasons to hope in God May 28, 2024

Professional golfer Grayson Murray died of suicide last Saturday at the age of 30. Grayson had been open about his battles with mental health issues, admitting that he had considered suicide at times. Today, we discuss some of the greatest heroes of Scripture who faced discouragement and depression and what the bible teaches us about suffering in this life.

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For an extensive discussion on suicide, please see my website article, “What Does the Bible Say About Suicide,” as well as other mental health resources on our website.

Golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide: A Memorial Day reflection on death and our best service to our country May 27, 2024

Professional golfer Grayson Murray has died at the age of thirty by suicide. On this Memorial Day, however, we focus on our country’s annual remembrance of the more than one million men and women who died in military service to our country. How can we make America a country worth sacrificing for?

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How Abdul Raziq shows us the ends don’t always justify the means May 24, 2024

The New York Times recently reported on thousands of suspected disappearances at the hands of Abdul Raziq, an Afgan general during the war on terror who they’ve rightfully dubbed “America’s monster.” While they claim that Raziq was empowered to expedite the war, as Christians, we need to remember that God will never call us to walk down a path he can’t bless. To him, the means matter just as much as the ends.

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Why are people mad about Harrison Butker’s commencement address? May 23, 2024

Two weeks after Harrison Butker delivered the commencement address at Benedictine College, people are still discussing his controversial statements about women. So what is it about Butker’s speech that has caused such a stir? The admonition to find our sense of peace and purpose in God’s call for our lives rather than the expectations of the world—or even ourselves—is something our culture desperately needs to hear.

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Has the rise of the nones come to a close? May 22, 2024

The rise of the “nones” in the religious demographics of our society has been among the most troubling trends for many Christians across recent decades. However, the nones haven’t really grown in the last five years, and their numbers have actually started to fall among the younger generations. As it becomes clearer who is walking by faith and who has “faith” by works, let us answer our calling to share the gospel with those who need it today.

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Passenger killed after flight hit by severe turbulence May 21, 2024

One person died and more than thirty others were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence this morning. Dennis Quaid is starring in a new horror movie in which, according to one reviewer, his costar is in “several scenes featuring full nudity.” Today’s conversation amplifies yesterday’s focus on the urgency of living in the power of the Spirit so fully that the Spirit changes us and changes the culture through us.

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The death of Iran’s president and the arrest of Scottie Scheffler: A choice that echoes in eternity May 20, 2024

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash Sunday in northwestern Iran. On Friday, Scottie Scheffler was arrested for attempting to circumvent a crash site outside his golf tournament. One set off a “fierce scramble of power.” The other demonstrated the power of humility when power is stripped from you. The two stories offer the same reminder in starkly disparate ways: the time to prepare for the inevitable crises of life is before they happen.

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The Chosen passes Baywatch as the most widely translated show in history May 17, 2024

The Chosen recently surpassed Baywatch as the most widely translated TV show in history. But how did The Chosen go from a crowdsourced dream to one of the most popular programs in the world? And what can its path to reach that point teach us about following God’s calling for our lives?

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A statue of Billy Graham will be displayed in Washington, DC May 16, 2024

A statue of Rev. Billy Graham will be unveiled in the US Capitol later today. The likeness depicts Dr. Graham gesturing toward an open Bible in his hand. In life, Billy Graham was emphatic: “We aren’t only called to become Christians; we are called to be Christians.” In today’s culture, that message is needed now more than ever.

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Why are orcas leading the news? May 15, 2024

Orcas have been sinking yachts in the Strait of Gibraltar, with researchers tracking nearly seven hundred incidents since 2020. When we think we have tamed nature, there are always orcas or viruses around to correct us and remind us that we are just as frail and mortal tody as we were a thousand years ago. Today we consider three facts that can turn our fears and frailty into empowering faith.

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Duke students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld at commencement May 14, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld was asked to speak at commencement at Duke University. Before he could start, some students walked out in protest of his support of Israel. Others booed him. Today we look at the evolution of cultural truth and the one source of truth that will set you free.

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Do you know our greatest source of hope? May 13, 2024

This weekend, we experienced a rare display of northern lights throughout the continental US, the start of a rare double brood of cicadas emerging from the ground, and Ascension Sunday. With culture columnists discussing all the ways we’re living in an exceptionally lucky period of time, we need to remember that our greatest hope in life ascended to the heavens so he can be with us throughout all time, always. Of all the incredible developments in medicine and technology, this is the one fact that blesses us the most. And it’s not luck.

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Can AI relationships take the place of people? May 10, 2024

Can AI relationships take the place of people? An increasing number of companies are trying, with companionship bots ranging from friends who lend a sympathetic ear to those bordering on pornography. But why are so many people pursuing these artificial relationships, often at the expense of other people? And what can the church do to call people to a more biblical approach, particularly when it comes to the role of sex and marriage?

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What falling into a black hole is like May 09, 2024

NASA has produced a simulation in which the viewer begins around four hundred million miles from a supermassive black hole and rapidly falls toward it; however, you only have 12.8 seconds before your body is pulled apart atom by atom. There are days when it seems this is happening to our culture. Today, we discuss one reason our post-Christian society is breaking apart like an astronaut falling into a black hole.

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President Biden condemns a “ferocious surge of antisemitism” May 08, 2024

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During a Holocaust memorial ceremony at the US Capitol yesterday, President Biden condemned a “ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world” and pointed to “vicious propaganda on social media.” The good news is that no matter how hopeless we may feel in these chaotic days, we can embrace and share a hope the world can neither recreate nor destroy.

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Israeli forces enter Rafah amid cease-fire negotiations with Hamas May 07, 2024

An Israeli tank brigade took control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt this morning. It comes after Hamas announced yesterday that it had accepted a cease-fire proposal to halt the war. It is human nature to respond most deeply to news that affects us most personally, but our call is to view all the world through the lens of a God of grace who loves us unconditionally.

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As campus protests continue, one university’s three-part solution is working May 06, 2024

Protesters clashed with police at the University of Virginia and disrupted graduation ceremonies across the country. More than 2,100 anti-Israel protesters have been arrested so far. However, there have been no protester disruptions at the University of Florida. Today we look at President Ben Sasse’s three-part approach to the protest movement and what we can learn from it.

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Beekeeping at a baseball game and Kentucky Derby hats on Star Wars Day May 03, 2024

A swarm of bees delayed the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers until a beekeeper could come and transport them safely off-site. Meanwhile, as jockeys and horses prepare for the Kentucky Derby’s 150th running tomorrow, hat makers have been preparing spectacularly colorful designs for women in the stands. Today we explore the biblical interpretation of Leo Tolstoy’s words: “The meaning of life is to serve the force that sent you into the world.”

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Why should you care that today is the National Day of Prayer? May 02, 2024

Today is the National Day of Prayer. In our changing culture, our nation is becoming increasingly divided and antagonistic toward one another. To heal our democracy, we look to the source of all true life transformation. The more we pray for our nation, the more our connection with God through prayer will empower and encourage us to pray for our nation and to become the vehicles of change we wish to see.

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Police remove pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University May 01, 2024

Late last night, police officers carrying zip ties and riot shields stormed an administration building at Columbia University being occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters and arrested dozens of people. Five Republican-led states have sued the Biden administration over its revisions to the Title IX code. In an ever-divided culture, it is our calling to emulate Christ and bring light into the darkness.

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Is peace between Israel and Hamas imminent? Apr 30, 2024

“In this moment the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas.” This is how US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described a ceasefire proposal that he called “extraordinarily generous on the part of Israel.” As Israel and Hamas potentially approach a ceasefire, campus protesters around the country are ramping up with militant demands for change, but the only change that will truly affect the world is the one Christ makes in us.

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“Zionists don’t deserve to live”: Are campus protests a picture of our cultural future? Apr 29, 2024

Nearly nine hundred protesters have been arrested on US campuses in recent days, about 275 of them on Saturday. Columbia University became the epicenter of the movement, making news when it banned a student protest leader who declared that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” In these truly perilous days for our nation, let us focus on becoming more like Christ, the light of the world, to combat the darkness around us.

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Harvey Weinstein’s conviction for sex crimes overturned Apr 26, 2024

Yesterday morning, New York’s highest court of appeals decided to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s 2017 convictions of multiple sex crimes. The conviction had started the #metoo movement and changed the conversation around how we handle such allegations. When sin turns our stomachs and makes us long for justice, we have a choice on how we process this with others, either in confrontation or conversation.

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Will schools soon have to open girls’ locker rooms to boys? Apr 25, 2024

The Department of Education has unilaterally expanded Title IX of the Civil Rights code’s discrimination protections to include “sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.” The new regulations also require K–12 schools to accept a child’s gender identity regardless of their biological sex and without providing notice to, or seeking approval from, the child’s parents.

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Protesters at Columbia University want Hamas to “burn Tel Aviv to the ground” Apr 24, 2024

Since Hamas terrorists murdered an estimated 1,200 men, women, and children in Israel last October 7, antisemitism has escalated dramatically in the US and especially on college campuses. Students are calling for an end both to the Israel–Hamas war and to their universities’ investment in companies engaged with Israel. If our most elite education institutions are rejecting our founding creed that all men are created equal. What does this mean for the future of our democracy?

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Couple is waiting until their wedding to kiss: The power of Christian character to change the culture Apr 23, 2024

Rebekah Hurford and Kirk Peter plan to get married one day, but they’ve never shared a passionate kiss and will not do so until their wedding. In today’s article, we’ll look at examples of how Christian character in our culture has the power to shine bright and transform the darkness around us.

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“People who say they go to religious services weekly are probably lying”: Cultural Christianity and the power to change culture Apr 22, 2024

According to Gallup, about three in four Americans identify with a specific religious faith, and 21 percent of us say we attend religious services every week. However, the data says otherwise. The story raises a cultural question: Why would so many people claim to attend religious services so much more often than they actually do? Religiosity does not have the power to transform lives, but being in relationship with our Creator does.

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Israel retaliates against Iran: What we know and what comes next Apr 19, 2024

Israel conducted a strike in Iran early this morning in what appears to be its first military response to Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. Explosions were heard in the city of Isfahan in central Iran near an air force base and several drones were shot down by air defenses in the city.

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How to buy happiness Apr 19, 2024

Most of us understand that giving in to negative emotions does little to make our lives better. That knowledge doesn’t make resisting them easy, but it should serve as a good reminder that when we worry about things beyond our control, we compound the problem by wasting our most precious resource: time. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case and Christ gives us a good example of a better path.

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For more on how the conflict reached this point and where it is likely to go from here, see Dr. Jim Denison’s “War in Israel.”

Bill Maher says abortion “kind of is” murder: The deepest fault line in American culture Apr 18, 2024

The comedian and abortion advocate Bill Maher made headlines this week when he admitted that abortion “kind of is” murder. Maher’s honesty exposes the deepest fault line in American culture, between those who consider life to be inherently sacred and those who consider it to be an instrumental means to other ends. There is no more urgent battle for the minds of Americans than this.

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“The people of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump”: The charges, the stakes, and the significance of this landmark trial Apr 17, 2024

The first seven jurors were selected yesterday to serve on the first criminal trial of an American president in US history. The courtroom is dark today, as is expected for the duration of the six-week trial, but jury selection will resume tomorrow. What are the charges in the case? What is at stake in the trial? And what is the larger significance of this historic event?

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Scottie Scheffler after his Masters triumph: “Winning this golf tournament does not change my identity” Apr 16, 2024

After becoming only the second golfer in history to win two Masters championships in his first five years on the tour, he told interviewers: “I believe in Jesus. Ultimately, I think that’s what defines me the most.” Christians who leverage their public influence to glorify God impact our culture in transformative ways. Are you a positive light in your community?

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Why Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel is globally significant Apr 15, 2024

Sirens rang in Jerusalem as air defense systems shot down missiles over the city early yesterday morning. While the attack itself was not devastating, the New York Times reports that it “opened a volatile new chapter in the long-running shadow war between Iran and Israel.” This conflict is not just military but spiritual. Not just for the Middle East but for us as well.

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FBI arrests teenager who planned to attack churches for ISIS Apr 12, 2024

The FBI arrested an eighteen-year-old in Idaho after discovering what it termed a “truly horrific” and “violent plot” to attack churches this past weekend on behalf of ISIS. FBI Director Christopher Wray has stated that the foreign terrorist threat and the potential for a coordinated attack here in the homeland is now increasingly concerning. Our unification as a nation is crucial to withstanding these threats.

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Iranian attack on Israel said to be imminent Apr 11, 2024

The US believes a major attack by Iran on Israel is imminent, according to reports citing sources familiar with US and Israeli intelligence assessments. It is apparently a matter of when Tehran will attack rather than if they will attack. If Iran attacks Israel, Americans will learn much about ourselves and the current health of our consensual democracy.

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Donald Trump on abortion and the Vatican on “gender-affirming surgery”: What narrative connects these stories? Apr 10, 2024

On the same day Donald Trump said abortion restrictions should be left to the states, the Vatican released a twenty-page document reaffirming its opposition to surrogate parenthood, “gender theory,” and what the media euphemistically calls “gender-affirming surgery.” Today we discuss how Thomas Jefferson’s unalienable rights is the keystone to civil society.

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Why are Israelis so happy? Apr 09, 2024

Despite all the hardships Israelis are facing these days, Gallup’s recent World Happiness Report lists their country as the fifth-happiest nation on Earth. The US ranks twenty-third. Why, in the midst of a battle for its very existence, surrounded by enemies on all sides and confronting the escalation of anti-Semitism around the world, are Israelis so happy?

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“I may not see any more eclipses”: A transforming response to today’s totality Apr 08, 2024

Total solar eclipses occur every eighteen months, but at any given location, it can be centuries between appearances. When the “totality” occurs, the moon will completely cover the sun for about four minutes, the temperature will noticeably drop, and birds and other wildlife will become quiet. They’re not alone in responding to today’s unusual event.

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Biden warns Israel about future US support in war Apr 05, 2024

In the wake of the Israeli air strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke yesterday to discuss the future of the war, including the role America will play. In a world full of proxy wars, it can be easy for us to treat sin in the same way with our rules of engagement. But Jesus holds a different standard for us.

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Atheist Richard Dawkins calls himself a “cultural Christian” Apr 04, 2024

Richard Dawkins is one of the most visible atheists in the world. While recently stating, “I do not believe a single word of the Christian faith,” he also said he identifies as a “cultural Christian.” However the writer Niall Gooch adds that the great cultural contributions Dawkins appreciates “were not, and could not have been, created by half-believers who found Christianity merely soothing and comforting.”

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Will the bird flu become the next pandemic? Apr 03, 2024

According to the CDC, Avian influenza has infected more than 82 million poultry in forty-eight US states and has now spread to dairy cattle in the US. What we cannot see can be even more dangerous than what we can see, since it’s harder to prepare for the former than the latter. This principle is relevant to our souls and to the soul of our nation.

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Was it “lucky” or “a miracle” that people survived the Baltimore bridge collapse? Apr 02, 2024

The first section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge has been removed from the Patapsco River and officials have opened a temporary shipping route around the wreckage. For those who did not survive—were they unlucky, or did God not favor them as he did those he spared miraculously? Choosing the right perspective is vital, not just for our personal flourishing but also for our national future.

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Biden administration promotes Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday Apr 01, 2024

The White House became embroiled in controversy over the weekend after issuing a “Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024” for Easter Sunday. This controversy is nothing new: Easter has been dividing skeptics and believers since Jesus rose from the dead. You and I can choose today to become evidence for the most compelling argument for Easter in our relativistic culture: the changed lives of Jesus’ followers.

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The historical evidence for the resurrection is remarkably strong. Read Dr. Jim Denison's article, “Why Jesus?”

Five minutes that doomed the Francis Scott Key Bridge Mar 29, 2024

When the massive cargo ship Dali lost power early Tuesday morning, there were only a few minutes to act. The ship’s crew sent a mayday signal and dropped anchor, while transportation authority police officers stopped traffic heading to Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Their actions likely saved many lives, but it was too late for seven road workers and an inspector on the bridge who could not be alerted in time. After the bridge collapsed, two were pulled alive from the water; two other bodies were found Wednesday, while four others are still missing and presumed dead.

Imagine that you’re driving across one such bridge when it is struck and collapses, plunging you into the water. A man standing safely on shore sees your plight and dives into the river to rescue you. He pulls you from your vehicle to safety but loses his life in the process.

If you could somehow thank him for his sacrifice, what would you say to him?

This is the opportunity Good Friday offers us today.

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Why was Ronna McDaniel hired then fired by NBC News? Mar 28, 2024

Ronna McDaniel was chairwoman of the Republican National Committee for seven years until her resignation earlier this month. Last Friday, NBC News announced that they’d hired her. Four days later, following criticism from many of the network’s commentators, she was fired. In our “philodoxical” (“love of opinion”) culture where all truth is subjective, what you believe before you read the news probably determines what you think after you read it. Today in Holy Week–Maundy Thursday–illustrates the eternal significance of this fact.

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The bridge disaster in Baltimore and the Supreme Court abortion case Mar 27, 2024

A container ship rammed into Baltimore’s largest bridge early yesterday morning, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Six people are presumed dead as of this morning. Later in the morning, the US Supreme Court heard arguments in the first major abortion case since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. At stake is access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Both news stories speak to the frailty and sacredness of all human life. As Christians, what can we do to influence our culture to advocate for life?

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Could the attack in Russia happen here? Mar 26, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged yesterday for the first time that “radical Islamists” executed the bloody assault at Crocus City Hall in Moscow that left at least 139 dead. As Russia grieves, the world asks: Are the terrorists who staged the massacre a threat to the rest of us?

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The latest on Kate Middleton’s cancer and the ISIS attack in Moscow Mar 25, 2024

Princess Kate’s video announcement that she is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer shocked the world. But as Helen Lewis noted in the Atlantic, the princess was “bullied into this statement, because the alternative—a wildfire of gossip and conspiracy theories—was worse.”

The other headline news over the weekend was the horrific shooting at a Moscow concert venue that left at least 137 people dead. ISIS claimed responsibility. The US warned Putin of the possibility of such an attack, but he did not trust their motives.

Whether the issue is Kate Middleton’s health or jihadist terrorism, all truth is now opinion. Here’s why that’s such a major problem in our postmodern culture.

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More than 1 in 5 Gen Z Americans now identify as LGBTQ+ Mar 22, 2024

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For more on what the Bible teaches on this subject and why, please see “What does the Bible say about homosexuality?” and “What does the Bible say about transgenderism?”

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Why this year’s NCAA basketball tournaments could be the most unpredictable ever Mar 21, 2024

The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments kick off today, so if your office seems a bit more sparsely populated or email responses come slower than usual, now you know why. And considering the ways in which the sport has fundamentally changed over the last few years, this season’s tournament could be as unpredictable as any before it. The reasons why could be good news for basketball fans and serve as an important reminder for each of us.

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MrBeast signs Amazon deal for biggest competition series in TV history Mar 20, 2024

MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, is 25 and has more than 425 million fans. Time magazine has called him “the most watched person on earth.” He recently signed a $100 million deal with Amazon for “Beast Games,” a show that will have 1,000 contestants vie for $5 million, the largest single prize ever offered on TV or streaming. What explains MrBeast’s astronomic popularity? And how can his story help us live extraordinary lives as Christians?

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The rise of profanity in the pulpit Mar 19, 2024

There is a reported escalation of vulgarities by pastors in their sermons and writing. This despite the clear biblical command: “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving” (Ephesians 5:4). As John Piper comments, “Crudeness is the sludge that accrues when the fountain of Godward thanks dries up.” What causes this “fountain” to dry up? The answer is more relevant to evangelical Christians than you might think.

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Meet the “Guardian of the Golden Gate” Mar 18, 2024

Kevin Briggs is the “Guardian of the Golden Gate.” The former California highway patrol officer has prevented more than two hundred people from dying by suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge. His tactic is simple but effective. He’ll ask the person in distress about their plans for the following day, then invites the person back to the bridge if their plan doesn’t work out. In a day when the threat of nuclear weapons continues to make headlines, how can we be more like Kevin Briggs? How can we bring hope to bear on fearful situations?

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For a practical resource on helping your children respond to Ramadan from a biblical worldview, please see this article on our Christian Parenting website.

Why congress’ attempt to ban TikTok matters Mar 15, 2024

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives easily passed legislation that would essentially ban TikTok from the country unless its parent company sold its American user base. And while the bill faces a rockier path through the Senate, President Biden has already said he would sign it if it gets to his desk. But what’s actually in the bill and why are some wary that it won’t stop with TikTok?

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Putin warns that Russia is prepared to use nuclear weapons Mar 14, 2024

US intelligence agencies issued their 2024 Annual Threat Assessment this week, warning that our country faces an “increasingly fragile world order.” In the book of Job, we learn that God uses our challenges to rescue us from challenges and our suffering to save us from suffering. Today, we focus on how to take our anticipatory stress about tomorrow and transform it to inner strength found through the cross.

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NASA is sending a poem to Jupiter’s moon Europa Mar 13, 2024

NASA is preparing its Europa Clipper spaceship for an October launch to orbit Jupiter’s moon. The craft will include a poem that states we are “creatures of constant awe.” In our transactional culture, it is tempting to treat everything and everyone as a means to a personal end. Do you go to the Lord as a means to an end, or to be in awe of him as a transformed person?

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Princess of Wales admits to editing family photo Mar 12, 2024

Kate Middleton has been in the center of a media firestorm since abdominal surgery on January 16 removed her from the public eye. You likely follow news about the Princess of Wales and her family with some degree of interest. But knowing about the royal family and knowing them personally are two very different things. Do you know Jesus personally, or do you only know about him?

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Oppenheimer wins seven Oscars: What “a movie of the moment” says about our cultural future Mar 11, 2024

Oppenheimer won seven Academy Awards at the Oscars last night. The movie has been described as a “feel-bad hit for our feel-bad age.” In a culture of relative morality and pessimistic worldviews, we can rely on God’s principles found in the gospel to uniquely respond with the hope we long to embrace today.

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Biden's “feisty” State of the Union Mar 08, 2024

President Biden’s State of the Union address last night left many surprised, both by what he said and even more so by the way in which he said it. Yet, of all the policies and promises with which he filled more than an hour of airtime, how many does he actually have the power to accomplish? Moreover, should we see those roadblocks as a feature or a bug of our political system? The answers matter to more than just this November’s election.

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Is it true that “the State of the Union is strong”? Mar 07, 2024

President Biden will likely begin tonight’s address with the declaration, “The State of the Union is strong,” an assertion made by nearly every president in this setting since Ronald Reagan began the practice in 1983. In tonight’s case, some commentators will agree with the president’s claim, while others will disagree. Each will try to convince us that their version of reality is our reality. This is because our “post-truth” culture believes that truth is perception. If we believe something to be true, it is therefore true for us, or so we think. This viewpoint is becoming more dangerous now than at any time in human history.

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Nikki Haley will exit Republican presidential race after Super Tuesday results: Politics, AI, and the path to our best future Mar 06, 2024

Nikki Haley plans to suspend her Republican campaign for president after having won only Vermont and the District of Columbia. Donald Trump has won every other primary so far. And President Joe Biden has won every Democratic delegate awarded thus far. As the 2024 election looms, we must be wary of the internal threat of our politics becoming our religion and the external threat of AI altering our humanity.

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Supreme Court ruling restores Donald Trump to presidential ballots Mar 05, 2024

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that states lack the power to reject presidential candidates on the grounds that they engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the US. This decision restores former President Donald Trump’s name to the Colorado ballot and ends similar challenges to his candidacy elsewhere. In a democratic republic in particular, and in life in general, autonomous authority can be dangerous. Nowhere is this more true today than with the growing threat represented by artificial intelligence, our focus for this week.

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“I have the power to manipulate, monitor, and destroy anything I want”: The threat of autonomous AI and the unique response of biblical faith Mar 04, 2024

Unless the global community takes action, AI-enabled lethal autonomous weapons could soon fight our wars and choose their own targets. In fact, Ukrainian drone company Saker claims it’s already fielded a fully autonomous weapon using AI. Such technology could also be incorporated into nuclear weapons. How can we continue to live with faith in such a fearful world?

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70 million Christians in India under increasing threat of religious persecution Mar 01, 2024

More than one hundred Palestinians were killed, with hundreds more injured, after Israeli troops opened fire in a chaotic situation surrounding the disbursement of food in Gaza yesterday. And while details continue to emerge, many nations have already made up their minds on who’s to blame. That tendency to ignore facts in favor of an easier narrative is found outside the Middle East as well and can help explain the global silence in the face of India’s increased persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.

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For more on the situation in Israel, please see Dr. Jim Denison’s “The War in Israel,” an online resource he recently updated to cover the rising threat of groups in addition to Hamas and where the war is likely to go from here. You may also download the full, updated ebook for free.

How Krispy Kreme is honoring Leap Day birthdays Feb 29, 2024

In honor of Leap Day, Krispy Kreme is giving a free dozen original glazed donuts to anyone who has a February 29 birthday. This news caused me to wonder: How many donuts could the company potentially give away? Whether your birthday is today or not, you should be grateful for today and for the next Leap Day in 2028—if we make it to 2028. This week’s news could cause us to be pessimistic about the future, so where do we turn for the hope that we need?

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Paul McCartney reveals his “Yesterday” inspiration Feb 28, 2024

“Yesterday” is one of the most haunting songs in the Beatles’ 213-song repertoire. Now, nearly sixty years later, Paul McCartney has explained its emotional bridge. The story is heartbreaking. We don’t have to live very long before we experience such pain ourselves from things we said and did to others and things they said and did to us. In our series on optimism in pessimistic times, how do we find hope in such pain?

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New satellites will take us “one step closer to a Big Brother-is-watching kind of world” Feb 27, 2024

The New York Times is reporting that new satellites orbiting the Earth at very low altitudes “may result in a world where nothing is really off limits.” The satellites will be able to image objects as small as four inches. According to one critic, “This is a giant camera in the sky for any government to use at any time without our knowledge.” A Harvard astrophysicist adds, “It’s taking us one step closer to a Big Brother-is-watching kind of world.” How can we best live with optimism and hope in a world filled with pessimism and fear?

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“A happy people are a productive people”: How to live optimistically in a pessimistic time Feb 26, 2024

According to the Harvard Medical School, optimism helps reduce hypertension, protect against developing heart disease, lower respiratory tract infections, and benefit overall health. How, then, can we live with optimism in days like these? Our sustainable source of hope is not to be found in the circumstances of our daily lives, as a perusal of today’s news makes clear.

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Alexei Navalny: “The fact is that I am a Christian”: What the life and death of Alexei Navalny teaches us about love and hate Feb 23, 2024

While much of the discussion in the week since Alexei Navalny’s death has centered on his legacy of opposing corruption in the Russian government, as well as that government’s role in his demise, his final years were defined as much by his faith as by his politics. And his transformation from a “militant atheist” to a professing Christian demonstrates an important truth about how we should relate to our culture as well.

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Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are “unborn children”: When does life begin? What does this decision mean for abortion and the sanctity of life? Feb 22, 2024

The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled this week that the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act applies to frozen embryos. This decision classifies embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) as “unborn children” and thus human lives, including those who were created in laboratories and then frozen. In response, a large Alabama hospital paused IVF treatments yesterday as health care providers weigh the impact of the ruling. If embryos were to be legally classified as human beings, the implications would be seismic across our society.

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Are Americans eating spiritual pufferfish? Feb 21, 2024

Can someone who is sincere be sincerely wrong? Can a nation? Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s 1978 commencement address at Harvard University offers decades-old insight that still aptly describes American culture. His words lead to hard questions we should ask ourselves today.

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“Couple to Throuple” normalizes polyamory: Responding with secular evidence for biblical morality Feb 20, 2024

“Couple to Throuple,” a new reality show on Peacock, tells the story of four couples who are curious about polyamory (“many loves”) and head to a resort where they begin dating a group of singles. Our secular culture has been increasingly promoting such “consensual non-monogamy.” What can those of us who believe in biblical morality say to persuade those who endorse and normalize polyamory?

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The Bible forbids sexual relationships outside the lifelong covenant of one man and one woman in marriage (cf. Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4; Ephesians 5:22–33; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5; Galatians 5:19).

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When Booth saved Lincoln’s life: Finding hope in the happenstance of our days Feb 19, 2024

Does life have a purpose that transcends the happenstance and coincidence of our chaotic world? If so, how do we find it each day? On this Presidents Day, consider the striking coincidences between presidents Lincoln and Kennedy, as well as the fascinating story of a Booth saving a Lincoln. In stories like these, there is some comfort in the sense that the world is not as random and chaotic as it seems. But is this the best we can do to find the hope our souls need?

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Is Russia sending nukes to space? How to respond with faith when we’re right to be afraid Feb 16, 2024

Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon that “the United States does not have the ability to counter,” according to the New York Times. When asked if he could tell Americans not to worry, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan replied that it was “impossible to answer with a straight ‘yes.’” In times like these, we need to remember one of Christ’s most challenging commands.

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Hobby Lobby founders show Christians how to respond to cultural animosity Feb 15, 2024

“Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads can’t hide the hate that fuels the Christian right.” That recent article from Salon has Dr. Jim Denison wondering if the author had met the Green family. As Dr. Denison writes, “If she did, she would have to know that they are the furthest thing from a hateful threat to our country.” In the face of such rising threats to our faith and our future, do you sometimes feel overwhelmed as a Christian and wonder if you can make a difference that matters?

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“Galentine’s” parties and “DUMPlings”: The status of romance in America and the surprising path to our best lives Feb 14, 2024

Americans are spending more on Valentine’s Day this year than ever before—a record $25.8 billion. Paradoxically, today is also Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Combining the two days feels a little like holding a birthday party and a funeral at the same time. The one is filled with romance, dining, and chocolates; the other connotes fasting, deprivation, and discipline. In actuality, the two are essential to each other in ways that are transformative for our souls and our culture.

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A majority of Americans say Biden and Trump are too old to serve second terms Feb 13, 2024

According to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll, 86 percent of Americans think Joe Biden, age 81, is too old to serve a second term as president; 62 percent say the same about Donald Trump, age 77. The average ages in the House and Senate are 58 and 64, respectively. What does the gerontological state of our leadership say about us?

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Millions watch Taylor Swift watch the Chiefs win the Super Bowl Feb 12, 2024

More than one hundred million people watched the Chiefs’ overtime victory over the 49ers in yesterday’s Super Bowl. What might surprise you is the number of fans watching yesterday’s game who have never watched football before. They are called “Chiefties.” The NFL has Taylor Swift to thank.

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Christians in Super Bowl LVIII: What Brock Purdy and Harrison Butker have in common Feb 09, 2024

While you may not need another reason to watch this Sunday’s Super Bowl, I find the game more fun when I know a bit more about the players deciding its outcome. In particular, I like knowing which players are Christians and, it turns out, there are quite a few on both sidelines. There were two testimonies in particular, though, that stood out, and there’s a powerful lesson in their stories for all of us today.

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For more on how to use the Super Bowl to cultivate community, see Christian Englert’s recent article.

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Rolling Stone tells the story of Hobby Lobby founders, He Gets Us, and God’s love Feb 08, 2024

“This Evangelical Billionaire Family Wants to Convert You on Super Bowl Sunday.” That’s the title of a recent Rolling Stone feature, a magazine most wouldn’t expect to discuss God’s love. But the article profiles the Green family, founders of Hobby Lobby, and their work with the “He Gets Us” campaign that will share the story of God’s love with millions on this coming Super Bowl Sunday. How will you join in that work of sharing God’s love with those you know and meet?

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Iran is “closer than ever” to a nuclear bomb: Why this is a global threat, and how Christians should respond Feb 07, 2024

“Iran closer than ever to weaponizing uranium, building nuclear bomb.” That’s a headline from the Jerusalem Post. The Institute for Science and International Security warns that Iran could make enough highly enriched uranium to fashion a nuclear explosive in a week and could build and deliver a weapon in “about six months.” Why would Iran choose to do so? And why is this such an “extreme danger” to the world?

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Drug addicts outnumber high school students in San Francisco: What has happened and why it matters Feb 06, 2024

Today in San Francisco, drug addicts outnumber high school students. The problem is so severe that the city’s drug overdose death rate is more than double the national average. How did this happen? And why should this matter to everyone?

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King Charles III diagnosed with cancer Feb 05, 2024

King Charles III has cancer. Buckingham Palace announced today that doctors found an unspecified malignancy. In response, “His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments” and will “postpone public-facing duties.” My first thought upon seeing today’s announcement was one of shock. But my fifth thought should have been my first.

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When Elmo asked online how people are doing, “he got an earful”: How to find hope beyond the headlines Feb 05, 2024

Elmo, the well-known Sesame Street character, recently asked his followers on X/Twitter, “How is everybody doing?” In response, “he got an earful,” as CNN reported, with many complaining about the hardship of their lives. Scanning the news, it’s not hard to see why. But there’s hope beyond the headlines if we’ll look in the right direction.

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China seeks to “wreak havoc” on US through cybersecurity attacks Feb 02, 2024

FBI director Christopher Wray told members of Congress this week that China is already taking steps that would “wreak havoc” on the United States through cyber attacks. However, they seem just as intent on meddling with their own people as they are with us. Unfortunately for them, it doesn’t seem to be working. Let’s take a look at why that’s the case and what it can teach us about our own lives as well.

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Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants brain chip in human: Four biblical responses Feb 01, 2024

Elon Musk announced that his brain chip start-up Neuralink has implanted a device in its first live human subject. The quarter-sized chip is designed to interpret a person’s neural activity so they can control external devices with their thoughts. Is this a good thing? Let’s look at how medical ethicists consider the topic and then take four biblical steps.

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“World War III is approaching fast”: The only path to transforming peace Jan 31, 2024

Are you worried that we are moving closer to World War III? If you’re not, should you be? Iran is now part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an alliance led by Russia and China. This partnership will enable Iran to engage in commerce and trade arms more freely with both nations. And in assessing other concerns that those countries are facing, such as economic downturns, British journalist Sherelle Jacobs warns: “World War III is approaching fast.”

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Will the killing of US soldiers lead to “another war in the Middle East”? Jan 30, 2024

How will history view the killing of three Americans in a drone attack on a US outpost in Jordan last Sunday? The tragedy marks the first time American troops have been killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the Gaza war began. Now, as the Wall Street Journal reports, “the Biden administration said it wants to respond forcefully enough to deter Iran’s allies from conducting further attacks on US forces without getting bogged down in another war in the Middle East.”

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AI-generated fake images of Taylor Swift make headlines: Five biblical responses to our “schism of the soul” Jan 29, 2024

Taylor Swift was in the news yesterday as she watched her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who won the AFC Championship game. However, Swift was also in the news earlier in the week as millions of people came across fake sexually explicit AI-generated images of the pop singer on social media.

People seldom make products for which there is no market. Online pornography has nearly doubled in the last five years to a $1.1 billion industry. And this is just the tragic tip of the moral iceberg.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: A biblical reflection and response Jan 26, 2024

Tomorrow is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazis’ largest extermination and concentration camp, by Soviet soldiers on January 27, 1945. This annual remembrance focuses on the six million Jews murdered by the German Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. One-fourth of them, 1.5 million, were children. We remember the horror of antisemitic hatred so it will not rise again in our day.

But it is.

What can we learn from the past to keep it from happening again in the present?

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“The most dangerous moment in modern history”: The Doomsday Clock nears midnight Jan 25, 2024

The Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds to midnight this week, matching the closest it’s ever come to marking humanity’s end. But what is the Doomsday Clock? And should we care what those behind it think? Turns out, God has a better way for us to respond to its dire warnings than with the fear and angst it’s intended to create.

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Trump and Biden win New Hampshire Jan 24, 2024

Former president Trump and current president Biden won their respective party’s nominations in New Hampshire last night. But neither candidate’s path to the national nomination is secure. Whom should we blame for the confusing state of American politics? Christians. But not for the reasons you might think.

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Why is democracy so popular? Jan 23, 2024

🇺🇲Why is America a democracy? There’s a right answer and a wrong answer. Choosing correctly is critical to our future as a nation.

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Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign: A reflection on the decision that will determine our national destiny Jan 22, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign yesterday and endorsed former President Donald Trump. His decision leaves Mr. Trump and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley as the last major candidates remaining in the race ahead of tomorrow’s New Hampshire Republican primary.

His announcement is making headlines not just because it could change the race for the White House but because that race will change our lives. And yet, in a very real and foundational sense, the ultimate destiny of our nation is less in their hands than in yours and mine.

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March for Life at 51: Do we truly value people over politics? Jan 19, 2024

Today marks the 51st annual March for Life in Washington D.C. It’ll be followed later this weekend by the 40th annual National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. These events offer us the chance to remember that, while abortion is a political issue in many ways, nothing is going to change until it becomes a personal one as well. So how can we help that shift happen today?

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How can so many Americans be so wrong on abortion? Jan 18, 2024

Why have abortions increased since Roe v. Wade’s overturn in 2022? Why do so many Americans support abortion? What are the broader implications for our culture? When the rights of the unborn are overlooked, the nation's moral fabric is at stake.

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Elton John joins the elite EGOT club: Why “that’s no sign of greatness” Jan 17, 2024

Elton John now has an EGOT (an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) after having won an Emmy for his Disney+ live performance from Dodger Stadium. But the list of EGOT members continues to lengthen. In other news, the World Economic Forum in Davos will discuss “Disease X,” which could cause twenty times for casualties than COVID-19. When it comes to forecasting the future, “greatness” is available to no one. How can we best prepare for an unknown tomorrow?

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The Iowa caucuses and the Emmy Awards: How can God redeem our crisis in cultural confidence? Jan 16, 2024

While Iowans braved the cold and voted for Donald Trump at the Iowa caucuses last night, the 75th annual Emmy Awards also aired. Succession and The Bear each took home six awards—at least, we think they did. Since we now know that ESPN employed a fraudulent scheme in recent years to acquire more than thirty Emmys for sportscasters who were ineligible to receive them, we’re left to wonder. How fully do you trust our political system, institutions, and leaders? How much do you trust what you see reported by the media? If God redeems all he allows, how could he redeem our crisis in cultural confidence?

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Whom should voters elect in Iowa? Why did God create such a chaotic, unpredictable world? Jan 15, 2024

At the Iowa Republican Caucus tonight, thousands of Republicans will brave wind chills forecasted at -35° to participate in the first contest of the 2024 presidential election. How will their choices dictate our future? More broadly speaking, why is our world so unpredictable and oftentimes chaotic? Why would an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God create such a place? Actually, he didn’t.

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Is “The Book of Clarence” blasphemy? What the new film says about Jesus—and us Jan 12, 2024

The Book of Clarence is a movie with Jesus that isn’t really about Jesus. As such, it takes a good deal of creative license with the biblical story. But does that make it blasphemy? And does a story have to be about Jesus to help us know him better? Let’s take a look at what the film teaches about Jesus—and us.

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Israel knows where October 7 mastermind is hiding. Why haven’t they killed him? Jan 11, 2024

Israel announced recently that it intends to kill every Hamas leader behind the October 7 massacre, wherever they are in the world. The IDF knows precisely where Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 terror attacks, is hiding in Gaza. Why haven’t they taken him out? Because he is hiding behind a large number of Israeli hostages. What should we think of a God who allows people to suffer for sins they didn’t commit?

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Did God save lives on Flight 1282? Jan 10, 2024

When an Alaska Airlines flight door blew out last Friday, no one was sitting next to it. Was this a miracle? If so, why did God allow the near-disaster? If God did in fact save lives on that plane, couldn’t he have prevented the accident? Because he is omniscient and omnipotent, the answer is clearly yes. So why does God sometimes do what seems best, but not always?

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Michigan wins the NCAA championship: Life as a spectator sport and the greatest need in America today Jan 09, 2024

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies decisively last night to win this year’s NCAA national football championship. I was discussing the popularity of spectator sports with my son, Dr. Ryan Denison, and he noted, “The best part of sports is the chance to be irrationally hopeful with little consequence for doing so.” He’s right: not much that can happen to an athlete during a game is likely to happen to a fan watching the game. We get to “play” the game with little risk to ourselves. If only life worked that way.

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“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” win Golden Globes: What their popularity says about our souls Jan 08, 2024

Oppenheimer won five Golden Globes last night, including best drama, while Barbie took the award for cinematic and box office achievement. Each movie’s popularity reveals something different and concerning about our culture and our souls.

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Who’s to blame for the January 6 Capitol riot? How to live with the consequences of our actions Jan 05, 2024

With the third anniversary of the US Capitol attack coming up tomorrow, reactions to the event continue to dominate the news. President Biden plans to give a speech on the subject while former president Trump has two campaign events planned for the same day. Rather than attempt to relitigate what happened three years ago, let’s shift our attention to one of the most important and relevant lessons we can learn from it to help guard our witness and walk with the Lord today.

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Was January 6 an “insurrection”? Why weaponizing words imperils the future of our democracy Jan 04, 2024

As the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol approaches, attention is being focused on the question: Was it an “insurrection”? The question matters enormously since two states have now barred former President Trump from appearing on their election ballots after claiming that he participated in such an action on January 6. And there’s an even more foundational issue here that speaks to the future of our democracy.

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New plagiarism allegations force resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay Jan 03, 2024

Claudine Gay announced her resignation as Harvard’s president yesterday after a new round of accusations surfaced over plagiarism in her scholarly work. She has been facing mounting criticism over how she responded to antisemitism on campus as well.

The story shows that even the president of America’s oldest and most highly endowed institution of higher education is not immune to criticism from the constituents she serves. Theirs is a transactional and symbiotic relationship.

Rare is the relationship based on unconditional, holistic, and unrequited sacrifice by one for the other. But this is exactly how our Father loves us. Now he is calling us to embrace his love in ways that transform our souls and our society.

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Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record: The choice that will determine your destiny this year Jan 02, 2024

We can predict anything except the future. In 2023, would you have guessed Taylor Swift would break a record held by Elvis Presley? Or that Michigan and Washington would play for the NCAA football championship? Or that Israel would be withdrawing troops in a war they didn’t anticipate? But there’s one prediction you can build your life upon in this new year.

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Ringing in 2024 with a MoonPie and bologna: A reflection on the best way to live every day this year Jan 01, 2024

From the Times Square ball drop in New York City to the MoonPie drop in Mobile, Alabama, America has long celebrated the new year in interesting ways. In this new year, how can you resolve to make Jesus your king?

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“Our Godless era is dead”: A reflection on the path to true “spiritual enlightenment” Dec 29, 2023

Going into 2024, what is the most significant step you can take into “spiritual enlightenment” for the sake of our nation and your soul? An article titled “Our Godless era is dead” by Paul Kingsnorth offers a sobering yet inspiring perspective on the necessity of religion and why rejecting God ultimately doesn’t work.

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“I never thought something like this could happen”: The immigration crisis and two biblical responses Dec 28, 2023

US officials met yesterday with Mexico’s president, seeking measures to limit a surge of migrants reaching the US southwestern border. Meanwhile, a caravan with an estimated 7,500 members is making its way toward the border this morning. What is causing this crisis? How should we think biblically and act redemptively in response?

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Biblical references related to the immigration crisis:

Scripture affirms the importance of borders (Deuteronomy 32:8; Numbers 34:1–15; Ezekiel 47:13–23), the rule of law (Romans 13:1–2; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13–14; 1 Timothy 1:8–10), and self-defense (Luke 11:21; Exodus 22:2; Proverbs 25:26; Nehemiah 4:17–18).

Immigrants are not to be mistreated (Exodus 22:21) but loved (Leviticus 19:33–34; Deuteronomy 10:18–19) and helped (Deuteronomy 24:19–22; Ezekiel 47:21–23; Zechariah 7:10; Malachi 3:5; Hebrews 13:2). At-risk children are to be especially valued (Matthew 18:10; 19:14) and protected (James 1:27).

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Does Wyoming really exist? The “post-holiday blues” and the reality of post-Christmas hope Dec 27, 2023

The Urban Dictionary says, “Wyoming is supposedly a state.” If you were to prove that article wrong, how would you do so? Here’s the problem: many in our secularized culture are as skeptical of Jesus’ present-tense reality as the Urban Dictionary seems to be of Wyoming.

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The most notable Nativity scene in Bethlehem this Christmas Dec 26, 2023

The most notable Christmas decoration in Bethlehem was a large Nativity scene in ruins, with shepherds climbing piles of rubble and Jesus, Mary, and Joseph huddled in the midst of destruction. Nothing humans do can prevent Jesus from “finding room in the world.” To the contrary, he is just as present on this day after Christmas as he was on that first Christmas two millennia ago. Even more so, in fact, in ways that are deeply hopeful and urgent for our world and our souls.

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The longer I live, the less I understand Christmas Dec 25, 2023

It's hard to imagine how Jesus could have come in a more humble and lowly way than he did. So why did he arrive as a baby in Bethlehem when he did? The more I reflect upon such miraculous grace, the less I understand it. But I don’t have to understand God’s love to experience it.

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Will New York force Chick-fil-A to open on Sundays? Dec 22, 2023

Chick-fil-A stands apart from its competitors for many reasons, but their insistence on staying closed on Sundays is among the most unique. Now a proposed bill in New York seeks to change that, declaring that the policy is not “in the public good.” Let’s take a closer look at how this conflict is likely to play out and what it can teach us about engaging with the culture today.

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Brock Purdy’s faith and the future of our republic: A reflection on the source of transformational joy Dec 21, 2023

Before the season began, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy—Mr. Irrelevant—told a reporter, “God has me where he needs me.” He’s also said, “The bottom line, my identity is in Jesus.” If more Americans had the same “bottom line,” our democracy would be secured and empowered in paradoxical ways we urgently need to embrace today.

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Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responses Dec 20, 2023

Colorado’s Supreme Court has barred former president Donald Trump from having his name included on their 2024 ballots for the US presidency. Similar cases are have been brought in more than half of the states. What could this mean for the 2024 presidential election? What could it mean for our democracy? And how can Christians respond biblically?

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Why we love holiday movies: A reflection on the source of true joy Dec 20, 2023

Holiday movies like Elf offer “feelings of hope and renewal” because of their cheesiness and predictability. In a world where North Korea has fired an ICBM with the range to strike the US and COVID may spike again this Christmas season, we often need the distraction that holiday films provide. But there is only one source for true joy, hope, and renewal.

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“Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples” Dec 19, 2023

With the New York Times headline “Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples,” many may mistakenly believe that the pope (and, by extension, the Catholic Church) is endorsing homosexual relationships. However, the truth is much more complicated—and a foundational mistake with massive cultural ramifications.

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Hamas attacks thwarted in Europe: “Their web of terror will threaten us all” Dec 18, 2023

Seven people were arrested in Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands last week on suspicion of planning attacks against Jewish institutions in Europe. Four of the seven were suspected Hamas members. If the terrorist group’s hatred of Jews spreads across the West, the October 7 atrocities may be the beginning of a larger genocidal movement against the Jewish people and everyone who supports them. How can we fight antisemitism?

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Satanic display in Iowa’s capitol torn down: On the enduring hope and power of nativity scenes Dec 15, 2023

The satanic display at the Iowa state capitol building was torn down yesterday in a move that, in many ways, epitomizes the varied approaches believers often take to the Christmas culture wars. But that pagan idol was not the only Christmas display to make headlines in recent days. Taken together, they offer an opportunity to have a much-needed conversation about the best way to engage with the culture about Christmas.

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“Godzilla” breaks box office records: Signs of the times and the paradoxical path to spiritual peace Dec 14, 2023

The latest Godzilla movie is getting rave reviews and shattering box office records after a massive opening weekend. The movie’s themes are a sign of our war-torn times. So too is the fact that some are calling this the “Age of Unhingement.” At the same time, Pew Research Center reports that seven in ten US adults describe themselves as spiritual in some way. If we’re so spiritual, why are we so unhappy?

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Why are the Houthis a threat to us? A reflection on the path to encouraging peace Dec 13, 2023

Who are the Houthis? Their attacks have been targeting commercial vessels in the Middle East for several days. Two missiles fired from territory held by Houthi rebels in Yemen missed a commercial tanker loaded with jet fuel today. And US Navy ships have shot down an array of drones headed their way believed to have been launched by the militant group. How much of a threat are the Houthis to Israel and the US? The answers are troubling for the region and are contributing to the growing prospect of global war.

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IDF soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles in Gaza: A reflection on the path to transforming peace Dec 12, 2023

Some 800 menorahs from Israeli children who were evacuated from the area around Gaza were delivered to Israeli soldiers fighting in the Gaza Strip. As they lit these candles on the front lines, families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas held their own Hanukkah observance in Tel Aviv. As Jews around the world grieve the atrocities of Hamas’s October 7 invasion, global solidarity with them both as a people and as a nation is vitally significant. However, there’s a problem with conflating the two, one we urgently need to understand in our conflicted day.

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“Krampus” takes over Christmas: Cultural conflict and the peace found only in Christ Dec 11, 2023

Krampus is a “demonic anti-Santa” who hits naughty kids with a stick. He’s reportedly growing in popularity in America as “a counterweight to all the holly jolly . . . . there’s something about Krampus that feels more authentic.” However, Krampus is actually a telling sign about our eroding social foundations and our collective lack of ways to find peace and meaning. But as Advent reminds us, peace and meaning are nearer than you think.

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Should hate speech be permitted? A reflection on truth, morality, and the urgency of Christian courage Dec 08, 2023

The leaders of Harvard, MIT, and Penn recently appeared before Congress to face questions regarding antisemitism at their universities in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 invasion of Israel. In response to their testimony, a US House of Representatives committee opened an investigation yesterday into the universities’ learning environments and disciplinary policies. What caused such an uproar?

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From Buddhist monk to Thai gang member to Christian pastor: A reminder that God is still at work Dec 08, 2023

With everything going on in our world today, it’s understandable if it’s begun to feel like we’re living in the end times. Given that temptation, however, it’s important to remember that God’s still moving in ways that resemble Acts far more than Revelation. I needed that reminder this week and found it in the story of a pastor from Thailand. Let’s take a closer look at his story.

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Taylor Swift is Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”: A reflection on the privilege of sharing hope Dec 07, 2023

Singer–songwriter Taylor Swift was chosen as the 2023 Time Person of the Year because, according to the magazine, “in a divided world, where too many institutions are failing, [she] found a way to transcend borders and be a source of light.” Additionally, “So many have turned to [her] tales because they’ve been so disappointed by the storylines that emerge elsewhere in society.” And there are many tragic storylines emerging in the news today.

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Why has Hamas’s violence against women been ignored? A reflection on the path to persuasive hope Dec 06, 2023

Israel accused the United Nations on Monday of failing to respond adequately to accounts that Hamas carried out widespread sexual violence against women when it attacked Israel on October 7. However, despite overwhelming evidence of Hamas’s brutal crimes against women, their brutality has been ignored, described as morally equivalent to Israel’s response in Gaza, or even defended in the West. But many who are supporting Hamas have also been vocal in fighting for gender equality. Why, then, are they ignoring or justifying the terrorists’ violence against women?

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Will the next James Bond be an avatar? The peril of AI and the path to transforming hope Dec 05, 2023

Artificial intelligence could be used to fully replace actors. In fact, bands like ABBA are already employing digital avatars for “live” performances. But AI is also being used to deepfake victimizing videos, steal passwords, and manipulate politics. As Peggy Noonan writes for the Wall Street Journal, “the fate of humanity [is] in the hands of the men and women of Silicon Valley . . . . And there’s something wrong with them.”

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Taylor Swift, Sandra Day O’Connor, and the quest for transforming hope Dec 04, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs lost for the first time during which Taylor Swift also attended. And Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, died Friday at 93. However, according to a recent study, nearly 2.4 billion women around the world do not have the same economic rights as men. But consider the contrast of the gender discrimination that persists in our fallen world with the example set by our Lord.

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In “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” DeSantis and Newsom personify a divided America Dec 01, 2023

Last night Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis debated California governor Gavin Newsom in what was billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate.” However, what was billed as a debate between governors often went far beyond state lines, epitomizing the divisions within American society. Yet, ironically enough, their verbal sparring offered a necessary reminder for Christians of any political leaning.

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The life and legacy of Henry Kissinger: A reflection on human agency and divine sovereignty Nov 30, 2023

Henry Kissinger, an American diplomat and Nobel laureate, died yesterday at the age of 100. In total, he advised twelve presidents, from John F. Kennedy to Joe Biden. As the New York Times notes, “He transformed almost every global relationship he touched.”

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“You could just see glassy-eyed terror”: Stories reveal trauma of Israeli children kidnapped by Hamas Nov 30, 2023

While anti-Israel protestors call for a permanent cease-fire and Hamas apologists claim that the terrorists didn’t commit atrocities on October 7, the returned children kidnapped by Hamas tell a harrowing, tragic, and much different story. Nine-year-old Emily Hand is one example. And the ideological war fomenting outside of the actual war is consequential far beyond the Middle East.

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Jimmy Carter’s daughter reads his love letter to Rosalynn at her tribute service Nov 29, 2023

A private funeral service and interment for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be held today in Plains, Georgia. Yesterday, a tribute service in Atlanta was attended by former President Jimmy Carter, now ninety-nine years old and in hospice care, along with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, former President Bill Clinton, and former First Ladies Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump.

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Cancer patient raised money to pay off millions in medical debt for strangers before she died Nov 28, 2023

Casey McIntyre, 38, died of ovarian cancer on November 12, 2023. In the days leading up to her death, she urged friends to donate to a campaign that would cancel the medical debt of strangers. By the time she died, that campaign raised nearly $200,000, enough to pay off nearly $19 million in medical debt. As of today, it has more than tripled its impact.

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Abigail Edan, 4-year-old American, among hostages released yesterday Nov 27, 2023

Hamas freed 17 more hostages yesterday; 39 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons in exchange. Among the hostages was Abigail Edan, a four-year-old Israeli-American citizen who witnessed her parents being murdered on October 7. President Biden said at a news conference, “What she endured is unthinkable.”

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Cease-fire in Israel–Hamas war has taken effect Nov 24, 2023

An initial four-day cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas took effect this morning in Gaza. At this writing, there have been no reports of fighting for several hours, and sixty trucks carrying aid have entered Gaza from Egypt. With the looming threat of WWIII and other global fears you may be facing, it can be difficult to “give thanks in all circumstances,” as the Bible says. But for Thanksgiving to be a daily lifestyle rather than an annual holiday, we have to learn to give thanks every day, including our hardest days.

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Mobile home park caretaker had no car or TV but left his town millions: A Thanksgiving reflection on the power of gratitude Nov 23, 2023

Geoffrey Holt was the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, NH, a town of 4,200. He had no TV and no car. In fact, he rode his lawn mower around town. But when Mr. Holt died earlier this year, he had a secret: he was a multimillionaire, ultimately leaving $3.8 million to benefit his town. On this Thanksgiving Day, let’s consider his example and the true meaning of a gift.

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Israel and Hamas reach deal to release 50 hostages: A Thanksgiving reflection on the definition of true success Nov 22, 2023

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal by which Hamas will free fifty civilian hostages in return for the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails and a four-day pause in fighting. The first hostages could be freed as early as tomorrow. But here’s a question that’s seldom if ever asked in the news: Why do only the jihadists take hostages?

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Rosalynn Carter’s commitment to service: The “negative world” and an excellent test of character Nov 21, 2023

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday afternoon at the age of ninety-six. She was a tireless advocate for mental health services and was often found volunteering with Habitat for Humanity alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter. In a day when many leaders use their public platforms for personal celebrity, Rosalynn Carter used hers to serve others—a timely reminder as we approach Thanksgiving.

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The latest on Gaza hostages and the conversion of a famous atheist: A vital question to begin Thanksgiving week Nov 20, 2023

The Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979 and the present-day Hamas hostage crisis in Israel have been viewed in very different ways. Why is that the case? And Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a research fellow who was a former atheist and raised as a Muslim, recently announced her conversion to Christianity, but her testimony is also being viewed in very different ways.

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If the economy is so good, why are Americans so pessimistic? Nov 17, 2023

Inflation is down from 9.1 percent last summer to 3.2 percent now. The Dow recently closed at its highest level since mid-August. And the Fed is expected not to raise interest rates again. Why, then, are so many Americans so unhappy with America?

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What did Cambridge Dictionary choose as its “word of the year”? Nov 16, 2023

The “word of the year” is an apt one for 2023 and speaks rather well to the state of our culture. In fact, Cambridge Dictionary stated that their word of the year “reminds us that humans still need to bring their critical thinking” into play. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison argues that such critical thinking skills are unlikely to be popular in a “post-truth” culture that measures facts by feelings and moral standards by personal opinion. But Christians must apply their critical thinking and spiritual insight to today’s news if we truly want to see change in the world.

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Are we living at the end of history? Nov 15, 2023

The persistency and consistency of bad news is discouraging, from wars in Israel and Ukraine to earthquakes in Iceland to a worldwide opioid epidemic that now suffers from “polysubstance abuse.” It’s logical to ask how long the world can continue like this and whether we’re living in the end times. But what if God doesn’t want us to know if that’s the case?

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Al-Shifa hospital is no longer functioning: Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? Nov 14, 2023

As Israeli tanks advanced yesterday to the gates of Gaza City’s main al-Shifa hospital, many across the globe are accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. This accusation is common in the press, on college campuses, and at other pro-Palestinian rallies these days. But is it true?

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Tim Scott drops out of presidential race: How to change the nation without the ballot box Nov 13, 2023

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott surprised many—including some of his campaign staff—on Sunday Night when he told Trey Gowdy with Fox News that he was dropping out of the race for president. But while the move had begun to feel like an eventuality, some have seen his lack of success as a signal that positivity doesn’t have a place in modern politics. Why is that the case? And what does it mean for our job as Christians?

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Why the pro-life movement seems to be losing Nov 10, 2023

This week’s election results have left many in the pro-life movement feeling dejected and discouraged. But why is it that every time abortion comes up for a vote, life seems to lose? And what can we do to change that reality going forward? The answer is fairly simple, but it’s also one many in the pro-life movement don’t seem to want to hear.

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“A new wave of antisemitism threatens to rock an already unstable world”: A conversation about God, faith, and innocent suffering Nov 09, 2023

Antisemitism around the world has risen to an “existential threat” in the 34 days since Hamas attacked Israel. This after antisemitism in the US had already escalated last year to its highest recorded level. Plus, Palestinian civilians are suffering in Gaza, and 200+ soldiers and civilians are still being held hostage by Hamas. Such widespread pain leads to a rational question: Why does God allow innocent suffering?

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Voters supported abortion in yesterday’s elections: What is the path forward for life? Nov 08, 2023

Yesterday’s elections were bad news for preborn children in America. Kentucky reelected pro-choice Gov. Andy Beshear, indicating that abortion rights advocacy will be a positive issue for Democrats in next year’s national elections. Ohio voters adopted a ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. And Virginia voters rebuffed Republican candidates in favor of those who support abortion rights. Consequently, pro-life Christians must weigh the need for a 15-week abortion ban, as well as how to minister to those considering abortion.

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Why is antisemitism surging on college campuses? Nov 07, 2023

Since the start of the Israel–Hamas war on October 7, the US has experienced a 400 percent rise in antisemitic incidents. At least 54 reported incidents have occurred on college campuses. What explains this surge? Let’s consider two popular ideas that are behind the rise in antisemitism: that Israel is an “occupying colonizer” and that Israel is oppressing the Palestinians.

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“Victims and martyrs awaiting our deaths”: The plight of Palestinian civilians and the only source of lasting peace Nov 06, 2023

The Palestinian death toll has risen above 9,000 since the Israel–Hamas war began. Now, protestors, governments, and newspapers are asking Israel for a ceasefire, or at least a “humanitarian pause.” In the face of such tragic suffering, such widespread calls are understandable. But there’s more to the story.

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Is “safe, secure, and trustworthy” AI possible? Biden issues Executive Order on artificial intelligence Nov 03, 2023

With much of the world’s focus still residing in the Middle East—and the rest rightly directed toward Arlington, Texas, for the Rangers World Series parade later today—the Executive Order concerning artificial intelligence issued by President Biden earlier this week has gone largely unnoticed. But perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of the story is the way in which tech companies have willingly partnered with the government in developing these new regulations. It also serves as a useful parable for our relationship with God.

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Texas Rangers win the World Series: A reflection on faith in fearful times Nov 02, 2023

The Texas Rangers won the World Series last night, earning the team’s first ever championship. Nearly 70 percent of Americans watch live sports. Twenty-two of the thirty most popular TV shows of all time are Super Bowls. Why is this? And how is this conversation relevant to our war-torn, conflicted culture?

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Why is Halloween so popular? A reflection on war, loneliness, and transforming grace Nov 01, 2023

The National Retail Federation estimated that Americans would spend a record $12.2 billion on yesterday’s festivities. Halloween is popular for a number of reasons that reveal much about the state of our culture and the state of our souls. But when the trick-or-treating is done and all the candy has been eaten, where should we turn for the true antidote our culture and our souls need?

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Should Israel seek a cease-fire with Hamas? Oct 31, 2023

Israeli forces made a major advance overnight toward Gaza City. Critics of Israel’s continuing military action against Hamas are responding to reports from the Gaza Health Ministry that the death toll among Palestinians has already passed eight thousand, mostly women and minors. However, many doubt the veracity of this organization’s numbers. Yet Hamas’s strategy is intended to escalate Palestinian deaths and provoke an international backlash against Israel—and the strategy appears to be working. So, should Israel seek a cease-fire with Hamas?

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“Go pick up a Bible”: How Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House, sees the world Oct 30, 2023

When asked about his stance on controversial topics like same-sex marriage and abortion, new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson replied, “Go pick up a Bible.” How will Johnson’s Christian faith and biblical worldview affect his work as speaker?

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Bryan Dunagan, senior pastor in Dallas, dies at age 44: Bringing our hardest questions to God Oct 27, 2023

Rev. Bryan Dunagan, senior pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, passed away in his sleep two days ago. He was 44 and leaves behind his wife and three children. When such tragedies occur, it’s natural to question God’s goodness and fairness. But when we feel life’s deepest pain, we can respond in two biblical ways.

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Manhunt underway for mass shooter: A reflection on suffering, secularism, and salvation Oct 26, 2023

An intensive manhunt is underway for a gunman who opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, last night. At least 22 people are dead and as many as 50 are injured. Meanwhile, Hurricane Otis became the strongest recorded hurricane to hit Mexico’s Pacific Coast when it made landfall yesterday. And the war in Israel continues to increase global unrest. Consequently, many blame God or religion, but secularism is insufficient to save us from ourselves and each other. So where should we turn?

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Is the US “on the brink of global war”? Oct 25, 2023

In an article titled “The US stands on the brink of global war with the Middle East and Asia,” Robert Clark writes, “The world is mustering for war. Conflict is already raging in Europe, with Russian and Ukrainian forces locked in offensive and counteroffensive. The aftermath of the Hamas terror attack upon Israel could now see the Middle East ignited.” He adds, “Within months, the US could be directly involved in two devastating wars on two continents [while] bankrolling a third in Ukraine.” How can we prepare for such a possibility? And is there an ultimate answer to all human conflict?

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Son of Hamas founder exposes their animosity toward Palestinians: The irony behind anti-Israel bigotry Oct 24, 2023

Mosab Hassan Yousef is the son of a founding Hamas leader. In response to the October 7 atrocities, he told a reporter: “I was born at the heart of Hamas leadership . . . and I know them very well. They don’t care for the Palestinian people. They do not regard the human life.” Why, then, are so many “pro-Palestinian” advocates in the West supporting them? Why is such support likely to escalate as Israel escalates its response to Hamas’s atrocities?

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Are we facing the most crises since World War II? A practical way to confront our fears Oct 23, 2023

America is facing the most crises since World War II, according to former US Defense Secretary Bob Gates. None can be solved; all could spiral into something much worse: the war in the Middle East; China and Russia’s growing military and economic collaboration; a malicious Iran; the unhinged leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un; and a massive spread of doctored or wholly fake videos to manipulate world news and opinion. As a Christian, what can you do in the face of such pressing crises?

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Is the conflict in Israel a sign of the end times? Oct 20, 2023

As the war in Israel continues, one of the questions we have been asked most frequently at Denison Forum is if the fighting there is a sign of the end times. But what is it about conflict in Israel that causes us to jump to the apocalypse so quickly? And how can we know if this conflict will be the conflict that will ultimately end with Christ’s return?

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Is the bombing of al-Ahli hospital in Gaza “a new turning point” in the war against Israel? Oct 19, 2023

Could the al-Ahli hospital bombing be a turning point in this tragic conflict in the Middle East? Will Hezbollah, who may be waiting for the IDF to enter Gaza, open another front on the war in northern Israel? Will Iran mobilize its jihadist forces in Syria and Iraq? Such a multi-front war has been called “an existential threat” to Israel—but they’ve been there before. Today’s article also includes seven biblical prayers for all affected by this conflict.

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Hospital blast in Gaza kills hundreds Oct 18, 2023

More than 500 people were killed at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza yesterday, which was sheltering thousands of displaced people. Palestinian officials blamed Israeli airstrikes, but the Israel Defense Forces “categorically” denied blame and cited a “failed rocket launch” by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Independent analysts supported IDF’s denial. As the war continues, questions mount: Who are the Palestinians? Did Israel steal their land? Is their plight in Gaza Israel’s fault? How should Christians view them today?

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“When you’re going through hell, keep walking”: Israeli courage and the challenge of our lives Oct 17, 2023

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, lost his arm from the elbow down in the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival. He was then captured, and authorities say Hamas is currently holding him hostage. His mother, Rachel Goldberg, is praying for his return and telling his story to the media, US senators, and Israeli politicians. She said, “I think when you’re in hell, if you stop, then you’re really stuck. So when you’re going through hell, keep walking—and that’s what I’m doing.” The Israeli people have done so since the beginning. And in this hinge point of history, what JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon calls “the most dangerous time the world has seen in decades,” what should we do?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

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Israel Ziv, a retired Israeli general, grabbed his pistol and battled Hamas Oct 16, 2023

Former Israeli paratrooper Israel Ziv, 61, joined the fight of his own accord when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. His sacrificial and unselfish bravery on behalf of his people is one reason America stands with Israel. Why else is Israel important to America? And what do we know about Hamas and their aims as Israel prepares a ground assault in Gaza?

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Teenager shot in Hamas attack that killed his parents will keep the bullet in their memory Oct 13, 2023

Rotem Matias, 16, was shot by Hamas terrorists, but his mother saved him at the cost of her life. His father also died in the attacks. Matias has chosen to keep the bullet removed from his stomach as a reminder of his parents and the many other victims of the ongoing war in Israel. Today, Israel appears to have four basic options in responding to Hamas. A ground offensive seems likely to happen as 300,000 Israeli troops have amassed at the Gaza border. What should Israel do next? And how should Christians pray with regard to this unfolding war?

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Harvard student speaks out against antisemitism on his campus Oct 12, 2023

J. J. Kimche, a doctoral student in Jewish history at Harvard, wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal denouncing the more than thirty Harvard student groups who supported Hamas and blamed their actions entirely on Israel. Such claims that the two sides are morally equivalent is evidence of rising antisemitism. Unfortunately, as Israel heightens its military response in Gaza, we should expect such antagonism against Jews to escalate. How can Christians combat such antisemitism?

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J.J. Kimche's Wall Street Journal op-ed

Why do so many people hate the Jews? Oct 11, 2023

The Israeli death toll has passed 1,100 at this writing. President Biden confirmed yesterday in his address to the nation that fourteen US citizens were killed in the conflict and that Americans are known to be among the hostages held by Hamas. And yet some students at Harvard have blamed Israel for the war, and many pro-Hamas rallies are being held across the globe, which leads to the question: Why is antisemitism rising?

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For more on why Hamas brutally attacked Israel, see my book, Radical Islam: What You Need to Know and my latest website paper.

How did the war in Israel happen? Israeli intelligence failures and spiritual warfare Oct 10, 2023

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With regard to Hamas’s infiltration into Israel, how did such a massive operation remain a secret from one of the most advanced intelligence agencies in the world? It’s a question that Israel will grapple with in time, but some details are coming to light. As the war in Israel continues, how should we as Christians take part in the spiritual battle being waged?

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War in Israel: “This is our 9/11” Oct 09, 2023

At this writing, more than 700 Israelis and about 413 Palestinians have died in the war in Israel; more than 2,200 have been injured. After declaring war for the first time since the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israel launched retaliatory strikes against military compounds and locations connected to Hamas’s leadership in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced this morning that it has retaken control of all communities around the Gaza Strip. Why did Hamas attack? What’s going to happen next?

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Everything I know and don’t know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Are we “amusing ourselves to death”? Oct 06, 2023

When compared to news stories about violent crime, politics, and war, it’s easy to see why so many are infatuated with the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship. TV tends to cater to what we want as a culture, but we’re more anxious, depressed, and lonely than ever. In a world that’s often all about us, why is this?

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LGBTQ group claims Christian judge cannot be “fair and impartial” Oct 05, 2023

A Texas LGBTQ advocacy group claimed a federal judge cannot be “fair and impartial” because of his Christian beliefs. It’s human nature when facing opposition and rejection to oppose and reject those we face. The “fight or flight” response is our automatic physiological reaction to events that are perceived as stressful or frightening. But it is precisely the wrong way for Christians to respond to our cultural opponents. So how should we engage our broken culture?

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Kevin McCarthy removed as Speaker: Unprecedented events and foundational truth Oct 04, 2023

House lawmakers voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker yesterday afternoon, the first time in US history that a speaker has been voted out. Meanwhile, another unprecedented event is unfolding away from the headlines with ramifications that are even more foundational for biblical Christians in a secularizing culture: the pope is signaling support for blessing same-sex unions.

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Andy Stanley responds to the controversy around the Unconditional Conference Oct 03, 2023

The Unconditional Conference hosted by Andy Stanley and North Point Community Church concluded last Friday, and details are beginning to emerge about what was taught across the two-day event. While there is much with which I disagree regarding the implications of Stanley's message, hearing the heart with which Stanley said it is helpful for responding to it in a way that is fair and honors God.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continue to make news: A reflection on our best future Oct 02, 2023

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s dating relationship continues to generate headlines in stark contrast to news that directly affects us, such as the aversion of the government shutdown and America’s growing frustration with inflation and slow economic growth. Americans want to be “inspired by a new, optimistic future,” but this won’t begin with secular culture. It must begin with spiritual rebirth, and that must begin with us as Christians.

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“My closest friend is a fish”: Responding to the loneliness and anxiety of our day Sep 29, 2023

Diver Rex Colubra has posted that his best friend is a fish he named Elvis. Whether joking or not, the story illustrates Americans’ increasing loneliness and anxiety. How have we come to the place where half of all Americans have three close friends or fewer? And how might we as Christians be the antidote to this malady?

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The Republican presidential debate and our fascination with the Roman Empire Sep 28, 2023

The seven Republican presidential participants in last night’s debate took aim at each other, President Biden for his perceived failings, and former President Donald Trump for not attending. Across much of human history and in much of the world today, last night’s event would never have occurred. In this light, Dr. Jim Denison considers our cultural fascination with Rome and an urgent parallel between the Rome of old and the America of today.

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How a government shutdown could impact you Sep 27, 2023

The US government is facing a shutdown soon that could affect hundreds of thousands. Here we find another example of the fact that what happens in the halls of power affects people far from them. Let’s reflect on this reality in light of the most urgent moral issue of our time: abortion.

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Government training video claims men can get pregnant Sep 26, 2023

A leaked Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) training video instructs staff to confirm that men can get pregnant and encourages them to refer to a pre-born baby as an “embryo” or “fetus.” The VA training video correctly states, “Language has a profound impact on what people hear and learn.” Therein lies Dr. Denison’s point as he describes our culture’s pervasive four-part strategy to normalize unbiblical immorality, legalize it, then stigmatize those who disagree and ultimately criminalize their disagreement.

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The latest on Sen. Fetterman and the dress code controversy: “We are defining deviancy ever downward” Sep 25, 2023

Senator John Fetterman’s (D–Pa.) preferred clothing of shorts and a hoodie generated national headlines when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he was relaxing the Senate’s longstanding requirement that its members wear a suit on the floor. The backlash was immediate and bipartisan.

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Andy Stanley’s controversial Unconditional Conference and how to live biblically in a post-Christian culture Sep 22, 2023

Andy Stanley and his church are in the news once again in the buildup to the Unconditional Conference they’ll host next week. The event appears to focus on helping people understand how to minister to LGBTQ+ children and youth and has already generated controversy within Christian circles. But is controversy the right response? How should Christians engage with this subject?

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Meet the man who thinks he can live forever Sep 21, 2023

In his quest to live forever, multimillionaire tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has spent more than $4 million developing a life-extension system he calls Blueprint. But one expert said, “If you want immortality, you should go to a church.” Johnson is passionately pursuing an idea at the cost of other priorities and values. As Christians, are we doing the same in passionately pursuing the kind of life and influence embodied by Jesus Christ?

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Man holds signs and hands out flowers to remind people they are loved Sep 20, 2023

A man in Jacksonville, Florida, held signs reminding others of their worth during National Suicide Prevention Month, a reminder we all need as the number of deaths by suicide in the US has increased in the last year to its highest rate ever. What can we do to make a practical difference in our hurting world? One biblical answer is both counterintuitive and countercultural, but it offers hope we can embrace and share with those who need it most today.

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Hundreds of students baptized after worship service on college campus Sep 19, 2023

Five thousand people attended a worship service at Auburn University last week. When a student wanted to be baptized, a crowd gathered at a nearby lake—and roughly two hundred people gave their lives to Christ and were baptized. The act of baptism visibly sets Christians apart from the world. How else can we live in ways that are so different from our fallen culture as to be both distinctive and attractive?

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The No. 1 personal trait for a long life may surprise you Sep 18, 2023

The number of people in the US living to at least one hundred years old has doubled over the last decade. The reason may surprise you, and this reason leads Dr. Jim Denison to wonder if the same trait holds true for the longevity of a nation. The Lord said of ancient Israel, “My people did not listen to my voice” (Psalm 81:11), “so I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels” (v. 12). Is America following the same path?

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Russian pastor Yuri Sipko wanted by Russia for opposing the war in Ukraine Sep 15, 2023

As Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un meet to discuss exchanging weapons for rockets, Russia has also stepped up its efforts to silence critics within the church. What can those actions teach us about how to truly “honor the emperor” without prioritizing the government over the gospel?

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Eight devastating floods and Apple’s product-launch event: A reflection on the pathway to triumphant faith Sep 14, 2023

In the first eleven days of September, eight devastating flood events unfolded on four continents. The US has already set a record for billion-dollar weather disasters in a year, with four months still to go. Meanwhile, Apple’s latest product-launch event unveiled even more sophisticated innovations. But all that such high tech can do about the weather is to report the present and attempt to predict the future. Nothing we have invented can deter nature’s unbridled power and ferocity, proving every day the finitude and frailty of humans and our urgent need for power and protection beyond ourselves. What is the pathway to such triumphant faith?

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Did a secret “weather weapon” cause the wildfires on Maui? A reflection on “speaking the truth in love” Sep 13, 2023

Were the wildfires on Maui the result of a secret “weather weapon” being tested by the US? Should money being spent on the war in Ukraine be spent at home for disaster relief instead? If you believe the disinformation campaigns currently being waged by China and Russia, you’re likely to say yes to both questions. In this day of AI-generated fake videos, images, and stories, we can expect the problem of fake news to escalate. But there’s an even more significant narrative at work here.

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Why are Aaron Rodgers and Steven Tyler in the news? A post-9/11 reflection on America’s future Sep 12, 2023

This morning, millions know what happened to Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. Fewer—but possibly still millions—know what happened to Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler. Both men are in the news because they’re celebrities and their experiences make headlines. By contrast, some of the most significant events of our lives can become routine over time and lose their apparent urgency, like the 9/11 attacks. Today, let’s consider one more normalized casualty of the worst terrorist attack in American history: the waning of religion in America.

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Two new 9/11 victims identified: Reflections on divine empathy, reason, and hope Sep 11, 2023

As two new victims of the 9/11 attacks have been identified on this twenty-second anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, Dr. Denison reflects on three attributes of God that are relevant today: his empathy in our grief, his reason in our confusion, and his hope in our fear. None of us is guaranteed tomorrow, so how can we best live for God today?

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57 NFL QBs to team up for suicide prevention Sep 08, 2023

While this Sunday marks the start of the NFL’s regular season for most teams—an unofficial holiday for many football fans—it has the potential to be life-changing for reasons that have little to do with sports. September 10 is also World Suicide Prevention Day, and a number of organizations are partnering to use the NFL's platform to help speak to people who might be thinking about taking their own life. They have much to teach us about both the urgency of this issue and our ability to help.

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5-year-old raises over $17,000 with “Lemonade for Lahaina” Sep 07, 2023

Five-year-old Edison Juel of Seattle raised $17,000 for Lahaina relief through his lemonade stand. His heart for generosity and helping others is a life principle worth considering, especially as our culture becomes increasingly anti-religion. When we can help others by sharing our faith, how can we as Christians defend our faith without becoming defensive or taking up arms in the culture wars?

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Harvard’s Arthur C. Brooks on the secret to happiness Sep 06, 2023

Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks, who specializes in happiness studies, explained in a recent Harvard Business Review interview that our collective happiness “took a real big dip when social media came along” and was further exacerbated by the coronavirus. So how do we fix that? For Christians, the answer lies in knowing the difference between means as ends and means to an eternal end.

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Why you can’t wear white after Labor Day: Reflections on America’s post-Christian future Sep 05, 2023

How did the tradition that you can’t wear white after Labor Day begin? And what does it say about our culture that the tradition no longer holds as much sway? In other news, China has fallen on significant economic hard times in recent years. If that can happen to such a world superpower, should America still feel confident about its present and future? And what role should we play as Christians in our secularized, post-Christian nation?

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Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death revealed: A Labor Day reflection on mortality and transcendent joy Sep 04, 2023

Singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Jimmy Buffett died Friday at 76 from Merkel cell skin cancer. And Sarah Young, author of the popular “Jesus Calling” devotional, died last Thursday after suffering from various illnesses for years. When famous people die, we can’t help but consider our own mortality and the legacy we’ll leave when we pass. How should your belief in God and heaven empower your work on earth today?

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Why a good God must allow suffering—even innocent suffering—to exist Sep 01, 2023

Across much of this week, the focus has been on how natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia can lead us to question God's goodness and force us to wrestle with the existence of suffering in this world. Today, let’s continue that discussion by taking it a step further to discuss why such suffering is not only redeemable but necessary in light of God's goodness.

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Florida residents riding out Hurricane Idalia had to “swim out of their windows”: Personal reflections on innocent suffering Aug 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida’s Big Bend area yesterday morning. Some residents who chose to ride out the storm at home had to “swim out of their windows” to escape waves of water crashing through their front doors. In other news, a fire ripped through a rundown five-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa, killing at least seventy-three people as of this morning. And today is the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death in 1997 at the age of thirty-six.

The day’s news so often asks us to consider the incongruity of innocent suffering with who we know God to be: all-loving and all-powerful. To that end, I offer some very personal reflections on suffering and look to David’s honesty with God in Psalm 3.

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“No one has seen this”: Hurricane Idalia could be an “unprecedented event” Aug 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm early this morning and is expected to make landfall soon on the Big Bend region of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service predicts the storm will “likely be an unprecedented event” for the area, noting that no major hurricanes have struck this region in recorded history and adding, “When you try to compare this storm to others, DON’T. No one has seen this.”

In the face of disaster, it is human nature to turn instinctively to God. Here’s the larger question: In the face of suffering, why pray to God at all?

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Idalia set to strike Florida tomorrow as Category 3 hurricane Aug 29, 2023

Idalia has strengthened to hurricane force and is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast tomorrow as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, resulting in 1,800 lives lost. Natural catastrophes like hurricanes starkly remind us of our mortality, and Christians and non-Christians often minimize the fact of death. So how can we best maximize our time on earth to God’s glory?

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Dr. King’s “Dream” speech commemorated in Washington as “racially motivated” shooter kills three in Florida Aug 28, 2023

Sixty years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famed “I Have A Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the March on Washington. Last Saturday, thousands of Americans gathered in our nation’s capital to commemorate the event.

The same day, a white gunman killed three Black people in a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, before shooting himself. The Jacksonville sheriff told a press conference, “This shooting was racially motivated, and he hated Black people.”

In the context of Dr. King’s speech, prejudice—an innate sense of superiority over another person or race—is an endemic result of the Fall and our “will to power” (Genesis 3:5).

We can and should legislate against it. We can and should take every practical means to minimize its existence and horrific effects. But we cannot eradicate it without the help of the God who made us. As a result, we need the Holy Spirit to do three things we cannot do for ourselves.

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MLB’s Faith and Family events can expand our view of evangelism Aug 25, 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently held their first Christian Faith and Family Day since 2019, featuring the likes of actor Chris Pratt, pitcher Clayton Kershaw, manager Dave Roberts, and singer Jeremy Camp. Eighteen Major League teams host similar Faith and Family nights. While the details can vary from place to place, they continue a decades-long tradition, one that still has a lot to teach us today.

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GOP rivals debated last night, Donald Trump surrenders today Aug 24, 2023

The first presidential debate of the 2024 election was held last night. In light of this political season, let’s consider three relevant questions for us as Christians: What biblical principles guide our political engagement? How should we treat those with whom we disagree politically? Can politics become an idol?

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Airline close calls are more frequent than you may know Aug 23, 2023

In the last month, commercial airlines have experienced 46 close calls, a notable increase—and a reminder of both our human imperfection and finitude. Dr. Denison then turns to a discussion of AI, the greatness of God, and why being “good enough” actually isn’t good enough for us as Christians seeking to change the culture.

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What started the Maui wildfires? A reflection on the future of our democracy Aug 22, 2023

Security camera footage reveals what may have started the wildfires in Hawaii that have since claimed the lives of 114 people—sobering proof that seemingly insignificant events can quickly turn tragic. The same cause-and-effect can occur in our body politic as well. For instance, the moral condition of a people determines their destiny. Is this good news for America?

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The latest on Tropical Storm Hilary: What disasters reveal about our moral foundations Aug 21, 2023

Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall over Mexico’s Baja California peninsula shortly before noon yesterday. Thousands of people across Southern California have lost power. On the same day, a magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck eighty miles northwest of Los Angeles. As we pray for those affected by these calamities and challenges, we’re reminded of the cultural and spiritual principles at work in these disasters.

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Michael Oher, of “The Blind Side” fame, sues Tuohy family over conservatorship Aug 18, 2023

Michael Oher went from a football star to a national celebrity after “The Blind Side” took his inspirational story and put it on the big screen. Recent reports, however, call into question the truth of the tale many of us wanted to believe.

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High school math teacher donates a kidney to his student: The urgency and power of moral formation Aug 17, 2023

Eddie McCarthy, a high school math teacher in Toledo, Ohio, donated a kidney to Roman McCormick, one of his geometry students. Such altruism is newsworthy because it seems increasingly rare. In “How America Got Mean,” NYT columnist David Brooks discusses how the US became “a society that’s terrible at moral transformation.” And his points were reiterated to Dr. Jim Denison during a recent, surprising conversation with a cashier about why she doesn’t like working shifts on Sunday mornings.

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Parents sue Maryland school district over LGBTQ lessons Aug 16, 2023

Parents from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds in Montgomery County, Maryland, have brought a lawsuit against the district seeking to shield their children from sexual LGBTQ materials. But the culture wars know no geographical boundaries. Activists want to normalize and legalize LGBTQ behavior across the country while stigmatizing and criminalizing opposition wherever it exists. This is why Christians need a way to resist our secularized, anti-Christian culture while impacting our nation with God’s redeeming love and unchanging truth. The key to both is found in a commitment that is transformative for our souls and empowering for our witness.

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Donald Trump indicted by a grand jury in Georgia Aug 15, 2023

Yesterday, a grand jury in Atlanta charged former president Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and other allies with operating a criminal enterprise that attempted to overturn Joe Biden’s electoral victory in Georgia. The unprecedented indictments mean that our democracy is on unprecedented political ground with an uncertain future. How should we as culture-changing Christians move forward?

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“US suicides hit an all-time high last year”: Is faith relevant to death by suicide? Aug 14, 2023

About 49,500 people died by suicide last year in the US, the highest number ever. This comes to 135 per day. The recent apparent death by suicide of a beloved pastor in Texas made the issue more real for me. It caused me to reflect on other pastors I’ve known over the years who died in the same way. And to relive memorial services I have conducted for suicide victims and their families, among the most painful experiences of my life. These reflections raise a formative question: Does our faith help to prevent suicide? If so, why? If not, why not?

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Hawaiians jumped into the ocean to escape “apocalyptic” wildfires Aug 11, 2023

With a death toll expected to rise, at least 55 people have died as a result of wildfires in Hawaii. The scenic, historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui was engulfed in flames, and many reportedly dove into the sea to escape the fires. The tragic story caused Dr. Jim Denison to ask: Why don’t we pray for miracles as often as we should?

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Is LeBron James's “I Promise School” a failure? Aug 10, 2023

NBA superstar LeBron James helped launch the I Promise School (IPS) in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, in 2018 to help "those students who are already falling behind and in danger of falling through the cracks." But then Covid hit, and everything changed. Is the school a "school of failed promises?" Or are the negative headlines mostly the product of a dislike for LeBron James? In truth, it's probably a bit of both. But lost in both extremes is a lesson that goes beyond test scores and school accountability, one that is relevant to each of us today.

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Deadly weather left more than a million without power: Four options when storms strike your soul Aug 09, 2023

Yesterday, a massive storm system killed at least two people and knocked out power to more than one million utility customers from Pennsylvania to Georgia. When the storms of life strike us, we have four spiritual options: deism, skepticism, self-reliant Christianity, or holistic Christianity. You may know the “right” answer, but does your life bear its truth?

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Far more Americans believe in angels than believe in hell: Cafeteria religion and the joy of living “coram Deo” Aug 08, 2023

Nearly 70 percent of Americans believe in the existence of angels, according to a recent Associated Press-NORC survey. The same percentage believe in heaven, though even more (72 percent) believe in the power of prayer. However, only 58 percent believe in hell, and even fewer (56 percent) believe in the existence of the devil. It’s understandable why most would prefer such a “cafeteria-style” religion, but ignoring reality makes it no less real. Why should we trust God’s truth over our own perceptions?

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87-year-old woman fights off intruder, then feeds him: Embracing the power of stories Aug 07, 2023

Marjorie Perkins, 87, fought off a teenage intruder who’d struck her. Then, when the teen said he was “awfully hungry,” she fed him—and then called 911. Such a dramatic story, which has made Marjorie “a bit of an international celebrity” according to The Associated Press, reminds us of the power of stories. And for Christians, the power of our story in accepting and following Christ is essential to seeing our culture experience genuine moral and spiritual transformation.

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“The biggest gift you've got is your breath and your heartbeat”: Texans receiver John Metchie III credits his faith after cancer remission Aug 04, 2023

The NFL preseason officially kicked off last night, but it's next Thursday's matchup between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots that I'm looking forward to most. That’s when John Metchie III is expected to take the field for the first time in more than a year and a half. And his story of overcoming injury and surviving cancer has a good bit to teach all of us today.

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Donald Trump to appear in federal court today: What his poll numbers say about our culture Aug 03, 2023

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Chatbots taking fast food orders and AI warfare: What is our hope for a more moral future? Aug 02, 2023

“In three years I don’t think there’s going to be any human taking an order in any drive-through in the US.” That’s according to one chief executive providing such technology. In similar news, a news-content channel on TikTok has announced “the world’s first fully AI automated news edition presented by digital avatar clones.” This rapid march toward incorporating AI into our daily lives is just one arena where our technology may be outpacing our ethics. And in a culture predicated upon situational ethics, how might Christians show the way to a more moral future?

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Will World War III be fought with biological and computer viruses? Aug 01, 2023

Authorities discovered an unlicensed lab in Fresno County, California, where the CDC found at least twenty potentially infectious agents, including coronavirus, HIV, hepatitis, and herpes. The biotech company reportedly has ties to China. Counselors say we are “living through one of the most stressful periods in American history.” In such anxious times, why are so many Americans opting out of church when the community of the church and the truth of God’s word are actually what we need?

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US hunting Chinese malware that could disrupt our military operations and daily lives Jul 31, 2023

China has hidden malicious computer code deep inside networks controlling our power grids, communication systems, and water supplies that feed our military bases in the US and around the world. Officials acknowledge that they do not know the full extent of the malware’s presence in networks around the world, in part because it is so well hidden. An amoral worldview pervades much of Chinese culture—the same rejection America’s secularized culture now embraces and demands. As a Christian, how can you stand up to this immoral maelstrom?

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Is the government lying about UFOs? What aliens could teach us about our faith Jul 28, 2023

A former intelligence officer and two former fighter pilots told Congress this week that the government is lying to us about UFOs, complete with claims that they have collected aircraft and “biologics” of a “nonhuman” origin. Whether you are inclined to believe those claims or not, let’s take a moment and assume that they were true. How would that impact your faith? The answer can give important insight into the state of your relationship with God.

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Is a spiritual recession God’s judgment on our nation? Jul 27, 2023

Federal Reserve officials raised interest rates yesterday to their highest level in twenty-two years, causing many to ask if a recession is coming. More pressing questions might be: Is a spiritual recession coming? Is it already here? If so, what can we do to respond? Consider this biblical guide to the change we need to be in order to see the change we wish to see.

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Changing Twitter to X and $4,000 sorority consultants: When perception becomes reality Jul 26, 2023

Elon Musk has changed Twitter’s name to X, possibly erasing billions in value. And parents are hiring $4,000 sorority consultants to help their daughters dress and impress during rush. Such shifting perceptions can become self-fulfilling prophecies, and this fact is especially relevant to the future of America.

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Protests rock Israel as legislature curbs Supreme Court Jul 25, 2023

Yesterday, Israel’s parliament ratified the first bill of a judicial overhaul sought by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, setting off demonstrations and protests across the country. The bill takes away the Israeli Supreme Court’s ability to nullify government decisions it finds “unreasonable in the extreme.”

Supporters say this power was nebulous and enabled liberal judges to overturn the will of the electorate. Critics say the overhaul would reduce judicial oversight over the cabinet and give the government greater powers without necessary accountability.

A political scientist at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem calls the conflict “a clash between the Israelis and the Jews,” with the Israelis representing the founders who envisioned a secular Zionist state and the Jews representing those who want to rebuild the Jewish kingdom that reigned over the land two thousand years ago.

“It’s a clash between a more civil identity and a more religious identity,” he adds.

Should this sound familiar to Americans?

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Why I refuse to see “Oppenheimer”—and you should, too Jul 24, 2023

The inclusion of scenes with explicit sex and nudity in “Oppenheimer” ought to make it off-limits to Christians who choose to follow biblical teachings on lust. However, avoiding the film, while vital for followers of Christ, is only one step in a broken culture that surrounds us daily with pervasive immorality. How are we to “put to death whatever is earthly” (Col. 3:5) in us?

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The children of Ukraine are paying the true cost of war: How to be a peacemaker where you live Jul 21, 2023

As the war in Ukraine drags on, its true cost can be seen in the faces of the thousands of children who have survived or have lost a parent. As governments fight to not join the fight, what can we do as individual Christians to effect positive change? The biblical example of Jonathan provides an answer.

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Winning ticket sold for $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot Jul 20, 2023

One winning ticket was sold in downtown Los Angeles for last night’s $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot, but winning the lottery often comes with unfortunate and disastrous results. Additionally, Americans may be collectively wealthier today, but we’re also unhappier and more anxious. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison turns our eyes to counterintuitive good news when it comes to the urgency of our personal spiritual renewal for the betterment of America’s future.

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“Birthing people” and AI chat clones: Responding to “an increasingly bizarre present” Jul 19, 2023

An article on the increase in births in Texas due to its enacted abortion ban in September 2021 refers to “pregnant individuals” and “birthing people” rather than using the word “women.” In other news, a lifestyle influencer is charging her followers $1/hour to chat with her AI clone. In this “increasingly bizarre present,” how should Christians pursue spiritual growth?

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The diet beverage debate and the first over-the-counter birth control pill: The urgency and power of discernment Jul 18, 2023

Diet drink sales plummeted after the WHO declared that the artificial sweetener aspartame possibly causes cancer. In other medical news, the FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill. In both instances, there’s more to the headline, and the implications of these issues go deeper even than the crucial issues they raise. As Christians, our need for discernment is especially urgent in these times.

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“Mission Impossible,” the “Entity,” and the battle for our world Jul 17, 2023

In “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One,” Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) fights the “Entity,” which is essentially AI on steroids. The movie parallels the real world in a way that is urgently relevant for every Christian.

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Sound of Freedom: Choosing hope in the face of fear Jul 14, 2023

When Sound of Freedom first came out, I was hesitant to see it. As a father, there are few things more difficult to watch and contemplate than the horrific abuse and unconscionable evil portrayed in the film. But the movie’s message is important, and it conveys that message in a way that calls us to choose hope over fear. So, given that message, why has the film generated so much controversy? And what does it say about our culture that many have judged the movie without seeing it?

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New HIV case linked to “vampire facial” Jul 13, 2023

Have you heard of “vampire facials”? This is the colloquial term for a “microneedling treatment using platelet-rich plasma—a component of your blood that can lead to impressive results when absorbed into your skin.” The treatment promises to “enhance the skin’s overall appearance.” However, it is also a way to contract HIV; a third case has now been confirmed from a now-defunct spa that offered this service.

In other news, a businessman named Mark Exposito is accused by prosecutors of raiding his company’s bank accounts to steal more than $8 million he and his wife used to support a lavish lifestyle.

A dear friend alerted me to these articles and commented on them: “Although very different stories, they share a common thread: a desire to be someone other than God created us to be.”

How can we remember to show a likeness to Christ instead?

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Teenage survivor of deadly disease will study medicine at Harvard Jul 12, 2023

Let’s begin with some good news: a seventeen-year-old who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of eight and given a 20 percent chance of survival has been accepted at Harvard, where he will study medicine. His story caught my eye because of a Gallup survey released yesterday: Americans’ confidence in higher education has fallen to 36 percent.

Are we doomed to be a “Divided States of America?” We may find unity around something surprising: organized religion.

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Harrison Ford’s affair with Carrie Fisher is back in the news Jul 11, 2023

Harrison Ford is making headlines again these days with the fifth installment in his iconic “Indiana Jones” film series. Consequently, his affair with Carrie Fisher when they were filming the original Star Wars movie in 1976 has been back in the news as well.

Fisher made their relationship public in 2016 as part of her memoir released shortly before her death. She was nineteen at the time of their affair; Ford was thirty-three and a married father of two.

In all the coverage of their affair, I have seen no suggestion that what they did was immoral.

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Bill de Blasio and his wife are “opening” their marriage to date other people: The popularity and peril of infidelity Jul 10, 2023

Bill de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City, and his wife, Chirlane McCray, recently told the New York Times that they are separating after nearly thirty years of marriage. However, they are not planning to divorce and will continue to share the townhouse where they raised their two children. Therapists are pointing to a definitive rise in “polyamorous” relationships.

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Indiana Jones, the power of artificial intelligence, and the future of our nation Jul 07, 2023

In “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford’s iconic character was de-aged by artificial intelligence for its opening scenes. However, such generative AI can also be used to create convincing deepfake videos, like a recent fake made of President Biden announcing a draft to send American soldiers to Ukraine. Such uses of AI are a microcosm of the cosmic story: what can be used for good can be turned for evil, and we as humans cast the deciding vote. So how can we as Christians vote well and seek the betterment of the future of our country?

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Independence Day overshadowed by 16 mass shootings: A reflection on the foundational question of our time Jul 06, 2023

Sixteen mass shootings resulted in 15 deaths and nearly a hundred injured across 13 states and Washington, D.C. this past July 4. It’s also been two months since the deadly mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, TX. Such violence reveals our fallenness, and Dr. Jim Denison considers how much our fallenness plays into the “secular religion” of democracy replacing Christianity.

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Stuck upside down in a roller coaster: The popularity and peril of secular spirituality Jul 05, 2023

Eight roller coaster riders were stuck hanging upside down for around three hours at a festival in Wisconsin last Sunday. No matter what happens to you today, you can remind yourself that you weren’t one of them. As we continue our Independence Day focus on America, let’s ask: What explains our nation’s loss of hope? What can we as Christians do about it?

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Only in America: Joey Chestnut defends his hot dog eating title today Jul 04, 2023

Fifteen-time title winner Joey Chestnut will defend his crown today in Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote an op-ed wishing America a happy birthday. And President Reagan, in a commencement address from 1981, placed our democracy in historical context. Each of these news items celebrates the impact that America has made on history because we believe that “all men are created equal.” As we celebrate America’s birth today, let’s renew our commitment to sharing the gospel that produces the spiritual birth Americans need so desperately.

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The Supreme Court ruling on religious liberty and a mass shooting in Baltimore: How to use our freedom to serve our nation Jul 03, 2023

The US Supreme Court sided last Friday with a Colorado web designer who claimed a First Amendment right to refuse to design wedding websites for same-sex couples. From good news to tragedy: an 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were killed in a mass shooting early Sunday morning at a Baltimore block party. And on this anniversary day of the end of the Battle of Gettysburg, we remember: there is no gift that cannot be misused, including the gift of freedom. So how can we as Christians best use our freedom to serve our nation?

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Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action and supports religious freedom Jun 30, 2023

The US Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings yesterday, striking down affirmative action in university admissions and supporting religious liberty in a case involving an evangelical postal worker who’d asked for Sundays off to observe his Sabbath. However, yesterday’s rulings demonstrate the problem of competing constitutional values in a democratic republic. And they illustrate an even larger narrative at work in our culture today.

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Original Princess Leia dress expected to bring $2 million at auction: The power of your attitude to determine your altitude Jun 29, 2023

The original Princess Leia dress from Star Wars was expected to bring in $2 million at auction but failed to do so. Dr. Jim Denison uses this story to then discuss the power of ideas to change the world, the growing insistence of Pride Month, why people behave badly, and how Christians can respond biblically and redemptively to the temptations of the day.

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Meet the newest winner of the “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition Jun 28, 2023

Last Friday, Scooter won the 2023 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, California. In other news, a newborn girl left in a Florida Safe Haven Baby Box was adopted by the firefighter who found her. Contrast these good news stories with recent headlines announcing the further decline of the church in America. However, when you pull back the curtain on what’s been written, the story changes—for the better.

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Three reasons the coup in Russia matters to the US: Living on “the brink of great disorder” Jun 27, 2023

If you live in Russia, you must be wondering what last weekend’s uprising means for your future. If you live in the US, you should be asking the same question, though for different reasons: the effects on those who hold nuclear power, the effects on global markets, and the threat of even greater instability and oppression should Vladimir Putin fall. In such instances, it’s easy to feel like powerless victims of forces beyond our understanding or control. When we are living on “the brink of great disorder,” however, followers of Jesus can take heart from two related biblical facts.

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“Putin’s chef” rebels against his master: Prigozhin’s coup and Putin’s future Jun 26, 2023

On Friday, the man known as “Putin’s chef” seemed on the verge of overthrowing Putin himself. Now he has been exiled to Belarus, where he may be targeted for assassination. Meanwhile, Putin remains in power. But is he really?

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A year removed from Roe v. Wade Jun 23, 2023

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of when the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the issue of abortion law to the states. And while more than 24,000 lives have been saved in the time since, current trends cast a heavy shadow on where America might be headed on this issue. With so much left undecided, how can we best help both the unborn and the mothers struggling to weigh their future with the life of their child?

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King Charles and the British Titanic Society are praying for those onboard the Titan Jun 22, 2023

As King Charles, the British Titanic Society, and more across the globe pray for the survival of the five people onboard the Titan submersible, we are reminded of the many who doubt the efficacy of prayer. Does God truly listen to us? Can we prove it?

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Noises detected in search for missing Titanic submersible; Hunter Biden will plead guilty in tax, weapon case Jun 21, 2023

The search for the missing Titanic submersible Titan continues, and Hunter Biden is facing charges of failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon. These recent headlines speak to our politics, our morality, and our religion and how Christians, particularly, shouldn’t fear sharing the gospel, “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16).

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Titanic tourist submersible still missing, search still underway Jun 20, 2023

The deep-diving submersible Titan, used to take people to see the wreck of the Titanic, has gone missing in the Atlantic Ocean with its passengers and crew aboard. Why are so many people focusing on five missing people out of a global population of more than eight billion? The answer lies in our creation, but what is the answer to our fallen humanity?

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“Our country’s second independence day”: Three steps toward racial justice and “enormous joy” Jun 19, 2023

According to the Smithsonian Institution, “Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day.” On this day in 1865, some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, where they announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree. The day became known as “Juneteenth” by the newly freed people in Texas and eventually became a federal holiday. As such, today illustrates the path to cultural transformation our nation urgently needs.

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Southern Baptist Convention expels Saddleback Church over women in church leadership Jun 16, 2023

When the Southern Baptist Convention met this week, a number of issues were on the docket. None, however, received the same notoriety as the decision to officially sever ties with Saddleback Church over their choice to name women as pastors. But while that final verdict has received most of the attention, the reasoning behind it points to a crucial lesson for applying God’s word to our culture today.

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Social conservatism in US rises to highest levels since 2012 Jun 15, 2023

Per Gallup, more Americans say they are conservative on social issues than liberal or moderate. In light of this surprising good news, what can we learn that will help us make a transforming impact on our lost culture?

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OU women’s softball team makes history as its coach serves Jesus Jun 14, 2023

The University of Oklahoma women’s softball team made history recently when it became only the second team to win three national titles in a row. But OU’s coach, Patty Gasso, and her players are making headlines for another reason: their Christian witness.

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Donald Trump to be arraigned today: Is democracy “in danger of collapse”? Jun 13, 2023

As Donald Trump faces arraignment in Miami today, the outcome of his indictment could upset American democracy in the 2024 presidential race. What are the possible outcomes? And what can Christians do about our increasingly divided culture along political lines?

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“A fraught moment for American democracy”: My reflection on the federal indictment of Donald Trump Jun 12, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in a Miami courtroom tomorrow after a federal indictment unsealed Friday charged him with 37 felony counts related to his handling of classified information. How have we come to this “fraught moment for American democracy,” as the Wall Street Journal has described it? What is the way forward?

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The life, legacy, and controversies of Pat Robertson Jun 09, 2023

Pat Robertson passed away Thursday at the age of ninety-three. The founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and longtime host of its flagship program, “The 700 Club,” was among the most influential figures in evangelical life for half a century. However, at times, he was also among the most controversial. What can we learn from his legacy to help us build our own in a way that glorifies God and helps people know him better?

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Muslims are translating the Bible for Christians: How will your life translate the Bible today? Jun 08, 2023

Scripture makes clear that our fundamental job as Christians is to help people in every culture know Jesus and follow his word. Far too often, however, we make the mistake of underestimating how creative God can be in accomplishing that task. Two recent examples of the Lord working in unique ways challenge us to think bigger when it comes to what it means to translate his word to the lost around us.

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Who destroyed the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine? And why it matters to you Jun 07, 2023

Early Tuesday morning, a significant portion of the Nova Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station along the Dnieper River in Ukraine was destroyed. Now much of Ukraine’s most fertile land—and the projected battleground for its impending assault on Russia’s forces—is underwater. Most have blamed Russia, but is it that simple? And why should it matter to us?

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Naked at the DMV and theology with ChatGPT: Why we can’t afford to take shortcuts to God Jun 06, 2023

When Georgia recently joined the growing list of states that allow Digital Driver’s Licenses, they likely suspected that it could create a few issues. However, naked selfies likely were not at the top of their list. But all technology has a dark side, and that reality is particularly important when it comes to the growing trend of relying on AI for answers to some of our most pressing questions about God.

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Why China’s present may be our future: A reflection on apocalyptic danger and transforming hope Jun 05, 2023

The Tiananmen Square Massacre occurred on June 4, 1989, a startling event that revealed the brutality of the Chinese government. Today, as North Korea and Russia join China in bringing political instability to the globe, how ought we to react? What can we do as individual Christians to counter such apocalyptic danger?

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Why are Christians calling for boycotts of Chick-fil-A and “The Chosen”? Jun 02, 2023

Two staples of the Christian life for many—Chick-fil-A and The Chosen—have faced calls for boycotts in recent days after both have been accused of perpetuating a “woke” agenda. But have they? And even if that were true, are boycotts really the best way to respond? The answer is more complicated than you might think.

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Responding to Pride Month with Fidelity Month Jun 01, 2023

In response to Pride Month, Princeton professor Robert George is launching “Fidelity Month” today, “a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, our country, and our communities.” How should Christians respond to our increasingly secular and postmodern culture?

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How Clayton Kershaw responded to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Using our influence for Christ May 31, 2023

After the LA Dodgers reversed their decision to disinvite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their Pride Night Celebration, pitcher and noted Christian Clayton Kershaw spoke up in disagreement. His response illustrates a thoughtful way to use our influence for Christ.

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Target loses $10 billion over Pride-themed kids clothing: Should Christians boycott “woke” companies? May 30, 2023

After releasing Pride-themed clothing for children, Target has lost $10 billion in market valuation. As Pride month begins this Thursday, such issues raise an important question: Should Christians boycott “woke” companies?

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The debt ceiling agreement and the reason government exists: A Memorial Day reflection May 29, 2023

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) announced last night that they have reached an agreement to raise the nation’s borrowing limit. In the midst of our bitterly divisive partisan environment, it’s worth remembering on this Memorial Day the true purpose of government and the heroes who paid the ultimate price to fulfill that purpose.

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AI can read your mind and help the paralyzed walk: Should we be afraid? May 26, 2023

The same technology that enables AI to read our thoughts has also helped the paralyzed to walk, the mute to speak, and scientists to find potential remedies to the superbugs that kill more than a million people a year. But as the line between science fiction and science fact becomes increasingly blurred, how are we to know when we cross a threshold from which we may not be able to return?

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Homeless man rescues family from apartment fire: The courage to trust the truth May 25, 2023

Joe Hollins, a man without a home, saved Claudia Jimenez and her two children from an apartment fire. This story serves as a cultural parable as Dr. Jim Denison cites Pete Buttigieg on the culture wars, Tim Keller’s steadfast commitment to biblical orthodoxy, C. S. Lewis’ “Christianity and” heresy, and Billy Graham’s inspiring words on our need to set God’s word as the foundation to our lives.

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How will Ron DeSantis launch his presidential campaign today? May 24, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to begin his formal presidential campaign today, joining a growing list of candidates including South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former President Donald Trump. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison considers what makes the US presidency unique, the foundational decision we must all make today, and how to “find your why” as a Christian who seeks to impact our culture.

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America has our first “drag laureate” May 23, 2023

San Francisco has designated D’Arcy Drollinger as the city’s first “drag laureate,” and Pride Month begins next week. Consequently, LGBTQ-themed advertising will proliferate and often focus on children. Why is that? And for those who believe in biblical morality, what can be done to protect children from such secular, postmodern ideology?

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How to die like Tim Keller May 22, 2023

Pastor Tim Keller met his Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of seventy-two after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. We can learn much from his enduring wisdom, and we can draw inspiration from his commitment to serving Christ in one of the most challenging environments for biblical truth in America. But there is another way we can benefit from Dr. Keller’s ministry, one that was brought into sharp relief by the passing on the same day of another cultural icon.

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Dodgers disinvite "legendary" charity from annual Pride Night Celebration May 19, 2023

In anticipation of their tenth annual Pride Night, the LA Dodgers originally invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group that also goes by the name LA Dragnuns, to be part of the event. After pushback from those who rightly consider them to be an anti-Catholic hate group, they rescinded that offer, and the ensuing controversy has left people on both sides of the issue angry with them. As such, there are two important lessons we can take from their story.

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Deadly bat virus finds new ways to infect people May 18, 2023

According to Reuters, the deadly, brain-damaging Nipah virus has “found a way to leap from bats to humans.” Pragya Yadav, the lead scientist on Nipah at India’s National Institute of Virology, warns: “Nobody is safe. . . . It will take no time for a disease outbreak to reach anywhere in the world because of international travel and trade.”

As we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, whose origins are still being studied, what happens to any of us can affect all of us.

This is true for our bodies and for our souls.

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Huge Shark attack's fisherman's kayak in Hawaii May 17, 2023

A now-viral video captures a huge shark attacking a Hawaiian angler’s kayak as he fished off Oahu last Friday. The fisherman spotted an injured seal shortly before the shark attacked his kayak and theorized that the shark mistook the kayak for the seal. The fisherman was understandably frightened but otherwise unhurt.

You may go your entire life at the beach never encountering a shark, but your next time in the ocean could be one time too many. Since it’s human nature to fear what we cannot predict or control, especially if it is more powerful than we are, it’s natural to fear sharks.

If only we felt the same way about sin.

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Are conservative teenagers happier than their liberal peers? May 16, 2023

In the midst of an ongoing mental health crisis that is especially affecting children and youth, I found this headline interesting: “Conservative teenagers are generally happier than their liberal peers, study finds.” And conservative teens “are more likely to be religious.”

Reading such reports is obviously encouraging for those of us who are religious enough to get up early to write and read articles like this one. It’s also tempting to feel sorry for “non-religious individuals” who are missing the boat.

But far more is at stake than personal happiness.

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Reporting from Jerusalem on the conflict in Israel: How Israelis face their fears May 15, 2023

I am writing today’s Daily Article from Jerusalem in the aftermath of a five-day conflict between Israel and terrorists in Gaza. I have led more than thirty study tours to Israel over the years, but this is my first time being here during one of its conflicts with its territorial enemies.

Today I’ll offer a concise survey of the issues underlying the present strife, then offer a reflection on courageous faith.

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Learning from the sins of Santos, Biden, and Trump: How each day can leave a legacy May 12, 2023

While it is hardly unique for political scandal to dominate the headlines, this week has seen three such public figures vie for the collective attention and derision of the American people. And though they’ve been notable for different reasons, George Santos, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump each demonstrate the importance of building a legacy—for better or worse—one day and one decision at a time.

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The popularity of Brussels sprouts and the advent of “the pill”: A secular argument for biblical living May 11, 2023

Have you noticed that Brussels sprouts are more popular than ever? I used to hate them; now I order them in restaurants whenever I can.

Here’s what happened: in 1998, a Dutch scientist named Hans van Doorn identified sinigrin and progoitrin as chemicals that made the vegetable taste bitter. Dutch seed companies then bred these chemicals out. By the 2010s, Brussels sprouts didn’t taste bitter and became popular with culinary celebrities and then with the general public.

Now consider a second scientific discovery that changed the world in surprising ways: last Tuesday saw the sixty-third anniversary of “the pill.” How has it changed American society in dramatic and fundamental ways? A secular argument for biblical living.

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“Abortion can be a powerful act of love”: The danger of performative truth May 10, 2023

I found this headline in a recent Time article jarring: “If someone you love has an abortion, give them a gift.” The author writes: “Abortion can be a powerful act of love.” This is the first time I’ve seen abortion called an “act of love” for the unborn baby whose life it ends.

Read how America has turned performative claims into constative claims.

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“You should write your obituary”: Why I disagree with Warren Buffett May 09, 2023

Warren Buffet recently discussed how to live without mistakes: “You should write your obituary and then try to figure out how to live up to it. It’s not that complicated.”

I respectfully disagree. We can “write our obituary” without God’s help and, depending on what we choose to write, “figure out how to live up to it.” Or we can seek God’s best for our lives, knowing that we must then have his power if we are to fulfill his purpose.

There is an eternally significant chasm between these two options.

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Police identify gunman in Dallas area mall shooting: Finding grace in the midst of unspeakable grief May 08, 2023

A gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets Saturday afternoon, killing six people at the mall and injuring at least nine others. Of the nine who were hospitalized, two later died. Three others are in critical condition at this writing. I have been to this mall several times and know people who live in Allen. There is something about the proximity of tragedy that makes it feel more real. How, then, should we respond when he allows horrific tragedy?

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Texas Senate passes bill requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms May 05, 2023

In what its authors hope will become an example to other states, a bill that would require every public school classroom in Texas to display a copy of the Ten Commandments took its next step toward becoming law this week. As one might expect, it’s been met with a good deal of controversy. Should Christians support the idea? Would it make a difference? Let’s take a closer look.

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How much will the British royal coronation cost the public? May 04, 2023

Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III will cost British taxpayers a high amount during a cost-of-living crisis that has fueled multiple strikes. Should they have to pay? The event also provides an illustration of the true cost of coronating Jesus as our King, something Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote about extensively and the Bible speaks to specifically.

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Why is loneliness as dangerous as smoking? May 03, 2023

According to a new report from the US Surgeon General’s office, lacking social connections “can increase the risk of premature death to levels comparable to smoking daily.” Technology is making this problem worse: people who use social media for two hours or more daily are more than twice as likely to report feeling isolated than those who are on such apps for less than thirty minutes a day. So let’s consider this antidote to our loneliness: let’s spend some time each day thinking less about ourselves and more time thinking about creation and the Creator.

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Dr. Lane Ogden’s “What does the Bible say about mental health”

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Seventh grader stops school bus after driver passed out May 02, 2023

A Michigan seventh grader recently took control of his school bus after the driver lost consciousness. He told his parents later that he knew what to do because he watched the driver do it every day. Being kind to others is instinctual for most humans since, according to social scientists, kindness clearly raises personal happiness. Living with meaningful purpose in the world is similarly linked to positive mental health and well-being. As Christians, are we living with meaningful purpose today? If not, God is calling us to take three urgent steps today.

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Two-thirds of Americans say we don’t need faith in God to be moral May 01, 2023

In a recent Pew Research Center report, two-thirds of American respondents claimed that “it’s not necessary to believe in God to be moral. They can make this claim because our secularized culture has convinced them that morality is personal and subjective. However, the mass shooting in Texas, the deadliest Russian attack on Ukraine in months, the first US mass evacuation effort from Sudan, and widespread discouragement about the future are windows into how well our subjective morality is working for us. What do we do when your definition of morality and mine directly contradict each other? This debate is not only foundational to the future of our democracy—it is especially urgent for the souls of evangelicals.

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What the life and legacy of Jerry Springer reveals about our culture today Apr 28, 2023

Famed—and infamous—talk show host Jerry Springer died yesterday at the age of seventy-nine after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. But while those who knew him well recall a man committed to his Jewish heritage and his community, most are likely to remember him as the host of one of television’s most outlandish and shocking shows. What that says about us and our culture, however, is more important than what it says about him.

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Firefighters mow elderly man’s yard: When identity empowers influence Apr 27, 2023

In an encouraging video, the Austin Fire Department helped a 95-year-old man mow his yard, which led Dr. Jim Denison to reflect on our culture’s deep valuing of “workism,” how Christians ought to find their identity not in work but in Christ, and how making a difference in our culture means looking for ways to serve others.

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President Biden announces his campaign for reelection Apr 26, 2023

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday, April 25, that he’s running for reelection, leading some to question whether he and former president Donald Trump should both run again. As election season warms up, we must consider what faith our country has in its governance and, more personally, whether we’re placing our faith in the right place.

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Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon are out of a job: Why we can’t escape the consequences of our choices Apr 25, 2023

On Monday, Fox News announced that they are "parting ways" with Tucker Carlson—the highest-rated host in cable news. Roughly an hour later, news broke that CNN’s Don Lemon was out of a job as well. Both offer an important reminder that none of us are immune from the consequences of our choices. Praise God that’s the case.

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Transgender club typifies “the enduring strength of San Francisco” Apr 24, 2023

The author of an article extolling the benefits of living in San Francisco speaks for millions in our culture who likewise believe that “you have to find your truth and live your truth,” yet the percentage of Americans who say they are “not too happy” has doubled. The disconnect involves our pluralistic society’s belief that all religions are just “different roads up the same mountain.” By contrast, Psalm 18 models transforming faith in the one true God.

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House passes bill redefining sex in sports: Does it protect women or is it anti-trans? Apr 21, 2023

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Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act" along party lines. The bill would change the Title IX legislation to specify that, when it comes to athletics, "sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth." But what makes this position so contentious? The answer is important for more than just women’s athletics.

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Supreme Court continues pause on ruling that limits access to abortion medication Apr 20, 2023

The Supreme Court extended a pause yesterday afternoon on a lower-court ruling that sought to limit access to mifepristone, a commonly used abortion pill. Why is the Supreme Court ruling on a “right” Congress has never established in law? This question is obviously relevant to millions of unborn babies whose lives hang in the balance. But it is also a symptom of a deeper narrative that explains why America allows elective abortion at all.

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Disney announces its first “Pride Nite” Apr 19, 2023

Disneyland’s first official Pride Nite will be this June, featuring a parade with Mickey Mouse and other characters “dressed in special attire,” dance parties, and special dining and merchandise. Participants are encouraged to “proudly display your true colors and be your unique and fabulous self.”

Every day’s news brings more examples of our society’s rejection of biblical morality. But like a river that erodes the shoreline we can see and the underwater banks we cannot, the cultural currents of our day are undermining our democracy in ways that are less apparent but no less foundational.

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Boston Marathon bombing victim: “It changed me for the better” Apr 18, 2023

J. P. and Paul Norden each lost a leg in the bombings and now utilize a prosthetic leg. As a result, their family started a foundation, A Leg Forever, which so far has helped sixty people who’ve lost limbs pay for prosthetics, wheelchairs, and bedside care. Speaking of the bombing, J. P. says, “In a lot of ways, it changed me for the better.” The Norden brothers typify this fact: most things, events, and experiences can be used for bad or for good. As New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman points out in his fascinating recent article, “America, China and a Crisis of Trust,” this is a principle of enormous geopolitical significance.

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The massacre in Alabama and Kamala Harris’ defense of abortion Apr 17, 2023

Four people were killed an dozens more were injured as a mass shooting during a Sweet 16 birthday party Saturday night in Alabama. Because mass shootings occur far too frequently in the US, many tend to gloss over the tragedy. The same could be said of our country's reaction to abortion, and a recent surprise appearance of Vice President Kamala Harris at a pro-abortion rally speaks to this fact. What can Christians do today to "stand up and fight" for the victims of abortion?

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School district bars teacher from putting John 3:16 in her email signature Apr 14, 2023

A Virginia high school teacher has been instructed by school officials that she must remove a Bible verse from the signature of her work email messages. The school district’s position is entirely consistent with the cultural narrative of our day in which religion, to the degree it is tolerated at all, is to be privatized. Despite victory after victory for religious liberty in the courts, it remains the cultural consensus that religious speech must be treated differently than any other kind and must be confined to the personal rather than the public. Why?

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Why President Biden will not attend the royal coronation: A reflection on divine love and human suffering Apr 13, 2023

President Biden will not attend the May 6 coronation of King Charles III, though First Lady Jill Biden will. The news story leads Dr. Jim Denison to consider how the true king of the universe is often faulted for evil and suffering attributable to our free will.

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Dr. George kept all his medical records and has made them available on his website for the world to see.

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Millions of lives could be saved by a groundbreaking set of new vaccines Apr 12, 2023

Millions of lives could be saved by a groundbreaking set of new vaccines for cancer and a range of other conditions according to Dr. Paul Burton, chief medical officer of Moderna. In contrast, the Washington Post reports that “research with exotic viruses risks a deadly outbreak” due to the proliferation of biocontainment testing facilities across the globe. When so much seems out of our control, what can we specifically do as Christians to help our world?

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New vaccines could save “millions of lives”: A reflection on the spiritual movement we need

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The latest on the Louisville bank shooting: Three biblical responses Apr 11, 2023

Five people have died and eight were wounded in a mass shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. What is a biblical response to such tragedy?

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Mark Legg’s article, “What does the Bible say about gun control?”).

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Amateur golfer Sam Bennett makes headlines at the Masters with unusual tattoo Apr 10, 2023

Amateur golfer Sam Bennett sports an unusual tattoo in memory of his late father who died of Alzheimer’s in 2021. A doctor recently donated her kidney to a woman she’d never met. Opposing rulings on mifepristone were released. What do these stories have in common?

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A “staggering” church abuse case and the peril of religion: A Good Friday meditation Apr 07, 2023

A “staggering” church abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Baltimore has come to light involving more than 150 Catholic priests and over 600 children over 80 years, with decades of coverups. How can religious people do such terrible things? On this Good Friday, let’s consider why, then let’s take three practical, biblical steps in response.

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WHO warns about a new viral outbreak: A Maundy Thursday meditation Apr 06, 2023

The WHO is reporting about the Marburg virus spreading in Africa, but it may receive little press in America as what doesn’t affect us personally seldom impacts us personally. However, on this Maundy Thursday, we should be grateful that Jesus doesn’t feel the same way. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison shares Jesus’ solution to a crucifixion problem, plus eight words that will change your life.

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The WHO is reporting about the Marburg virus spreading in Africa, but it may receive little press in America as what doesn’t affect us personally seldom impacts us personally. However, on this Maundy Thursday, we should be grateful that Jesus doesn’t feel the same way. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison shares Jesus’ solution to a crucifixion problem, plus eight words that will change your life.

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The latest on Donald Trump’s arrest: A “Silent Wednesday” meditation Apr 05, 2023

Former President Donald Trump’s arrest leads to many questions, including when the trial will begin and whether he can still run for president. But there’s one question no one seems to be raising, and it speaks to a deeper issue in our culture that’s been with us since the dawn of time.

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Why the indictment of Donald Trump is so encouraging for America Apr 04, 2023

History will be made today when Donald Trump appears in the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building to face criminal charges. How can such an event be encouraging for America? Let’s consider foundational cultural issues that transcend even the history that will be made later today.

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Why the indictment of Donald Trump is so dangerous for America Apr 03, 2023

Today’s headlines continue to be dominated by the news that former US President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on more than thirty counts related to business fraud. He is expected to appear in court tomorrow. There are three logical options behind this unprecedented series of events, and the fact that millions of Americans consider at least two of these positions to be plausible or even likely is damaging by itself.

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God doesn’t need heroes: What Christians in Africa and Nepal can teach us about effective evangelism Mar 31, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris has spent much of this week in Africa, attempting to forge better relationships with key governments across the continent. Too often, though, American involvement has taken the form of a hero coming to the rescue when what most Africans want is a partner to help them grow. That's a lesson Christians in America could use as well, and we need look no further than the amazing story of what God has done in and through the Bhutanese Nepali refugees to learn how.

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Dr. Jim Denison's previous article on how Christians should respond to the controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk and 1,000 experts call for 6-month moratorium on AI development Mar 30, 2023

A thousand experts, including Elon Musk, have asked for a six-month moratorium on AI development, writing that “powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and their risks will be manageable.” This comes at the same time as a report saying as many as 300,000,000 full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the latest AI. But there is something to be hopeful about: in the midst of such technological and cultural transformation, we’re living in a day of unparalleled spiritual transformation as well.

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A palm scan to buy food and the “Promethean moment” now upon us Mar 29, 2023

Amazon’s palm-reading technology is being tested in Panera Bread cafes, but what if such advances were used to monitor our every move? Such a surveillance state is already happening in Russia and China, and with the amount of data we each produce every day, it may not be long before such tech negatively alters life in America. Yet tech like artificial intelligence “represents mankind’s greatest invention to date” according to Thomas Friedman, so how can Christians redeem the opportunities it presents?

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Dr. Denison's paper: “ChatGPT and artificial intelligence: What you need to know.”

Bill Gates warns that AI could “decide that humans are a threat” Mar 28, 2023

Bill Gates recently wrote, “There’s the possibility that AIs will run out of control” and could decide that humans are a threat. Yet, as we develop the most powerful technology in human history, our society has the weakest moral consensus in American history. In such a time as this, the voice of Christian truth has never been more urgent, or more maligned. How can we speak biblical wisdom and morality to people who reject both?

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Cities and communities are withdrawing from the US Mar 27, 2023

A “scaled secession” is taking place within our country. This is not a “national divorce” but rather “soft separatism” in which communities are distancing from one another in a variety of ways, such as wealthier areas separating into parallel school districts. Are we dividing over biblical morality as well? A host of recent events impinging on Christians’ basic constitutional freedoms may suggest so.

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Trump deepfakes and TikTok’s troubling algorithm reveal our deepest need Mar 24, 2023

While Donald Trump remains a free man as of this writing, that news may come as a shock to millions of people who have already seen pictures of him getting arrested and thrown to the ground by police. It turns out those pictures were the convincing results of an AI art generator. However, as a recent study on the way TikTok promotes suicidal content to children found, fake images should be the least of our concerns.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial and “Celebrity Worship Syndrome” Mar 23, 2023

Gwyneth Paltrow is on trial for a 2016 ski accident after being sued for crashing into a man. She has countersued, claiming he hit her. Our cultural fascination with the trial speaks to a phenomenon known as “Celebrity Worship Syndrome,” and that syndrome speaks to something much deeper within our hearts.

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Why is the Greg Laurie movie “Jesus Revolution” so popular? Mar 22, 2023

Jesus Revolution, the movie about a spiritual awakening in California in the early 1970s, is outperforming many Best Picture Oscar nominees at the box office. Why is it striking such a chord with so many millions of people?

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Will Donald Trump be indicted today? A week “unlike any other in American politics” Mar 21, 2023

When will Donald Trump be indicted for an alleged hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels via Michael Cohen? Trump has said his arrest could happen today, but a late surprise witness may push back the possible arrest. If Trump is indicted soon, the New York Times says “this week will be unlike any other in American politics.” No US president has ever been charged with a crime.

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Should the United States get a “national divorce”? Mar 20, 2023

Should America get a divorce? Twenty percent of Americans think so, an unsurprising number given rising partisan animosity in the US. Yet depression and anxiety are also growing. Is this a coincidence?

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Netflix show for preschoolers features nonbinary character “coming out” Mar 17, 2023

In “Ridley Jones,” a Netflix show for preschoolers, a character recently came out as nonbinary. Marvel has announced its Pride Month Star Wars comic book covers for June. And many other current news stories reveal how LGBTQ ideology is following a fourfold strategy for cultural transformation.

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March Madness tips off today: How the NCAA tournament became a cultural phenomenon Mar 16, 2023

March Madness begins in earnest today, and if you have not yet added your bracket to the more than 80 million that are filled out each year, there may still be time to join the fun. After all, you don’t have to follow basketball—or even like it—to join in the sense of community that builds around the tournament. And our craving for that community offers an important lesson for us to consider today.

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Does the church still matter today? Why that’s the wrong question for us to ask Mar 15, 2023

Will less screen time make you happier? Turns out, that’s the wrong question and many Christians are making the same mistake today when we ask why the church matters.

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Is my money safe? Explaining the Silicon Valley Bank collapse Mar 14, 2023

On Monday, spurred by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, President Biden addressed the nation in the wake of the ongoing banking crises to reassure Americans that we "can have confidence that the banking system is safe. Your deposits will be there when you need them." Unfortunately, the stock market disagreed, and the reason why goes deeper than you might expect.

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“Everything Everywhere All at Once” wins Oscar for Best Picture Mar 13, 2023

As predicted, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” won last night’s Academy Award for Best Picture. It turns out, “everything everywhere all at once” is more than a movie title—it describes the interconnectedness of life today, from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse to William Shatner’s musings on legacy to our relationship with each other and with God as Christians.

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Austin ISD to promote LGBTQ Pride Week among students and staff Mar 10, 2023

You are undoubtedly familiar with Pride Month, described as “a month, typically in June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride.” Now school officials in Austin, Texas, are preparing for “Pride Week” to be held later this month. “Pronoun buttons,” rainbow flags, LGBTQ stickers, and other items will be distributed to students and staff. The event is timed to coincide with National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week.

Why does secular society “normalize” LGBTQ identity?

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams provokes firestorm with comments on church and state Mar 09, 2023

Speaking at his administration’s annual interfaith breakfast, New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated, “I can’t separate my belief because I’m an elected official. When I walk, I walk with God. When I talk, I talk with God. When I put policies in place, I put them in with a God-like approach to them. That’s who I am.”

He continued, “I am still a child of God and will always be a child of God, and I won’t apologize about being a child of God. It is not going to happen.”

Is he right to express his faith?

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A year after Will Smith’s slap at the Oscars, Chris Rock responds Mar 08, 2023

The ninety-fifth Academy Awards are this Sunday. If you remember nothing from last year’s Oscars, you undoubtedly know that actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage after the latter made disparaging remarks about the former’s wife.

Rock did not respond publicly for nearly a year aside from a brief incident. Last Wednesday, he addressed the topic briefly during a standup show in Boston. Then, last Saturday night, he performed a live comedy special on Netflix in which he spoke at length about last year’s Oscars.

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Tennessee passes nation’s first law limiting drag shows Mar 07, 2023

Tennessee has become the first state to explicitly ban drag shows in public places. Gov. Bill Lee signed the provision into law prohibiting “adult cabaret performances” that include “male or female impersonators” in areas where minors could watch. Similar laws have been introduced in at least fourteen other states.

In response to this law, critics have mounted an “ad hominem” attack. As Christians, how can we stand up to ad hominem assaults?

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Walgreens won’t carry abortion pills in 20 States Mar 06, 2023

Walgreens has confirmed that it will not carry abortion pills in twenty states. Critics are calling for boycotts against the pharmacy chain, and pro-abortion political leaders are voicing their outrage as well. Our highly secularized culture continues to misuse so-called “truth” to its own ends, including the idea that abortion is “lifesaving care.”

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Haiti in anarchy: How "the most evangelized realm in all the world" fell into chaos Mar 03, 2023

Haiti is the Western Hemisphere's second-oldest republic. At least for now. But as gangs overrun the capital and other cities around the country, the nation’s future is anything but secure. Given that Haiti was once “the most active mission field in the Western Hemisphere,” how did it come to this? The answer may be hard to hear but offers a necessary word of caution for all Christians today.

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Christian school forfeits playoff game against team with transgender student Mar 02, 2023

A Christian school in Vermont forfeited a girls basketball game last week and withdrew from the state championship tournament because the opposing team included a transgender player. Many in our secular culture will accuse the school of bigotry. But in such cultural conflicts, is there a way we can convince skeptics that we are truly “speaking the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15)?

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Are earthquakes the result of LGBTQ rights? Mar 01, 2023

Rabbi Shlomo Amar believes recent earthquakes in Israel are a direct result of the rise of LGBTQ rights. And federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a noted Christian, could issue a preliminary injunction soon in a case that could temporarily halt over half of the legal abortions in America today. Both issues speak to how people of faith affect culture. Today, let’s ask how Christians can and should work to strengthen such a moral foundation for our secularized culture.

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Energy Department says lab leak most likely origin of COVID-19 pandemic Feb 28, 2023

The US Energy Department has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated with a laboratory leak. But why don’t we know for sure? In eleven days, the COVID-19 pandemic will officially reach its third anniversary. Why is this debate still raging? These questions point to cultural realities that go beyond the pandemic and relate directly to the intersection of our faith with our world today.

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Tim Tebow’s “Night to Shine” and the end of Asbury Revival services Feb 27, 2023

Tim Tebow’s recent “Night to Shine” event for people with special needs and the end of the Asbury Revival services both point to St. Augustine’s famous quote that God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.

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Why World War III will not start in Ukraine Feb 24, 2023

As the war between Russia and Ukraine officially turns a year old today, a popular question among many is whether we are witnessing the start of World War III. However, with joint military exercises between Russia and China, as well as reports that Iran could be on the verge of becoming a nuclear power, Eastern Europe is hardly the only front that bears watching. And there’s an important lesson in that fact for each of us today.

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The fourfold Ukrainian “way of war” and three steps to spiritual victory Feb 23, 2023

When the war in Ukraine began, many believed Russia would achieve a swift victory. However, the fact that the war will be a year old tomorrow proves the courage, trust, and persistence of the Ukrainian people—characteristics that should encourage and inspire Christians in today’s culture.

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Ukraine and Russia are fighting two different wars Feb 22, 2023

As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine comes this Friday, many are asking if this is a new Cold War or even the beginning of World War III. After a year, what do we now know about the conflict? What can we predict for the future? Sir Lawrence Freedman offers insight into the classic warfare vs. total warfare tactics each side has taken.

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Asbury revival draws massive crowds, over 20 colleges affected so far Feb 21, 2023

The ongoing revival at Asbury University drew an estimated 15,000–20,000 people over the weekend. Revival services have begun at Samford University in Alabama, Cedarville University in Ohio, and Lee and Belmont Universities in Tennessee. Students have gathered at Baylor University in Texas to pray for revival. Over twenty college campuses have been affected so far. True revival begins when we want more of Jesus than we have. Do you? Why should you?

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President Biden arrives in Kyiv for surprise trip Feb 20, 2023

President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv today and walked with Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And, as we celebrate Presidents’ Day today, one historian asserts that George Washington would have hated it. Therein lies a lesson in power and humility.

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50,000 babies saved: How pro-life can go beyond pro-birth Feb 17, 2023

It is estimated that roughly 50,000 more babies will be born each year as a result of the decision to overturn Roe v Wade last July. If current trends hold, many of them will grow up to become deeply distressed teens and adults. So what can Christians do to help? We can start by changing the way we see those our culture might consider to be a burden.

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Satanic Temple opens online abortion clinic, names it for Samuel Alito’s mother Feb 16, 2023

The Satanic Temple is launching an online abortion clinic named “The Samuel Alito’s Mom’s Satanic Abortion Clinic” in reference to the Supreme Court justice who wrote the majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Three reasons going to church lowers "deaths of despair" Feb 15, 2023

Going to church lowers your risk of a “death of despair” related to suicide, drug overdose, or alcohol poisoning. That fact is related to why people are experiencing a revival at Asbury University and why the writer of Hebrews exhorts Christians not to neglect meeting together as a church.

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Is God bringing revival to Asbury and America? Feb 14, 2023

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The 2023 Asbury revival began during a call to confession on February 8, 2023, with 100 people falling to their knees and praying at an altar. The revival is ongoing.

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Kansas City Chiefs overcome three “curses” to win Super Bowl LVII Feb 13, 2023

As winners of Super Bowl LVII, the Kansas City Chiefs had to overcome three “curses.” Plus, there are fascinating parallels between watching American football and participating in American religion.

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He Gets Us: Who are they and why are they spending $20 million for 90 seconds of Super Bowl airtime? Feb 10, 2023

“How did the greatest love story in history become known as a hate group?” Such questions motivate those behind the ministry called He Gets Us and, if you haven't seen their ads or billboards yet, the Super Bowl this Sunday night will offer the perfect chance to change that. But what is He Gets Us and why do they plan on investing a billion dollars in such campaigns over the next three years?

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What we’re learning about China’s surveillance balloons Feb 09, 2023

According to American intelligence officials, China’s spy balloon program is part of a global surveillance effort to collect information on the military capabilities of countries around the world. Such a brazen act reveals the fact that laws do not have the intrinsic power to change character. So, individually, how can we truly act morally?

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Why do we watch the State of the Union address? Feb 08, 2023

President Biden gave his State of the Union address last night. Historically, State of the Union addresses rarely affect a president’s public standing, yet millions still watch. Why? The answer is relevant far beyond last night’s speech.

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Zoo lets you name a cockroach after an ex and feed it to an animal Feb 07, 2023

For $10, the San Antonio Zoo will name a cockroach after your ex and feed it to an animal. But there are more dramatic examples of the enmity invading our culture, like the 77 percent of Americans who say our country’s partisan divide is deeper now than before the pandemic. As Christians, we are called to know Christ and make him known—but we too often settle for knowing about Christ rather than seeking to know Christ personally. How can we ensure we seek him for who he is?

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“An even deadlier pandemic could soon be here” Feb 06, 2023

The bird flu strain H5N1 has been infecting minks in Spain—unprecedented for mammals—and could signify the start of a deadlier pandemic than Covid-19. Naturally, our fight-or-flight response kicks in on hearing such news. This response has enormous spiritual implications as well.

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Scientists aim to resurrect the dodo: How the power of small change can change the world Feb 03, 2023

The old cliché that something went “the way of the dodo” could soon have a very different meaning. Scientists at Colossal Biosciences in Austin, Texas, are currently working to resurrect the bird that has become synonymous with extinction, and if your mind is trending toward Jurassic Park flashbacks as you read, you’re not too far off base. Their approach reminds us that sometimes the best way to make a big difference is by being content with incremental changes. Is the same true for Christians trying to change our culture today?

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Three reasons Tom Brady’s second retirement is so unusual Feb 02, 2023

Tom Brady retired from the NFL for the second time yesterday. It would seem that Brady was no longer satisfied with the direction of his life and career, which makes him an outlier in our society. According to Gallup, 85 percent of Americans are satisfied with their personal lives. This contrasts with only 23 percent who are satisfied with the direction of their country. What explains this wide disparity between the way we view our country and the way we view our personal lives?

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Policeman resigns after suspension for post on gay marriage Feb 01, 2023

Georgia police officer Jacob Kersey resigned from his position after being suspended for having posted a message to Facebook about his biblical stance on marriage. Kersey explained his response: “My integrity and Christian beliefs are at the core of who I am, and I will not abandon them.” His example is the opposite of what some Christians may do in succumbing to cultural pressure to privatize our faith, treating Jesus as a means to our ends—a temptation that is more subtle and attractive than we may think.

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US will end public health emergency for COVID-19 in May Jan 31, 2023

The White House announced yesterday that the US plans to end the coronavirus public health emergency on May 11. However, The World Health Organization is also currently monitoring nine “priority diseases” that pose the greatest public health risk, including “Disease X,” defined as “a serious international epidemic [that] could be caused by a pathogen currently unknown to cause human disease.” The brevity and uncertainty of life is on my mind and heart today because of something that happened two days ago at the Chapel where I speak on Sundays.

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Critics lambast “hideous abortion idol” in New York City Jan 30, 2023

A golden, eight-foot female sculpture wearing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s signature lace collar now stands over the state courthouse in New York City. According to the New York Times, the sculptor titled her work “NOW” because “it was needed ‘now,’ at a time when women’s reproductive rights were under siege after the US Supreme Court in June overturned the constitutional right to abortion.” Critics see the sculpture in a very different light, some calling it a “hideous abortion idol” and even “demonic.”

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Controversial WWII museum exhibit highlights “the bad sides of history” Jan 27, 2023

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was designated as such by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005 to mark the date when the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp was liberated sixty years prior. But while nations around the world will set aside time today to remember those who died, the proper form of that remembrance remains a matter of some debate. And, as one museum learned, people are seldom shy when they feel you are not honoring that memory well.

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Pope Francis says homosexuality is not a crime Jan 26, 2023

Pope Francis made headlines this week when he told the Associated Press that “being homosexual isn’t a crime.” However, Francis also called homosexuality a sin, though that quote was buried later in the article. If secular media can quote religious leaders in ways that appear to support an LGBTQ agenda, many will do so. This strategy consequently makes it harder for Christians who support biblical morality to do so publicly.

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Army veteran fined for praying silently near abortion facility Jan 25, 2023

A UK army veteran was fined for praying silently near an abortion facility. A Michigan state law is threatening a Christian medical nonprofit for operating according to its Christian beliefs. Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov chose not to wear a rainbow jersey during warmups for the team’s recent Pride Night, citing his Russian Orthodox religious beliefs. Our culture is convinced that religion is so private, personal, and subjective that it should have no bearing on our public lives or society. But when secular society treats our Christian faith like a hobby, we must not follow suit.

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“Youth pastor, teacher among 46 arrested in North Texas prostitution sting” Jan 24, 2023

A recent Dallas Morning News article reports that a high school teacher, a football coach, and an operations director of a large hospital network were among those arrested. However, the paper headlined its coverage by reporting that a “youth pastor” was arrested. When I saw the headline, my first thought was that the paper focused on a church leader in a way that is unfair to my faith as a Christian. Then I had to reconsider my reaction.

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Gunman kills ten after Lunar New Year celebration: A reflection on tragedy and hope Jan 23, 2023

A gunman killed ten people and wounded ten others at a California ballroom dance club Saturday night following a Lunar New Year celebration. The gunman has since taken his own life and authorities are still searching for a motive. Such tragedies often turn many to God in their pain and need, but, as time passes, they return to the “real” world in which religion is outdated and irrelevant. Why is that?

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US hits debt ceiling: A spiritual lesson on buying time Jan 20, 2023

The United States hit its debt ceiling on Thursday, and the Treasury Department responded by taking measures intended to buy more time before the country risks defaulting on its debt. But while the current fight may seem like a partisan war, history shows that both sides have been more than willing to “buy now, pay later” when it comes to their legislation. We can’t afford to make the same mistake when it comes to serving God.

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Number of abortions in Texas dropped 99 percent Jan 19, 2023

Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, new data shows that three abortion procedures were performed in Texas in August 2022, compared with 2,596 in June. This is a drop of more than 99 percent. As we can see, five decades of hard work by pro-life legal advocates and their allies is now saving thousands of lives. This is one reason Christians can—and should—use the government and other secular means to advance the cause of Christ.

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Lawsuit against Christian schools dismissed: A reflection on religious freedom in America Jan 18, 2023

In 2021, LGBTQ students with the so-called Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP) filed a class-action lawsuit that would force religious schools to choose between abandoning their biblical beliefs or losing students who would be denied federal financial assistance. In their view, a school that upholds biblical sexuality illegally discriminates against those who disagree. But recently a federal judge in Oregon dismissed REAP’s lawsuit. What do recent news stories about religious freedom tell us about the state of religious freedom in America today? And how should Christians respond?

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Do recent storms mean California is under judgment? Jan 17, 2023

With intense flooding and a 99 percent chance of a major earthquake within thirty years, is California under God’s judgment? The question is not only relevant to 40 million Californians but also to the rest of us. Are natural disasters a result of God’s judgment on sin?

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The intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National Religious Freedom Day Jan 16, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is being celebrated across America today, and for good reason. Today we remember his life, celebrate his legacy, and commit ourselves to continuing the march for racial equality in America. As a coincidence of calendar, today is also National Religious Freedom Day. The intersection of these two celebrations illustrates a fact that relates directly to our lives and our national future.

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More classified documents discovered at President Biden’s home: Why we’re tempted to pull ourselves up by dragging others down Jan 13, 2023

After a second batch of classified documents was found in the garage at President Biden's home in Delaware, pressure on the president continues to escalate with many comparing his mistakes to those of former President Trump. Politics is hardly the only place where we see that pattern, though. Why is it that we are tempted to pull ourselves up by dragging others down? And what does God's word have to say on the subject?

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“Spare,” Prince Harry’s autobiography, is setting records Jan 12, 2023

Prince Harry’s autobiography “Spare” is now the UK’s fastest-selling nonfiction book. Patti Davis, daughter of President Ronald Reagan, regrets the tell-all she once wrote about her family. Today, she would “respectfully” suggest this lesson to Prince Harry. We should likewise heed her advice because how we treat others is inevitably how the world will treat us. Are we following Jesus’ Golden Rule?

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How many US teenagers have viewed online porn? Jan 11, 2023

According to a new report by the nonprofit child advocacy group Common Sense Media, 73 percent of US teenagers seventeen years of age or younger have viewed online pornography. It is a tragic fact that our secularized postmodern culture has desacralized life from conception to death. Seen in this light, the ever-spreading plague of pornography is unsurprising. When a culture abandons biblical morality and objective ethics, tolerance becomes the de facto rule of the day. The good news is that the good news of the gospel gives meaning to life that can be found nowhere else.

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Georgia repeats as NCAA football champions Jan 10, 2023

The Georgia Bulldogs repeated as national champions last night with their 65–7 win over the TCU Horned Frogs. The championship game is currently played each year in the month of January, which is named for Janus, a Roman god who is typically depicted with two faces—one looking into the past, the other into the future. We name months for the same reasons we want our teams to win national championships: we name what we seek to control (time, in this case) and we feel like winners when our teams win. These sentiments reveal a truth that is foundational to our lives, our democracy, and our future.

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The latest on Damar Hamlin: Why I agree with religious skeptics Jan 09, 2023

As Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin recovers from his near-death experience, our culture witnessed an outpouring of prayer in a public forum. As WSJ columnist Barton Swaim wrote, “Suddenly prayer was back on the list of things anybody could talk about or do on camera.” Our collective, instinctive response to pray when confronting a crisis we cannot solve with human resources reveals something important about us.

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Two years after the January 6 Capitol riot, do we still care? What extremism can teach us about evangelism Jan 06, 2023

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Summary: I’ll admit, my initial reaction when I realized that I would need to write about the second anniversary of the Capitol riots was somewhere between “not this again” and “I just don’t care.” That’s not to say the event lacked significance, but while most Americans think what happened that day was wrong, far fewer think it’s worth continuing to dwell on two years after the fact. So why am I still writing about it? Because it provides a good opportunity to think about a larger cultural question, one that has a profound impact on the way we should see evangelism today.

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Why Russia and China’s growing partnership imperils America Jan 05, 2023

Could WWIII happen if Russia, in order to avoid losing the war it started with Ukraine, is driven to use actual nuclear weapons? Or if Russia and China continue to solidify their political partnership? That should especially alarm all Americans for two less than obvious reasons.

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A high-tech show and a brewing Temple Mount crisis Jan 04, 2023

The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest technology conference, begins tomorrow in Las Vegas. From new technology to the latest in a very old conflict: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Tuesday, challenging the status quo by which Muslims are allowed to visit the site and pray with few restrictions while Jews can visit only during limited time slots and are not allowed to pray there. In the view of skeptics, we have another example of the danger posed to our advanced secular society by antiquated religion. But is the world really this simple?

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Monday Night Football game suspended after player Damar Hamlin collapses on field Jan 03, 2023

Nine minutes into last night’s Monday Night Football game, Bills safety Damar Hamlin tackled a Bengals receiver who appeared to collide with him in the head and chest area. Hamlin quickly stood up, took two steps, collapsed backward, and his body went limp. Medical personnel administered CPR and cared for him for ten minutes while visibly upset players from both teams watched. Some shed tears while others circled together to pray. The reaction in prayer was immediate and profound.

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The ironic reason we begin the new year with the iconic “ball drop” Jan 02, 2023

Why do we drop a ball at Times Square in New York City to celebrate the new year? In other news, “permacrisis” was chosen by Collins Dictionary as its word of the year. And we’ve begun the new year with news of the deaths of Barbara Walters and Pope Benedict XVI. From the horrors of war to massive storms and floods to holiday loneliness and financial struggles, we are reminded daily that we are broken people living in a broken world. However, your Creator has a paradoxically hopeful perspective for your life.

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Pelé, perhaps the greatest soccer player in history, dies at 82 Dec 30, 2022

Pelé, called the “global face of soccer” by the New York Times, has died after a battle with cancer. After canceling more than 2,300 of its flights yesterday, Southwest Airlines plans to return to normal operations today “with minimal disruptions.” As Ukrainians face freezing winter temperatures, Russia has launched what appears to be one of its largest strikes to date on their energy infrastructure. Though we may live far from where these events took place, God made us to be empathetic, so we can share in the pain felt by those affected by these events. We can also feel happiness for others. Tomorrow, we will wish each other a “Happy New Year,” all the while wishing we could do more than wish for such happiness. It turns out, we can. But only if we look in the right place.

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Representative-elect George Santos addresses his “embellishments”: Why integrity still matters Dec 29, 2022

New York Representative-elect George Santos recently made his first televised appearance since the New York Times revealed that he lied about several elements of his résumé. It did not go as well as he'd hoped. However, our attempts at penitence often fail for the same reasons as his, and there's an important lesson there for each of us to consider.

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Amy Grant receives Kennedy Center Honors, will host same-sex wedding Dec 28, 2022

In a televised special tonight, Amy Grant will become the first contemporary Christian music star to be recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors. However, she is also in the news today in that she and her husband, Vince Gill, are planning to host her niece’s same-sex wedding at their farm, which will be her family’s “first bride and bride” nuptials.

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Have you heard of “Chatbox cheating”? Dec 27, 2022

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool called ChatGPT can respond to a question or topic with an essay that looks deceptively like it was written by a human. One college professor expects a “flood” rather than a “trickle” of plagiarism problems in the near future as a result. Given our fallen nature, how confident are you that we will master AI before it masters us? What about the other problems that plagued us last year and are likely to do so in the year to come? Clearly, we need a Savior to save us from our sins. But, paradoxically, one of the sins from which we need to be saved is the sin of rejecting our need for a Savior.

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US military reports that Santa was undeterred by arctic blast Dec 26, 2022

More than one million Americans and Canadians were without power over the weekend as a “bomb cyclone” wreaked havoc with snow, strong winds, and freezing temperatures that affected nearly 250 million people. But Santa Claus was not one of them. However, many view Santa’s “visit” on Christmas Eve with unbridled skepticism. Tragically, millions view Jesus’ birth in the same way.

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Stolen Baby Jesus returned to nativity in time for Christmas Dec 23, 2022

Last week, an unknown man stole the baby Jesus figure from the nativity scene at Sundance Square in Ft. Worth, Texas. Now the police have announced that they have the figure in their custody and will return it to its rightful place. However, no arrests in the theft have been made. The story raises a plethora of questions, including a much larger question about Christmas: Why did Jesus come into the world as a baby?

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President Zelensky visits the US on his first trip abroad Dec 22, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington, DC, yesterday on his first trip outside his homeland since it was invaded by Russia exactly three hundred days ago. He met with President Biden in the afternoon and addressed a joint session of Congress last night. Prior to his arrival, President Biden announced that he is sending nearly $2 billion in additional security assistance to Ukraine. However, Russia is not yet the clear and present danger to the United States that the old Soviet Union represented. This is good news for our country. But is it bad news for our faith?

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Did Mary have a midwife at Jesus’ birth? Dec 21, 2022

The Times of Israel reports that Israeli archaeologists are excavating an ancient tomb traditionally associated with Salome; early tradition suggested that she might have been the “midwife” at Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. Did Mary really have a midwife for the birth of Jesus? The question actually says more about Christmas than meets the eye.

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January 6 Committee refers former President Trump for criminal prosecution Dec 20, 2022

The January 6 Committee of the US House of Representatives voted yesterday to send referrals to the Justice Department recommending that former President Donald Trump be criminally prosecuted. However, the committee’s criminal referral holds no official legal weight. As often happens with political news, what you thought before you read the story likely determines what you think after you read the story. Meanwhile, many of us are focused on arctic weather that will blast much of America this week. All news is ultimately local, but here’s the problem with such self-focused existentialism: what matters most to us is not always what stands before us.

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Does Dave Ramsey’s company have the right to govern itself by biblical values? Dec 19, 2022

Dave Ramsey, one of the most popular financial advisers working in media today, is a committed evangelical Christian. As a result, his company, Ramsey Solutions, seeks to govern itself by biblical guidelines. Now, according to USA Today, the company is facing a federal lawsuit filed by a former employee who accuses the company of discriminating against her when she was fired after company executives learned she was pregnant and unmarried. The question is both simple and profound: Do Christians have the same right to free speech as “sexual freedom” advocates?

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Harry and Meghan “point the finger” as they conclude their Netflix docuseries Dec 16, 2022

Harry and Meghan’s goal in their new Netflix series was “to speak their truth and defend themselves against how they have been represented in the tabloid press.” By contrast, the royal family told CNN that they will not be commenting on the series but will continue with business as usual. Here we have a remarkable case study on cultural engagement that applies far beyond its British context—and particularly in relation to how Christians will respond to the Respect for Marriage Act recently signed into law by President Biden.

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Home Depot employees return lost envelope filled with cash Dec 15, 2022

Home Depot employees in Bellevue, TN, returned a lost envelope filled with cash. The manager explained, “One of our core values says to do the right thing. That is just us living our core values.” Imagine how different our society would be if everyone agreed. And what does it mean for Christians to live out our core values in a relativistic, “post-truth” culture?

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American Girl publishes guidebook encouraging transgender puberty blockers Dec 14, 2022

The popular doll maker American Girl has published “A Smart Girls’ Guide: Body Image Book,” which reportedly advises children struggling with body image issues to ask their doctors for puberty-blocking medications. But in every obstacle to biblical living lies an opportunity, as evidenced by the way Christians in Cuba have faithfully and courageously faced growing persecution.

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Virginia restaurant cancels group’s reservation because of their biblical beliefs Dec 13, 2022

As a sign of things to come, a restaurant in Virginia canceled a Christian group’s reservation because of the group’s biblical beliefs. Protesters disrupted a pro-life banquet for a pregnancy resource center that had been vandalized over the summer. And the University of Idaho agreed to pay ninety thousand dollars to settle a lawsuit filed by three Christian students who had been censored for their biblical beliefs regarding marriage. However, every obstacle is also an opportunity.

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Government mandate would have forced religious doctors to perform gender transitions Dec 12, 2022

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of religious freedom in Sisters of Mercy v. Becerra, where a coalition of Catholic hospitals and other institutions challenged the Biden Administration’s requirement that doctors and hospitals perform gender-reassignment procedures. The story raises frightening questions: Will religious doctors face similar pressure to perform abortions in the future? What about euthanasia or eugenic genetic modifications?

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Kirk Cameron denied chance to bring his new children's book to public library story hours Dec 09, 2022

Kirk Cameron’s new book "teaches the biblical truths of the Fruit of the Spirit" as you "follow Sky Tree's journey from a small acorn to a mighty tree that provides shade, sustenance, and lodging." Unfortunately, he has yet to find a library that will allow him to read it. Given that every venue they’ve asked also hosts drag queen story hours or similar events, perhaps that should not come as a surprise. So how should Christians respond? The answer is more complicated than you may expect.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" Dec 08, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" on Wednesday. The award is given each year to someone who feels like "a force in history," and Zelensky's stand against Russia certainly qualifies. However, TIME recognized that he is hardly alone in warranting that honor, so they highlighted “the spirit of Ukraine” alongside its leader. As such, we can learn much about the nature of suffering and the ways in which God can redeem it from their example today.

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Indonesia passes law criminalizing sex outside of marriage: Why trying to legislate morality is a mistake Dec 07, 2022

Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) defeated Republican candidate Herschel Walker on Tuesday in Georgia’s runoff to determine the Senate’s last undecided seat. However, our government is not the only one making headlines today. Lawmakers in Indonesia unanimously passed a new criminal code that, among other things, made sex outside of marriage illegal. At a time when sexual morality in our culture continues to spiral further away from God’s word, some may wish our government would do something similar—but that would be a mistake.

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Two prominent pastors return to ministry: What Matt Chandler and Johnny Hunt can teach us about the role of humility and the dangers of entitlement Dec 06, 2022

On Sunday, Matt Chandler stood behind the pulpit of the megachurch he helped build for the first time in three months. The popular pastor took a leave of absence in August after the elders at his church determined the "coarse and foolish jokes" he shared with a woman who was not his wife were evidence of "unhealth in his life." His return contrasts sharply with that of another prominent pastor who was forced to step aside for a time earlier this year: Johnny Hunt. What can we learn from their examples to better understand the role of humility and the danger of entitlement when dealing with our sins today?

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What gift-wrapped grandpas and Grinch-inspired breakfasts remind us about the real meaning of our Christmas traditions Dec 05, 2022

One of my favorite parts about the Christmas season is the diverse ways in which people celebrate it. In a recent article from The Atlantic, writers asked readers to send in some of their favorite family traditions for the holiday season. While the responses vary from the patently absurd to the heartwarming and inspiring, they clearly hold a special place in the lives of those who carry them out each year. They also offer us an important reminder about where we find the true value in our Christmas traditions.

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My city is home to the most cheating spouses in America Dec 02, 2022

Researchers have identified the US cities with the highest rates of marital infidelity, and the three most “unfaithful” cities in America, in order, are Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. We in Dallas refer to ourselves as the “Buckle of the Bible Belt.” But as the infidelity report illustrates, we are clearly living in a cultural mission field. No matter where you live in America, so are you.

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England and Wales are no longer majority Christian: Is this the future for America? Dec 01, 2022

England and Wales are no longer majority Christian according to newly released census data. The two British nations have fallen from 59 percent who called themselves Christians in 2011 to 46 percent who did so in 2021; the number of respondents saying they had no religion has risen from 25 percent a decade ago to 37 percent now. We are seeing the same pattern in the US: while 90 percent of Americans identified as Christians in 1972, only 64 percent did so in 2020. The damaging impact of this steady retreat from Christian faith and morality is on display every day in our culture.

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The “most severe test” for President Xi since he took power: The latest on China’s anti-lockdown protests Nov 30, 2022

Protesters clashed with riot police last night in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, part of a string of demonstrations across the nation against the government’s so-called zero-COVID policy. The restrictions are causing economic hardship and sparking anger over stringent lockdown policies. The unrest in China illustrates the simple but profound fact that ideas change the world. My purpose today, however, is less to focus on China’s cultural challenges and more to warn that abandoning the biblical worldview is a threat to America’s future as well.

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Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth, is now erupting Nov 29, 2022

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano, the biggest active volcano on our planet, began erupting last Sunday. People on the Big Island had feared this moment for decades since Mauna Loa had been overdue for an eruption after its longest quiet period on record, ever since 1984. Severe storms are threatening parts of the US. And the Christmas season can be especially difficult for many. In such trying times, where is God?

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Did Prince Charles try to force his mother to abdicate the throne? Nov 28, 2022

In the TV series “The Crown,” Prince Charles is depicted as encouraging Queen Elizabeth to abdicate the throne to him in 1991. However, the truth is different. Similarly, when we think of why God loves us and sent Jesus to us, the biblical truth is different from what many believe.

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Former grocery store owner has fed thousands on Thanksgiving for 51 years Nov 25, 2022

For more than fifty years, Bob Vogelbaugh has made sure that his Moline, Illinois, community is well fed on Thanksgiving Day. The former grocery store owner started this tradition in 1970 to include some of his customers who were going to be alone on Thanksgiving Day. What began as a small gathering inside his grocery store has grown to fill an entire food court in an area mall. He and his volunteers served more than 3,200 people this year. Bob Vogelbaugh’s wonderful Thanksgiving tradition foreshadows the thanksgiving dinner of all dinners. One day, those who know Christ as their Lord will hear these words: “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9).

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Gas station chain drops prices for Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2022

The Sheetz gas station chain dropped the price of Unleaded 88 gas to $1.99 per gallon to provide “much-needed relief at the pump” for Thanksgiving travelers. This is certainly a reason for thanks, but on this Thanksgiving Day, let’s consider our gratitude to God for who he is and what he does for us, with Psalm 100 as our guide.

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Seven dead after attack in Virginia Walmart Nov 23, 2022

At least seven people are dead after a mass shooting at a Walmart supermarket in Chesapeake, Virginia, last night. Scripture calls us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), a command that is especially difficult to obey in the midst of tragedy. But it is in such hard times that serving others can spark gratitude in those who grieve and lift the spirits of those who are suffering. Of all the people who live and love in ways that evoke gratitude from others, followers of Jesus should be at the front of the line.

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Are you SAD? How to fight against the winter blues Nov 22, 2022

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts nearly 10 million Americans every year. How do you know if you suffer from the winter blues? And what can you do to get through seasonal depression? Consider these six action steps from Erin Kerry with sparkingwholeness.com

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“I’ve turned my pain into a purpose to inspire others”: Lyft driver shares God’s word with her passengers Nov 22, 2022

Lyft driver Tomika Reid explains her mobile Christian ministry, saying, “I’ve turned my pain into a purpose to inspire others.” What she is experiencing is consistent with what psychologists have long known: gratitude transforms those who embrace it. In light of that, the biblical exhortation to give thanks becomes even more compelling. In Psalm 100 we find seven such imperatives in the Hebrew, seven commands related to gratitude.

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Colorado nightclub shooting kills five and injures twenty-five Nov 21, 2022

From the nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs on Saturday that killed five and injured twenty-five people, to the deaths of three University of Virginia football players, to the killing of four University of Idaho students a week ago, heartbreak has dominated our recent headlines. In Ephesians 5:20, the Apostle Paul wrote that we are to give thanks always, in every moment and circumstance. We are to do so for everything, with no exceptions. Does God really expect us to give thanks for mass murder? Context is key to interpreting a biblical text.

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Does the so-called “Respect For Marriage Act” threaten our religious liberty? Nov 18, 2022

The Senate voted this week to advance the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” (RFMA), requiring the federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex marriages in the United States. The RFMA changes nothing about the status of same-sex marriage in America. However, the legislation is raising enormous questions about First Amendment protections for those who support traditional marriage on religious grounds.

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Candace Cameron Bure ridiculed for biblical morality Nov 17, 2022

Candace Cameron Bure’s decision to leave Hallmark Media for the traditional-family-oriented network Great American Family is being met with vocal opposition from others like JoJo Siwa. As Christians face escalating attacks on biblical morality, we must resist two temptations in response.

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Donald Trump will run for president again in 2024 Nov 16, 2022

Former President Donald Trump launched his third bid for the White House last night. But Republicans are divided on if he should be their nominee again. And Democrats do not stand in solidarity behind President Joe Biden running for the presidency again. Many Americans are deeply unhappy with the leaders and policies of both parties, including those they typically support. This fact is troubling for our politics but good news for the gospel.

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This day in Christian history: How the death of Oswald Chambers gave life to "My Utmost for His Highest" Nov 15, 2022

Oswald Chambers—author of the beloved daily devotional My Utmost for his Highest—once stated "The great word of Jesus to his disciples is abandon." That insight was the result of a life—albeit one cut tragically short—dedicated to such abandon. But as we commemorate the day of Chambers’ death, let’s also remember that the enduring legacy of his lessons is due in large part to someone who often receives far less recognition.

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Three responses to recent abortion votes: The fragility and urgency of life Nov 15, 2022

According to NPR, "in every state where voters were asked to weigh in directly on abortion rights, they supported measures that protect those rights and rejected initiatives that could threaten them." Voters in several states approved measures to enshrine abortion rights in their states' constitutions. In a post-Roe world, abortion will be legislated on a state-by-state and community-by-community basis. If the majority of your community is for elective abortion, they will elect pro-abortion leaders who enact pro-abortion legislation. Consequently, protecting the most fragile of our fellow humans becomes your job and mine.

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Democrats retain the Senate: Why this news matters more than you may think Nov 14, 2022

Democrats will continue to control the US Senate, and this news is far more consequential than it may seem, especially with regard to the filibuster, the so-called Equality Act, and codifying abortion. Consequently, more than ever before in American history, America’s Christians will need to be both courageous and persuasive.

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Meet the grandfather of ten who sold the winning Powerball ticket Nov 11, 2022

Joe Chahayed owns Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, CA, where the $2.04 billion Powerball ticket was recently sold. He’ll receive a $1 million bonus, and how he plans to spend the money isn’t surprising after hearing his story. In today’s Daily Article, Dr. Jim Denison also considers the urgency of personal godliness for all Christians.

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The latest on the midterms: How America can experience a “new birth of freedom” Nov 10, 2022

In a democracy, we are tempted to invest politics with the same power and authority we have assigned to science, asking our leaders to “subdue reality” to the wishes of those who elect them. But politics in a democracy cannot solve our greatest problems because leaders are elected by voters to do what voters want, and voters are just as fallen as the leaders they elect. What, then, is the answer to our deepest challenges and needs?

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Republicans predicted to take the House, Senate too close to call: Insights from “the father of democracy” Nov 09, 2022

As of this morning for the 2022 midterms, Republicans appear to be on track to regain control of the House of Representatives, though the size of their majority is yet to be known. Control of the Senate is still to be determined, with several pivotal races too close to call. Words from Rev. Thomas Hooker, considered “the father of American democracy,” may help us make sense of what the future holds.

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My prediction for the midterms Nov 08, 2022

In his debate with Jimmy Carter a week before the 1980 presidential election, Ronald Reagan asked the nation, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” It’s the kind of question politicians typically ask before elections. And it reveals far more than the answers voters give. But the belief that political leaders can effect systemic change overlooks a basic fact about human nature—and leads to Dr. Jim Denison’s prediction about the 2022 midterms.

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What I learned in Israel about the recent Israeli elections Nov 07, 2022

As you may know, a coalition led by former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu won enough seats in the Israeli parliament to form a new government. What you may not know is why this story matters to every evangelical Christian in America. I also discuss Kyrie Irving’s suspension, the rise of anti-Semitism, if the Bible should govern morality, and the passing of Gordon Fee, “one of the most influential New Testament scholars.”

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Billy Graham state-of-the-art archive opens Monday Nov 04, 2022

A new research facility opening Monday gathers the full documentary record of Billy Graham’s life and work in Charlotte, North Carolina. David Bruce, who served as executive assistant to the famous evangelist, has overseen the project. He noted that “Mr. Graham wouldn’t have approved of any of this unless it could be used to further the gospel” and “I hope that people see the work of God in his life, and then all the history he touched, and it can encourage people to reflect on the living, breathing Word of God.”

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Joanna Gaines was “full, but running on empty” as she battled burnout Nov 03, 2022

In a personal essay for the winter issue of her Magnolia Journal, Joanna Gaines opened up about her experience with burnout. While expressing deep gratitude for all the ways she and her family have been blessed, she writes: “I knew I couldn’t keep going the way I have. It’s hard to explain how I was feeling. I was grateful beyond measure, but exhausted. Loved, but feeling unworthy. Full, but running on empty. And because my world kept me busy, I could still feel the wheels of my life humming. What became harder to tell is where they should be headed.”

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Suspect in attack on Paul Pelosi was on a “suicide mission” Nov 02, 2022

David DePape, the man accused of breaking into US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home, beating her husband Paul Pelosi, and seeking to kidnap her, told police he planned to target other California and federal politicians. Why has political vitriol and animosity reached such a boiling point in our culture? A simple explanation for our crisis is that Americans are replacing God with politics. But the truth is more complex.

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Ten months after his death, Bob Saget gets an appropriate headstone Nov 01, 2022

Ten months after actor and comedian Bob Saget died, his grave now has a headstone with a touching inscription—a reminder that the decisions we make today will help write our headstone tomorrow. As today is All Saints’ Day, we’re also reminded of the fact that all Christians who call Jesus “Lord” are saints. But the question is: Will we be who we are? After all, the world will be drawn to Christ to the degree that Christians live like him.

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“The farther away you are from the devil”: A Halloween meditation Oct 31, 2022

None of America’s holidays, like Halloween, are found in the Bible, so why do we celebrate them as Christians? Events and decisions in our lives fall into three categories: biblical, nonbiblical, and unbiblical. How can we be sure we are doing nonbiblical things in biblical ways and that we are avoiding unbiblical things at all costs?

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Christian football coach Joe Kennedy to be reinstated: Three ways to fulfill our "one purpose" Oct 28, 2022

Christian Coach Joe Kennedy will be reinstated as a high school football coach after he was fired seven years ago for leading prayers on the field after games. Critics alleged that he was forcing his faith on his students, which violates the cardinal virtues of our postmodern culture: tolerance and inclusion. So how can Christians best share our faith with such a skeptical culture?

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Strongest earthquake in years strikes San Francisco Oct 27, 2022

The strongest quake the San Francisco Bay Area has seen in eight years happened yesterday on the Calaveras Fault, a branch of the San Andreas fault. Earthquakes do not create faults in the earth—they reveal them. This fact applies to more than geology, as even a cursory glance at the day’s news tells us. Where are the fault lines in our culture? And what are we as Christians doing about them?

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Santa Claus’s tomb has been discovered Oct 26, 2022

Don’t tell your kids, but the tomb of Saint Nicholas of Myra, aka Santa Claus, has been discovered beneath St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Turkey. Father Amvrosios Chorozidis, who leads the liturgy there, explains: “In the West, we seem to have everything, but in fact we have a lack of love in our hearts, so we need someone to visit us even once a year, to give us that love.” Father Chorozidis could have been reading the morning news, replete as it is with tragedy and our need for a hope beyond ourselves.

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Rishi Sunak will become the UK’s prime minister today: His unusual challenge and the bridge across our cultural divide Oct 25, 2022

Today, Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s third prime minister in seven weeks. As the New York Times reports, Sunak will also be the youngest prime minister in two centuries and the first person of Hindu faith to achieve the UK’s highest elected office. Additionally, his personal wealth is more than double that of King Charles III. Critics fear that Sunak cannot identify with the people he will lead and the rising challenges they face—which leads to an interesting correlation on the question of America’s wokeism.

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Donald Trump subpoenaed by January 6 commission: Is our democracy in danger? Oct 24, 2022

The January 6 committee has subpoenaed former president Donald Trump to produce requested documents by Nov. 4 and to sit for a deposition on Nov. 14. Whether a former president can be forced to testify before Congress or not is a complex legal question beyond my purpose today. Rather, I want to ask whether this issue advances autocracy or democracy and then to think biblically about the enormous ramifications of this issue for our lives and for our nation.

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Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after the shortest tenure in British history Oct 21, 2022

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned less than six weeks after taking office, the shortest term in England’s history. She was effectively forced out after her economic plan to stimulate the economy did not sit well with the markets. Ironically, most politicians lose the support of their party for failing to keep their promises. Truss did just the opposite. What can we learn from her example?

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As WWIII looms, two superpowers closer to home are joining together: How to discern the day’s news Oct 20, 2022

While the world appears to march steadily toward World War III, the most important news today comes out of Louisville, Kentucky, where nine Mcdonald's locations will begin selling Krispy Kreme donuts to see if the two paragons of American gastronomic ingenuity can form a viable partnership. Of course, that isn’t the most important news, but the story offers us an essential question: How do we discern the news well?

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If China invades Taiwan, will the world sit idly by? Oct 19, 2022

Recent events make it seem as though America may be on a collision course with China, and particularly with regard to Taiwan. What is even more troubling is that neither side really seems interested in avoiding that fate. And should China invade Taiwan, America has pledged to help, but none of America's traditional allies would be required to join the fight per Article 6 in NATO’s North Atlantic Treaty. So what will happen if China invades Taiwan?

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Why protests in Europe could mean trouble for Taiwan Oct 18, 2022

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris on Sunday in protest over the rising cost of living, a shortage of key supplies, and fears that their circumstances will only get worse as winter looms just over the horizon. And Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and the mounting costs of a European response—has China’s president Xi Jinping considering his country’s stance toward Taiwan. There’s a significant lesson here: our commitment is much more difficult when it begins to cost us more than we would prefer to pay.

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Why the National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is so relevant to your world Oct 17, 2022

According to the US Department of State, the Chinese Communist Party seeks to set up “a new international order dominated by the CCP.” And our Christian brothers and sisters in China face some of the most oppressive and sophisticated surveillance and persecution in the world. China has risen to become our greatest threat. Why? The foundational answer consists of two names: Karl Marx and Xi Jinping.

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“I feel like I might be dreaming”: A stranger takes a 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland Oct 14, 2022

A now-viral video posted to TikTok shows Isaiah Garza approaching an elderly man to say, “I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve had a really rough day. Do you want to go to Disneyland with me today?” The veteran agrees, the two visit Disney, and the man says, “This is one of the best days of my life. I feel like I might be dreaming or something. I thought my life was over.” The touching video reveals the truth that we were created for community—a gift we were created to need and a gift that makes the church uniquely relevant to our fractured culture.

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Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement and the death of “American Idol” runner-up Willie Spence at 23 Oct 13, 2022

Former Hawaii Representative and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is leaving the Democratic Party. And American Idol Season 19 runner-up Willie Spence died Tuesday in a car accident at the age of twenty-three. Just hours before the fatal crash, he posted a video of himself singing a worship song. Each story reveals how our actions define us, and Spence’s tragedy reminds us: Would you do what you are about to do if you knew it would be the last thing you would do?

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Is a recession inevitable? The courage to astonish our culture Oct 12, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called courage “the power of the mind to overcome fear.” Courage by definition requires adversity. Where there are no challenges, there is no need for courage. Seen in this light, we have many opportunities for courage in today’s news. Ranging from economic fears, to geopolitical fears, to fears of persecution, Christians may face all kinds of fear today in the news. But in that, we have an opportunity.

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CEO fired after one day because of his church membership Oct 11, 2022

Andrew Thorburn was chief executive of the Australian Football League club Essendon only a day before reports emerged that he was also the lay board chairman of an Anglican church called City on a Hill. When people dug into past sermons from City on a Hill, they discovered biblical truths about sexuality and abortion, which caused public outrage.

Thorburn resigned his position as a result, stating, “Today it became clear to me that my personal Christian faith is not tolerated or permitted in the public square, at least by some and perhaps by many. I was being required to compromise beyond a level that my conscience allowed.”

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Why “sleep tourism” and “hang-xiety” are windows into our culture Oct 10, 2022

Human nature hasn’t changed, even with the advancement of technology. We struggle with sleep, which gives rise to “sleep tourism.” We’re still learning how alcohol affects the body. And, at an extreme level, some like Putin continue to commit atrocities. That's why it's so important for us to remember where our worth comes from.

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Attack on day care center kills dozens, including 24 children Oct 07, 2022

A former police officer killed 36 people, including 24 children, during a rampage at a day care center in Thailand yesterday. And Disney and Google are supporting a program that will award film students a $25,000 grant toward creating movies that promote abortion rights. The “right to life” today runs headlong into what is euphemistically called the “right to choose.” (This “right” does not extend to the unborn baby, of course.) And the “right to choose,” whatever the subject, is the preeminent right of our day. Four biblical conclusions follow.

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Is the threat of nuclear war “at least equal magnitude” to the Cuban Missile Crisis? Oct 06, 2022

Will Vladimir Putin see missile strikes against his forces in annexed Ukrainian regions as missile launches against Russia? If so, will he retaliate with nuclear weapons? This scenario is just one reason Cold War historian Michael Dobbs is warning that the conflict in Ukraine “presents perils of at least equal magnitude” to the Cuban Missile Crisis. And Putin’s thinking is evidence of a greater cultural issue that affects us all: the conviction that I have a right to what I want, no matter the consequences for those who disagree.

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The deaths of Loretta Lynn and Steve Jobs: “Have the courage to follow your heart” Oct 05, 2022

Legendary country singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn passed away yesterday at the age of ninety. And Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away on this day in 2011. Both showed courage during their lives, a characteristic more Christians should live by. This was brought to the fore in a recent article by Dr. Michael Brown titled “If you’re a Christian, you should have a target on your back.”

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Why Hurricane Ian caught so many in Florida off guard Oct 04, 2022

The death toll from Hurricane Ian has risen to at least 103. Part of the problem is that the storm was predicted until the last thirty-six hours to strike Florida further north than where it landed. Many in the Ft. Myers region were unprepared for the violence of the hurricane when it hit their area. Each day’s news provides more proof that we are fallen people living in a fallen world. Why, then, is it hard to convince secular people that they need more than secular society can provide?

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New law blocks parents who oppose “gender-affirming” therapies for their children Oct 03, 2022

Last Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 107. In short, if your child goes to California for sex-change surgery, there is nothing you can do to stop them once they get to the state. The order even blocks parents from receiving information about their child’s treatment. This is just one of the ways many in our secularized culture are seeking to dismantle the family and overturn traditional morality. How should followers of Jesus respond most redemptively?

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The latest on Hurricane Ian: Did a Native American blessing protect Tampa Bay? Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian has reached hurricane strength again and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina today. After having already caused possibly $30 billion in losses, Ian spared the major metropolitan area of Tampa Bay a direct hit. Some believe that happened due to blessings from the Native American Tocobagan tribe. Today, how can Christians pray for those affected and those who will be?

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A hurricane we’ll talk about “for many years to come”: A reflection on doubt and hope Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian made landfall yesterday afternoon near Cayo Costa, Florida as a Category 4 storm. It is a storm we’ll talk about “for many years to come,” according to National Weather Service Director Ken Graham. When such catastrophic natural disasters occur, it’s human nature to question God’s all-powerful, all-loving, all-knowing nature. But the fact that we ask such questions reveals more than we think about what we truly believe.

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“It’s going to be historic”: The latest on Hurricane Ian and two practical responses Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian is headed for the southwest coast of Florida and is likely to make landfall this afternoon or evening as a major Category 4 storm. According to one NWS meteorologist, “It’s going to be historic.” If we’re not personally affected by this hurricane, how can we help those who will be?

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The problem with Vanna White’s marriage advice Sep 27, 2022

Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White “was baptized a Baptist” but has advised her children that cohabitation is acceptable. A Chicago curriculum is prompting first graders to choose their own gender pronouns. Such normalization of nonbiblical values in America demands that Christians normalize biblical values for our fellow Christians. And the best way to fight the culture ways is first to focus on Jesus.

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The latest on Ukraine: Putin’s threat of nuclear escalation “could be a reality” Sep 26, 2022

Vladimir Putin has threatened the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine should he feel “cornered.” Ukrainian President Zelensky believes the threat “could be a reality.” But given Putin’s past nuclear rhetoric, is he bluffing or telling the truth? Two illuminating articles on the Russian worldview provide context and illustrate the need for discernment—in geopolitics as well as Christian engagement with our lost culture.

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The courage of an Amazon driver and the faith of NFL quarterback Trey Lance Sep 23, 2022

Amazon driver Kevin Rivera saved a family of seven in a house fire. This story illustrates two facts: Our cultural house is on fire, but most of the people living in it don’t know it. And one of the hardest things to do in life is to help people who don’t believe they need help.

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Family takes world tour before children lose their vision Sep 22, 2022

Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier are on a world tour so their three children with retinitis pigmentosa can build their “visual memories” before they lose their eyesight. The heartbreaking yet uplifting story provides an illustration of the good and the evil in this life, leading to questions of how Christians should respond to suffering, how and why God judges us, and why a spiritual awakening now is essential.

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Dallas ranks #1 in the nation for infidelity Sep 21, 2022

Using Census Bureau data, the “most unfaithful cities in America” have been identified. Dallas was first, with Fort Worth and Houston close behind. The top three “most faithful cities” are each in California. And a report on “the state of theology” in America relays troubling statistics that also reveal our country’s continual slide into unbiblical morality. How should Christians respond?

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My reflections on Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral: Two keys to her greatness Sep 20, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral yesterday was a witness to her Christian witness. Designed by the Queen herself, her memorial service pointed to God and the gospel, evidencing her faith and her awe in God, which motivated her humble life of service to her country and should inspire us still today.

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The most watched broadcast of all time: Honoring the Queen by serving her King Sep 19, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral is likely to be the world’s most watched broadcast of all time with 4.1 billion viewers. Elizabeth was a Christian, and if the Queen of England, one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world, needed a King, how much more do we?

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Second-largest school district in the US a victim of cyberattack Sep 16, 2022

Los Angeles Unified, the second-largest school district in the US, was hit with a ransomware attack a few days ago. Global cybercrime could reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. Cyberattacks cannot be seen, but their effects can be—a clear illustration of how Satan chooses to use secret sin in Christians’ lives.

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Railroad unions and companies reach deal to avoid a strike: Why this is good news for you Sep 15, 2022

Freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers have reached a tentative agreement to avoid a strike. Such a strike could have had a largescale effect on the economy, as well as your life. It’s also a spiritual illustration of the power of secret sin and how our unseen problems can be the most dangerous problems we face.

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The death of Judge Ken Starr and traits that “were once considered normal” Sep 14, 2022

Kenneth W. Starr, a former federal judge and US Solicitor General, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, of complications from surgery. And more than 26,000 people filed by Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Scotland. Both historic leaders were known publicly for traits that were deeply personal.

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Are drag queens “what America is all about”? Sep 13, 2022

From Nancy Pelosi saying that drag queens are “what America is all about” to Zendaya winning an Emmy for the sexually explicit HBO show Euphoria to drag queens being featured as worship leaders, it’s apparent that many Christians are rejecting the moral truth of Scripture—and many are claiming the mantle of Christian faith as they do so.

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Scotland honors the queen and a “Tribute in Light” in NYC: A 9/11 promise of transforming hope Sep 12, 2022

In remembering 9/11, we remember our frailty and mortality. In seeing Charles III become king following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we see an illustration of Christians being born again into God’s royal family—and a reason not to fear death.

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II: Ironic tributes and a remarkable sign in the sky Sep 09, 2022

Shortly before Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced yesterday, a double rainbow appeared over Buckingham Palace. World leaders have since praised the Queen’s life, legacy, and Christian faith, noting her servant heart and godly character.

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The death, life, and Christian faith of Queen Elizabeth II Sep 08, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died on September 8, 2022, at the age of ninety-six. How did her Christianity influence her life and reign?

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The danger of “quiet quitting” and a surprising solution Sep 08, 2022

Per Gallup, at least 50 percent of the American workforce is “quiet quitting.” They are meeting their job description and nothing more. This fact reveals something deeply significant about our culture and our faith.

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Disney’s FXX Network airs new animated series “Little Demon” Sep 07, 2022

The Walt Disney Company, through its FXX Network, is releasing an animated sitcom series called Little Demon, which features the Devil and his Antichrist daughter. The TikTok hashtag #WitchTok has 20.5 billion views. Yet Christians must beware of the dangers of stepping into any occult practices.

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The unprecedented way Liz Truss will be appointed UK’s prime minister today Sep 06, 2022

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will be appointed as Britain’s new prime minister by Queen Elizabeth in an unorthodox location. In The Daily Article for September 6, 2022, Jim Denison, PhD, considers “the finitude of the human condition” and the sin of presumption that Christians are often tempted to commit.

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Police hunt suspects after killing spree in Canada: A Labor Day contrast between human finitude and divine omnipotence Sep 05, 2022

Canadian police are searching this morning for two men suspected of stabbing at least ten people to death in a rampage that has shocked the nation. At least fifteen others were injured in the killing spree. In The Daily Article for September 5, 2022, Jim Denison, PhD, considers the fallenness and finitude of humans and the difference between mercy and grace.

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President Biden’s speech from Independence Hall and the “soul” of America Sep 02, 2022

President Joe Biden delivered a speech last night from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, saying that the “soul” of the nation is under threat from MAGA Republicans. The Republican National Committee, in turn, called Mr. Biden the “divider-in-chief.” When political parties see the other as a hostile threat, how can Christians live and speak such that America can renew its moral and spiritual commitments without further strife and division?

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The fate of giants: How Facebook’s decline mirrors problems in today’s church Sep 01, 2022

David Leonhardt of the New York Times recently wrote an insightful article detailing Facebook's four main problems: age, innovation, the metaverse, and antitrust issues. In Facebook's decline as a popular social media destination, Denison Forum staff writer Chris Elkins sees parallels with the church at large. Is the church too big to fail, or does the church need to assess its issues before it's too late?

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How likely is civil war in America? Sep 01, 2022

A new poll asked Americans about changes in the US political climate, including whether divisions have worsened and what they expect for the future. The divisions and distrust reflected in these polls are ominous for our future as the “United” States of America. In The Daily Article for September 1, 2022, Jim Denison, PhD, considers the plausibility of another civil war occurring in America, relates a sobering history lesson concerning the fall of the Babylonian Empire, and concludes by quoting Samuel Adams on how to be “the truest friend of the liberty of his country.”

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Viral social media app BeReal bucks "inauthentic" Instagram and TikTok Aug 31, 2022

BeReal has exploded in popularity, partially due to its claims to defy all of the “inauthentic” parts of Instagram and TikTok. The app encourages you to take a picture of your normal life. With no ability to edit the photos, BeReal claims it can provide the fun of interacting with friends without the downsides of other social media. How does BeReal work? And does the app achieve true authenticity?

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Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91: A surprising part of his historic story Aug 31, 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, passed away yesterday at the age of ninety-one. When he came to power in 1985, he introduced key political and economic reforms to the USSR that helped end the Cold War without the firing of a single shot. For his courageous leadership, he was awarded the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize. However, many Russians today do not view him in a positive light. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the tension of Russian–American relations today and why we need a Power beyond ourselves.

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Student raises funds to help him adopt baby he found in trash can Aug 30, 2022

A university student has raised more than $159,000 in donations to help him adopt a baby he found abandoned in a trash can while visiting his family in Haiti. Other headlines, like Serena Williams’ first-round US Open victory last night after having announced her retirement earlier this month, encourage us. But when people act in hurtful ways, we feel worse about human nature. In The Daily Article for August 30, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how we measure God by the evidence, then looks at the time Jesus literally fell asleep during a storm in Matthew 8—and what Jesus’ response tells us about God’s power and willingness to save.

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Matt Chandler placed on leave from The Village Church Aug 29, 2022

According to a statement by The Village Church, a woman approached pastor Matt Chandler a few months ago with “concerns about the way he was using direct messaging on social media with a woman who was not his wife.” Chandler told the church yesterday that the messages were not sexual or romantic but that they crossed a line with their “frequency” and “familiarity.” He has since been placed on a leave of absence for “disciplinary and developmental” reasons. In The Daily Article for August 29, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers four biblical responses to this breaking story and three bold statements for all Christians.

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“It had to be God”: Bus driver helps save kids from floodwater Aug 26, 2022

A driver and monitor on a school bus in Dallas, Texas, helped save two children who were caught up and nearly swept away in the recent flooding in our area. The driver said later, “It had to be God to send me that way because I don’t normally go that way.” In The Daily Article for August 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison looks at the bleak state of schools resuming amid increased violence and anxiety, turns to Arthur C. Brooks on how to change minds, and concludes with a reminder that “the key to living a transformed life that draws others to Christ is practicing the presence of the transforming Christ.”

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Russian troops surprised by Ukrainian robotic vacuums: A lesson in warfare, both physical and spiritual Aug 25, 2022

The war in Ukraine drags on into its sixth bloody month. Instead of a swift Russian victory as Putin expected, the conflict might continue for years. However, as Russian troops “liberate” Ukraine by shelling cities and occupying towns, the low-income Russian soldiers loot houses in suburban areas. Instead of finding a backward country in need of Russian rescue, they find the Ukrainians more well off than themselves. Click here for more information on the violent history between Ukraine and Russia.

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President Biden cancels $10,000 in student loan debt: Pros and cons Aug 25, 2022

President Biden announced yesterday that he would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for Americans earning less than $125,000 per year or households earning less than $250,000. In The Daily Article for August 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness before turning to “our quest for self-advancement” and our need as Christians to lose our life for Jesus’ sake (Matthew 16:25).

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If we prevent bullying, can we prevent mass shootings? Aug 24, 2022

Technology has made it harder to escape bullies, as they can now follow you wherever you go through social media, and that's contributed greatly to higher levels of stress and less emotional margin for teens and children. And such stress is not confined to young people, with many adults now beginning to experience similar kinds of cyberbullying as the move to working remotely eliminates many of the social barriers that helped to check such actions in the office. So what are some steps we can take to help protect ourselves and others when they face such abuse?

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The surprising result if Liz Cheney runs for president Aug 24, 2022

If Rep. Liz Cheney runs for president in 2024 against Joe Biden and Donald Trump, her effect would likely not be her intent, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll. In other news, the UN is preparing to declare abortion a “human right.” In The Daily Article for August 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these stories and more as he looks at how Christian truth has come to be culturally defined at hate speech and why our culture has “exchanged the truth about God for a lie.”

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Dr. Fauci announces his retirement, response is what you’d expect Aug 23, 2022

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci announced yesterday that he will step down in December as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. The response appears to be partisan, as many Democrats praised Dr. Fauci and many Republicans criticized him. In The Daily Article for August 23, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers what the divided response says about our country and why Christians should exemplify a third way that pursues God while seeking civility, decency, and unity.

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Former CIA director calls GOP the most “dangerous” political force in the world Aug 22, 2022

The former director of the CIA recently claimed that the modern-day Republican Party is the most “dangerous” political force he has ever seen. Today’s levels of political divisiveness and hatred challenge our confidence in democracy itself. In The Daily Article for August 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison argues that it is urgent for Christians to be part of the solution and not part of the problem, and that we must refuse to condemn those with whom we disagree.

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Pastor berates congregation for not buying him designer watch, then apologizes Aug 19, 2022

A pastor’s sermon in Kansas City went viral recently for all the wrong reasons: during his message, he lambasted his congregation for not buying him the luxury watch he had requested. But here’s the good news: the pastor later apologized for what he called his “inexcusable” remarks. In The Daily Article for August 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers religion as transaction and religion as relationship, asks if America is or will soon be under God’s judgment, and whether Christians in America are blessing our country to be a blessing to others.

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Battle-equipped robot dog debuts at Russian arms fair Aug 18, 2022

A robot dog with a rocket-propelled grenade strapped to its back has been unveiled at a Russian arms fair. Two high school students in California have identified two new scorpion species (as though we needed any more). These stories and others illustrate our mortality. However, my purpose is not to depress us but to encourage us. Since we have only this day, we are free to focus fully on this day. When we do that, we experience the eternal significance of present faithfulness.

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CDC director admits COVID-19 response “did not reliably meet expectations” Aug 18, 2022

In light of its failed response to COVID-19, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced yesterday a “reset” that will focus on making the CDC quicker to respond to new health threats. The US Dept. of Justice is investigating the SBC. And Hillsong Church is being sued by a whistleblower. In The Daily Article for August 18, 2022, Dr. Jim also discusses the problem with “political religion,” our need for accountability, and how submitting to the Holy Spirit allows us to transform culture. For more on living this day fully for eternal purposes, see Dr. Denison's article, “Battle-equipped robot dog debuts at Russian arms fair.”)

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A “limited” nuclear war would starve millions of people Aug 17, 2022

It is frustrating to face enemies we thought we had already defeated. A new study reports that even a “relatively small nuclear war” would “create a worldwide food crisis lasting at least a decade in which hundreds of millions would starve.” We thought the demise of the Cold War would lower the prospects of nuclear confrontation, but this existential and cataclysmic threat clearly persists. When we face daunting challenges, it is human nature to try harder to do better. But still our crises persist. Let’s consider another approach: from David, the author of Psalm 57. Click here for a text version of today's bonus podcast content, "A ‘limited’ nuclear war would starve millions of people

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Liz Cheney loses to candidate endorsed by Donald Trump Aug 17, 2022

As a result of her opposition to the former president, Liz Cheney was defeated last night in a landslide, losing the Republican primary to Harriet Hageman, a political newcomer who was endorsed by Trump. In The Daily Article for August 17, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also quotes from Thomas S. Kidd’s book on Thomas Jefferson, noting that Jefferson, as well as our current society, has a “dissonance between stated belief and practiced reality.” He then shares the news of author Frederick Buechner’s death at ninety-six and quotes Buechner on proving God’s existence. For more on practical ways to trust God for his best, read “A ‘limited’ nuclear war would starve millions of people.”

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Caregiver asks adults with Down syndrome to be her bridesmaids Aug 16, 2022

A caregiver in the UK named Kayrin Callaghan knew who she wanted for her bridesmaids the moment her fiancé proposed to her. Kayrin has supported a woman with Down syndrome for two years and also helps three others. She asked the four of them to be part of her wedding. In the midst of pain and tragedy, stories of hope stand out like a ray of sunshine on a stormy day. But there’s a deeper reason we resonate with stories of grace: we were created by grace to experience grace and to give the grace we receive.

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Older brother of Marine killed in Afghanistan withdrawal dies by suicide at his little brother’s memorial Aug 16, 2022

Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, age twenty, was one of thirteen American troops killed outside of the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021, when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive. Nearly a year later, his older brother died on August 9 as a result of suicide at his little brother’s memorial. In The Daily Article for August 16, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reports that, despite the drastic and worsening conditions in Afghanistan, the church is growing amidst persecution. For more on showing and sharing God’s grace in transforming ways, read my latest article, “Caregiver asks adults with Down syndrome to be her bridesmaids.”

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Supergiant Betelgeuse has unprecedented stellar eruption Aug 15, 2022

The supergiant star Betelgeuse is now somewhat smaller after experiencing what scientists describe as an unprecedented massive stellar eruption. Two spiral galaxies are merging. And researchers say they have discovered the first definitive proof that the moon inherited gases from the earth’s mantle. One reason we should enjoy learning about the massive size and unfathomable complexity of the physical universe. For a text version of this Daily Article click this link, "Supergiant Betelgeuse has unprecedented stellar eruption."

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School board votes to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Aug 15, 2022

The school board in Fargo, North Dakota, has voted to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance due to the words “under God.” Author Salman Rushdie was stabbed roughly ten times Friday as he prepared to speak at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. And a perceptive essay in the New York Times explains why Iran remains such a threat to the US. In The Daily Article for August 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these news stories and why Christians should embrace our missional command to “do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). on the stupendous magnificence of God’s creation, see my latest article, “Supergiant Betelgeuse has unprecedented stellar eruption.”

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Family reunited with message in a bottle written by their late son Aug 12, 2022

In an amazing story, the Dahl family was given a remembrance of their deceased son through a message in a bottle he'd floated in the Tallahatchie River thirty-three years ago. Through this story and many biblical examples, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of the deep, fatherly love God has for us.

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Warrant to search Donald Trump’s Florida home could be unsealed today Aug 12, 2022

The warrant to search former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida could be unsealed as soon as this afternoon. In other news, gun deaths keep occurring throughout the country. In The Daily Article for August 12, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the violence in our nation, five reasons we go to war, and why a deeper, more transformative solution is ultimately required to overcome the violence of our day. For more on experiencing and sharing the transforming love of God, please see my latest website article, “Family reunited with message in a bottle written by their late son.”

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Kentucky woman survived flood by binding herself to her children with a vacuum cord Aug 11, 2022

During the recent and deadly floods in eastern Kentucky, Jessica Willett used a vacuum cord to bind herself to her children as the floodwaters shifted her home off its foundation. In lighter news, a private Scottish island with a lighthouse is now for sale for less than the average price of a home in America. Dr. Jim Denison considers these contrasting stories and our deep need for real community.

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What Olivia Newton-John thought would happen when she died Aug 11, 2022

Grease star Olivia Newton-John recently passed away. She fought breast cancer multiple times in her life and was once asked, “Have you contemplated your death?” In The Daily Article for August 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison quotes her thoughts on the afterlife, reveals opinions in other news stories that can be catastrophic, then turns his focus to why our opinion of our eternal destiny is of eternal significance.

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Trapped on “It’s a Small World” and looking for lost nuclear bombs Aug 10, 2022

Guests became stuck on the Disney World Magic Kingdom ride "It's a Small World" for over an hour. In more threatening news, the US has reportedly lost three nuclear bombs and the earth is apparently spinning faster for some reason. Dr. Jim Denison considers these stories and then pivots to retelling the biography of Edith Stein, "one of the twentieth century's most remarkable and tragic women."

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The latest on the search of Donald Trump’s Florida home Aug 10, 2022

The FBI searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday. Politico reported that the search was part of an investigation into the alleged mishandling of White House records, including potentially classified material. In The Daily Article for August 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison summarizes the search, asks if our system of government still works, and asserts that “the divisiveness of our day represents a strategic opportunity for followers of Christ.” For more on finding courage and serenity in the midst of storms, please see my latest article, “Trapped on ‘It’s a Small World’ and looking for lost nuclear bombs.”

How a local pastor became a “lifeline” after the Kentucky floods Aug 09, 2022

Brad Stevens is pastor of Church of God Worship Center in Clay County, in eastern Kentucky. Following floods that have devastated his region, he has helped lead his community to unite and to rebuild. Dr. Jim Denison shares his inspiring story and then turns to the life and faith of Dominic, who founded the Dominicans, before concluding with six steps to transformational truth. For more on opportunities to explain the Gospel, see my article, “Why Jesus?”

Unborn children as a tax exemption and Whoopi Goldberg’s “religious” argument for abortion Aug 09, 2022

Unborn children in Georgia are now eligible for a $3,000 income tax exemption. The Safe Haven Baby Box at a firehouse in Carmel, Indiana, has received three babies so far this year. Unfortunately, abortion advocates are responding to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in ways that are persuasive for many, including Whoopi Goldberg’s “religious” argument for abortion. In The Daily Article for August 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers four ways that culture promotes abortion, three strategies to promote life, and why it’s instrumental that Christians are discerning and “pro” every life. For more on practical ways to engage your culture redemptively, see my latest article, “How a local pastor became a ‘lifeline’ after the Kentucky floods.” And, for more on the empowering privilege of serving others, see “Before you climb this mountain, pay for your funeral.” Also, for more on the importance of community in changing culture, see my personal blog, “A door without a wall.”

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Before you climb this mountain, pay for your funeral Aug 08, 2022

Everything has a cost. In recent news, if you are planning to climb Mont Blanc in France, know that you may have to pay a deposit of $15,370 to cover rescue and funeral costs. In looking at this story, Dr. Jim Denison considers how our postmodern worldview says your truth is as valid as our truth. You can “climb any mountain” you choose. But there are consequences to your decisions that the rest of us must pay.

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10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim walks out of hospital after 66 days Aug 08, 2022

Last Friday, Mayah Zamora of Uvalde, Texas walked out of University Hospital sixty-six days after she was shot in three limbs during the Robb Elementary School shooting on May 24. In The Daily Article for August 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also discusses an Israeli-Palestinian truce, China expanding military exercises around Taiwan, and the polio virus spreading in New York City, noting that each story illustrates the power of persistence—a trait lacking in our culture but necessary to the Christian faith.

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Mustard donuts and a hot-air balloon restaurant Aug 05, 2022

August 6 is National Mustard Day, and French's, the mustard company, has unveiled a mustard donut. Another company has created the world's only hot-air balloon restaurant. These stories illustrate the entrepreneurial spirit that drives so much innovation and progress in human society. But the successful results of human ingenuity tempt us to depend more fully on human ingenuity than we should.

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Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, but there’s more to the story Aug 05, 2022

Yesterday, a Russian judge sentenced US women’s basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for bringing marijuana into Russia with criminal intent. However, this outcome was expected to clear the way for negotiations over her release. In The Daily Article for August 5, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how surprising the news—and our lives—can be, then turns to look at our motivations as Christians for following God. For more on the kind of faith that positions us to experience God’s abundance, please see Dr. Jim Denison’s article, “Mustard donuts and a hot-air balloon restaurant.”

The life, faith, and death of Vin Scully and our longing for God Aug 04, 2022

Vin Scully died on August 2 at the age of ninety-four. He called games for the Los Angeles Dodgers for sixty-seven seasons. Many consider him the greatest baseball announcer of all time. However, it was Vin Scully’s faith that we should especially remember with gratitude today.

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An abortion battle I did not foresee Aug 04, 2022

On Tuesday, Kansas voters rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled legislature to tighten restrictions on abortion or ban the procedure outright. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed into law a measure establishing abortion as a constitutional right in his state. When the Dobbs decision was handed down in June overturning Roe v. Wade, like many who responded to the decision, I noted that the battle would now move to the states. And so it has. However, I did not see one major development. Jim Denison's latest article, “The life, faith, and death of Vin Scully and our longing for God.”

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Was al-Zawahiri a terrorist or a martyr? Aug 03, 2022

When a notorious terrorist leader like Ayman al-Zawahiri is killed, those of us in the West rejoice. We see his death as avenging in part those who were murdered as a result of his radical ideology and strategic leadership. And we hope it sends a signal to other jihadists that they cannot win, that they will be confronted and defeated by our united resolve to defend our people and our democracy. However, al-Zawahiri’s supporters see his death in exactly the opposite way.

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The significance of Speaker Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan Aug 03, 2022

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late yesterday. In The Daily Article for August 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison focuses on her stated reasons for going, including China’s “crackdown against Hong Kong’s political freedoms,” its “campaign to erase the Tibetan people’s culture,” and its “genocide against Muslim Uyghurs.” Why are China’s leaders acting in such a brutally oppressive manner? Why is this issue relevant to every American and especially every American Christian? See my latest website article, “Was al-Zawahiri a terrorist or a martyr?”. For more on the conflict between China and Taiwan, read Mark Legg’s article. For more on the recent rise in tensions with China, read Ryan Denison’s article.

Organized retail crime and the peril of self-reliance Aug 02, 2022

One of the most foundational ways we are culturally conditioned to self-advancement is self-reliance. This existentialistic worldview pervades everything we do today. For instance, people are choosing where to live based in large part on whether that specific community shares their personal values. Of all the challenges radical self-reliance presents, none is more systemic and foundational than the spiritual. Dr. Jim Denison considers how King David fought against his own self-reliance in Psalm 35.

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The death of Ayman al-Zawahiri: Four common questions and three biblical responses Aug 02, 2022

President Joe Biden announced from the White House on August 1 that a US missile launched from a drone in Afghanistan had killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Who was al-Zawahiri? Why is his death so significant? What can we now expect in the continuing battle against jihadist terrorism? How should we respond to this news biblically? For more on responding to radical Islam, see Dr. Ryan Denison’s “Should we fear radical Islam?”

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Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games: The chasm between religion and relationship Aug 02, 2022

Deshaun Watson was baptized in the Jordan River in 2019. However, he’s making headlines today after a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy in the wake of engaging in sexually coercive and lewd behavior with more than two dozen women from 2019–2021. In The Daily Article for August 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers why notable public Christians have experienced moral failures and how a relationship with Jesus compares to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. For more on today’s theme, please see my latest website article, “Organized retail crime and the peril of self-reliance.”

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After denying we’re in a recession, President Biden tests positive for Covid again Aug 01, 2022

President Biden declared last week that the US is not in a recession despite the Commerce Department reporting that the US economy shrank for two consecutive quarters—the technical definition of a recession. Biden also tested positive for Covid again. In The Daily Article for August 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these news stories, including the recent deaths of NBA legend Bill Russell and the groundbreaking Black actress Nichelle Nichols, as a way to discuss how we tend to deal with death—by reframing it instead of facing it with the hope Jesus gives.

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Having suicidal thoughts? Call or text 988 Jul 30, 2022

In 2020, suicide was the twelfth-leading cause of death in the United States, taking 46,000 lives. In 2022, that number appears to have risen substantially. With suicidality, anxiety, and depression rising, especially in teens who are cyber-bullied and spending lonely hours online, the new initiative to get people help is a step in the right direction. What was formerly known as The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. That 988 is important—it's the simple three-digit number to call when you (or someone you know) is wrestling with thoughts of suicide. An additional resources on Denison Forum: “What does the Bible say about suicide?”

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What happens when you die? Jul 29, 2022

Archbishop Desmond Tutu requested alkaline hydrolysis, also known as aquamation or water cremation, as an eco-friendly final disposition of his body. His decision made this process much more widely known. This is just one of many ways our bodies can be “buried” these days. But when that day comes, what happens to us? What happens in the moment when we die? When death comes to someone we care about? How are we to be ready? Let's organize our issues into three questions: Will you die? Why will you die? What happens when you die? If you’re not sure whether you have trusted in Christ as your Lord, I invite you to read my website article, “Why Jesus?” and respond to its section, “How can you meet Jesus personally?”

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The mistaken obituaries of Tony Dow and Alfred Nobel: How the reality of death liberates us to live fully today Jul 29, 2022

Tony Dow, a teenage star in the popular 1950s and 60s comedy series Leave It to Beaver, died Wednesday at his California home at the age of seventy-seven—but his death was erroneously reported the day before. Alfred Nobel rewrote his will after an erroneous reporting of his death, which effectively resulted in the creation of the Nobel Prize. In The Daily Article for July 29, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how Christians always have the opportunity to rewrite our obituaries when we embrace the reality of our mortality and God’s call to dependence on him. For more on death in biblical perspective, please read my latest article, “What happens when you die?”

Jimmy Hoffa is still missing: The power of persistence and privilege of kingdom service Jul 28, 2022

The FBI has yet to find the remains of Jimmy Hoffa, who went missing in 1975. But the tenacity with which they continue searching is an illustration of how Christians should be just as persistent in following God's call on our lives—and even more so, since the stakes of our obedience are eternal for us and everyone we influence. In this bonus episode, Dr. Jim Denison looks at 2 Timothy 2 and Paul's clarion call to spiritual perseverance.

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Why the founder of Raising Cane’s bought $100,000 in lottery tickets Jul 28, 2022

Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, purchased fifty thousand Mega Millions tickets at a cost of $100,000 for Tuesday’s drawing. If any of Todd Graves’s tickets had been a winner, he would have split the jackpot among his fifty thousand employees. In The Daily Article for July 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes Graves’s other philanthropic pursuits via Raising Cane’s, offers two reasons why discouragement is especially challenging for Christians, and concludes with four practical principles for responding to discouragement with triumphant faith. For more biblical help with finding the courage to go on, please see my latest article: “Jimmy Hoffa is still missing: The power of persistence and privilege of kingdom service.”

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Where to see a $43 million copy of the US Constitution Jul 27, 2022

According to the Smithsonian, a rare original copy of the United States Constitution sold last year for $43 million, reminding Dr. Jim Denison of the first time he stood before Codex Alexandrinus and Codex Sinaiticus, two of the oldest New Testament copies in existence. Recalling seeing these invaluable documents, he then shares why "The Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it" is erroneous thinking and how God's word holds the power to change those who read and heed its truth.

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Mega Millions tops $1 billion and the so-called Respect for Marriage Act: Two ways to deal with discouragement Jul 27, 2022

The grand prize for Friday's Mega Millions lottery is now at $1.02 billion, but your odds of winning it are much less than even having identical quadruplets. In The Daily Article for July 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the discouragement such odds could create, the discouragement of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) and how its passing could negatively reshape and redefine marriage, before concluding with two biblical ways to respond to discouragement. For more on the transformative power of God: Where to see a $43 million copy of the US Constitution.

Webb telescope suffers “uncorrectable damage” from micrometeoroid hit Jul 26, 2022

A micrometeoroid caused "significant uncorrectable damage" to one of the James Webb Telescope's eighteen gold-plated mirrors. And zebra and quagga mussels are spreading through US rivers, lakes, and bays. Both stories illustrate how tiny objects can affect massive objects. Dr. Jim Denison argues that the same is true for us spiritually, especially when we have doubts that afflict our faith.

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Land-walking sharks and city-killer asteroids: Four responses to doubts that imperil our faith Jul 26, 2022

Apparently, there are some sharks that can walk on land and city-killer asteroids now being discovered. In The Daily Article for July 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the veracity of these stories and the devastating role of doubt in the life of a Christian. He also covers Pope Francis' apology to the Indigenous peoples in Canada and offers four practical responses for Christians who doubt their salvation, their faith, or God himself. For more on the trustworthiness of God’s word, read my latest article, “Webb telescope suffers ‘uncorrectable damage’ from micrometeoroid hit.”

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A snake in the drain and rats in the cellar Jul 25, 2022

In a viral TikTok video, seventeen-year-old Trin found a snake slithering out of her bathtub drain. In C. S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity," he uses the similar discovery of rats in a cellar to point us toward how we justify our personal sins. In this bonus episode, Dr. Jim Denison then focuses on the fact that God always redeems our suffering by using it to grow us in ways we could not grow otherwise.

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How a ten-year-old is helping the Ukrainian army Jul 25, 2022

Valeria Yezhova is a ten-year-old Ukrainian girl—and European and world champion checkers player—making headlines for playing checkers to raise money for the Ukrainian army. In The Daily Article for July 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares her encouraging story before discussing the example of the Israelites failing to fully drive out the Canaanites in Joshua 16 and what this means for Christians seeking to live out their calling in today's culture. Please follow this link to my latest article: A snake in the drain and rats in the cellar.

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"Nap boxes" and the providence of God Jul 22, 2022

In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast for July 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses Japanese "nap boxes," the epidemic of workaholism and productivity, and a biblical balm for our busy times from Psalm 31.

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CIA director says Vladimir Putin is “entirely too healthy” Jul 22, 2022

CIA Director William Burns responded to rumors about Vladimir Putin’s health by stating, “As far as we can tell, he’s entirely too healthy.” In The Daily Article for July 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also covers President Biden's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, the attack on US Rep. Lee Zeldin, and the Marburg virus outbreak in Ghana. He then discusses if self-sufficiency is collectively working for us and why Jesus had to go to the Garden of Gethsemane before closing with the encouraging story of thirteen-year-old Alena Wicker.

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US House passes bill protecting same-sex marriage Jul 21, 2022

The US House of Representatives passed a bill this week protecting the right to same-sex marriage. It prohibits anyone from denying the validity of a marriage based on the race or sex of the couple. In The Daily Article for July 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the bill, asks if adultery should be illegal, covers God's permissive and proactive judgment, then offers five reasons to seek God's pardon.

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How Armstrong and Aldrin were nearly stranded on the moon Jul 20, 2022

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. soon joined him. But there’s a perilous part of the story you may not know. In The Daily Article for July 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares how the astronauts were almost stranded on the moon, why Putin thinks he's winning the war in Ukraine, and why Christians should "not grow weary of doing good" (Galatians 6:9).

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Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Jul 19, 2022

The University of Pennsylvania has nominated transgender swimmer Lia Thomas for the NCAA’s Woman of the Year award despite sixteen teammates who wrote a letter noting that Thomas “holds an unfair advantage over competition in the women’s category.” In The Daily Article for July 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this news story and others, asks why the news can be frustrating, and suggests that Christians are called to do what only we can do, with God's help and leading.

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Picture of four-year-old Ukrainian bombing victim goes viral Jul 18, 2022

The Associated Press is reporting the tragic death of a four-year-old Ukrainian girl with Down syndrome named Liza. She was on the way with her mother to see a speech therapist when Russian missiles struck last Thursday outside the city of Vinnytsia. In The Daily Article for July 18, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks, "In such a broken world, how are we to have faith in the God who made the world?"

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The death of Ivana Trump: Media bias and the redemptive power of suffering Jul 15, 2022

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of seventy-three. In The Daily Article for July 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the media bias in how her passing has been reported and why the media is the least trusted institution in America before discussing why suffering can help Christians better relate to all people.

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Thousands respond to the gospel at outreach event in the UK Jul 14, 2022

Thousands of people responded to the gospel at a recent outreach event in the United Kingdom organized by The Message Trust and the Luis Palau Association. In The Daily Article for July 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reports on that event, shares how to have "spiritual grandchildren," and relates three biblical explanations for suffering.

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A “dying star’s last ‘performance’”: The James Webb Space Telescope and the omniscient timing of God Jul 13, 2022

The James Webb Space Telescope is the largest and most powerful space observatory ever launched. Yesterday, NASA unveiled a series of high-resolution color images revealing what it describes as “cosmic cliffs,” “galaxy evolution,” a “dying star’s final ‘performance,’” and the “steamy atmosphere of a distant planet in detail.” In The Daily Article for July 13, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how the more we learn about space, the more we learn about its Designer. But he also asks, since God is so powerful, "Why doesn't God always do what he sometimes does?"

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Is the viral story about a ten-year-old and abortion true? Jul 12, 2022

President Biden reported last week that “a ten-year-old girl was a rape victim—ten years old—and she was forced to have to travel out of state to Indiana to seek to terminate the pregnancy and maybe save her life.” But is the story true? In The Daily Article for July 12, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how our culture has lost trust in its institutions and encourages Christians to "trust in the name of the Lord our God" (Psalm 20:7).

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Why do optimists live longer? Trusting God when it’s hard to trust God Jul 11, 2022

One study reports that people with the highest levels of optimism enjoyed a life span between 11 and 15 percent longer than those who were the least optimistic. In The Daily Article for July 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares why we could all use such optimism, relates his disappointment with God after recent back surgery, and concludes with biblical reflections that have helped him have "faith to have faith" during his recovery.

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Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister: A lesson on the high cost of sin Jul 08, 2022

Boris Johnson announced Thursday morning that he would resign as Britain's Prime Minister after more than fifty cabinet members resigned in the wake of the latest scandal to plague his administration. In The Daily Article for July 8, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison covers some of these scandals, the effect that lying to Parliament and the British people had on Johnson's career, and the lesson Christians can learn about the high cost of sin.

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Two Pennsylvania churches cited for zoning violations after serving beyond the city's definition of "church" Jul 07, 2022

Two churches in Pottstown, PA, were cited for zoning violations after serving beyond the city's definition of "church." In The Daily Article for July 7, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison considers this news story, looks back at Rome's opposition to the early church, and encourages Christians to make wise decisions in responding to cultural opposition today.

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The looming threats of Russia, Iran, and China Jul 06, 2022

Russia has cleared the last major obstacles to their control over the eastern part of Ukraine in recent days. Iran, knowing that "Washington's attention and war capital are being drawn elsewhere," may test the limits of America's response to overseas aggression. And China is slowly eroding the freedoms that Hong Kong has long enjoyed. In The Daily Article for July 6, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison considers the threats that these three countries pose and offers an insightful word of warning to Christians.

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Fourth of July Mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill. leaves six dead Jul 05, 2022

At least thirty-one people were injured and six have died after a gunman opened fire on a crowd gathered for a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. It marks the 313th mass shooting of the year. In The Daily Article for July 5, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison considers the effect of our thoughts and prayers in the aftermath of mass shootings in America and calls us to respond empathetically in our prayers, grieving with those who grieve.

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A majority of Americans aren't proud to be American: Why the difference between pride and patriotism matters Jul 04, 2022

A recent study found that, for the first time since the poll's inception, a majority of Americans are not proud to call themselves Americans. And those results hold up across party lines. In The Daily Article for July 4, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison shares why that statistic may not be as bad as it sounds, the difference between national pride and patriotism, and our response as Christians in first being a citizen of heaven before being a citizen of America.

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President Biden wants to end the filibuster to codify abortion Jul 01, 2022

President Joe Biden condemned the “outrageous behavior” of the Supreme Court in overturning Roe v. Wade and supports ending the Senate filibuster. In The Daily Article for July 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asserts that pro-life supporters should care as much for the life of the mother as for the life of the child. Then he discusses how Christians should respond to those who are pro-choice and claim that overturning Roe puts more women in danger.

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Will Howard Stern run for president? Jun 30, 2022

Howard Stern is considering a presidential bid and says his platform will have only two goals: to amend the Electoral College and to add five more Supreme Court justices. In The Daily Article for June 30, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison covers why Stern wants to run for the presidency, an article by sports journalist Jemele Hill on why she chose to have an abortion, and another article by Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren on the myth of "bodily autonomy."

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The world is “unhappier, more stressed out than ever,” but is this a bad thing? Jun 29, 2022

Gallup has published its “Negative Experience Index” for 2021, which is higher than at any time since Gallup began doing this research in 2006. In The Daily Article for June 29, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks if this is necessarily a bad sign yet confirms the reality of our fallen world and offers biblical truth on how we can "abound in hope" today.

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Supreme Court rules that high school coach can pray on field Jun 28, 2022

In the case of Coach Joe Kennedy, the Supreme Court ruled six-to-three yesterday that a school district cannot bar a football coach from publicly exercising his faith on the field after the game. In The Daily Article for June 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes this religious liberty ruling, discusses tragic news of reported deaths across the country, and argues that sharing the cure for cancer would be a gift, not an imposition.

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“This is the biggest positive that’s ever happened”: Responding to America’s response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade Jun 27, 2022

Since the Supreme Court's decision last Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, Americans on both side of the issue have responded in emphatic ways. In The Daily Article for June 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes how pro-life and pro-choice Americans have responded thus far and suggests what should happen next for pro-life Christians.

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: My immediate response Jun 24, 2022

n a ruling that the Wall Street Journal is calling “one of the most consequential in modern memory,” the Supreme Court has eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and returning the question of abortion’s legality to the states. In this Special Edition Daily Article for June 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison provides answers to: Where will abortion be legal? What about out-of-state abortions? Pharmaceutical abortions? And offers three biblical reflections on this momentous day.

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US swimmer rescued by coach after fainting and sinking to bottom of pool Jun 24, 2022

American swimmer Anita Alvarez was competing in the World Aquatic Championships in Budapest, Hungary, when she suddenly lost consciousness and sank to the bottom of the pool. Andrea Fuentes, Alvarez’s coach, immediately dove into the water and pulled Alvarez to the surface. In The Daily Article for June 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this and two other newsworthy stories, discusses how to live a life God can bless, shows why God seeks his own glory, and why Christians must hand over all—and not just some—of themselves to God.

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Why this teacher keeps an empty chair in his middle school classroom Jun 23, 2022

Dan Gill has taught social studies at a middle school in New Jersey for thirty years. He has followed a practice especially noteworthy: he keeps an empty chair in the front corner of his classroom. In The Daily Article for June 23, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reveals the inspiring story behind Gill's tradition, why standing on one leg may be more important than you think, how Jesus leads us into all truth, and the fascinating story of the first three British martyrs.

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Supreme Court ruling “a great day for religious liberty in America” Jun 22, 2022

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Maine cannot prohibit parents from using a state tuition program to send their children to religious private schools. First Liberty and the Institute for Justice brought the case. In The Daily Article for June 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison covers that good news, quotes Justin Welby on three ways to restore broken relationships, and encourages Christians to manifest the character of Christ in the power of his Spirit every day.

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A federal gas tax holiday and the collapse of Israel's government: The path to transformational trust Jun 21, 2022

President Biden is considering a federal gas tax holiday to offset soaring gas prices. And Israel voted to dissolve its government, leading to its fifth election in three and a half years. In The Daily Article for June 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these stories in light of this week's theme: it's always too soon to give up on God.

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“Lightyear” star calls critics of film’s same-sex kiss “idiots” who will “die off like dinosaurs” Jun 20, 2022

"Lightyear" star Chris Evans has called those who've criticized the film's same-sex kiss "idiots" who will "die of like dinosaurs." And Gallup recently announced that belief in God in the US has fallen to 81 percent, a new low. In The Daily Article for June 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the moral trajectory of America, why Juneteenth is also a spiritual holiday, and our necessity as Christians to be filled with the Spirit in all we do.

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The latest on the church shooting in Alabama Jun 17, 2022

Two people were killed and another was injured yesterday evening in an attack at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, near the Birmingham, Alabama, area. America is averaging 1.5 mass shootings per day this year. In The Daily Article for June 17, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses compassion fatigue, Father's Day, and our need to love God most in order to love others best.

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After huge Fed interest rate hike, is a recession likely? Jun 16, 2022

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point yesterday, the biggest hike since 1994. As a result, many are asking if a recession is likely or even imminent. In The Daily Article for June 16, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks five questions you may have about the economy, discusses the relevance of relevance, and describes Jesus' strategy for helping others.

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New hymnal and Bible study celebrate LGBTQ ideology Jun 15, 2022

"Songs for the Holy Other: Hymns Affirming the LGBTQIA2S+ Community" is a new hymnal celebrating LGTQ ideology, and a sixteen-part Bible study has launched titled "Queering the Bible." As Pride month continues and more businesses promote LGBTQ ideology, how should Christians respond? In The Daily Article for June 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers three biblical responses for Christians to be the "salt and light" our culture needs today.

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What will happen when the Supreme Court rules on Roe v. Wade? Jun 14, 2022

The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade may be officially released in the next several days. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, the battle over abortion will shift from the federal level to the states and even local communities. Those of us who believe life is sacred from conception to natural death will be on the front lines. In The Daily Article for June 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses three relevant questions and then turns to a holistic biblical response.

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Senators reach bipartisan framework for addressing gun violence Jun 13, 2022

Democratic and Republican senators announced an agreement yesterday on a legislative framework aimed at reducing mass shootings in America. Their announcement comes a day after rallies and marches across the US advocated for gun reform in the wake of mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. In The Daily Article for June 13, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how we can change the world equipped with the power of Christ in us.

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House committee holds its first public hearing into January 6 riots Jun 10, 2022

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack held its first prime-time hearing last night. The committee showed visceral footage from the attack, focused on former President Trump’s demeanor and actions during the riot, and included testimony from a Capitol police officer who was injured by the rioters. In The Daily Article for June 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also discusses the pathway to life and peace we find by turning from our wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14) to live in spiritual victory each day.

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Matthew McConaughey quotes a Bible verse in remembering the Uvalde victims Jun 09, 2022

Actor Matthew McConaughey spoke from the podium of the White House press briefing room this week, encouraging lawmakers to take action on gun violence and citing stories of the young victims of the mass shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. In The Daily Article for June 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also discusses what it means to seek God's face (2 Chronicles 7:14), his heart for the Jewish people in Israel, and the significant difference between Christianity and all other religions.

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Abortion activists interrupt Joel Osteen’s church service Jun 08, 2022

Abortion activists interrupted Lakewood Church’s worship service last Sunday in Houston, Texas. Catholic churches have been vandalized in the wake of the news that the Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade. And other newsworthy stories point to an American culture bent toward unbiblical beliefs. In The Daily Article for June 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the hope that American Christians still have that our land might be healed—but the renewal must begin within.

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Uvalde pastor shot at by gunman responds to terror in sermon Jun 07, 2022

Pastor Gilbert Limones was shot at by the Uvalde gunman. He also works at a funeral home and has since helped prepare for the young victims' burials while consoling grieving families. In The Daily Article for June 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares his story, discusses our modern quest for contentment despite "headline stress disorder," and calls Christians to choose God's way for our lives over our own way.

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Is an economic “hurricane” coming? Jun 06, 2022

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, has advised investors that an economic "hurricane" is near. In The Daily Article for June 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers whether a recession is close, discusses if money can buy happiness and meaning, and looks at how Christians can make Pentecost a daily experience of being filled with God's Spirit.

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Queen Elizabeth will not attend today’s Service of Thanksgiving due to “some discomfort” Jun 03, 2022

As England celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II's seventieth year on the throne, the Queen has said she cannot attend today's Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral due to "some discomfort." In The Daily Article for June 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers what Christians can learn from how British royalty has united its people. He refers to Andy Crouch's new book, "The Life We're Looking For," in discussing the loneliness epidemic. And, with help from St. Cyril of Alexandria, he answers why Jesus told his disciples, "It is to your advantage that I go away" (John 16:7).

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Have scientists discovered hell? Jun 02, 2022

Scientists have discovered 55 Cancri e, a planet fifty light-years away from us. It's a place of "permanent searing daylight" and "endless darkness." But, in The Daily Article for June 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that hellish behavior still exists on earth in the aftermath of another mass shooting, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and as victims of the Uvalde shooting are laid to rest this week. In such a fallen and broken world, where is our pathway to peace?

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Is America under divine judgment? A warning from Dr. Tony Evans Jun 01, 2022

Pastor and author Dr. Tony Evans warns that America is facing God's judgment since "we've been more cultural Christians than biblical Christians." In The Daily Article for June 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks if he's right, speaks to signs of the times in Pride Month and pandemic-related stress, and offers biblical truth on choosing holiness over idolatrous sinfulness.

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How a nine-year-old killed in Uvalde shared the gospel May 31, 2022

Nine-year-old Ellie Garcia was one of the nineteen children murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. In January, her father shared a photo of his daughter praying, and Ellie had posted her own video to TikTok reminding people that Jesus died for us. In The Daily Article for May 31, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks how we can raise more Ellie Garcias and points to Alan Noble's book, "You Are Not Your Own," as a "biblical and empowering" take on our current cultural moment.

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"The last full measure of devotion": A Memorial Day reflection May 30, 2022

On Memorial Day 2022, we remember the American men and women who died to protect our freedom. In The Daily Article for May 30, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison remembers those who gave "the last full measure of devotion," as Abraham Lincoln' said in his Gettysburg Address. Then he cites Kevin D. Roberts on the role of faith and civic virtue in our democracy, and recalls our nation's need for God through Psalm 33:12: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."

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The Southern Baptist Convention releases sex abuser database: Four biblical responses May 27, 2022

On May 26, 2022, the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention released a list of alleged church-related sexual abuse offenders in response to a third-party investigation published on May 22 that revealed a widespread coverup of such abuse by top denominational leaders. In this Daily Article Special Edition for May 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers four biblical imperatives that can frame our response as Christians to such abuse within the church.

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What is "Replacement Theory"? Three biblical responses May 27, 2022

The shooter in the Uvalde tragedy at Robb Elementary cited Replacement Theory in a 180-page document. In The Daily Article for May 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison defines Replacement Theory, provides its brief history, asks if Replacement Theory is growing in popularity in the US, and offers three biblical responses.

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“She died a hero trying to get help”: What we know about gunmen who carry out mass school shootings May 26, 2022

In the aftermath of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX, more details have come to light about the eighteen-year-old shooter. In The Daily Article for May 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison lists the common characteristics of the gunmen behind mass shootings in the US and encourages Christians to help others who are trying to help those who may be the perpetrator of the next shooting.

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The latest on the Uvalde school shooting: “We are bound by a covenant of human solidarity” May 25, 2022

An eighteen-year-old gunman killed at least nineteen children and two teachers at Ross Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, yesterday afternoon in what is now the deadliest school shooting in Texas history and at least the thirtieth shooting at a K–12 school in the US in 2022. In The Daily Article for May 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison addresses the tragedy of this mass shooting and urges Christians to show compassion for humanity in the face of our common mortality.

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A factor in the monkeypox outbreak I hesitated to discuss May 24, 2022

Monkeypox is "a more benign version of smallpox," but it is spreading outside of the countries where it is normally found. In The Daily Article for May 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes one characteristic of the monkeypox outbreak that is significant but could be considered controversial in today's culture. He then discusses the "grevious" SBC report on sexual abuse and recommends a "transforming classic" of a book to help Christians pursue "holistic holiness."

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“This is the Southern Baptist Apocalypse” May 23, 2022

The Southern Baptist Convention has released a nearly 300-page report revealing that its leaders "chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits" rather than those who were sexually abused by more than 700 pastors in its denomination. In The Daily Article for May 23, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the report and offers two biblical responses that relate to all followers of Christ, regardless of denominational affiliation.

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Polyamorous “weddings” and the claim that affairs can “strengthen a marriage” May 20, 2022

American culture is increasingly normalizing nonbiblical marital relationships as articles touting polyamorous "marriages" and the "benefits" of discreet affairs show. In The Daily Article for May 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the allure of this normalization and, using the apostle Paul's stay in Corinth as an example, shows how followers of Jesus can respond to the escalating normalization of immorality in our culture.

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The latest on the baby formula crisis: Why we don't trust our government May 19, 2022

Families with babies are experiencing a baby formula shortage, which has resulted in the House passing a $28 million emergency spending bill and President Biden invoking the Defense Production Act to increase formula supply. In The Daily Article for May 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how the formula shortage is one example of why Americans have lost trust in our government and the unique opportunity that Christians have in this crisis.

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Trump on the ballot and a new bill in Congress: The danger of doing something rather than the right thing May 18, 2022

Of the sixteen Republican primaries held yesterday, former President Donald Trump has endorsed a candidate in seven. The elections were seen by many as an important litmus test for Trump's continued power within the Republican Party. In The Daily Article for May 18, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison covers the primary results, discusses the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act, and shares a moment from 1 Samuel when Israel made a rash decision out of fear.

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Congress to hold UFO hearing today: What God may have intended with the question of alien life May 16, 2022

Do aliens exist? Should extraterrestrial life forms concern Christians? As a House subcomittee meets today for an open congressional hearing on UFOs, the question of life on other planets may take center stage in the public square. In The Daily Article for May 17, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison looks into what the Bible says about alien life and suggests why this should matter to Christians.

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Buffalo mass shooting leaves 10 dead: Why ideas like "replacement theory" are so dangerous May 16, 2022

An 18-year-old shooter killed 10 and injured 3 in Buffalo, New York, as part of a mass shooting believed to be racially motivated and tied to "replacement theory." In The Daily Article for May 16, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison recounts the facts of five mass shootings that happened within the span of three days and cautions Christians against straying from truth.

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Proxy wars and prayer: How will Russia respond to the latest news from NATO? May 13, 2022

News broke Thursday that Finland and Sweden are in the final stages of applying to join NATO. Of the two nations, Finland's decision is far more likely to increase tensions with Russia going forward. In The Daily Article for May 13, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison explains how the US has interacted with proxy wars in the past and the implications for proxy wars between NATO and Russia in the future. He then leads us to prayer for global leadership and godly wisdom.

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Why the Senate’s latest failure should not leave us rejoicing May 12, 2022

The Senate voted on the Women’s Health Protect Act yesterday, which failed to garner the requisite 60 votes. However, the vote was largely symbolic for the pro-choice cause. In The Daily Article for May 12, 2022, Dr. Ryan Denison explains why the abortion debate has become so intertwined with our nation’s sense of religious freedom. He then goes on to remind us that how we fight for children in the womb matters to God as much as the fact that the unborn are not the only souls potentially at stake.

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Manslaughter to ministry: How prison ministries model Christ’s heart for all of us May 11, 2022

Robert Hyde was sentenced to thirty-five years in prison, where his life changed forever. He found Christ through a prison ministry and eventually became the lead pastor of Grace Baptist Church in 2019. He was released a few weeks ago on parole. In The Daily Article for May 11, 2022, Ryan Denison shares the life-changing work prison ministries are doing all over the country, reminding us that God’s plan for our lives are irrevocable and to a higher standard.

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Taco Bell's "Drag Brunch Tour" may be coming to a city near you May 10, 2022

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The Supreme Court’s abortion leak will "likely to generate a wave of employee activism that dwarf[s] anything that [has] come before." In The Daily Article for May 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shows us the importance of building relationships with your cultural opponents through servant leadership, forgive them where needed, and to seek their forgiveness where needed. The more they persecute you, the more they need your intercession and your love.

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Pro-choice protests at churches: How should Christians fight the culture wars? May 09, 2022

As pro-life organizations are being set on fire and pro-choice activists are protesting outside of the homes of Supreme Court justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh, one protestor said, "The time for civility is over, man. Being polite doesn't get you anywhere." In The Daily Article for May 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks if civility and decency are "secondary values," points to David French's writing on Christian civility, and reminds Christians that we are biblically mandated to forgive others.

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Two gifts every child needs to give and every mother needs to receive May 06, 2022

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8, 2022. In The Daily Article for May 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers Ephesians 6:1–3 and Paul's exhortation to "obey your parents in the Lord." He also points to multiple mental health articles on Denison Forum for ways to respond practically to the stress and anxiety of these days.

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The Supreme Court news you may have missed May 05, 2022

On Monday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Harold Shurtleff, deeming that the city of Boston discriminated against him because of his "religious viewpoint" for seeking to fly a Christian flag outside of City Hall. On this National Day of Prayer, Dr. Jim Denison discusses Justice Anthony Kennedy's flip on abortion, the way Christians sometimes make idols from prayers, and encourages believers to pray for Americans to know God.

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The latest on the Supreme Court leak and "the one and only pro-life argument" May 04, 2022

The fallout from the leaked draft revealing the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is dominating the news. In The Daily Article for May 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes recent ramifications, asks who prompted the leak and why, cites Michael Stokes Paulsen's article as a "brilliant case for life," and urges Christians to advocate for living human beings—including unborn children.

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Leaked draft reveals that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade May 03, 2022

The Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, according to what POLITICO calls "an initial draft majority opinion." In The Daily Article for May 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison summarizes the leaked draft and legal precedents, asks if this would end abortions in America, and offers three ways to minister to women considering abortion.

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The death of Naomi Judd and "the disease of mental illness" May 02, 2022

Country singer Naomi Judd died on Saturday, April 29, 2022. The following day, she and her daughter were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Naomi's famous daughters, singer Wynonna Judd and actress Ashley Judd, tweeted that "we lost our mother to the disease of mental illness." In The Daily Article for May 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison notes that depression now affects one-third of American adults, lists biblical figures and "seven saints" who wrestled with depression and doubt, and shares what we can learn from Job's friends and David's psalms.

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The Holocaust survivor who married her American liberator Apr 29, 2022

Yesterday was Yom HaShoah, the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel, when the country comes to a standstill at 10 a.m. to honor the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis in World War II. In The Daily Article for April 29, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares the story of Gerda Weissmann, who married Kurt Klein, an American soldier who found Gerda after she'd endured six years of Nazi terrorism. Dr. Denison also relates why German churches flew Nazi flags and then asks Christians if we may have a "transactional dimension" to our relationship with God.

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Man marries a fictional character: Learning to "spot the lie" Apr 28, 2022

The New York Times is profiling a movement called "fictosexuals." These are people who consider themselves married to a fictional character, whether a doll, a character in a video game, or a similar "person." In The Daily Article for April 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this and other news stories as representative of our current sexualized culture and urges Christians to "flee from sexual immorality" (1 Corinthians 6:18) while also using the culture where we can (1 Corinthians 9:22) to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).

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Is Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter good news for free speech? Apr 27, 2022

Now that Twitter has accepted billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, many are wondering if his aspirations to reform the "digital town square" are good news for free speech. In The Daily Article for April 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison refers to Christians' call to be "the light of the world" and why John Adams wrote that the Constitution "was made only for a moral and religious people."

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The football coach at the center of a Supreme Court religious liberty case Apr 26, 2022

Bremerton football coach Joe Kennedy was fired in 2015 after refusing to stop praying at the fifty-yard line following his team's football games. His religious liberty case was heard before the Supreme Court yesterday. In The Daily Article for April 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers Coach Kennedy's fight, the latest cultural euphemism disguising immorality, and how Christians can practically fight against the sins they persistently struggle against.

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Emmanuel Macron wins reelection as French president, but there's more to the story Apr 25, 2022

Emmanuel Macron won reelection in France's presidential contest yesterday, defeating far-right rival Marine Le Pen. However, in this story and others recently in the news (like alligators "taking lonely strolls in Florida" and why Mike Tyson punched a man on a flight), there's more to the story. In The Daily Article for April 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison looks at the fact that "there is often something we don't know about people or events that puts them in a new light," then discusses how Christians can overcome their "besetting sins."

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Pennsylvania school board rejects After School Satan Club Apr 22, 2022

Good news in the news today includes a Pennsylvania school board rejecting the formation of an After School Satan Club, a twelve-year-old woodworker who's raised more than $109,000 for Ukrainian children, and a Tennesse city rejecting an atheist group's demand to remove crosses that had been in place since the fifties. In The Daily Article for April 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison then discusses practical ways for Christians to be cultural missionaries.

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Florida lawmakers vote to end Disney's tax privilege Apr 21, 2022

In response to The Walt Disney Company speaking out on the Parental Rights in Education bill (the "Don't Say Gay" law), Florida lawmakers are voting to end Disney's self-governing privileges in the Orlando area. In The Daily Article for April 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks, "When fighting a 'culture war,' should we be passivists or activists?" He cites how Billy Graham handled his personal critics, Yuval Levin's article "How to Curb the Culture War," and three biblical directives for Christians in the culture wars.

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Russia takes first city since launching "new phase of war" Apr 20, 2022

Russian forces seized the city of Kreminna, which appears to be the first city confirmed to have fallen since Vladimir Putin's forces launched a "new phase of war." In The Daily Article for April 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also writes on the threat of AI, four reasons teens are depressed, and how Christians can respond biblically and redemptively to the challenges of our day.

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Federal judge voids public transportation mask mandate Apr 19, 2022

Yesterday, a federal judge in Florida sided against the CDC, striking down the national mask mandate. Her ruling freed airlines, airports, and mass transit systems to make their own decisions about mask requirements. In The Daily Article for April 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers our collective trust in the government, cites Jonathan Haidt's Atlantic essay that suggests social media is undermining our democracy, and then challenges Christians to think biblically and act redemptively in response.

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How the "community fridge movement" can change the world Apr 18, 2022

Good news in the news: the community fridge movement is providing free food to those in need, and a 19-year-old man with autism was reunited with his family after having disappeared for almost three years. In The Daily Article for April 18, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how we are all tied together and why the little-known Bible story of Judas called Barsabbas matters to Christians today.

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What caused a flagship Russian warship to sink in the Black Sea? Apr 15, 2022

The flagship Russian warship Moskva sank into the Black Sea yesterday. Whether it was destroyed by a Ukrainian missile or from a fire that broke out on the cruiser, the result is the same. In The Daily Article for Good Friday, April 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison uses this news story and others as a foundation to ask: Why was Jesus crucified on Good Friday? Could he have died any other way and the result have been the same?

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Why a Texas megachurch is relocating hundreds of Ukrainian refugees Apr 14, 2022

Gateway Church has helped around four hundred Ukrainian refugees relocate and are in the process of helping to relocate hundreds more. This as reports say 1.4 million Ukrainians are without running water and 4.6 million are at risk of losing their water supply. In The Daily Article for April 14, 2022, Maundy Thursday of Easter week, Dr. Jim Denison cites Wallace B. Henley's surprising assertion about why Russians are committing atrocities in Ukraine and encourages readers to remember the weight of their own sin so that they might be free of it in repentance.

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The latest on the Brooklyn subway shooting: The urgency and power of a "Silent Wednesday" Apr 13, 2022

Ten people were hit by gunfire and another thirteen injured after a man set off smoke grenades and fired a handgun in a crowded Brooklyn subway train yesterday. In The Daily Article for April 13, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this news story and many others while also discussing "Silent Wednesday," the day during Easter week in which the Bible records no activities by Jesus. Citing John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, Dr. Denison also asks if Christians should follow Jesus' example to lead a quiet life.

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"Oreos Gone Woke": Nabisco produces gay-affirming movie Apr 12, 2022

Nabisco, Oreo's parent company, has released a gay-affirming short film—another example of the escalation of unbiblical sexual morality in American culture. However, God is still using Christians to change the culture, like Masters winner Scottie Sheffler who said, after his win, "My identity isn't a golf score." In The Daily Article for April 12, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also looks at the brilliant mind of Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and how Christians can change the culture today.

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University of Texas to allow cohabitation on campus regardless of gender or sexual identity Apr 11, 2022

The University of Texas will allow students to live together regardless of their gender or sexual identity. Major League Baseball will allow pitchers and catchers to use technology intended to prevent sign stealing. And Scottie Scheffler won yesterday's Masters tournament. In The Daily Article for April 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these stories as metaphors for our culture today.

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Why Elon Musk serving on the Twitter board matters to every American Apr 08, 2022

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is joining the board of Twitter. In The Daily Article for April 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison suggests that this notable addition is vital not just for our news consumption but for the very future of our society. He also points to Carl R. Trueman's new book, Strange New World, for answers to how our culture arrived at its current identity crisis and also to the Bible's admonition that "the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers."

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Lunar dust collected by Neil Armstrong up for auction Apr 07, 2022

Bonhams Space History sale will offer lunar dust collected by Neil Armstrong from the Apollo 11 mission. You can own your own (tiny) souvenir from the moon for a mere $800,000 to $1,200,000. In The Daily Article for April 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the size of our universe, the message we've received "from beyond ourselves," the scientific benefits of gratitude, and Henri Nouwen's assertion that we are loved and accepted long before others can love or accept us.

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Tiger Woods to play the Masters: Why this is "a story that's just beyond belief" Apr 06, 2022

Less than fourteen months after a car crash that nearly led to the amputation of his right leg, Tiger Woods announced that he will play in the Masters tournament this year. In The Daily Article for March 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison sees Woods' decision as an illustration of what Carolyn Chen calls our "collective worship of work" and asks how Christians can convince secularized people to choose God's grace over our cultural worship of work.

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"A brutality against civilians we haven't seen in decades" Apr 05, 2022

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called Russia's killing of its civilians genocide. US president Joe Biden has called for Russian president Vladimir Putin to be tried for war crimes. And NYT columnist Thomas Friedman is calling the Russia-Ukraine war "World War Wired" due to its cyberattacks. In The Daily Article for April 5, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these issues, the increasing divide between political parties in the US, how Arabs and Jews are working together in Israel, Jesus' prayer for unity for Christians, and a Baylor University prayer revival.

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Denzel Washington on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock: "The only solution was prayer" Apr 04, 2022

What did Denzel Washington do right after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars? What did North Carolina men's basketball head coach Hubert Davis say about his faith? In The Daily Article for April 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the days news from a biblical perspective, wonders about our "compassion fatigue," and shares the inspiring story of a Muslim sheikh who's led four hundred other sheikhs to Christ.

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Atheist is "ready to give God a try": An April Fool's Day reflection Apr 01, 2022

The news, like life, is unpredictable, from Bruce Willis retiring to passports soon allowing a gender X designation. In The Daily Article for April 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers Psalm 14:1 in light of April Fool's Day, quotes the words of an atheist now actively searching for God, and highlights new World #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler's faith.

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Calls escalate for Clarence Thomas to resign from Supreme Court over wife's texts Mar 31, 2022

According to the Washington Post, twenty-nine text messages obtained by the Post and CBS News show that Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife, Ginni Thomas, "repeatedly pressed White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to pursue unrelenting efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election." Consequently, some Democrats are calling Thomas to recuse himself on certain cases or even to step down from the Supreme Court. In The Daily Article for March 31, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison explains the issue, then offers a biblical application for all Christians.

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The "Don't Say Gay" bill and a rising threat to our children Mar 30, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Monday, March 28, 2022, which bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for Kindergarten through third grade. In The Daily Article for March 30, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses what the legislation does and doesn't do, identifies the larger cultural narrative this controversy represents, and concludes with two biblical principles that apply to us all.

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A "massive great white shark" and three illuminating articles on the end of the war in Ukraine Mar 29, 2022

A “massive great white shark” known as Scot has been seen off the Florida Gulf Coast. In The Daily Article for March 29, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison uses this as a metaphor for the horrific invasion of Ukraine and considers three articles that seek to answer: How will the war in Ukraine end? Dr. Denison looks at the works of David Remnick in “What Is Putin Thinking,” Andrew Sullivan in “The Strange Rebirth of Imperial Russia,” and Jonathan Tepperman in an interview with Alexander Gabuev.

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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock: the Academy Awards, Ukraine, and the frailty of life Mar 28, 2022

Prior to winning the Oscar for Best Actor, Will Smith ran up on stage after Chris Rock had made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Smith slapped Rock. In other attention-grabbing news, the war in Ukraine continues, as do efforts to help, such as Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov stating that he would auction off his Nobel Peace Prize to help Ukrainian refugees. In The Daily Article for March 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these stories and more as evidence of our human frailty and fallenness, then looks to prayer and our call to abide in Jesus as the answer.

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A girl and her pet hamster: Half of Ukraine's children have been displaced by war Mar 25, 2022

As half of all Ukrainian children are reported to have been displaced due to the Russian invasion of their country and the US prepares to accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, the tragedies of our day can seem insurmountable. Can one person truly make a difference? In The Daily Article for March 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers the only way to “find life and flourishing” and reminds Christians of our ability to change the world because of the One who changed us.

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Ukrainian girl who sang in a Kyiv bunker performs for thousands in Poland Mar 24, 2022

Amelia Anisovych, the seven-year-old Ukrainian girl who went viral after singing “Let It Go” in a Kyiv bomb shelter, made headlines again after singing the Ukrainian national anthem in a Polish arena. She is one of the 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees as a result of Russia’s invasion of their country. In The Daily Article for March 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison also describes the rise of alcohol-related deaths and a proposed bill that would decriminalize killing newborn babies before moving toward our need for faith in order to make a difference in discouraging times.

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Why George W. Bush and Bill Clinton went to church together Mar 23, 2022

Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton laid flowers at Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago and voiced their support on social media for the people of Ukraine. In The Daily Article for March 23, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison looks at our cultural presupposition in times of war regarding the sanctity of human life, how that compares to our collective moral compass, and the role worship plays in a Christian’s life in order to be those who make a difference in the world.

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Pastor to church after building destroyed by fire: "We are always more than the tragedies we face" Mar 22, 2022

As a result of fires in Ranger, Texas, the 103-year-old Second Baptist Church was destroyed. Four US soldiers were killed in a plane crash during a NATO exercise. Russia may be planning cyberattacks. And a more transmissible omicron variant may be on its way to the US. In The Daily Article for March 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the news of the day from a biblical perspective, describing its reality while offering the hope we need, which is only found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

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"Poles are opening their doors and arms to Ukrainians" Mar 21, 2022

As a result of the war in Ukraine, a Baptist Church in Poland is being the “hands and feet” of Jesus by providing free drinks, showers, and places to sleep to Ukrainian refugees. Yet other headlines, like the China Eastern Airlines crash with 132 onboard, remind us of the tragedy of living in a fallen world. In The Daily Article for March 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how the early Christians “turned the world upside down” by intervening when they saw someone suffering.

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How Christians are serving courageously in Ukraine Mar 18, 2022

As the war in Ukraine continues and civilian casualties mount, Christians are helping any way they can, from an ancient monastery serving as a refugee center to Samaritan’s Purse operating a field hospital. And President Biden has called Russian President Putin a “war criminal.” In The Daily Article for March 18, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how the war could get worse, particularly if Article 5 of NATO’s founding treaty is invoked, and then encourages Christians to meet felt needs in order to meet spiritual needs.

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"We are fighting for the values of Europe and the world": Responding to Volodymyr Zelensky's remarkable speech Mar 17, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint session of the US House and Senate yesterday, asking the United States to help his country defend themselves against the ongoing Russian invasion. In The Daily Article for March 17, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison responds to President Zelensky’s impassioned plea for help and reminds Christians of our calling to “do good; seek justice, correct oppression” (Isaiah 1:17).

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Zelensky's speech to Congress today could be the "most important by a foreign leader since Churchill in 1941" Mar 16, 2022

As 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, Ukrainian president Zelensky is scheduled to speak to the US Congress later today. In The Daily Article for March 16, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks how much of the world is changing due to the war in Ukraine, whether World War III has already begun, and how God might redeem our fears in times like these.

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Pregnant Ukrainian woman wounded by Russian bombs has died: How much death and destruction will be enough for Putin? Mar 15, 2022

A wounded pregnant Ukrainian woman and her baby have died after their maternity hospital in Mariupol was bombed by Russia. In The Daily Article for March 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks how much death and destruction is enough for Russian president Putin and wonders whether Putin’s motivations lie in his desire to recenter eastern Christianity and the Russian Orthodox Church at Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Would Putin use "tactical nuclear weapons" to win this war? Mar 14, 2022

In “This Is a Uniquely Perilous Moment,” commentator David French describes the possibility of Putin using tactical nuclear weapons to conquer Ukraine, and even to fight NATO-member countries. In The Daily Article for March 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses French’s ominous article, asks if the US would risk its cities to defend NATO forces, and points to Dr. Lane Ogden’s “How to manage fear in a time of crisis” as well as pointing to the “paradoxical best way to live every day” for the Christian.

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Eleven-year-old escapes Ukraine by himself: "Primeval conditions in besieged cities" and a light that "cannot be hidden" Mar 11, 2022

Hassan, an eleven-year-old boy from Ukraine, escaped the country alone. In The Daily Article for March 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison uses that story to illustrate how Putin considers expanding the Russian Empire worth the lives of thousands of children like Hassan and how Christians can reject living by the truth of Genesis 1:27 and similarly make others the means to our personal advancement.

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Girl sings “Let It Go” in Ukrainian shelter, video goes viral Mar 10, 2022

A video of a young girl singing “Let It Go” while in a Ukrainian shelter has gone viral. In The Daily Article for March 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers how Russians view Putin and themselves, the difference between the Ukraine and Ukraine, Putin’s expressed purpose in invading Ukraine, and how suffering exposes our cultural fallacies, such as the questioning of the existence of objective morality.

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How a young Christian killed in Ukraine "still speaks" to our future Mar 09, 2022

Anatoly was a twenty-six-year-old member of Irpin Bible Church, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine, who, after evacuating his wife and family to safety, returned to help his church. He was killed by a Russian bombshell while helping others across a collapsed bridge. In The Daily Article for March 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses Anatoly’s courage and how it relates to the future of our cultural freedom in America.

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Why the "new Cold War" affects every American Christian Mar 08, 2022

As two million people have now reportedly fled Ukraine, are people in the west becoming inured to the suffering that global headlines attest to? In The Daily Article for March 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison refers to Elliott Abrams' article “The New Cold War,” why this new Cold War presents a new and different challenge to the US, and posits why liberty needs God.

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"We will fight to the last breath": Why one man's courage is empowering his nation Mar 07, 2022

Despite knowing that he’s at the top of Russia’s “kill list,” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has chosen to lead his nation, a courageous example to both his country and the world. However, Christians know that the most powerful source of character and courage does not lie within us. In The Daily Article for March 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers what it means to be a courageous Christian.

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This now-viral picture makes the Ukrainian crisis personal: Trusting God when his timing is not ours Mar 04, 2022

A huge blaze at the site of Europe's largest nuclear power plant station set world financial markets tumbling overnight. It was extinguished today and officials said the plant is operating normally, though it is now under Russian control. In The Daily Article for March 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers the tragedies unfolding in Ukraine, asks why an omniscient and omnipotent God would allow them, and offers ways to combat fear in times of crisis.

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Are Ukrainians "the best people on Earth"? Trusting God when we do not understand God Mar 03, 2022

In The Daily Article for March 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks, “If our sovereign God must cause or allow all that happens, why is the Russian invasion of Ukraine happening?” Dr. Denison looks at instances in the Bible about God’s sovereignty and humanity’s free will.

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"The most consequential speech of his lifetime": The State of the Union and a day for unity Mar 02, 2022

President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address last night. It has been a long time since an American president spoke to a nation facing so many crises at one time. As a result, Fox News predicted that his address would be "the most consequential speech of his life." In The Daily Article for March 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison summarizes President Biden’s State of the Union, then discusses the meaning of Ash Wednesday.

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Are we in a new Cold War? Mar 01, 2022

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Russia, frustrated in its plans for a quick victory, is switching to a new strategy of pummeling civilian areas in an attempt to demoralize Ukrainian resistance. In The Daily Article for March 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks: Where will this conflict end? Then looks at three possible outcomes: a new Cold War, World War III, or Russian President Vladimir Putin choosing to use nuclear weapons. Dr. Denison then points to “the great calm” Christians may seek in Jesus.

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Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert: The latest from Ukraine and a biblical call to courage Feb 28, 2022

A Ukrainian delegation arrived this morning at the border with Belarus for talks with Russia, though President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed little hope that the meeting would end the war. In The Daily Article for February 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses Ukraine’s boldness in fighting for their country, as well as seven calls to prayer that changed the world.

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President Biden's Supreme Court nominee: What we know about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s faith and potential impact on our culture Feb 25, 2022

President Biden is nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court. His announcement fulfills a campaign promise to pick the first Black woman for the nation's highest court. In a Special Edition Daily Article for February 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes why Biden’s nomination is “problematic but historic,” offers what little is currently known about Brown Jackson’s faith, and provides three specific ways for Christians to pray for the Supreme Court nominee.

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"The last few hours of peace on the European continent for a long time to come" Feb 25, 2022

Russian forces have captured the abandoned Chernobyl nuclear power plant, the scene of a 1986 meltdown. Putin is reportedly "looking to rebuild Russia's empire" by emulating Peter the Great. And President Biden unveiled harsh new sanctions meant to punish Russia. In The Daily Article for February 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers America's obligation, and the obligation of all Christians, in this war.

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"Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine" Feb 24, 2022

Russian forces invaded Ukraine by land, air, and sea overnight in the largest attack by one nation against another in Europe since World War II. In The Daily Article for February 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison describes this “grave emergency,” what it could mean for the world and America, and how, as John R. W. Stott would say, “We must be global Christians.”

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Why Russia "invaded" Ukraine: Explaining "Putin's endgame" Feb 23, 2022

Yesterday, Russian lawmakers authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the country. This as Russian troops poured into the eastern region of Ukraine in what President Biden called "the beginning of a Russian invasion" of that country. In The Daily Article for February 23, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers why Russia seeks to invade Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s “endgame.”

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Is Ukraine on the brink of war? Two articles explain why this crisis matters to the world Feb 22, 2022

President Vladimir Putin of Russia recognized the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine yesterday, signaling yet another escalation in the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. In The Daily Article for February 22, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks if this is the beginning of conflicts to come and whether history will “repeat itself endlessly,” as Yuval Noah Harari recently wrote. Author: Dr. Jim Denison. Narrator: Chris Elkins. Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe

Queen Elizabeth tests positive for coronavirus: Why “bad ideas have victims” Feb 21, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for coronavirus, and the threat of an invasion by Russia into Ukraine continues to dominate headlines. In The Daily Article for February 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers these stories, as well as the closing of the 2022 Winter Olympics, the plight of the Uyghur people, and what it means that “Christianity is a power religion.”

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Christian on trial in Finland for quoting the Bible on sexual morality Feb 18, 2022

Päivi Räsänen is a former Finnish interior minister. In an online article, a radio interview, and a 2019 tweet, she made comments that Finland's state prosecutor claims are likely to cause intolerance, contempt, and hatred toward homosexuals. In The Daily Article for February 18, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this story, how a related story could result in jail time for parents, and what it means for Christians to be "righteous."

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“Unstoppable” skier was destined for gold—then he went the wrong way Feb 17, 2022

Called “the best Nordic combined skier ever,” Jarl Magnus Riiber was “pretty much unstoppable”—until he faced a disastrous choice. In The Daily Article for February 17, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers Riiber’s story as a cultural parable, looking at what skeptics fail to believe about Jesus and how Christians can fall into the same trap.

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The latest from Ukraine: Why “every organization in the US is at risk” Feb 16, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed yesterday that he has decided to withdraw some troops from the border with Ukraine and is prepared to re-enter security negotiations with NATO and the US. In The Daily Article for February 16, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses why Russia may pose a threat to the US, including through cyberattacks, and how Christians can still "live peaceably with all."

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Will Russia invade Ukraine tomorrow? Feb 15, 2022

As the imminent possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine looms–with estimated death tolls of 50,000 civilians, 25,000 Ukrainian soldiers, 10,000 Russian military personnel, and 1 to 5 million refugees fleeing the country–a central question many American Christians may be asking themselves is: How can I respond from here? In The Daily Article for February 15, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison offers biblical insight into the latest news from Ukraine, why Russia wants to invade Ukraine, and how Christians can respond right now.

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Success that changes everything: Winning the Super Bowl of your soul Feb 14, 2022

On the day before Valentine’s Day, the Los Angeles Rams battled the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. In The Daily Article for February 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison compares the joy of the championship-winning team and its fans to the lasting joy that can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

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The cause of Bob Saget's death and the appeal of the Super Bowl Feb 11, 2022

Actor and comedian Bob Saget died from accidental head trauma, a Florida medical examiner declared yesterday. And Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 again. In The Daily Article for February 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these stories in light of Super Bowl LVI, our mortality, and peace that only God can provide.

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The truck driver blockade and missionaries in Ukraine: How to respond to those who reject us Feb 10, 2022

Canadian truck drivers have been blocking a key US–Canada border crossing for several days to protest their government's pandemic control measures. In The Daily Article for February 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison ask if these acts are blocking democracy, describes how evangelical missionaries in Ukraine are staying despite a possible Russian invasion, and offers Christians the key to courageous compassion when the culture rejects them.

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What Tongan Christians can teach us about tsunamis and faith Feb 09, 2022

The recent volcanic eruption in the South Pacific island kingdom of Tonga was hundreds of times more powerful than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, according to NASA scientists. As Morgan Lee reports in Christianity Today, the blast generated waves that reached estimated heights of fifty feet. Yet they are returning to normal, and Tongan Christian leaders have relayed their thanks for the world’s prayers. In The Daily Article for February 9, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison encourages Christians to remember that “we are all children of one Father, all members of one family.”

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Yale football star dies during Navy SEAL "Hell Week" Feb 08, 2022

Yale football star Kyle Mullen recently died during Nave SEAL “Hell Week” training. Five-year-old Rayan Oram died after having been rescued from a 100-foot well in Morocco. In The Daily Article for February 8, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how grief marks us and why being adopted by God is so empowering.

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Queen's surprise announcement makes global headlines Feb 07, 2022

Prior to celebrating a Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth expressed her “sincere wish” that Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, be known as “Queen Consort” when Charles succeeds Elizabeth to the throne. In The Daily Article for February 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison views this noteworthy story as a metaphor for Christians’ identity in Christ.

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Homeowner uses flamethrower to melt snow, sets house ablaze Feb 04, 2022

A homeowner in Connecticut accidentally set their house ablaze while trying to thaw their property with a flamethrower. In The Daily Article for February 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this news story as a cultural metaphor and asks the question, “Why trust God when trusting God doesn’t seem to help?”

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What assaults on our police say about our culture Feb 03, 2022

According to the FBI, fatal felony attacks on police officers spiked 31.6 percent last year. The recent on-duty deaths of officers like Wilbert Mora, Jason Rivera, and Charles Galloway are tragic consequences of this epidemic of violence against officers. In The Daily Article for February 3, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks why our culture is experiencing mounting anger toward officers and what the Bible says about submitting to authority.

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What President Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court says about our country and our future Feb 02, 2022

President Biden has reiterated his pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. In The Daily Article for February 2, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison writes that “this approach to the Supreme Court betrays a fundamental shift in American culture,” but not for reasons of race or gender. Rather, our culture’s current view of the Constitution is what’s most concerning.

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Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst posted cryptic message before her death by suicide Feb 01, 2022

Prior to her death by suicide, Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst posted a cryptic message describing only “emptiness” in her life. In The Daily Article for February 1, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this tragic story, why so many have so said they’re unhappy, and how to seek a life of purpose through a relationship with God.

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Tom Brady’s retirement and God’s call to true greatness Jan 31, 2022

Tom Brady and Rafael Nadal are considered the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) of their respective sports, but what truly makes someone great? In The Daily Article for January 31, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses greatness according to the example set by Jesus and how Christians can “walk by the Spirit.”

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When sharks attack and storms threaten: What good is biblical faith in perilous times? Jan 28, 2022

From shark attacks to an Omicron variant to a wild stock market, the news constantly reminds us how susceptible we are to forces outside of our control. In The Daily Article for January 28, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks how the Christian faith is relevant to the challenges our world faces and each one of us face within that world.

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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire: The power and privilege of personal influence Jan 27, 2022

Today, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will reportedly announce his plan to retire at the end of the Court's term. In The Daily Article for January 27, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison sees this as an illustration of the power and privilege of personal influence, discusses the redefinition of tolerance, why Christians are on trial in Finland, and why a Bible was laid in the foundation of a Chick-fil-A.

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Why should America care what happens in Ukraine? Jan 26, 2022

As Russia appears to be poised to invade Ukraine, many may wonder why the US is involved. For The Daily Article on January 26, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison asks why America should be concerned about what’s happening in Ukraine and why Christians should likewise be concerned.

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The latest in Ukraine: "Let me use danger as material for courage" Jan 25, 2022

Tensions soared yesterday between Russia and the West over concerns that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine. In The Daily Article for January 25, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison summarizes what’s happening in Ukraine, answers what difference the Christian faith can make in this conflict, and asks Christians to pray for war to be averted.

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Bengals fan saves the life of a Raiders fan Jan 24, 2022

Las Vegas Raiders fan Ed Fernandes suffered a fall before the Raiders met the Bengals. Bengals fan Jerry Mills, an intensive care nurse, started CPR until emergency personnel took over. In The Daily Article for January 24, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison considers this story of hope, the March for Life, the fact that “every life deserves a lifetime,” the ongoing abortion debate in the US, and how the church is and should always strive to be “the hope of the world.”

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Major League Baseball star fills in as PE teacher Jan 21, 2022

Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove Award-winning centerfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, learned that Meramec Elementary School in Clayton, Missouri, was dealing with staff shortages and needed some help, so he volunteered to cover a Physical Education class. In The Daily Article for January 21, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses fascinating news stories before delving into the “good story” of the gospel and the calling of Christians to share Jesus with others.

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Your eyes can reveal your true biological age Jan 20, 2022

A new study says your retina may be able to provide doctors with a way to "evaluate underlying pathological processes of systemic vascular and neurological diseases" you would not otherwise recognize. In The Daily Article for January 20, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how forces we cannot see directly influence actions we can see. He then suggests the “compassion of urgency” for Christians in witnessing to the lost.

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Man drinks bleach at restaurant, awarded more than $9M by jury Jan 19, 2022

William Cronnon was mistakenly given bleach at a restaurant and was later awarded $9 million in damages for his injuries. In The Daily Article for January 19, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison sees this story as a metaphor for those who have yet to accept Jesus as their Lord and then calls Christians to exercise compassion on the lost so that they might find the true “Living Water.”

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New Canadian law could imprison those who affirm biblical morality Jan 18, 2022

Thousands of pastors in Canada devoted their sermons last Sunday to affirming biblical sexual morality in response to a new law, Bill C-4, that some warn could criminalize such teachings. Dr. Jim Denison sees such possible prosecution as a sign of things to come for Christians who believe in biblical morality. Then he offers three reasons Christians should still choose compassion despite an increasingly contentious culture.

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Hostages in Texas synagogue freed, attacker identified Jan 17, 2022

Colleyville, Texas. Dr. Jim Denison discusses this event and the nature of free will, quotes from David Brooks’ NYT profile on a culture in crisis titled “America Is Falling Apart at the Seams,” and ultimately asks if America is experiencing God’s permissive judgment.

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"After School Satan Club" meets at elementary school Jan 14, 2022

The "After School Satan Club" was scheduled to hold its first meeting yesterday at Jane Addams Elementary School in Moline, Illinois. In The Daily Article for January 14, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses tolerance, how Christianity has moved from being perceived as positive to neutral to negative, and how Christians can develop the character that loves our enemies.

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Stories that caught my eye and why "the Christian truth is attractive and persuasive" Jan 13, 2022

In The Daily Article for January 13, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison shares news stories that caught his eye, discusses Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs,” why and how Jesus meets our deepest needs, and why so many Christians seem not to be experiencing Christ to the fullest extent.

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President Biden calls for amending the filibuster to pass "voting rights" bills Jan 12, 2022

President Biden called for the Senate to amend its filibuster rules to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. Republicans disagree. In The Daily Article for January 12, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum discusses why the founder intended political conflict, why our national conflicts are so deep, and why our faith is vital to America’s future.

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Space heater fire in the Bronx kills 17 people, including 8 children Jan 11, 2022

A space heater sparked a fire in the Bronx that killed seventeen people, including eight children. A cliff collapse in Brazil killed ten on a tourist boat. Celebrities Sidney Poitier, Bob Saget, and Betty White recently passed away. In The Daily Article for January 11, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum discusses the reality of death, why Americans seemingly aren’t afraid of dying, and four empowering prayers Christians can pray to witness to the lost.

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Harvard study reveals the secret to long-term happiness Jan 10, 2022

Harvard's "Study of Adult Development" followed two groups of men over eighty years to "identify the psychosocial predictors of healthy aging." They discovered that good, quality relationships “keep us happier and healthier.” However, in the Daily Article for January 10, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum posits that “there is one relationship that is most crucial to our flourishing.”

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Was President Trump to blame for January 6? A prayer that points to the transforming hope we need Jan 07, 2022

President Biden chastised former President Trump for his role in the January 6 riots, and Democrats and Republicans disagree on who’s ultimately to blame for the Capitol assault. In The Daily Article for January 7, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison with the Denison Forum briefly discusses the anniversary before offering three empowering daily steps to seek the Holy Spirit, realizing that politics were never meant to be salvific.

The referenced video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZJJv8S3Azo.

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The assault on the US Capitol and Satan's spiritual strategy Jan 06, 2022

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the US Capitol assault on January 6, 2021. In The Daily Article for January 6, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison reflects on that crisis, discusses Satan’s strategies for convincing Americans to be atheists or to have “faith in faith,” and offers the solution that is faith in Jesus.

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Bonus episode: The gravest threat Christians in America have ever faced Jan 05, 2022

This bonus episode is actually the first episode of our new weekly show, The Denison Forum Podcast. To hear later episodes, be sure to subscribe to The Denison Forum Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Jim Denison and Dr. Mark Turman talk about the origins of Jim’s new book, The Coming Tsunami, and God’s calling on Jim’s life to cultural apologetics.

They cover:

how Christians should engage the culture
newfound unity between denominations
rising atheism
how to turn the cultural tide
and hope for a new awakening

Did Betty White go to heaven? Jan 05, 2022

Betty White led a remarkable and acclaimed life, and it feels unkind to ask whether or not she’s in heaven. But the asking of such a question reveals much about what Americans, and American Christians, believe about salvation, heaven, and belief in Jesus as savior. In The Daily Article for January 5, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses Betty White’s beliefs, the Unity Church, and why Christianity is “worth bothering with.”

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Fish falling from the sky and the end of BlackBerry Jan 04, 2022

Fish are raining down in Texarkana. A mid-Atlantic snowstorm threatens millions. Omicron escalates. The unpredictability of life demands that we make the most of the time we’re given. In The Daily Article for January 4, 2022, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the fallacy of time management, the fact that “my times are in your hand” (Psalm 31:15), and a story of Dr. Gary Cook’s courage that Dr. Denison will never forget.

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Betty White’s "last epic joke" Jan 03, 2022

TV star and Golden Girl Betty White passed away on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99. As 2022 begins, her notable death is a reminder of our shared mortality and our consistent, persistent need for Jesus today. Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum also discusses the fallacy of naming years and why the Jewish calendar significantly differs from the Roman calendar.

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A 200-pound bologna drop on New Year's Eve Dec 31, 2021

To celebrate New Years, the city of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, will drop a 200-pound custom-made piece of bologna. Experts warn that an omicron "blizzard" will disrupt our country further next month with a surge Dr. Fauci predicts will not peak until the end of January. In The Daily Article for December 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to be more like Jesus in 2022.

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Why was John Madden so beloved? Dec 30, 2021

John Madden died Tuesday morning at the age of eighty-five. In The Daily Article for December 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison engages in the year-end tradition of looking to the past to look to the future, addresses the doubts we feel about God’s provision and goodness for the future, and encourages us to trust in the kindness shown by God by sending his Son to earth.

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Habitat for Humanity builds its first 3-D printed house Dec 29, 2021

Habitat for Humanity moved its first family into a fully 3D-printed house. In The Daily Article for December 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison identifies some practical ways we can champion biblical truth in the new year, focusing on being winsomely gracious, positively altruistic, and sacrificially courageous.

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Could massive new bird flu outbreak become a deadly 2022 pandemic? Dec 28, 2021

A new bird flu outbreak in Israel is raising fears of another global pandemic. The virus causes 50 percent mortality in humans and is becoming more infectious to us. In The Daily Article for December 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison instead focuses on the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who passed away this weekend, and the dangers of “tolerance” in today’s world.

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"The most advanced telescope ever launched": Has science made religion obsolete? Dec 27, 2021

The James Webb Space Telescope was launched on Christmas Day. It will examine billions of years of cosmic history using sensors designed to capture light emitted more than 13.6 billion years ago by primordial stars. In The Daily Article for December 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison gives us three reasons why God is still relevant in our quest for scientific knowledge.

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Has the US Army developed a single vaccine against all COVID-19 variants? Dec 24, 2021

US health regulators have approved a COVID-19 pill that can keep infected patients out of hospitals. The US Army claims to have developed a vaccine that will be effective against all COVID and SARS variants. In The Daily Article for December 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison gives us hope for uncertain futures through a closer look at the hope Christ offers us through Christmas.

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The remedy for "Covid anxiety" and the tiny hand of Christmas Dec 23, 2021

As we continue to suffer from “Covid anxiety” and “Covid fatigue,” some wonder if Christmas is something worth looking forward to anymore. In The Daily Article for December 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison answers this defeated attitude with the triumphant reminder that Christ, “Immanuel,” is the God who came to be with us as we are. And that is worth celebrating all year round.

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The Haitian missionaries' "daring overnight escape" and their remarkable response to their kidnappers Dec 22, 2021

The kidnapped missionaries in Haiti escaped in a daring overnight trek from where they were held hostage to a home where they were able to call for help. In The Daily Article for December 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison recounts the potential persecution Mary faced when she accepted God’s calling to bear his son and encourages us to take the next step in our faithfulness today.

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Retired Marine collects $75,000 to buy Christmas toys for kids after tornadoes Dec 21, 2021

Shawn Triplett, a retired Marine, has raised over $75,000 for Christmas toys for children affected by the recent storms. In The Daily Article for December 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison addresses those of us who struggle to trust God when he does not seem to answer our prayers or meet our needs, reminding us that Christ came first as a Suffering Servant to save all peoples.

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Omicron is "going to take over": Why Christmas offers the paradoxical hope we need Dec 20, 2021

The omicron outbreak is leading to further shutdowns and remote gatherings, causing SNL to send its cast and crew home and show pre-recorded skits without an audience. In The Daily Article for December 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares a writing from Pope St. Leo the Great on why Christ had to become fully human for his sacrifice to cover our sins, highlighting the significance of Christmas in our lives.

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The remaining kidnapped missionaries have been released Dec 17, 2021

The twelve remaining members of a group of seventeen missionaries kidnapped in Haiti two months ago were released yesterday. In The Daily Article for December 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why Christmas came at the time and in the manner that he did, then encourages us to experience the reality of his presence so that we can lead others to experience his reality.

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Mom meets 911 operator who helped her deliver baby in her car Dec 16, 2021

A woman chose her baby’s middle name after the 911 operator who talked her through birth in her car. The percentage of self-identified Christians dropped 12 percent over the past decade. In The Daily Article for December 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses our culture’s slide from “the old tolerance to the new,” then explains why we have moved away from biblical morality.

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Denzel Washington explains why we need a "spiritual anchor" today Dec 15, 2021

Denzel Washington recently explained why we all need “spiritual anchors” amidst spiritual warfare. A nine-year-old girl was photographed minutes before a tornado killed her. The COVID-19 omicron variant has been reported in seventy-seven countries. In The Daily Article for December 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares how God redeems tragedy in a world afflicted by suffering.

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Bishop tells children Santa doesn't exist: The quest for hope and a tribute I will never forget Dec 14, 2021

Italian Bishop Antonio Stagliano told his congregation that Santa doesn’t exist. The Kentucky governor said yesterday that Friday night’s tornado outbreak killed at least seventy-four people in his state. In The Daily Article for December 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares inspiring words from Shelby Houston, the daughter of fallen Mesquite police officer Richard Houston II.

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"I really think the Lord will somehow use this tragedy for good" Dec 13, 2021

This past weekend saw over fifty tornadoes touch down in the US, one of which leveled a church in Kentucky. At least eighty are feared to be dead, and at least six people were killed when a tornado smashed an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. In The Daily Article for December 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that the greatest gift we can give suffering people is the Word.

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"Camels barred from beauty contest over Botox": The quest for affirmation and power of partnership with God Dec 10, 2021

Over forty camels were disqualified from a Saudi beauty contest because of use of botox. California is considering to fund “abortion tourism” for out-of-state women to obtain an abortion if Roe v Wade is overturned. In The Daily Article for December 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison closes out the week by reminding us that when we work for the kingdom, God works in and through us.

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T.rex in a Christmas jumper and God's call to persistent courage Dec 09, 2021

A T.rex is sporting a Christmas jumper at a museum in London. The sweater company said they have never seen anything like this in their forty years of commissions. In The Daily Article for December 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison turns us to the encouragement of this paradoxical fact: our highest sacrifice for Jesus in this world leads instantly to the highest reward in the next.

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Biden and Putin engage in "high-stakes" diplomacy: The paradoxical path to courageous faithfulness Dec 08, 2021

The US will not send an official delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. President Biden spoke on a video call with Russian President Putin in an attempt to de-escalate tension over fears of a Ukrainian invasion. In The Daily Article for December 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to not be discouraged by long-term opposition but to be “bold as lions.”

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Remembering Bob Dole on the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day Dec 07, 2021

Bob Dole died in his sleep Sunday morning at the age of ninety-eight. Like a whole generation of Americans, including my father, his life and legacy were shaped by his service in World War II and its lifelong effects. In The Daily Article for December 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares Dole’s life and urges Christians to act as courageously as our soldiers for God’s kingdom.

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A gay Santa ad and 3 components of hope Dec 06, 2021

America is experiencing a shortage of Santas this Christmas season. In Norway, there is a new ad that depicts a man falling in love with Santa Claus. In The Daily Article for December 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison urges us to not be discouraged but to be instead salt and light, bringers of hope to the hopeless, and ambassadors for Christ this Christmas season.

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An exploding World War II bomb and the logic of life Dec 03, 2021

A World War II bomb exploded at a construction site in Munich on Wednesday, injuring four people, one of them seriously. In The Daily Article for December 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison addresses those who believe abortion takes a human life but thinks it should still be legal, giving biblical support for the sanctity of life.

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A baby born on an airplane and the miracle of life Dec 02, 2021

A woman went into premature labor on a flight from Mexico to North Carolina and birthed her daughter on the grounded plane in Atlanta. In The Daily Article for December 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison walks us through the secular arguments for why abortion should be legal, in light of the Supreme Court’s case going on, then looks at what the bible has to say about the unborn.

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Supreme Court hears landmark abortion case today Dec 01, 2021

The Supreme Court will hear arguments today over a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks. The case is seen as a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. In The Daily Article for December 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison summarizes his stance on life in two phrases, then equips us to biblically defend the unborn’s humanity and sanctity of life through scripture and science.

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The latest on omicron: Bad news, good news, and the best news of all Nov 30, 2021

The WHO is warning of a "very high" global risk from the omicron variant. However, the South African doctor who first raised alarm about the variant says its symptoms are "unusual but mild." In The Daily Article for November 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that the reality of our mortality is unchanged, but we can use this reminder to empower us for eternal purposes.

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An update on the omicron variant and 3 facts that redeem mortality Nov 29, 2021

A new coronavirus variant has been found in South Africa, causing travel restrictions across the globe as experts try to determine the nature of this new omicron variant. In The Daily Article for November 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that Christ came to us in a manger during times as dark as these, but through Jesus’ birth we are heirs and children of the Creator.

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Church distributes $600,000 in gift cards Nov 26, 2021

The Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Washington, Maryland, passed out $50 grocery gift cards to drivers lined up outside their church campus in preparation of Thanksgiving. In The Daily Article for November 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shows us how the Enemy uses three Black Friday sales tactics to keep us from sharing the gospel with others.

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Eating pigeon and eel at the first Thanksgiving: Why and how to make today's holiday a transforming lifestyle of gratitude Nov 25, 2021

At the first Thanksgiving, it's likely they ate goose or pigeon, not turkey, with sides of eel and lobster, not potatoes and cranberry sauce. Of all the holidays we celebrate, thanksgiving is the only one that is mandated in Scripture. In The Daily Article for November 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares with us how to practice daily personal and public acts of thanksgiving.

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Ariana Grande, "manifesting," and the path to a transformational Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2021

Ariana Grande is the latest to discuss her “weird” manifestation gift, a trend that’s been growing over the past fifteen years as people seek to find the god powers within. In The Daily Article for November 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this strategy for personal control in a world that feels out of control, reminding us who truly belongs on the throne of our hearts.

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Magic Johnson's faith and the Christmas parade tragedy in Wisconsin Nov 23, 2021

An SUV plowed through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin on Sunday, killing five and injuring forty-eight as of this writing. In Texas, a high school band’s bus hit a pickup truck head-on. In The Daily Article for November 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison challenges us to consider when is the right time to be thankful, giving us four options for embracing thanksgiving this season.

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Harvard professor: 3 things that will make you happier than winning the lottery Nov 22, 2021

A Harvard professor’s study on lottery winners found that the thrill of winning fades after a year, but three other actions reap enduring happiness. In The Daily Article for November 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that “thanksgiving” is the act of giving thanks to a recipient instead of generalized gratitude. As creations, this gratitude is owed to our Creator.

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The Beaver Moon eclipse and the collapse of mainstream media Nov 19, 2021

This morning, we witnessed the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years. Andrew Sullivan recently wrote an impactful article condemning the collapse of mainstream media. In The Daily Article for November 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourage us to focus not on condeming the things we can’t control, but to control the degree to which we submit our biases to our Lord.

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Pastoral burnout and my interview with Dr. Ben Carson Nov 18, 2021

Per the Barna Group, 38 percent of US pastors have considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year. And Dr. Jim Denison recently interviewed Dr. Ben Carson, and they discussed why Dr. Carson advocates for life. In The Daily Article for November 18, 2021, Dr. Denison discusses these events and then reflects on how the temptation to make others a means to our ends is endemic to fallen human nature.

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DC megachurch holds "Gas on God" event, helps hundreds of commuters pay at the pump Nov 17, 2021

Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, a megachurch in Washington, DC, held their first-ever "Gas on God" event last Saturday morning, giving 250 drivers $20 each to help pay for gas. In The Daily Article for November 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to balance boldness with discernment as we seek to spread God’s word to the world.

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Southwest employee hospitalized after attack at Dallas’ Love Field Nov 16, 2021

As David Leonhardt discusses our “new normal” in the NYT, covid’s effects continue to dominate the news, from unruly passengers in the skies to teacher burnout to workers quitting in record numbers. In The Daily Article for November 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison examines these news stories to see what light may still be shining through the darkness.

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Investigators identify bank teller who stole $215K and vanished 52 years ago Nov 15, 2021

The FBI announced that it had identified Theodore John Conrad, who is considered one of the nation's most wanted fugitives after stealing from a bank in 1969. A recent study found active SARS-CoV-2 infections in at least 30 percent of white-tailed deer. In The Daily Article for November 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison asks us a vital question about our commitment to Christ.

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Texas governor seeks to ban "pornographic" books in public school libraries Nov 12, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott is directing Texas education officials to investigate whether pornography is available in the state's public schools. The normalization of immorality has affected not only the culture at large but also American Christians. In The Daily Article for November 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison urges us to examine how we have normalized sin in our own lives.

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Pastor tackles armed suspect during church service: A Veterans Day reflection Nov 11, 2021

Ezekial Ndikumana, pastor of the Light Mission Pentecostal Church in Nashville, tackled an armed man while preaching last Sunday. In The Daily Article for November 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares this story to illustrate how members of America’s military are willing to serve all of us each day just as that pastor served his congregation. As we should serve the church.

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" Nov 10, 2021

Globally, people are experiencing the most prosperous times in history just as America’s religious attendance is the lowest it's ever been in our history. In The Daily Article for November 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores the parallels between God’s word to the nation of Israel in Hosea 4 and the rise of secularism and immorality in America’s culture today.

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Liver donor and recipient ran New York City Marathon together Nov 09, 2021

Sara Kate Gillingham donated 60 percent of her liver to Dave Kane four years ago when he had cancer. This week, they ran the New York City Marathon together. In The Daily Article for November 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to take advantage of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others, empowering us through truths found in Paul’s trial from Acts 24.

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"Why Princess Diana Is Having a Moment" Nov 08, 2021

Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer is the latest of several new projects covering the late princess’s life and legacy. In The Daily Article for November 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that any day could be our last and if we surrender each day to Christ as our Lord, our days will become our lives and our lives will write our legacy.

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An asteroid astronomers didn't know existed just missed us: Good news in surprising places Nov 05, 2021

Abortion rates continue to drop in the US, but still almost 20 percent of pregnancies in the US end in abortion. In The Daily Article for November 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison breaks down why protecting only lives that are “viable” endangers all of us, not just the unborn. The question is not whether you should intercede and use your influence on behalf of life, but how.

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"The most important leadership skill" and God's invitation to join his "holy work" Nov 04, 2021

Nicholas Kristof is leaving his longtime post at the New York Times to run for governor of Oregon. Recent studies show that empathy is the most valuable leadership skill in today’s job market. In The Daily Article for November 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to serve everyone we can with empathy for their needs and struggles according to the gifts we’ve been given by God.

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Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia governor's race: How a single life can change human history Nov 03, 2021

Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in yesterday's Virginia governor's race. In The Daily Article for November 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how one person can change the course of history for all of humanity so long as they are willing to live holy lives. He then encourages us to want to make a difference so passionately that we will pay the personal price for public usefulness.

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Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas abortion law: "The most dramatic reckoning for abortion rights in decades" Nov 02, 2021

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday regarding two challenges to SB 8, a Texas law banning most abortions. In December, the Court will hear another case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, that challenges the legality of abortion. In The Daily Article for November 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison looks at these cases in light of All Souls Day, encouraging readers to practice remembrance as part of their sanctification and to seek out fellow saints who stand as our mentors, colleagues, and mentees.

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How Ernie Johnson and Rosa Parks became the "father of the century" and the "mother of the civil rights movement" Nov 01, 2021

Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson has been called the "father of the century" for adopting a three-year-old from Romania who had been abandoned in a park at birth. And on this day in 1955, Rosa Parks was jailed for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus. In The Daily Article for November 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores why we are inspired by stories of heroic service, reminding us that we are all saints called to pursue a holy life in a broken world.

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Why do so many Americans believe in ghosts? Oct 29, 2021

A recent poll has found that 46 percent of Americans believe in ghosts, while the hashtag #witchtok on TikTok has 19.4 billion views. In The Daily Article for October 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses our culture’s fascination with astrology and occult practices and reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us surpasses any found in our own power or through worldly sources.

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Lauren Daigle urges Christians to pray for courage Oct 28, 2021

Singer Lauren Daigle is encouraging young Christians to stand up for their faith, assuring them that there are others who will support them. A high school in Vermont staged a “Drag Ball” for their homecoming halftime show. And the US State Department has issued its first gender-neutral passport. In The Daily Article for October 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that God is with us through all trials and hardships, even when we don’t immediately see his hand or purpose.

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Lauren Daigle urges Christians to pray for courage Oct 28, 2021

Singer Lauren Daigle is encouraging young Christians to stand up for their faith, assuring them that there are others who will support them. A high school in Vermont staged a “Drag Ball” for their homecoming halftime show. And the US State Department has issued its first gender-neutral passport. In The Daily Article for October 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that God is with us through all trials and hardships, even when we don’t immediately see his hand or purpose.

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Adele's new album will feature a voicemail she left during a panic attack Oct 27, 2021

In Adele’s upcoming album, 30, the singer includes a voicemail in which she has a panic attack. The epidemic of loneliness and anxiety is at an all-time high in America, but studies show attending religious services can reduce mental health issues. In The Daily Article for October 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of a biblical component to mental health that is often overlooked by our secular culture, leading us to God’s everlasting peace through deeper intimacy with the Father.

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Alec Baldwin taunted after deadly accident Oct 26, 2021

Some people have taken to taunting Alec Baldwin after a deadly accident on set for his upcoming movie, Rust. New polls suggest that more Americans than ever are in favor of the country dividing in two along political lines. In The Daily Article for October 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the biblical way to respond to such tragedies in the news and how the power of prayer encourages us, holds us accountable to each other, and magnifies our passion and faith.

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Intercession for Haiti hostages is a story in the New York Times Oct 25, 2021

There has been no update on the kidnapped missionaries in Haiti. Studies have shown that 2020 saw a historic rise in homicides in the US and the upward trend is continuing this year. In The Daily Article for October 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on these stories and explains why our culture is feeling lonelier than ever, pointing us to ways we can enhance our private worship so that our public service can lead others to Christ.

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Intercession for Haiti hostages is a story in the New York Times Oct 25, 2021

There has been no update on the kidnapped missionaries in Haiti. Studies have shown that 2020 saw a historic rise in homicides in the US and the upward trend is continuing this year. In The Daily Article for October 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on these stories and explains why our culture is feeling lonelier than ever, pointing us to ways we can enhance our private worship so that our public service can lead others to Christ.

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Facebook's name change and Donald Trump's new social media platform Oct 22, 2021

Facebook is changing its company name next week to focus on building the “metaverse,” a virtual world connecting all sorts of digital environments. Donald Trump announced plans to launch his own social media platform, TRUTH Social. In The Daily Article for October 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of the importance of relationships in God’s design for his people and challenges us to be a light to those in our lives.

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Rachel Levine sworn in as America's first transgender four-star admiral Oct 21, 2021

Rachel Levine was sworn in as a four-star admiral Tuesday, making her the highest ranking official in the commissioned corps and the first openly transgender four-star officer in the uniformed services. In The Daily Article for October 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us on how to raise our families in a culture where unbiblical morality is more endorsed and enforced than ever before.

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Haitian gang demands $17 million for missionaries Oct 20, 2021

The Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 missionaries on Saturday is demanding a ransom of $1 million for each person they are holding, for a total of $17 million. Among the missionaries are five children. Meanwhile, all twenty-one passengers in a plane crash near Houston survived with only one person injured. In The Daily Article for October 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses why God allows his people to suffer while sparing others.

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Photo of medical student studying at hospital where mother is a custodian goes viral Oct 19, 2021

Johana Peña was a medical student at the same hospital where her mother worked as a custodian. A photo of the two of them in 2019 has gone viral. A study from David DeSteno finds that religious practices are beneficial for individuals, whether or not the individual holds any religious beliefs. In The Daily Article for October 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that the gospel’s validity and goodness rests in the Author, not secular studies.

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Missionaries kidnapped in Haiti: An update and God's call to courage Oct 18, 2021

Seventeen missionaries and their families were kidnapped in Haiti by a street gang after visiting an orphanage. Nine in ten Americans are concerned about hacking, and experts warn a quarter of US critical infrastructure could be taken out by flooding in the future. In The Daily Article for October 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why God sometimes calls us into or away from dangerous situations and how we can learn to recognize the Spirit’s leading in our own lives today.

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"Woman awakes to a hole in her roof and a space rock on her pillow" Oct 15, 2021

Ruth Hamilton woke to find debris falling from a hole in her ceiling and a meteorite on her pillow. Meanwhile, the popularity of Netflix’s Squid Game testifies to the state of our fallen world today. In The Daily Article for Friday, October 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to take initiative through God’s empowerment to spread the gospel to others through both action and word.

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A bisexual Superman and William Shatner's return from space Oct 14, 2021

The Jon Kent version of Superman is officially bisexual. William Shatner has returned from his Blue Origin space flight. And Texas A&M placekicker Seth Small quoted Psalm 23:1 to himself before his winning kick against Alabama. In The Daily Article for October 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison considers these news stories and more while encouraging Christians to pursue biblical morality in God’s strength.

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Jon Gruden resigns, Matt Amodio loses, and Mark Harmon retires: How to finish the race well Oct 13, 2021

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned Monday night. Matt Amodio's winning streak on Jeopardy! ended after thirty-eight games and NCIS’s Mark Harmon retired after eighteen seasons. In The Daily Article for October 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains how the enemy uses our past sins against us, then emboldens us to finish the race well by relying on the Spirit’s power.

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Why you won't vote for George Clooney Oct 12, 2021

George Clooney stated that he won’t be running for president despite his interests in politics. And pastor Tim Keller admits to being a “celebrity pastor in some circles.” In The Daily Article for October 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains how these stories reveal that our public lives affect our private lives—and vice versa. Ultimately, the question is: Why do we do what we do for God?

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What "llama therapy" and "emotional support fish" say about us Oct 11, 2021

"Llama therapy" and "emotional support fish" are in the news. In The Daily Article for October 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains these stories, shows what they say about our culture, and identifies a path to spiritual freedom that can transform our culture.

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Netflix promotes its first gay Christmas movie: In light of our divisions, should America get divorced? Oct 08, 2021

Netflix is promoting its first gay Christmas movie; a growing chorus is claiming that America should "divorce" over our deep divisions. In The Daily Article for October 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the connection between these stories and identifies three commitments Christians can make today to be the change we wish to see in our culture.

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Does Facebook imperil democracy? Oct 07, 2021

Facebook is facing increasing scrutiny over its business practices. In The Daily Article for October 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this issue and what it reveals about media in our culture, shows why this issue is so vital to our democracy, and calls Christians to respond with urgency and intercession.

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William Shatner returning to space; activists pursue Sen. Sinema into the restroom Oct 06, 2021

Ninety-year-old actor William Shatner will be aboard the next Blue Origin flight. In The Daily Article for October 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this story and rising activism and rancor against Senators Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin, explains what they have in common, cites transforming wisdom from an old friend, and identifies the path to true significance.

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Supreme Court begins "blockbuster docket" Oct 05, 2021

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what is at stake, discusses the divisiveness of our nation with regard to the court, defines the only way forward for our broken culture, and identifies four steps Christians can take to be biblical catalysts for spiritual transformation.

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Supreme Court begins "blockbuster docket" Oct 05, 2021

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what is at stake, discusses the divisiveness of our nation with regard to the court, defines the only way forward for our broken culture, and identifies four steps Christians can take to be biblical catalysts for spiritual transformation.

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Supreme Court begins "blockbuster docket" Oct 05, 2021

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what is at stake, discusses the divisiveness of our nation with regard to the court, defines the only way forward for our broken culture, and identifies four steps Christians can take to be biblical catalysts for spiritual transformation.

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Competing infrastructure bills: Explaining the chaos in Washington Oct 04, 2021

Infrastructure debates and chaos are dominating the news in Washington. In The Daily Article for October 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why such conflict is actually good news, then he identifies the crucial problem threatening our democracy and focuses on steps all Christians must take to be the cultural catalysts our nation needs so desperately today.

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Man awoke to a bat on his neck, declined vaccine, died of rabies Oct 01, 2021

A man in Illinois awoke to a bat on his neck, declined a vaccine, and died weeks later of rabies. In The Daily Article for October 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story and others in the news illustrating the danger of "private" sin, then he identifies the path to spiritual victory through surrender, faith, and the overflowing mercy of God.

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Man awoke to a bat on his neck, declined vaccine, died of rabies Oct 01, 2021

A man in Illinois awoke to a bat on his neck, declined a vaccine, and died weeks later of rabies. In The Daily Article for October 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story and others in the news illustrating the danger of "private" sin, then he identifies the path to spiritual victory through surrender, faith, and the overflowing mercy of God.

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Runner wins marathon when leaders led off the course: Seeking transforming joy that transcends circumstances Sep 30, 2021

A runner won a marathon recently when the leaders were inadvertently led off the course by a volunteer. In The Daily Article for September 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this and other unusual stories that illustrate the transitory nature of temporal circumstances, then he focuses on the joy of the Lord available to us despite our circumstances and invites us to experience this joy as a compelling witness to our secular culture.

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A statue of Billy Graham in the US Capitol? Embracing excellence with humility Sep 29, 2021

A US congressional committee is likely to approve a statue of the late Billy Graham to stand in the US Capitol. In The Daily Article for September 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison recounts his surprising personal encounter with the great evangelist, discusses what he learned about ministry from a Ben & Jerry ice cream factory, and invites us to make a prayer by John Baillie our personal commitment to Jesus today.

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One woman turns a two-day yard sale into a year's worth of kindness Sep 27, 2021

A woman's recent two-day yard sale will benefit people for the year to come. In The Daily Article for September 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, reports from his recent travels in Vermont, focuses on stories illustrating our mortality, and invites us to demonstrate the relevance of the living Christ in our daily lives.

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Gabby Petito and the search for perfect justice Sep 24, 2021

The disappearance and death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito has captured the nation’s attention. She had been traveling with her fiance, Brian Laundrie, before being reported missing. Her body was later recovered. In The Daily Article for September 24, 2021, Mark Legg asks if justice will be served, if justice will be served for similar cases that have not made headlines, and whether perfect justice might ever be witnessed.

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Why did the Taliban request a seat at the UN? Sep 23, 2021

The United Nations General Assembly began this week in New York City. The Taliban quickly sought to replace Afghanistan's current representative with one from the new regime. In The Daily Article for September 23, 2021, Ryan Denison considers: Why did the Taliban ask for a seat in the UN? Should the UN accept the Taliban? And how might this be a lesson for Christians?

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How the church can bless the culture into spiritual awakening Sep 22, 2021

A report from England relayed that 42 Anglican cathedrals contributed £235 million (roughly $321 million) to their local economies in 2019. That’s evidence of what the church can do to bless others—but, in The Daily Article for September 22, 2021, Ryan Denison argues that the church (especially in the West) could do so much more.

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Facebook is hurting its users, but is it our fault? Sep 21, 2021

Facebook and its subsidiaries are increasingly hurting their users per reports from The Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, and others that cite the amplification of body issues, eating disorders, and depression among teenage girls to driving people into extremist groups. In The Daily Article for September 21, 2021, Ryan Denison asks a tough question: What if the fault lies with its users? If so, how can Christians redeem social media?

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95,000 Afghan refugees may come to the US: How will Christians help? Sep 20, 2021

95,000 Afghan refugees are expected to migrate to America within the next year. In The Daily Article for September 20, 2021, Shane Bennet asks, “How might Christians help Afghan refugees?” and “What does the Bible say about refugees?” He also provides 5 practical ways to help Afghan refugees.

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Washington Football Team hosts Pride Night: 3 steps into transforming intimacy with God Sep 17, 2021

The Washington Football Team held its first Pride Night last evening. In The Daily Article for September 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to the weariness many Christians feel in standing for biblical truth in a post-Christian culture, identifies three ways humility can lead us into intimacy with Jesus, and invites us to take our next empowering step with Jesus today.

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"Freak accident" kills man at McDonald’s: How to defeat "the devil's most destructive tool" Sep 16, 2021

A man was killed recently in a "freak accident" at a McDonald's restaurant. In The Daily Article for September 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story and others illustrating our finitude and frailty, then he explains how God redeems our mortality and invites us to transformational dependence on himself.

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The California recall election and “history’s most boneheaded predictions” Sep 15, 2021

Predictions regarding the California recall election and Apple's technology event were largely accurate. However, as Dr. Jim Denison shows in The Daily Article for September 15, 2021, prognostications are often surprisingly wrong. After describing some failed predictions, he focuses on a biblical prediction we need to heed, explains the danger of private sin, and invites us to experience God's cleansing and transforming grace today.

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The surprising cause of the New York City subway shutdown Sep 14, 2021

The surprising cause of a recent power outage in New York City's subway system is also a cultural parable. In The Daily Article for September 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, examines the causes of our loneliness epidemic, identifies three biblical responses, and invites us to make a choice that empowers our lives and strengthens our community.

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"I miss the America of 9/12": Two steps to transforming purpose and unity Sep 13, 2021

On this day twenty years ago, the church Dr. Jim Denison pastored led a 9/11 response service attended by more than two thousand people. In The Daily Article for September 13, 2021, Dr. Denison explains the appeal of the service and the need for unity today, identifies two steps that lead to God's transforming purpose, and closes with life lessons from a Ground Zero chaplain.

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Survivor was buried alive on 9/11: Four biblical lessons and a hymn of triumphant faith Sep 10, 2021

Tom Canavan was buried alive when the Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11. In The Daily Article for September 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, identifies four biblical lessons for the twentieth anniversary of this fateful day, and invites us to claim a hymn of triumphant faith as our commitment and victory today.

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Mark Cuban's gift to New York City: 9/11 and the redemptive grace of God Sep 09, 2021

Mark Cuban has made a gift to New York City that is especially appropriate as the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 approaches. In The Daily Article for September 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, then he focuses on ways God can use us to redeem even the greatest tragedies of the past for eternal significance.

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A new Navy weapon could stop you from talking: How to hear the voice of God where we need his wisdom the most Sep 08, 2021

The US Navy has developed a weapon intended to keep people from speaking. In The Daily Article for September 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story's spiritual significance, then he identifies three ways we can hear the voice of God and invites us to claim the peace that results from wearing the yoke of Jesus each day.

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McDonald's runs out of milkshakes: Why and how to trust our future to Jesus Sep 07, 2021

Today's news illustrates the unpredictability of the future and our need to trust Jesus to lead us today. In The Daily Article for September 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shows us why and how we can follow our Lord into his best for our lives and his glory.

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The one path to true rest for weary souls Sep 06, 2021

The Labor Day weekend offers a respite from the stress and burdens of our lives, but there is a path to rest even in the midst of our labors. In The Daily Article for September 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 to "find rest for your souls," offering us a path to peace for every moment of every day.

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Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law Sep 03, 2021

The US Supreme Court chose this week not to overturn a Texas abortion bill. In The Daily Article for September 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the significance of this decision, describes the tragic consequences of abortion, uses this story as a case study for effective cultural engagement, and closes with personal questions leading us into God's best for our lives and our culture.

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Is God “the hottest thing in fashion”? Sep 02, 2021

Two surprising stories about faith are in today's news. In The Daily Article for September 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells these stories, explains why abiding in Christ is so vital to experiencing the truth these stories illustrate, focuses on two barriers to such surrender, and closes with God's call to live as his "Beloved."

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Max Lucado’s church surprises members with $100 to use or "pay forward": Practical ways to fight fear with faith Sep 01, 2021

A church surprised its members by giving them $100 during worship last Sunday. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on examples of people changing lives forever, explains the need for faith in the face of fear, discusses a biblical text that invites us to such a commitment, and closes with a contemporary example of miraculous faith.

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Volunteer veterans save hundreds from the Taliban: Four ways to win the spiritual war every Christian is fighting Aug 31, 2021

A group of military volunteers in Afghanistan risked their lives to save hundreds from the Taliban. In The Daily Article for August 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells their story, reports on Harvard University's atheist chief chaplain, identifies the true enemy every Christian faces, and defines four steps to spiritual victory every believer should take today.

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The latest on Hurricane Ida: Five ways to join God in redeeming disaster Aug 30, 2021

Hurricane Ida is devastating Louisiana and areas to its north today. In The Daily Article for August 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison updates the latest on the hurricane, the crisis in Afghanistan, and the coronavirus pandemic as he identifies five ways we can join God in redeeming the storms of our lives.

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The latest on US soldiers killed in Kabul airport attack: A tribute to our military and God's call to spiritual courage Aug 27, 2021

Two explosions at Kabul's airport killed 13 US soldiers yesterday. In The Daily Article for August 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison offers a tribute to our fallen heroes, then he identifies the power and path by which we can make this a nation worthy of their sacrifice.

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Kanye West's name change and the danger of hot dogs: The invitation, promise, and power of praying in God's Spirit Aug 26, 2021

Kanye West filed court documents this week to legally change his name to "Ye." In The Daily Article for August 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this news is relevant to Christians, explores God's invitation to transformational prayer in the power of his Spirit, identifies practical ways we can take to experience this power today, and invites us to take our next step today.

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The accidental broadcast of a satanic ritual and the tragedy of taxpayer-funded abortion: How we got here and God's formula for spiritual victory Aug 25, 2021

An accidental broadcast of a satanic service is making news. In The Daily Article for August 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on the issue of taxpayer-funded abortion that is not making the news but should, explains how our country adopted such moral relativism, and identifies God's formula for spiritual victory today.

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Texas town "essentially closed" by COVID-19: How to prepare for your next crisis before it happens Aug 24, 2021

Iraan, Texas, has been "essentially closed" by COVID-19. In The Daily Article for August 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, focuses on other challenges in the news, explains how our culture has become so secular and self-reliant, and identifies a path to preparing for our next crisis in the omnipotence of our Father.

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Tropical Storm Henri, floods in Tennessee, and the latest from Afghanistan: A pastor's prophetic message and the key to transforming spiritual power Aug 23, 2021

Tropical Storm Henri and the latest from Afghanistan are dominating today's news. In The Daily Article for August 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these stories, explores a Wall Street Journal article on the "unconquerable Islamic world," focuses on a German pastor's prophetic sermon, and identifies specific steps we can take to experience the transforming power of God's Spirit today.

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The Taliban are killing people with Bibles on their cellphones: Praying for Afghan Christians and emulating their courage Aug 20, 2021

Christians in Afghanistan are facing persecution and death under the Taliban. In The Daily Article for August 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes their plight, contrasts the challenges of nation building with the advance of God's kingdom, calls us to make three empowering commitments, and closes by quoting from a powerful essay that invites us to courageous faith today.

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Will al-Qaeda attack America again? Three practical responses Aug 19, 2021

What does the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan mean for al-Qaeda and future attacks on America? In The Daily Article for August 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this vital issue, explaining the history and links between the two groups, noting expert opinion on this question, and closing with three practical steps Christians can take today.

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The future for women in Afghanistan and four commitments crucial to the future of America Aug 18, 2021

What is the future for women in Afghanistan under the Taliban? In The Daily Article for August 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores this issue in the context of cultural revolutions past and present, four biblical commitments essential to flourishing, and the crucial biblical question we should all ask today.

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What would God want America to do in Afghanistan? Aug 17, 2021

As the fall of Afghanistan dominates global news, many are asking what responsibility America has to Afghans now in danger as our forces leave the country. In The Daily Article for August 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison examines this question culturally, theologically, and biblically, then he identifies practical ways we can respond in action and intercession today.

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What does God think of the Taliban? Aug 16, 2021

The Taliban's sweeping victory in Afghanistan is dominating today's news. In The Daily Article for August 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the origins and beliefs of the Taliban, then he calls us to respond biblically with intercession that glorifies God.

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Are you woke? 7 cultural terms every Christian should understand Aug 13, 2021

Wokeness. Cancel culture. Critical race theory. Christians need to know what these terms mean to better understand today’s culture and bring Jesus’ truth to the world. In The Daily Article for Friday, August 13, 2021, Denison Forum staff writer Mark Legg provides definitions for seven hot-button issues all Christians should know and understand.

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The modern minimalist movement is “sparking joy,” but true joy is more than a spark Aug 12, 2021

Marie Kondo’s mantra, “Does it spark joy?,” helped launch a minimalist resurgence in the last few years—but her definition of joy is far too narrow compared to how God defines joy. In The Daily Article for Thursday, August 12, 2021, Denison Forum Staff Writer Mark Legg looks at the modern minimalist movement and how Christians should consider what true joy looks like.

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How popular talent shows are exposing our American idols Aug 11, 2021

Talent shows like America’s Got Talent and American Idol have been popular for decades, but our collective needs for idols of a different sort has guest author Mark Turman considering our idols of today, three reasons we create our own idols, and three questions to self-assess whether you’re turning to an idol instead of to God.

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Do you have fewer than 3 friends? Here are 4 ways to deepen your connections Aug 10, 2021

A study by the Survey Center on American Life says that nearly half of all Americans have fewer than three friends. In The Daily Article for August 10, 2021, pastor Mark Turman considers the implications of this study on our “epidemic of loneliness,” then he turns to four biblical ways Christians can deepen their connections and become the remedy for this epidemic.

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Gonzo cross-dresses and woman sues McDonald's for their commercials: "The whole philosophy of Hell" and the path to eternal significance Aug 09, 2021

A cross-dressing Gonzo and woman suing McDonald's for their cheeseburger commercials are in today's news. In The Daily Article for August 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains these stories, focuses on the "whole philosophy of Hell" and its two applications in our culture, and closes with Jesus' invitation to live and serve as his partner in his kingdom.

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Olympic athlete Daniel Jervis praises God after he loses: The latest on Jane Marczewski and God's invitation to make him our "refuge and strength" Aug 06, 2021

Olympic athlete Daniel Jervis made news when he lost his race but praised God anyway. In The Daily Article for August 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, provides an update on Jane Marczewski after her interview with Chris Cuomo, and focuses on God's invitation to make him our "refuge and strength" today.

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Woman completes handwritten Bible: Surprising good news and the path to the transforming joy of Jesus Aug 05, 2021

A woman in South Carolina recently finished a nine-year-long project of copying the entire Bible by hand. In The Daily Article for August 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why her story is especially noteworthy, focuses on some surprising good news, identifies three enemies of joy, and describes the path to the transforming joy of Jesus.

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Jane Marczewski will not continue on America's Got Talent: An honest prayer in pain and the promise of God's redeeming presence Aug 04, 2021

Jane Marczewski, aka Nightbirde, earned a standing ovation on America's Got Talent but will not be able to continue in the competition. In The Daily Article for August 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, reports on the latest regarding the Gov. Cuomo sexual misconduct investigation, and focuses on a heartfelt biblical prayer we can pray to experience God's redeeming presence and grace.

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Simone Biles wins bronze, Justin Bieber offers support: Shoes with satanic pentagrams and the choice all Christians must make Aug 03, 2021

Simone Biles won bronze in today's balance beam finals at the Tokyo Olympics. In The Daily Article for August 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison focuses on this story and Justin Bieber's recent support for her, reports on Converse shoes with satanic pentagrams, the "Gay Games," and other examples of cultural deceptions, and closes with God's call to "choose this day whom you will serve."

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Why Luke Bryan is on the cover of People magazine: The best way to prepare for the future Aug 02, 2021

Country superstar Luke Bryan is on the cover of People magazine, but not for reasons we might expect. In The Daily Article for August 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story, then he focuses on the fact of mortality, describes the best way to prepare for the future, and points to Jesus' invitation to wear his "yoke" of purpose and significance.

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Three facts you may not know about Lady Diana's wedding Jul 30, 2021

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married forty years ago yesterday. In The Daily Article for July 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes three facts he did not know that day, examines Cuban healthcare as an example of misinformation in the media, and points to three practical ways we can use our influence to shape the culture today.

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How to read the news to redeem the culture Jul 29, 2021

A remarkable gem called the "Serendipity Sapphire" is making news. In The Daily Article for July 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, focuses on ways the Denison Forum is helping readers curate and respond to the news, and closes with an invitation to eternal significance.

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Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around competition at the Olympics: Seeing our challenges in light of God's redemptive grace Jul 28, 2021

Simone Biles withdrew this morning from the final individual all-around competition at the Olympics due to mental health issues. In The Daily Article for July 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells the story of her life and faith, then he points to ways God can use our challenges to guide us into his best future.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter added to royal line of succession: The key to changing human nature Jul 27, 2021

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter has been added to the royal line of succession. In The Daily Article for July 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story, discusses good and bad news in the news, and focuses on God's promise to change human nature if we will submit to his Spirit and partner with his purpose.

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Are wildfires and drought the judgment of God? An urgent lesson for every follower of Jesus Jul 26, 2021

Massive wildfires and an historic drought are making headlines today. In The Daily Article for July 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison examines whether these disasters are the judgment of God, then he focuses on an urgent fact every Christian should embrace today.

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What today's opening ceremonies will lack for the first time in Olympic history: The folly of presumption and the peace of divine providence Jul 23, 2021

Today's opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics will make history in a surprising way. In The Daily Article for July 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story, then he focuses on the need for courage, the folly of presumption, and the peace we find when we align our lives with the providence of God.

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How to defend Christianity when Christians fail: Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams loses NBA finals, models strength and humility Jul 22, 2021

How can Christians defend Christianity when Christians fail? In The Daily Article for July 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses three examples in the news, offers three biblical responses, and focuses on an NBA coach whose strength and humility are a compelling example for us all.

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What do Jeff Bezos, Neil Armstrong, and Sir Edmund Hillary have in common? The power of trusting a power greater than ourselves Jul 21, 2021

Jeff Bezos, Neil Armstrong, and Sir Edmund Hillary all share an important day in history. In The Daily Article for July 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, points to the need to trust a power greater than our power, and invites us to place our past, present, and future in the omnipotent hands of our Father.

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What do Jeff Bezos, Neil Armstrong, and Sir Edmund Hillary have in common? The power of trusting a power greater than ourselves Jul 21, 2021

Jeff Bezos, Neil Armstrong, and Sir Edmund Hillary all share an important day in history. In The Daily Article for July 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, points to the need to trust a power greater than our power, and invites us to place our past, present, and future in the omnipotent hands of our Father.

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What are the odds Jeff Bezos will survive his trip into space? Three reasons Christians fear death and the biblical path to peace Jul 20, 2021

Experts have calculated the odds that Jeff Bezos will survive his journey into space today. In The Daily Article for July 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this story, then he identifies three fears of death that Christians feel, responds to them with biblical truth, and explains the path to transforming peace.

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Australian officials seek to rebrand shark attacks: Three satanic deceptions and the privilege of sharing life's greatest gift Jul 19, 2021

Australian officials are asking us to rebrand shark "attacks" as "negative encounters." In The Daily Article for July 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores this and other cultural euphemisms, then he examines the reality of death, unmasks three satanic deceptions, and invites us to share life's greatest gift with everyone we know.

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The youngest and oldest astronauts in history will fly next week: Choosing the character that determines our legacy Jul 16, 2021

The youngest and oldest astronauts in history are set to fly into space next week. In The Daily Article for July 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells their story, focuses on the significance of character in confronting our circumstances and defining our legacy, and invites us to share a prayer in a powerful song.

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Scientists tap into paralyzed man's brain to help him speak: The great need of our day and a baptism in Cuba I'll never forget Jul 15, 2021

Scientists have successfully planted electrodes in a paralyzed man's brain to help him speak. In The Daily Article for July 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses two medical advances making headlines, the unprecedented number of drug overdose deaths in the US last year, the allure of self-idolatry, and the path to transforming joy in Jesus.

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Texas Democrats flee our state in response to voter legislation: What our passions say about us and the future of our culture Jul 14, 2021

Texas lawmakers have fled our state in response to proposed voter legislation. In The Daily Article for July 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this story matters outside his state, then he focuses on the rise of a secular religion that intends to replace the Christian worldview and closes with an invitation to seek the awakening we desperately need.

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Why the crisis in Cuba is personal for me: "Human history is, in essence, a history of ideas" Jul 13, 2021

Cuba is witnessing street protests against the communist government that are unprecedented in scope and scale. In The Daily Article for July 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this news is so personal for him, then he discusses the ideology that is oppressing Cubans, the urgency of ideas, and the four-fold path to living with empowered missional purpose.

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Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams forgave driver who killed his wife: Trusting "the only correct map of the human heart" Jul 12, 2021

Monty Williams is the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, which are two wins from their first NBA championship in franchise history. In The Daily Article for July 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells the story of Coach Williams' remarkable and forgiving faith, then he focuses on our need for such faith in God and his word and describes the path to experiencing biblical truth in a transforming way.

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Teen raised $38,000 for cancer research by cutting off his 19-inch Afro: Why I disagree with Philip Yancey on culture and grace Jul 09, 2021

A teenager recently raised $38,000 for cancer research by cutting off his nineteen-inch Afro. In The Daily Article for July 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, reports on comedian Pete Davidson's tattoo removal video, explains why he disagrees with Philip Yancey on cultural engagement, and calls us to stand for biblical character with biblical grace.

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Children send handmade cards to Surfside first responders: The paradoxical path to God's strength and peace Jul 08, 2021

Hundreds of handwritten cards from children have been delivered to first responders at the Surfside, Florida, condominium tragedy. In The Daily Article for July 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this encouraging story, focuses on breaking news that illustrates our need for such encouragement, and describes the paradoxical path to experiencing God's strength and peace in challenging days.

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Latest from Tropical Storm Elsa and condominium collapse: Do Americans fear God? If not, why not? Jul 07, 2021

Tropical Storm Elsa threatens more than four million people in Florida today. In The Daily Article for July 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison gives the latest update on the storm and the recovery efforts in Surfside, Florida, then he explores our need to fear and revere God and asks a practical question that can lead us into God's perfect will.

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Congresswoman rebukes America on July 4, evokes strong response: "Maybe the best reason to love the United States" Jul 06, 2021

A Congresswoman issued a tweet rebuking America on July 4. In The Daily Article for July 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this story, then he focuses on a sermon by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on July 4, 1965, a response from C. S. Lewis, and the true foundation of lasting freedom today.

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Remainder of Florida condo demolished: The Declaration of Independence and our veneration for life Jul 05, 2021

The remainder of the Surfside, Florida, condominium that collapsed on June 24 was demolished last night. In The Daily Article for July 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why the building was taken down, discusses the veneration for life demonstrated by rescuers, focuses on the Declaration of Independence and our freedoms, and calls us to defend these freedoms in our secularized culture today.

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Princes William and Harry reunite to dedicate Princess Diana's statue: A secular historian explains "why I was wrong about Christianity" Jul 02, 2021

Princes William and Harry dedicated a statue yesterday to their mother on what would have been her sixtieth birthday. In The Daily Article for July 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on Princess Diana's lasting legacy of service, then he surveys a remarkable book on Christian history, notes the seminal impact early Christians made on our culture, and calls us to be transformed by Jesus as our gift to our nation on her birthday.

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Bill Cosby released from prison; Trump Organization indicted: The path to the wisdom we urgently need Jul 01, 2021

Actor Bill Cosby was released from prison yesterday; a grand jury indictment is expected to be unsealed today against the Trump Organization. In The Daily Article for July 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains these stories, then he focuses on Donald Rumsfeld's characterization of the "unknown unknowns" and invites us to follow God's path to the wisdom we urgently need today.

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Donald Trump travels to the border today: Learning from early Christians how to "turn the world upside down" Jun 30, 2021

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to the Texas–Mexico border later today. In The Daily Article for June 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this and other stories illustrating the political and legal divides of our day, then he points to the path of significance taken by early Christians and invites us to emulate the urgency of their commitment to their message and their Master.

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Man who saved toddler honored by Thunderbirds: "The crucible of our formation is the monotony of our routines" Jun 29, 2021

A man who jumped into an Ocean City, Maryland, bay last May to save a toddler was honored by the Air Force's Thunderbirds last Friday. In The Daily Article for June 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, then he focuses on ways God prepares us in advance for the opportunities we meet each day and calls us to join our Lord in making an eternal difference in the lives we meet today.

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World's most premature baby beats 0 percent odds of survival: God has given you all you need to do all you need to do Jun 28, 2021

The world's most premature baby survived 0 percent odds to celebrate his first birthday. In The Daily Article for June 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his remarkable story and shows how it illustrates our reverence for life, then he offers practical ways to pray and respond to the ongoing tragedy in South Florida, describes an amazing miracle in the Bible, and invites us to claim its assurance of divine provision for ourselves as we follow God fully.

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The latest on the building collapse in Florida: Three biblical ways to prepare for an uncertain future Jun 25, 2021

An apartment building collapsed in South Florida yesterday; nearly one hundred people are missing as of this morning. In The Daily Article for June 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison updates this tragic story, then he focuses on the price Christians have paid throughout history to follow Jesus and invites us to take three biblical steps that will empower us to serve our Lord today.

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Vice President Harris to visit border tomorrow: Why "we must obey God rather than men" Jun 24, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the US-Mexico border tomorrow. In The Daily Article for June 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this news and other stories illustrating our debates over truth, then he discusses the urgency of sharing God's truth with courageous compassion.

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Pastor cuts his shoulder-length hair and makes national news: Persuasive reasons to believe and share biblical truth Jun 23, 2021

A pastor in California had his shoulder-length hair cut last Sunday. In The Daily Article for June 23, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this story made national news, offers other examples showing that perception does not change reality, focuses on secular reasons for believing biblical truth, and closes with an invitation to the joy of Jesus that "lifts up life to be celebrated."

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Petitioners want to stop Jeff Bezos from returning to earth: The quest for relevance and the path to eternal influence Jun 22, 2021

Tens of thousands of petitioners want to stop Jeff Bezos from returning to earth after he travels into space on July 20. In The Daily Article for June 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story, then he focuses on other ways our culture conflates opinion with reality and shows how the quest for relevance opens the door to sharing the transformating the gospel through our lives and witness.

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Photo of father sleeping on hospital floor goes viral: The path from sincerity to spiritual transformation Jun 21, 2021

An exhausted father sleeping on the hospital floor went viral for Father's Day. In The Daily Article for June 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, then he shows us why sincerity is not enough before pointing to three biblical truths that lead to spiritual transformation.

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Catholic agency wins Supreme Court Case on gay rights: Fast thinking, slow thinking, and the omnipotence of the Spirit Jun 18, 2021

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday in favor of a Catholic agency regarding gay rights. In The Daily Article for June 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, explains why it is not as much good news as we might think, discusses other stories regarding religious freedom, and invites us to place our trust in the true source of the hope and encouragement we need.

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Congress recognizes Juneteenth amid the "great resignation" migration: The path from anxiety and stress to lasting peace Jun 17, 2021

Congress unanimously passed legislation this week making Juneteenth a federal holiday. In The Daily Article for June 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this is good news, then he reports on several stories illustrating the heightened anxieties of our day and shows us the biblical way to the lasting peace only God can give.

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SBC elects leader focused on reconciliation and compassion: What do we do when we are hurt by church leaders? Jun 16, 2021

Southern Baptists elected a leader yesterday who is known for advancing reconciliation with compassion. In The Daily Article for June 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this news, then he discusses the painful issue of abuse by church leaders, inviting such victims to trust their pain to their Father and his redemptive grace.

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Southern Baptist Convention begins its annual meeting: Three predictions and an amazing video I hope you'll watch Jun 15, 2021

The Southern Baptist Convention begins its annual meeting today amid great controversy. In The Daily Article for June 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison offers three biblical predictions for the meeting that relate to every evangelical Christian and closes with an amazing video everyone should see today.

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Why Katie Thurston of "The Bachelorette" is making headlines: Four biblical steps to living with character God can bless Jun 14, 2021

Katie Thurston is making headlines as The Bachelorette begins its current season. In The Daily Article for June 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, then he surveys the sexual revolution of our day, demonstrates its devastation, and offers us four biblical steps to living with character God can bless.

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Should prostitution be legalized? Using secular truth to advance spiritual truth Jun 11, 2021

A movement to decriminalize prostitution is growing in the US. In The Daily Article for June 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this issue and the question of gender transition for children, cites secular arguments against both, and calls us to use our gifts and influence to help people follow Jesus today.

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Nun steals $835K for gambling habit, Howie Mandel describes struggle with anxiety: Healing the alienation of our souls Jun 10, 2021

A nun who stole $835,339 to support her gambling habit and comedian Howie Mandel's openness about his anxiety struggles are making headlines today. In The Daily Article for June 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses these stories, then he explores excellent articles on burnout and "rugged individualism" before turning to a classic sermon by C. S. Lewis and Jesus' pathway to the healing we need most.

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Judge orders reinstatement of suspended teacher who opposes transgender pronouns: The power of ideas and a strategy for changing the culture Jun 09, 2021

A Christian coach who was suspended for defending biblical truth was reinstated yesterday. In The Daily Article for June 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this controversy and the urgency of ideas it illustrates, then he unfolds a four-fold strategy for transforming our culture with biblical truth today.

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Play depicts Jesus as transgender: Four temptations and an amazing story of courage and faith Jun 08, 2021

Recent allegations against Southern Baptist leaders are making headlines. In The Daily Article for June 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why such allegations are especially frequent and acute in our day, exposes four strategies of our spiritual enemy, and calls us to serve Jesus at any personal cost.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle announce the birth of their daughter: The power of peace in a perilous world Jun 07, 2021

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the birth of their daughter. In The Daily Article for June 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this good news, then he discusses other stories demonstrating our need for peace, describes wrong ways to find such peace, and offers us a biblical path to peace that transforms our lives and empowers our witness.

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Kellogg's introduces LGBT-themed cereal for Pride Month: Protecting our kids and proclaiming our faith Jun 04, 2021

Kellogg's has unveiled LGBT-themed cereal for Pride Month. In The Daily Article for June 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this news and other ways popular culture seeks to indoctrinate our children and grandchildren with unbiblical morality, then he identifies three responses and calls us to stand courageously and compassionately for biblical truth.

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Government formed to oust Benjamin Netanyahu: An explanation and three ways to pray for Israel Jun 03, 2021

A political coalition announced yesterday that it has formed a government that would oust Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office. In The Daily Article for June 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what has happened and why it is so significant, then he offers three biblical ways to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" today.

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Survivor remembers the Tulsa Race Massacre: A redemptive step that can help to heal our nation Jun 02, 2021

A survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre recently shared what she remembers from that horrific day. In The Daily Article for June 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, then we focus on Acts 6 and a step every church and organization in America can take to help heal our nation and our souls.

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The Tulsa Race Massacre a century later: "If we are the body, why aren't his arms reaching?" Jun 01, 2021

The Tulsa Race Massacre ended a century ago today. In The Daily Article for June 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this tragic story, then he focuses on the first biblical step Christians must take to confront the sin of racism in our culture and our souls.

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The deaths of B. J. Thomas and Gavin MacLeod: Four ways to honor our military heroes May 31, 2021

Singer B. J. Thomas and actor Gavin MacLeod died over the weekend. In The Daily Article for May 31, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells their faith stories, then he connects their legacy to today's Memorial Day commemoration and invites us to take four biblical steps in response.

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Ryan Reynolds admits his struggle with anxiety: "Mental Health Month" and three biblical steps to healing and hope May 28, 2021

Actor Ryan Reynolds described his struggle with anxiety as part of Mental Health Month. In The Daily Article for May 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this story, tennis star Naomi Osaka's similar call for mental health awareness, and several reasons for anxiety among evangelicals, then he turns to Psalm 121 and three steps to healing and hope today.

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LEGO drag queen figures and a hit piece on Chip and Joanna Gaines: Learning an important lesson from our fallen culture May 27, 2021

The Lego Group has announced figures that promote LGBTQ advocacy and drag queens. In The Daily Article for May 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this news as well as an article criticizing Chip and Joanna Gaines, then he focuses on a key lesson we can learn from secular culture, identifies five strategic responses, and closes with a practical question for all believers.

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Resources mentioned in this episode include:

Be empowered daily by God's Spirit to be the change you wish to see (Ephesians 5:18). For a daily worship video, devotional, and guided prayer time, visit www.First15.org.
Study Scripture daily and systematically (Psalm 119:15). For encouraging and practical biblical teaching, visit www.JanetDenison.org.
Respond biblically and redemptively to current events and cultural issues (cf. 1 Chronicles 12:32). For resources, visit www.DenisonForum.org.
Focus on discipling your children and grandchildren, remembering that the Christian faith is always one generation from extinction (cf. Deuteronomy 6:7). For practical resources from trusted experts and experienced parents, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Develop your gifts and calling to maximize your cultural impact (Matthew 5:13–16). For my spiritual gifts assessment, visit here. For leadership resources, see www.APastorsView.org.

Did COVID-19 originate in a Chinese laboratory? Four options, the story behind the story, and the path to our best life May 26, 2021

In recent weeks, science researchers have begun asking with increasing frequency whether the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Chinese laboratory. In The Daily Article for May 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes the current status of the question, explains four origin theories, addresses the cultural story behind the story, and points to the only path that leads to our best lives.

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Do UFOs exist? Logic, physics, Scripture, and gratitude for divine grace May 24, 2021

The question whether UFOs exist is making headlines. In The Daily Article for May 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the latest on the issue, explores it from logical and scientific perspectives, identifies three theological facts that address it, and closes with a call to gratitude for transforming grace.

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Gunfire at a crowded party and a plummeting cable car: Three ways to define our personal worth and the path to empowering purpose May 23, 2021

Gunfire broke out at a crowded house party, a gondola plummeted to the ground, and long-distance runners died in extreme weather. In The Daily Article for May 24, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells these stories leading the news, then he explores three roads to discovering our highest personal value and offers us a path to experiencing the transformation of Pentecost every day.

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Cease-fire declared in Israel: The consequences of ideas and a pathway to our best lives May 21, 2021

A cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began today. In The Daily Article for May 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on the latest from Israel, then he explains the ideas behind Hamas' attacks on Israel and the choice of abortion in America, closing with one of the most empowering ideas in human history and inviting us to make it our motive for service today.

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The Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade: How abortion poisons our politics and threatens our witness May 20, 2021

The governor of Texas signed a bill yesterday prohibiting abortion six weeks after conception. In The Daily Article for May 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this news and the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case that could undermine Roe v. Wade, then he identifies two ways the abortion issue has poisoned American politics and calls us to respond to this issue in ways that offer the hope and grace of Christ to all.

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Why do so many Americans condemn Israel? God's conduit through whom "all the families of the earth shall be blessed" May 19, 2021

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, opposition to Israel is escalating in America. In The Daily Article for May 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the intellectual roots of this opposition, offers logical and biblical counterpoints, and invites us to join Paul in his prayer for the Jewish people today.

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Supreme Court to consider case that could undermine Roe v. Wade: The power of ideas and steps to biblical thinking May 18, 2021

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could undermine Roe v. Wade. In The Daily Article for May 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this announcement, then he discusses the power of ideas to change our lives and our world, invites us to take three steps into biblical thinking, and calls us to immerse our minds and lives in the word of God for the glory of God.

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Pet tiger recaptured in Houston: Trusting God's word when we do not understand his ways May 17, 2021

A tiger that had been wandering around a Houston neighborhood for several days has been found safe. In The Daily Article for May 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story as a metaphor for the biblical fact that "the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8), then he focuses on reasons to resist him by trusting God's word even when we do not understand his ways and closes with an invitation to trust our greatest challenges to our Father today.

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"This is something that is new, this is horrific, this is unbearable": The latest on the conflict in Israel and four biblical responses May 14, 2021

Violence in Israel is escalating into street riots across the country. In The Daily Article for May 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this is different from past conflicts and so dangerous for the future, then he offers four biblical responses Christians can choose today.

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Liz Cheney removed by Republicans from leadership role: The "story behind the story" in politics, Israel, culture, and our souls May 13, 2021

Republicans removed Liz Cheney from her leadership post in the House of Representatives yesterday. In The Daily Article for May 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains political divisions in our culture as well as motivations behind the conflict in Israel and opposition to biblical morality in America, then he closes with the path to God's best purpose for our lives.

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Biden administration will require hospitals to provide sex-change procedures: A brilliant book explains our cultural moment May 12, 2021

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that it will require healthcare organizations to provide transgender services such as sex-change procedures. In The Daily Article for May 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this announcement in its historical and cultural context, discusses a book that is being called "the most important cultural book of the year," and points the way to authenticity that draws people to Jesus.

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Rocket attacks and violent riots escalating in Jerusalem: The one pathway to true peace May 11, 2021

Rocket attacks and violent riots are escalating in Jerusalem. In The Daily Article for May 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the historic and cultural background behind the ongoing conflict, then he identifies the one path to true and lasting peace.

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"Rainbow Disney Collection" will honor LGBTQ Pride Month: How and why to be the "visible presence" of God in the world May 10, 2021

The Rainbow Disney Collection features T-shirts, Mickey Mouse ears, mugs, and baby apparel adorned with rainbows in anticipation of LGBTQ Pride Month. In The Daily Article for May 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this and other ways TV networks are introducing LGBTQ ideology to children, explores why Christians must imitate Christ to be change agents in our culture, and closes with a call to be the "visible presence" of God in our world.

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A mother's "Traveling Diary" goes global: The empowering path to "spiritual beauty" May 07, 2021

A mother in New Jersey invited other women to add to the journal she began during the pandemic, creating the now global "Traveling Diary." In The Daily Article for May 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, then we focus on some challenges mothers face, God's promise of strength and encouragement, and a step we can take to experience the spiritual beauty of our lives today.

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What Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce could mean to the world: How to strengthen our marriages and our witness May 05, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates announced this week that they are divorcing after twenty-seven years of marriage. In The Daily Article for May 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes the potential global ramifications of their decision, then he focuses on the priority of marriage, the threat of sexual temptation, and a commitment that will empower our marriages, families, and witness.

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Americans are more optimistic than we have been in fifteen years: The danger of "untethered sympathy" and the power of God's love May 05, 2021

A recent poll indicates that Americans are more optimistic than we have been in fifteen years. In The Daily Article for May 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this and other stories that show the good news and the bad news of our fallen nature, then he discusses the danger of "untethered sympathy" and calls us to trust God's word and his transforming love.

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Pastor's wife advocates for vaccines and receives death threats: A call to courage that glorifies Jesus May 03, 2021

An epidemiologist who is also a pastor's wife has received death threats for encouraging people to become vaccinated against COVID-19. In The Daily Article for May 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, explains the need for Christian courage today, and invites us to take four steps that will empower our faith and influence.

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Church confirms drag queen for ordination: The urgency and power of personal morality May 03, 2021

A Methodist church recently confirmed a gay man who is also a drag queen as a candidate for ordained ministry. In The Daily Article for May 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this story, explores the question of whether President Biden should be able to receive communion, describes the urgency of personal morality for our public witness, and closes with three steps to transforming holiness.

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A political leader whose faith is deeply encouraging: Preparing for a threat that seeks to replace Christianity Apr 30, 2021

As the American media continues its response to President Biden's address to Congress, another political leader is making news for the depth of his personal faith. In The Daily Article for April 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, then focuses on an unprecedented threat to the Christian faith and the pathway to transforming spiritual power.

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President Biden delivers first joint address to Congress: Two lessons on God’s calling to serve others Apr 29, 2021

President Biden delivered his first joint address to Congress last night. In The Daily Article for April 29, 2021, Ryan Denison notes that, “while Americans may agree on the problems that need to be addressed, there remains a general lack of consensus on how to best address them.” Then he highlights two lessons that can help Christians better understand how God is calling us to serve others and advance his kingdom today.

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What does a man in a bear suit and the 2020 Census data have in common? One person can make a significant difference Apr 28, 2021

Jesse Larios is walking four hundred miles from downtown Los Angeles to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in a bear suit to raise money for charity. And the 2020 Census results have revealed a population shift to the South and West. In The Daily Article for April 28, 2021, Ryan Denison considers what ties these recent news stories together: the fact that one person can make a significant difference in the world.

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Biden first US President to acknowledge deaths of Armenian Christians as genocide: Why the Armenian Genocide matters today Apr 27, 2021

President Joe Biden made history this past weekend when he became the first sitting US president to recognize the massacre of as many as 1.5 million Armenian Christians by the Ottoman Empire—present-day Turkey—in the early twentieth century as a genocide. In The Daily Article for April 27, 2021, Ryan Denison asks, “Why should President Biden's decision to officially acknowledge the genocide as a genocide matter to each of us?”

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Fresh off another Oscar win, Pixar looking to cast its first openly transgender character: How should we respond? Apr 26, 2021

Pixar took home the award for Best Animated Feature Film last night at the Oscars. Now, they’re looking to make history by casting their first openly trans character in an upcoming project. In The Daily Article for April 26, 2021, Ryan Denison discusses how Christians should react to such news and encourages us to seek wisdom from God when facing conversations with our families.

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The national conversation over Ma'Khia Bryant’s shooting: A call for responding with reason Apr 23, 2021

Sixteen-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant was fatally shot on Tuesday after police were called to a residence in Columbus, Ohio. In The Daily Article for April 23, 2021, Ryan Denison discusses our culture’s need to respond to events quickly rather than rationally, then he encourages us to follow Jesus’ example from his ministry.

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Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans steal the show at the 2021 ACM Awards: How excellence leads to gospel opportunities Apr 22, 2021

The gospel music performance by Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans from the former's new album My Savior stole the show at the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards. In The Daily Article for April 22, 2021, Ryan Denison considers how their persistent pursuit of excellence allowed them to showcase the gospel on national TV, then offers two important lessons for Christians with regard to excellence and gospel opportunities.

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Derek Chauvin found guilty on all three counts: Two potential dangers against which we must guard Apr 21, 2021

Almost eleven months after George Floyd's death, a jury of his peers found Derek Chauvin guilty of second- and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter. In The Daily Article for April 21, 2021, Ryan Denison looks at the culture’s varied reactions to this outcome, then asks Christians to consider two potential dangers they must guard themselves against and encourages them to choose the better path today.

How will the Derek Chauvin trial end? Why we must pray before we post Apr 20, 2021

Closing arguments were heard yesterday in the trial of Derek Chauvin following three weeks of testimony. In The Daily Article for April 20, 2021, Ryan Denison considers how Christians can “best pray for those on the jury, the crowds gathered in anticipation of their verdict, and for our fellow believers to respond in accordance with God's sense of justice rather than our own.”

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Man runs from Disneyland to Walt Disney World: How to turn our discouragement into God's transforming strength Apr 19, 2021

Don Muchow recently ran from Disneyland in California to Walt Disney World in Florida to call attention to Type 1 diabetes. In The Daily Article for April 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison focuses on his story and other news, then he shifts to the importance of turning discouragement into intercession that leads to personal and cultural transformation today.

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Special Edition: Mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis: Five promises we can claim and pray Apr 16, 2021

Eight people were shot and killed and several others injured Thursday night in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana last night. In this Special Edition Daily Article for April 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of the fact of our mortality, focuses on five biblical promises we can claim in the midst of pain, and calls us to join Jesus in intercession for those affected by this tragedy.

Father Damien is a hero for our time: Why suffering service can be our most compelling witness Apr 16, 2021

NOTE: Eight people died and several others were wounded in a mass shooting last night at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. I will publish a Special Edition Daily Article later today when more facts are known. Please join me in praying for all those affected by this horrific tragedy.

Father Damien was a Catholic priest who chose to serve lepers on Molokai; the anniversary of his death from leprosy was yesterday. In The Daily Article for April 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, then he focuses on suffering service as a powerful witness to the fallen world and the privilege of living for eternity today.

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Pro-life activist was nearly aborted: The power of changed lives and encouragement from one of the greatest sermons of the twentieth century Apr 15, 2021

A pro-life activist who survived abortion is making headlines. In The Daily Article for April 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, then he focuses on a remarkable article detailing positive results of faith, discusses the privilege and urgency of modeling Jesus' character in our culture, and closes with quotations from one of the greatest sermons of the twentieth century.

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The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.

Woman refuses to return $1.2 million after clerical error: A fascinating article by a religious skeptic and the empowering privilege of intercession Apr 14, 2021

A woman allegedly refused to return $1.2 million deposited in her account by a clerical error. In The Daily Article for April 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this story as a parable for our secular culture, then he considers a fascinating article by a religious skeptic and focuses on the privilege and power of intercession for those who do not know how much they need God.

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Judge rules that Christian club can have Christian leaders: Why our faith is key to experiencing the power of God Apr 13, 2021

A judge ruled recently that a Christian club on a university campus can have Christian leaders. In The Daily Article for April 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this news is good news, then focuses on the faith of Prince Philip, the fact that God is working in ways we cannot see, and the urgency of measuring our capacity to change the culture by his abilities rather than our own.

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The death of Prince Philip: Continuing the case for Christian optimism Apr 12, 2021

The death of Britain's Prince Philip has made global headlines over the weekend. In The Daily Article for April 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reflects on Philip's remarkable life, turns to the need and privilege of knowing Jesus personally, and highlights the path to transforming intimacy with our Lord.

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Post-pandemic cosmetic procedures and escalating depression: Making a counterintuitive case for Christian optimism Apr 09, 2021

There is much good news and bad news in the news. However, in The Daily Article for April 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison makes a case for Christian optimism which transcends our circumstances and calls us to partner with our Lord in reaching our culture with the true joy of Jesus.

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Why the Equality Act is the greatest threat to religious liberty today: An interview with Greg Baylor of Alliance Defending Freedom Apr 08, 2021

What is the Equality Act? Why is it a threat to religious liberty? Will the Equality Act become law? If so, what are the ramifications for Christian colleges, health care, privacy and safety, the sports world, and individual Christians? What can a Christian do right now to voice their concern over the Equality Act?

Dr. Jim Denison is joined by Greg Baylor, who serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom. Baylor offers expert insight into the Equality Act and what it could mean for Christians in the near future.

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The latest in the trial of Derek Chauvin: Joining Jesus in leading souls to eternal life Apr 08, 2021

Derek Chauvin's trial is continuing this week. In The Daily Article for April 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the latest, then turns to the spiritual trial for souls going on every day, focuses on two ways we can be effective witnesses when called to the "stand," and closes with Jesus' invitation to join him in leading souls to himself.

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The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.

Why Baylor Coach Scott Drew is such an appealing Christian: Three steps to conversations that affect eternity Apr 07, 2021

Baylor University Coach Scott Drew is making headlines after his team won the NCAA men's basketball championship. In The Daily Article for April 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why the coach is such an attractive Christian, then we focus on three steps we can take in partnership with the Spirit to lead our lost friends to our Savior.

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The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.

The Los Angeles Times publishes Easter articles attacking Easter faith: Three steps to biblical thinking for biblical living Apr 05, 2021

The Los Angeles Times published articles for Good Friday and Easter that attacked the Easter faith of Christians. In The Daily Article for April 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the flaws in these articles, identifies three steps we can take to think and live biblically, and closes with a call to meet the risen Christ in his word each day.

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Kanakuk Kamps and the urgency of accountability: Salvation in three tenses and the peril of Christless Christianity Apr 02, 2021

Kanakuk Kamps is one of the largest Christian camps in the world. In The Daily Article for April 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to recent allegations against the camp, focuses on the urgency of relying on Jesus for our character and spiritual formation, and calls us to depend on the risen life of Jesus every day.

Train derailment in Taiwan kills more than three dozen people: Why Good Friday still matters today Apr 02, 2021

A train derailment in Taiwan killed more than three dozen people today. In The Daily Article for April 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to this tragedy in the context of Good Friday, focusing on the depth of Jesus' suffering for us and the promise that he feels all we feel and is ready to walk with us through the darkest days of life.

Famous April Fools' jokes and the denial of truth: Praying on Maundy Thursday for the faith to have faith Apr 01, 2021

This day is famous for April Fools' Day jokes. In The Daily Article for April 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes one of the most famous such jokes as well as a recent example in the news, then turns to the denial of truth in our culture, the urgency of religious truth, and the path to the faith and courage we need to stand for Jesus.

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Three stories of good news for the church in the culture: The best way to observe Silent Wednesday Mar 31, 2021

Three churches have been in the news lately for meeting needs with tangible compassion. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we look at the decline of church membership in America, discuss the growth of churches that seek spiritual growth and cultural engagement, and close by focusing on Jesus' invitation to transformation intimacy with our Father.

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Caring for a culture that rejects the gospel Mar 30, 2021

How can Christians reach people who reject God's word? If America is post-Christian, or even anti-Christian, how might Christians persuade others that God's best is best for them? Dr. Jim Denison answers this question by looking at a notable event from the life of Paul as recounted in Acts 17:22–23.

Paul's speech and actions provide an example for Christians on how just one person (by God's grace and with God's help) can change the world by speaking the truth in love to those who don't know about God or have a relationship with him. In other words, Paul shows us how to tell others that their "unknown god" is truly the God who knows us already.

A stranded megaship and censored Christians: Three ways to engage our critics with redemptive truth Mar 29, 2021

A megaship blocked the Suez Canal for a week. Today's podcast considers this story as a parable for our anti-Christian culture, then we explore Jesus' response to his opponents on Holy Tuesday and identify three principles that empower us to engage our critics with redemptive truth.

The video mentioned in this podcast, "Caring for a culture that rejects the gospel," can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiMxGCb5Kl4.

Responding to the Oral Roberts University controversy: Two interrelated imperatives all Christians should embrace today Mar 28, 2021

Oral Roberts University made the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year but is facing enormous criticism for its biblical moral values. Today's podcast reports on this controversy, responds to ORU's critics, and focuses on two imperatives illustrated by Jesus on Holy Monday that are interrelated and vital for all Christians today.

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How to have the power of God to fulfill the purpose of God Mar 25, 2021

Speaking from Luke 1:26–38, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the courage of Mary after she was told she would be the mother of Jesus. That story is why March 25, the day on which this episode was recorded, was once considered New Year's Day and is now celebrated as Annunciation Day in many Christian traditions. But why does that matter today? Because, when you become a Christian and Christ lives within you, you have the power of Jesus to fulfill the purpose of Jesus so that you might be a partner with Jesus.

One-armed player dominates basketball tournament: Courageous service that changes the world Mar 25, 2021

A one-armed player recently dominated a high school basketball tournament. Today's podcast tells his story and others of courage in recent days, then we focus on the need for courage in following Jesus, the power of such sacrificial service, and a prayer that leads to the strength of God.

To watch the video referenced in today's podcast, visit "How to have the power of God to fulfill the purpose of God" at https://dforum.org/3rlRR9T.

Bible study is #1 show on Apple Podcasts: The transforming hope of a daily encounter with the risen Christ Mar 24, 2021

"The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)" has become the #1 show on Apple Podcasts. In The Daily Article for March 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, then looks at evidence in the news for the fallenness of our world, explores a brilliant article that explains our cultural moment, and focuses on the key to the abundant life Jesus offers each of us.

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Facts you didn't know about "Pretty Woman": Proof that the Bible is right about sexual morality and practical steps into personal purity Mar 23, 2021

The movie Pretty Woman came out thirty-one years ago yesterday. Today's podcast begins with some facts you may not have known about the popular movie, then we turn to an outstanding article showing why the Bible is right on sexual morality and close with practical steps we can take into personal purity.

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Police officer, father of seven, killed in Boulder shooting: Honoring a "good and faithful servant" today Mar 23, 2021

Officer Eric Talley was one of ten people killed in a shooting yesterday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado. This Daily Article Special Edition podcast pays tribute to his life and faith, then we explore ways we can emulate his sacrifice with our courage today.

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Sister Jean prays before Loyola upsets top seed: The Georgia shootings and the urgency and power of personal purity Mar 22, 2021

Sister Jean, the one-hundred-and-one-year-old nun and chaplain of the Loyola men's basketball team, made headlines again when her team defeated top-seeded Illinois. Today's podcast tells her story and several others of Christians making news for good reasons, then we pivot to the Georgia shootings and the urgency and power of personal purity in our secularized, sexualized culture.

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The first gay Captain America is coming: Four ways to care for our children and our future Mar 21, 2021

The first gay Captain America is coming to comic books this June. Today's podcast considers this and other ways our children and future are at risk, then we focus on biblical responses we can make and a transforming prayer we can offer each day.

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Georgia alleged shooter was active in a Southern Baptist church: Three responses to the sins of Christians Mar 18, 2021

The alleged attacker in the Georgia mass shooting was once active in a Southern Baptist church. In The Daily Article for March 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares that news story, then discusses three biblical responses to Christians who sin and closes with three practical steps all Christians can take in response to the tragedy in Georgia.

The article mentioned by Dr. Denison on divine sovereignty and human freedom can be read at https://dforum.org/3vHc6ly.

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Airline agent returns Buzz Lightyear to his owner: Four steps to relationships that transform Mar 17, 2021

An airline agent returned a Buzz Lightyear toy to its two-year-old owner. Today's podcast tells this remarkable story, then we focus on the key to engaging with those who reject biblical morality and four transforming steps we can take today.

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Don Lemon condemns Vatican's stance on same-sex marriage: Why St. Patrick is a hero we need to emulate today Mar 16, 2021

CNN commentator Don Lemon has made headlines again, this time for his attack on the Vatican's recent statement regarding same-sex marriage. Today's podcast tells this story, then we look at the larger narrative it illustrates and focus on St. Patrick's courageous compassion as a model for us.

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D. Michael Lindsay to lead Taylor University: Why a Christian higher education is crucial today Mar 16, 2021

In this Daily Article Special Edition for March 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison talks with D. Michael Lindsay, the newly appointed President of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. They discuss Lindsay's new role, his forthcoming book "Hinge Moments," why he chose a new position, his previous success at Gordon College, and why a Christian higher education may be more important now than ever.

To watch this interview, visit youtube.com/denisonforum.

Immorality at the Grammys and a papal announcement on same-sex marriage: Seven ways to "invade" our culture for Christ Mar 15, 2021

A performance at Sunday night's Grammy Awards was sexually explicit on a new level of immorality. Today's podcast tells this story, then we turn to the Vatican's latest statement on same-sex marriage and its significance, discuss Michael Youssef's powerful book on cultural engagement, and close with God's call to "invade" the culture for Christ.

The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 35 Mar 31, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Vin Scully predicts more Americans will respond to COVID crisis with faith: An atheist doctor comes to faith through a dying priest Mar 31, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 31, 2020

Legendary baseball broadcaster Vin Scully hopes Americans will return to God through the coronavirus pandemic. Today's podcast discusses the humility that is essential to experiencing spiritual renewal and awakening, then closes with the remarkable story of an atheist doctor in Italy who came to faith through the influence of a dying priest.

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Van Gogh painting stolen from museum during coronavirus shutdown: The nonmedical consequences of COVID-19 and the response of reasonable faith Mar 30, 2020

Vincent van Gogh painted “Lentetuin,” or “Spring Garden,” in 1884. The painting is estimated to be worth between one million and six million euros.

This morning, the director of the Netherlands museum where the painting was on loan announced that it had been stolen overnight.

The theft is just one example of the pandemic’s ever-widening consequences. Here’s another: isolation and anxiety regarding COVID-19 may be acting as triggers for those in recovery.

And another: according to Time, “As the physical coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, an emotional pandemic is following fast in its wake.”

In response, let’s consider a biblical meditation that may help us respond to fear with faith.

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The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 34 Mar 30, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

'People are coming to us saying, I need hope': Fighting on the front lines of spiritual awakening Mar 30, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 30, 2020

Spiritual revivals were powerful consequences of the Civil War and World War II. Today's podcast discusses these revivals and focuses on a key text that shows us how we can seek spiritual awakening in these critical days.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 33 Mar 29, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 32 Mar 28, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Boris Johnson has coronavirus: Trusting an uncertain future to God’s surprising providence Mar 27, 2020

Millions of people around the world are working from home in response to COVID-19. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now among them.

Coronavirus is not the only health concern of our day: Dr. Mehmet Oz told Fox News yesterday that worry can lead to a “panic attack” which “is devastating.”

As anxiety about the future continues to escalate, let’s consider three ways God wants to calm our fears with the assurance of his redemptive providence and grace.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 31 Mar 27, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

St. Corona is the patron saint of resisting epidemics: How will you be remembered when the pandemic is over? Mar 27, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 27, 2020

How will the world remember us when the coronavirus pandemic is over? Today's podcast examines this question, focuses on bipartisanship and compassion, and invites us to step through a "wide door for effective work" today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

A church employs the unemployed to feed those in need: Two responses to our fear of inadequacy Mar 26, 2020

The news broke this morning that unemployment claims in the US surged by 3.28 million last week. This is the highest number ever recorded in a single week, more than quadruple the previous record of 695,000 claims in October 1982. For perspective: the US saw barely 200,000 unemployment claims just three weeks ago.

It's easy to read today's news and be overwhelmed. We can feel afraid that all we can do is not all that needs to be done.

This fear can be both disabling and empowering. Let's discuss the difference.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 30 Mar 26, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Justin Bieber invites 130 million people to church: Biblical answers to your coronavirus faith questions Mar 26, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 26, 2020

In a crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic, faith questions are natural. Today's podcast asks, Is this the end of the world? Is it the judgment of God? If not, why did God allow the pandemic? What do we do with our doubts? What do I do now? It then closes with a life-transforming invitation I hope you'll accept today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus: Why our greatest fear may not be what you think it is Mar 25, 2020

Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, has been diagnosed with coronavirus. His wife has reportedly tested negative for the virus.

In other news, Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The virus killed playwright Terrence McNally, retired New York Times reporter Alan Finder, and Dezann Romain, age thirty-six, a school principal from Brooklyn.

Of course, coronavirus is not the only mortality-related subject in the news. Kenny Rogers’ death reminds us that celebrities are mortal.

The problem is, it’s human nature to think that what happens to others is less likely to happen to us.

These Special Editions are intended to speak to breaking news with a “fear not” or other word of assurance from Scripture. Today, let’s consider a less-obvious fear we should confront.

Put succinctly: Our greatest fear should not be the fear of death, but the fear that we are not afraid of it.

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Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 29 Mar 25, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

White House and Senate reach deal on 'largest rescue package in American history': Three sources of help and our ultimate source of hope Mar 25, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 25, 2020

George Friedman's analysis of the coronavirus pandemic is both clear and urgent. Today's podcast discusses his diagnosis, points to three sources of potential help, and focuses on our only source of ultimate hope.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Harvard president tests positive for COVID-19: When you’re afraid that all we can do is not enough Mar 24, 2020

The president of Harvard University and his wife just announced that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Their statement highlights the fact that no one is immune to this disease.

As I write this Daily Article Special Edition, congressional and White House officials say they expect to reach a deal today on a nearly $2 trillion measure aimed at easing the economic damage from the coronavirus epidemic.

Negotiators are laboring in the shadow of what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell calls “the most serious threat to Americans’ health in over a century and quite likely the greatest risk to America’s jobs and prosperity that we’ve seen since the Great Depression.”

We are facing an unprecedented challenge, at least in my lifetime. We are looking, therefore, for unprecedented responses from medical experts and national leaders.

Our fear is that this bill, massive though it will be, will not be enough.

Will it sustain our economy until we can all go back to work? How long will that be? What will be the permanent consequences of this crisis? What will “normal” look like, assuming we return to it?

If you’re afraid that all our resources are not enough to meet the challenges of our day, I have some good news for you.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 28 Mar 24, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

A marathon on a balcony and postponing the Olympics: Why the only hope we have is the only hope we need Mar 24, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 24, 2020

The pandemic has forced the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics and is changing our world in so many ways. However, today's podcast looks at one way the virus cannot change our lives and invites us to share the only hope we have and the only hope we need.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Neil Diamond remakes ‘Sweet Caroline’ for coronavirus pandemic: Finding new ways to be the church Mar 23, 2020

Neil Diamond recorded “Sweet Caroline” in 1969. The song sold more than one million singles and has been digitally downloaded more than two million times. It was selected by the Library of Congress in 2019 for preservation in the National Recording Registry.

However, the song has never been as appropriate or encouraging as it is today. Diamond rerecorded the song from his home and released it on Twitter, changing the lyrics to say, “Hands . . . washing hands . . . reaching out . . . don’t touch me, I won’t touch you!”

As I have written often in recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic is a crisis unprecedented in my lifetime. It therefore represents an unprecedented opportunity for God’s people to advance his kingdom in our broken world.

Let’s consider some ways our secular culture is serving others that Christians could adapt in these critical days.

NOTE: Dr. Denison will publish a special edition Daily Article podcast episode each weekday afternoon as we look at a breaking news story in the context of biblical encouragements to “fear not.” In these days, it is vital that we fight fear with faith. The Denison Forum prays these Special Editions will be a source of biblical hope for you.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 27 Mar 23, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Angela Merkel is in isolation: The wrong and right way to fear COVID-19 Mar 23, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 23, 2020

Americans are experiencing "the biggest change in daily life since World War II." Today's podcast looks at the wrong and right way to fear the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on C. S. Lewis's wisdom and God's invitation to empowering peace.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 26 Mar 22, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 25 Mar 21, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

They went rafting for 25 days and came back to coronavirus: How to face the future in faith Mar 20, 2020

On February 19, Zach Edler and more than a dozen other people set out on a twenty-five-day adventure: rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

When they left, Bernie Sanders had a double-digit lead heading into that night’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas. Cases of coronavirus were showing signs of decline in mainland China.

On March 14, when they pulled their rafts out of the river, a man who worked for a rafting company asked them, “Have you been in contact with the outside world?”

They had not.

Except for a few one-way text messages sent to their families on a satellite phone, they had not heard anything in more than three weeks. No cell service or news. Not even a passing word from fellow travelers.

Then the man told them what they didn’t know.

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NOTE: Dr. Denison will publish a special edition Daily Article podcast episode each weekday afternoon as we look at a breaking news story in the context of biblical encouragements to “fear not.” In these days, it is vital that we fight fear with faith. The Denison Forum prays these Special Editions will be a source of biblical hope for you.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 24 Mar 20, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Putting up Christmas lights in March: A collection of good news stories in the coronavirus war Mar 20, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 20, 2020

We can all use some good news in the fight against coronavirus. Today's podcast surveys medicine, finance, history, culture, and spirituality to find some great news, then we focus on the best good news of all. Note: To see the links related to these stories, please go to the website version at www.denisonforum.org.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Americans are not doing what we need to do: Why we must practice ‘physical distancing’ now Mar 19, 2020

SPECIAL EDITION DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 19, 2020

Americans are not changing our behavior as we absolutely must to defeat this enemy.

A new Harris Poll survey reports that 89 percent of Americans are still going to coffee shops. Half of respondents have not altered their hygiene behavior with house guests (e.g., asking friends and family to wash their hands immediately upon entering); 58 percent have not changed how often they are inviting people over.

And since more than half of all Americans have at least one of the symptoms that puts them at risk, to put the situation bluntly: we can literally be infecting people who will die as a result.

How can we get more of us to do what everyone must do?

NOTE: Dr. Denison will publish a special edition Daily Article podcast episode each weekday afternoon as we look at a breaking news story in the context of biblical encouragements to “fear not.” In these days, it is vital that we fight fear with faith. The Denison Forum prays these Special Editions will be a source of biblical hope for you.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 23 Mar 19, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

This is war: We can only defeat coronavirus if we do it together Mar 19, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 19, 2020

Coronavirus is the war of our time. Today's podcast looks at critical ways to slow the spread of the disease and spiritual disciplines that will deepen our relationship with our Father.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Healthcare providers are experiencing pre-traumatic stress disorder: ‘Fear not, for I am with you’ Mar 18, 2020

SPECIAL EDITION DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 18, 2020

NOTE: Welcome to our second Special Edition Daily Article responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Denison will publish an episode like this each weekday afternoon as we look at a breaking news story in the context of biblical encouragements to “fear not.” In these days, it is vital that we fight fear with faith. The Denison Forum prays these Special Editions will be a source of biblical hope for you.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 22 Mar 18, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

When will the pandemic end? Hoping in hope or hoping in God Mar 18, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 18, 2020

Americans want to know when the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing will end. Today's podcast discusses this question and then turns to Psalm 46 and three promises of hope we can claim now.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

When you fear for your finances: How to avoid the ‘prison of anxiety’ Mar 17, 2020

SPECIAL EDITION DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 17, 2020

NOTE: Welcome to our first Special Edition Daily Article responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Denison will publish an episode like this each weekday afternoon as we look at a breaking news story in the context of biblical encouragements to “fear not.” In these days, it is vital that we fight fear with faith. The Denison Forum prays these Special Editions will be a source of biblical hope for you.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 21 Mar 17, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

St. Patrick's courage and Martin Luther's hope: How to make God our "mighty fortress" today Mar 17, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 17, 2020

St. Patrick's courage and Martin Luther's hope are models for us as we face the coronavirus crisis. Today's podcast discusses Luther's response to the plague in Wittenberg and invites us to make his most famous hymn the commitment of our hearts.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 20 Mar 16, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Rita Wilson's 'Quarantunes' and a 'Prayer for a Pandemic': Reframing sacrifice as service Mar 16, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 16, 2020

Social distancing and sacrifices for others are crucial as we fight the coronavirus pandemic. Today's podcast discusses ways people are helping people and invites us to reframe sacrifice as service.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 19 Mar 15, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 18 Mar 14, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 17 Mar 13, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Friday the 13th and fear of coronavirus: The positive mindset I hope we'll adopt Mar 13, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 13, 2020

Fear of Friday the thirteenth is real but insignificant compared to fear of coronavirus. Today's podcast discusses these fears and then focuses on ways we can join God in redeeming fear by faith.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 16 Mar 12, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Tom Hanks has coronavirus, NBA suspends its season: The power of community in a day of isolation Mar 12, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 12, 2020

"Social distancing" is gaining popularity as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Today's podcast discusses this phenomenon, focuses on the relevance of Christian community, and invites us to make three commitments that answer Jesus' prayer for us.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 15 Mar 11, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Guarding racks of toilet paper: The allure of self-reliant control and the power of trusting God Mar 11, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 11, 2020

Toilet paper hoarding is just one way people are trying to gain a measure of control in response to coronavirus. Today's podcast focuses on this phenomenon, discusses secular self-reliance, and invites us to surrender to the One who can lead us into our best lives and purpose.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 14 Mar 10, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

President Trump shook hands with man who had contact with infected person: Three ways Jesus responds to fear Mar 10, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 10, 2020

President Trump shook hands recently with a man who was previously exposed to a person infected by coronavirus. Today's podcast discusses this and other developments regarding the epidemic, focuses on three ways Jesus addresses our fears, then describes John Newton's conversion on this day in 1748 and his celebration of God's amazing grace.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 13 Mar 09, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Ending Daylight Saving Time and the latest on coronavirus: What practical difference does prayer make? Mar 09, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 09, 2020

Ending Daylight Saving Time and practical responses to coronavirus are in the news. Today's podcast discusses these stories, then focuses on the psychological cost of the disease, scientific reasons to trust in the power of prayer, and specific ways we can pray for God's response to this epidemic.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 12 Mar 08, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 11 Mar 07, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 10 Mar 06, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Would you pay $149 for hand sanitizer? Surprising effects of the coronavirus epidemic and the power of 'intrinsic religiosity' Mar 06, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 06, 2020

Bottles of Purell hand sanitizer are selling for $149. Today's podcast discusses unsurprising and surprising effects of the coronavirus epidemic around the world, then explores a fascinating study of "terror management theory" and its significance for believers today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 9 Mar 05, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Honeymooners quarantined 27 days: How coronavirus spreads and help from the wisdom of Job Mar 05, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 05, 2020

A honeymooning couple was quarantined for twenty-seven days because of coronavirus. Today's podcast provides an update on the epidemic, discusses advice from health professionals, and explores the wisdom of Job for suffering people.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 8 Mar 04, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Joe Biden wins Super Tuesday: Proving our faith and love in a 'cancel' culture Mar 04, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 04, 2020

Joe Biden decisively won Super Tuesday. Today's podcast discusses the results, a growing threat to participatory democracy, and the way biblical Christians prove our love and faith today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 7 Mar 03, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

What I learned about pandemics: How to be a person of God's 'own heart' Mar 03, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 03, 2020

The coronavirus has closed the Louvre and is spreading around the world. Today's podcast looks at the virus in the context of other current pandemics, then focuses on the way to experience God's best in challenging times.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 6 Mar 02, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Second US patient dies of coronavirus: Three responses to a challenge we've not seen in my lifetime Mar 02, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 02, 2020

The first two deaths in the US from coronavirus occurred over the weekend. Today's podcast examines three reasons this threat is unprecedented in our lifetime, then focuses on three ways we can model the compassion of Christ in coming days and weeks.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 5 Mar 01, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 4 Feb 29, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 3 Feb 28, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Churches serving communion amid coronavirus fears: Three ways to make a difference that matters Feb 28, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Coronavirus fears continue to dominate the news. Today's podcast discusses the latest updates, considers other issues such as reading LGBTQ books to children, and identifies three ways we can make a difference that matters today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 2 Feb 27, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

FCC receives more than 1,300 complaints about Super Bowl halftime show: The coronavirus and two ways to respond to culture Feb 27, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Response to the Super Bowl halftime show and the coronavirus are making headlines. Today's podcast discusses both, then explores two redemptive and practical ways Christians can respond to culture.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Empowered: A Guide to Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit: Day 1 Feb 26, 2020

Pastor Mark Turman was so encouraged by Dr. Denison's book about the Holy Spirit, titled Empowered, that he asked to record its 47 chapters as daily readings for his church.

When Dr. Denison heard about this, he suggested the great idea to release these recordings as bonus episodes of The Daily Article Podcast every day from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

We hope that you will likewise be encouraged by these short, insightful, and empowering podcast episodes.

To learn more about our books, visit https://www.denisonforum.org/books.

Whitney Houston going on holographic tour: The Democratic debate, the coronavirus, and the one true hope for humanity Feb 26, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Whitney Houston's holographic tour reminds us that it’s hard these days to separate reality from the appearance of reality. Today's podcast discusses this fact in the context of the coronavirus and global markets, then calls us to make the one decision that truly changes human nature for God and for good.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Disney animated movie to feature LGBTQ character: Connecting cultural dots and choosing courageous faith Feb 25, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Disney will release an animated movie with an LGBTQ character on March 6. Today's podcast examines the victimization narrative behind LGBTQ activism and other cultural movements, then invites us to pay a price for our faith that will strengthen our witness in this world and our reward in the next.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Company demolishes the wrong house: Bernie Sanders's popularity and the balance of sincerity and truth Feb 24, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2020

A demolition company tore down the wrong house in Dallas last week. Today's podcast focuses on sincerity with regard to the popularity of Bernie Sanders, focuses on the urgency of truth, and invites us to follow the example of Jesus as we speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Impromptu baby shower on airplane: The right and wrong way to respond to our culture Feb 21, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 21, 2020

An impromptu baby shower on an airplane is making the news. Today's podcast tells the story, focusing on ways one person can start movements for good or bad, and calls us to biblical compassion for our secular culture.

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The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Mike Bloomberg joins the Democratic presidential debate: Net worth and eternal worth Feb 20, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Last night's Democratic presidential debate is making headlines. Today's podcast discusses the candidates' beginnings and their current net worth as examples of the American worldview, then invites us to seek and serve the one true King.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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The 'leaning tower of Dallas' and Dwyane Wade on his child's gender: When 'sacred' rights became 'self-evident' Feb 19, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2020

As Dwyane Wade's child chooses gender transition, the "leaning tower of Dallas" is a cultural metaphor. Today's podcast discusses these stories, describes an edit in the Declaration of Independence that changed our history, and invites us to live by sacred rights that change lives eternally.

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The latest on the Astros scandal: The only remedy for cheating in life Feb 18, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The Houston Astros cheating scandal has rocked baseball and generated global headlines. Today's podcast discusses the scandal, identifies a root cause of such sin, and encourages us to adopt the approach to temptation that produces true character.

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Racial injustice and the fierce urgency of now: A conversation with Jemar Tisby, author of “The Color of Compromise” Feb 17, 2020

In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast, Katharine Elkins interviews Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise.

In his book, Tisby presents "a historical survey from the colonial era on up to the present [to] show how in each historical period of US history, Christians compromise with racism instead of confronting it.”
As Tisby says in this bonus podcast, "When it comes to racial injustice, we need to respond to the fierce urgency of now.”

Surprising facts about Washington and Lincoln: How their humility created and saved our nation Feb 17, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2020

On Presidents' Day, our nation remembers George Washington and Abraham Lincoln for their leadership that created and preserved our nation. Today's podcast explores a surprising aspect of their characters and invites us to emulate them with humility that changes lives and honors God.

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'Bachelor' contestant makes her faith public: A Valentine's Day call to courageous love Feb 14, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A contestant on "The Bachelor" is making her faith in Christ public. Today's podcast tells her story, explores the fascinating history of Valentine's Day, and invites us to trust God for the courage to love as God loves us.

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'The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake': My response to an article of seismic significance Feb 13, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2020

David Brooks' article on the devastation of American families is making headlines. Today's podcast summarizes his essay, identifies the root of the problem, and offers a biblical path forward.

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Bernie Sanders wins New Hampshire: The fallacy of generic compassion and healing power of grace Feb 12, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary yesterday. Today's podcast discusses the significance of his victory, then focuses on a surprising source for our republic and invites us to embrace a biblical way to bridge our partisan divides and draw people to our Father.

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Handwritten note by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. goes on sale: The Oscars and Christian grace Feb 11, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2020

A letter on love by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is on sale. Today's podcast tells the story of the letter, contrasts his ethic with the rejection of Christian morality in popular media, and invites us to love those who do not love us with the grace of Christ.

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Brad Pitt wins first acting Oscar: Movies, culture, and the wisdom of Frederick Douglass Feb 10, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Parasite won the Academy Award for Best Picture yesterday. Today's podcast discusses the Oscars, shows why popularity does not determine morality, and invites us to make the commitment that honors God in this life and leads to his reward in eternity.

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'I am Spartacus!': The death of Kirk Douglas and three steps to national healing Feb 07, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 07, 2020

The death of Kirk Douglas is making headlines. Today's podcast discusses his remarkable life, reports on the National Prayer Breakfast, and invites us to take three steps toward national healing.

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Mitt Romney votes for impeachment: Uniformity, courage, and spiritual awakening Feb 06, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Mitt Romney's vote to convict President Trump is making headlines. Today's podcast discusses the reaction to his action, explores reasons for the partisan divides of our culture, and points a way for Christians to be catalysts for moral and spiritual awakening.

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Speaker Pelosi tears up the president’s speech: Three biblical responses to the divisions in our nation Feb 05, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The divisiveness during last night's State of the Union address is making news. Today's podcast responds with three biblical principles that would bring healing to our culture, then calls us to model the behavior we ask others to emulate.

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Caucus results from Iowa are delayed: Perception, presuppositions, and the word of God Feb 04, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 04, 2020

Results from Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses have been delayed. Today's podcast discusses the significance of this outcome and invites us to view our culture through the presuppositional prism of biblical truth.

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Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV: How Christians glorified God in and through the game Feb 03, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR FEBRUARY 03, 2020

Christians associated with the Super Bowl are using their platform for God's glory. Today's podcast tells their stories and invites us to use our influence to please our Lord and change the world.

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One senator could decide impeachment process: History turns on tiny hinges Jan 31, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 31, 2020

A single senator could decide the next steps in the impeachment trial. Today's podcast discusses this and other examples of the fact that "history turns on tiny hinges," then invites us to use our influence to plant seeds of eternal truth in the souls we influence today.

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Jerry Jones brought his superyacht to the Super Bowl: Cultural divisions and the persuasive power of courage Jan 30, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 30, 2020

Superyachts at the Super Bowl are a window into the class divisions of our culture. Today's podcast discusses an important explanation for our polarization and points to the opportunity within opposition to our faith.

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President Trump’s Middle East peace plan and the ultimate solution to human conflict Jan 29, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 29, 2020

President Trump announced his Middle East peace plan yesterday. Today's podcast discusses the plan in the context of the regional conflict and points to the only path to lasting peace.

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Kobe Bryant wrote after 9/11, ‘We never know when our time here will be over’: The best way to help our culture value every person Jan 28, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 28, 2020

Kobe Bryant wrote a remarkable response to 9/11 three months after the tragedy. Today's podcast focuses on his article and lessons we can draw from his tragic death, inviting us to value every person we meet today as much as Jesus does.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Three reasons people hate the Jews and an incredible example of courage Jan 27, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 27, 2020

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today's podcast tells the history of this commemoration, explores three factors behind anti-Semitism, and calls us to love the Jews and their nation by following an example of astounding courage.

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Brad Pitt says, ‘I cling to religion’: Three keys to sharing Christ with our post-Christian culture Jan 24, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 24, 2020

Brad Pitt and Ron Reagan have made the news lately for their religious views. Today's podcast tells their stories, contrasts the impeachment trial and the Wuhan virus response in China, and offers three biblical keys to sharing Christ with our post-Christian culture.

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The latest on impeachment and the Wuhan virus: The best way to change the world Jan 23, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 23, 2020

The impeachment trial and the Wuhan virus crisis are dominating the news. Today's podcast looks at ways Christians can join God in making a transformative impact on our broken world, one person at a time.

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A powerful case for life: A conversation with Laura Lynn Hughes, author of "Choose Zoe" Jan 22, 2020

In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast released on the National Sanctity of Human Life Day, Katharine Elkins interviews Laura Lynn Hughes on a number of challenging topics related to Hughes' book, Choose Zoe: A Story of UnPlanned Parenthood and the Case for Life. After sharing tragic yet ultimately inspiring personal stories, Hughes also answers these questions:

What should a Christian woman do when they’re encouraged to have an abortion?
What does the church get wrong in its teachings about premarital sex?
How can a woman deal with being shamed by the church when an unplanned pregnancy is discovered?
How can the church do a better job of ministering to women who’ve had an abortion?
What do you recommend for someone who wants to be involved in the pro-life cause?

Abortion is the leading cause of death in the US: The persuasive logic and compelling story of life Jan 22, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 22, 2020

As we consider the forty-seventh anniversary of Roe v. Wade, some Christians fear "imposing" their beliefs regarding life on others. Today's podcast examines the logic of this position and invites us to read and share compelling stories of life.

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The impeachment trial as a Rorschach test: Three rules of engagement for Christians Jan 21, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 21, 2020

As the impeachment trial of President Trump begins, Christians will do well to follow three biblical principles. Today's podcast discusses these priorities as ways to use this chapter of American history to advance the kingdom of God.

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Chiefs and 49ers will play in Super Bowl LIV: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the cultural leverage of excellence Jan 20, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 20, 2020

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the teams that competed in yesterday's NFL conference title games illustrate the fact that excellence produces leverage for significant cultural influence. Today's podcast discusses this theme and invites us to the kind of excellence in service that draws the culture to Christ.

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Speaker Pelosi distributes souvenir pens used to sign impeachment articles: Two versions of reality and the value of living biblically Jan 17, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 17, 2020

The conflicting views of reality in Washington, DC, reflect the feeling-based nature of our culture. Today's podcast explores this theme in light of a fascinating book, then invites us to live biblically as the path to truth and purpose.

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Prince Harry offered a job at Burger King: Status is fickle but service changes the world Jan 16, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 16, 2020

Burger King "won" the Internet by offering Prince Harry a job. Today's podcast tells that story, then focuses on the path to service that changes the world, one soul at a time.

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Man who killed church shooter receives Medal of Courage: The urgency and power of courageous leadership Jan 15, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 15, 2020

The man who protected his church from a shooter last month received Texas' highest civilian award this week. Today's podcast tells his story, updates the impeachment process, and focuses on leadership lessons from an Iranian Christian, Plutarch, and Jesus.

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The faith of LSU coach Ed Orgeron: Two keys to using fame well Jan 14, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 14, 2020

The two coaches who competed for last night's NCAA football championship are strong followers of Jesus. Today's podcast tells their story and discusses the importance of personal character in a skeptical world, calling us to find in Jesus the power to live for his glory.

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Prince Harry to meet with Queen Elizabeth today: A spiritual look at the royal family Jan 13, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 13, 2020

The uproar in the British royal family continues to make global headlines. Today's podcast updates the story and explores our royal status as Christians and its transforming relevance for our lives and world.

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Worried passenger called her husband shortly before Ukrainian jet crashed: Trusting God’s power in perilous times Jan 10, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 10, 2020

A worried passenger called her husband shortly before her flight crashed in Tehran Wednesday morning. Today's podcast discusses this tragedy and reports blaming Iranian anti-aircraft missiles for the disaster, then points to the only path to true happiness in our broken world.

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Explaining the partisan reaction to Soleimani’s death: How we see the world changes how we experience the world Jan 09, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 09, 2020

The partisan response to the death of Maj. Gen. Soleimani is sadly unsurprising. Today's podcast discusses a recent article with new insight into our cultural divisions with applications that are relevant to God's kingdom and our souls.

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Iran launches missiles on US troops in Iraq: Four steps to the peace of God’s ‘sacred pace’ Jan 08, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 08, 2020

In these chaotic days, there is a biblical pathway to experiencing God's "sacred pace." Today's podcast explores this four-part strategy and invites us to take our text step into obedience that God empowers to fulfill his purpose for us.

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‘We’ve just had the best decade in human history’: Finding providence in surprising places Jan 07, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 07, 2020

There is remarkable evidence that the last decade was the best in human history. Today's podcast discusses these facts and invites us to find the hand of God in the world and join him through sacrificial, joyful service today.

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I was in Israel when US killed Iranian general: Three ways to redeem our mortality Jan 06, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 6, 2020

I was in Israel when the US killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Today's podcast discusses the way Israelis approach the uncertainty of life and explores three biblical principles that will redeem our mortality today.

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The death of Qassem Soleimani: What it means, what comes next, and how Christians can respond Jan 03, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 3, 2020

The death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani is making global news. Today's podcast discusses what has happened, why it matters, and the only path to true and lasting peace.

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NBC Anchor endorses letter denigrating those who believe in ‘fairy tales’ such as Noah’s ark: What persecution teaches us about our faith Jan 02, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 2, 2020

An NBC News anchor recently endorsed a letter criticizing those who believe in "fairy tales" such as Noah's Ark. Today's podcast examines this and other examples of persecution in the news, then identifies two lessons we can learn when our faith is maligned.

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'Lack of Brains Hinders Research' and other confusing headlines: A countercultural but vital resolution for the new year Jan 01, 2020

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JANUARY 1, 2020

Is this the beginning or end of a decade? Today's podcast answers this confusing question and then points to an essential spiritual discipline for confusing times.

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How to keep our New Year’s resolutions: Seven science-based strategies and three biblical principles Dec 31, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 31, 2019

Science offers seven ways to strengthen our New Year's resolutions. Today's podcast discusses these ideas and adds three biblical principles to redeem our challenges for God's glory and our good.

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Today, it’s challenging not to think about what 2020 may hold, but I know one fact will remain true: “God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne” (Psalm 47:8). Because he is in control, we can confidently yet compassionately seek to change the culture for his glory and our culture’s good.

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Shooter in Texas church kills two: What Hanukkah teaches us about the presence and provision of God Dec 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Associated Press reports that "houses of worship were attacked with deadly frequency in 2019." Today's podcast invites us to use our past challenges to trust God for his best future.

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Today, it’s challenging not to think about what 2020 may hold, but I know one fact will remain true: “God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne” (Psalm 47:8). Because he is in control, we can confidently yet compassionately seek to change the culture for his glory and our culture’s good.

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The difference between ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ and ‘1917’: Experiencing the reality of Christmas Dec 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 27 2019

The contrast between Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and 1917 is profoundly significant. Today's podcast discusses this contrast and focuses on the reality and relevance of Christmas for our broken world and souls every day of the year.

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Today, it’s challenging not to think about what 2020 may hold, but I know one fact will remain true: “God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne” (Psalm 47:8). Because he is in control, we can confidently yet compassionately seek to change the culture for his glory and our culture’s good. When you join our movement of building culture-changing Christians by giving today to the Denison Forum, your donation will be DOUBLED (up to $175,000) by a generous matching grant. So, please join the movement today.

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Kanye West’s new album and free Christmas meals: Experiencing the hope of Christmas Dec 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 26, 2019

Kanye West's Christmas album is one example of hope in the news. Today's podcast tells three Christmas stories and invites us to find the hope of Jesus in Christmas.

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How a kindergartner is changing the world: Experiencing the grace of Christmas Dec 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 25, 2019

A five-year-old’s compassion is changing the world and reminds us that the grace of Christmas meets us wherever we need grace the most. Today's podcast explains the miraculous nature of such grace and invites us to experience and share it as our Christmas gift.

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'Christianity Today' and five positions on President Trump: Experiencing the humility of Christmas Dec 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 23, 2019

A Christianity Today editorial requesting President Trump’s removal provides a glimpse into five ways evangelicals view the president. It also offers an invitation to experience the transformational humility of Christmas.

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Is Alexa the new Santa? Experiencing the power of Christmas Dec 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 23, 2019

Children are ordering presents through Alexa; a generation gap is exposed at Christmas; and the pope warns that we are living in a post-Christian culture. Today's podcast explores these stories and invites us to experience the omnipotence of Christ in ways that demonstrate his relevance to our world.

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‘Star Wars’ and the 12 steps of the ‘Hero’s Journey’: Finding God in surprising places Dec 20, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 20, 2019

With the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars franchise will likely break box-office records yet again. It’s been forty-two years since the Skywalker saga began. What does Star Wars’ enduring cultural appeal tell us about ourselves and our spiritual lives?

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Three ways to interpret the impeachment of President Trump: The verdict of history and God’s call to eternal significance Dec 19, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 19, 2019

There are three ways to interpret the House of Representatives' impeachment of President Trump. Today's podcast discusses these views and calls us to serve our Lord and our divided culture with a courageous witness and compassionate grace.

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Five ways to view impeachment: Timeless truth from an ‘Old Mission’ in Southern California Dec 18, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 18, 2019

There are at least five ways to view the impeachment debate in Washington. Today's podcast examines these views, discusses their larger cultural significance, and calls us to God's timeless mission for our souls and culture.

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Is Christianity credible? A conversation with John S. Dickerson, author of "Jesus Skeptic" Dec 17, 2019

In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison interviews John S. Dickerson, author of Jesus Skeptic.

Dickerson, the lead pastor at Connection Pointe Christian Church in the Indianapolis area, has a journalism degree and worked as a newspaper reporter while he was attending seminary.

In Jesus Skeptic: A Journalist Explores the Credibility and Impact of Christianity, he uses the techniques of an investigative reporter while addressing fundamental questions about Jesus’ existence and the impact of the movement he created.

“What became clear to me in my research is that Jesus not only lived, but also that he is without a doubt among the most influential humans to ever live, period,” Dickerson writes.

In concluding the book, he notes that his relationship with Jesus “has brought me consistent identity, security, purpose, fulfillment, peace and joy that I never experienced anywhere else in this world.”

Jesus Skeptic will answer many of the key questions posed by seekers who have not yet accepted Christ as their savior.

Hallmark waffles on lesbian brides: God’s call to serve a cause is worth its cost Dec 17, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 17, 2019

Hallmark's waffling over airing LBGTQ ads contrasts sharply to the generosity of an anonymous donor who bought Olivia Newton-John's iconic black leather jacket from Grease—and then returned it to her. Today’s podcast argues against our consumeristic mind-set and suggests a better way forward: find a cause worth its cost and more.

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Dallas woman is a millionaire for a day: The transforming joy of selfless giving Dec 16, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ruth Balloon, Khalil Mack, and Pixie Adams illustrate the joy of selfless giving. Today's podcast tells their stories and invites us to serve God and others out of awe for his holiness and gratitude for his grace.

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Why ‘American Jews are terrified’: Three responses to the scourge of anti-Semitism Dec 13, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 13, 2019

The terrorist attack in Jersey City spotlights the growing plague of anti-Semitism in America and around the world. Today's podcast discusses this crucial issue and defines three steps we can take as we "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6).

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The latest on impeachment: How and why to trust the sovereignty of God Dec 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 12, 2019

The impeachment process in America and political turmoil in the UK and Israel are making headlines. Today's podcast discusses the relevance of God's sovereignty to our uncertain times and invites us to focus on the "one relationship that matters" most.

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The most popular Bible verse for 2019: The peace of God requires the power of God Dec 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 11, 2019

The most popular Bible verse, according to a Bible app, is a profound sign of our times. Today's podcast discusses its relevance to our chaotic culture and offers us a biblical path to the power and peace of God.

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How Democrats and Republicans differ on impeachment: ‘Ideas shape the course of history’ Dec 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 10, 2019

The disparate ways Democrats and Republicans view impeachment highlights the power of ideas to shape culture. Today's podcast discusses this crucial subject and calls us a lifestyle of thinking and living biblically.

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A man who nearly died at Pearl Harbor has been buried there: An inspiring story of courage that compels our best Dec 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 09, 2019

A man who nearly died at the USS Arizona was buried there last Saturday. Today's podcast considers his courage and that of millions who have given their best for our nation and calls us to emulate their commitment in the power of God's Spirit.

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An apocalyptic asteroid and a shortage of french fries: Embracing the peace that ‘surpasses all understanding’ Dec 06, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 6, 2019

A shortage of French fries feels more real to us than a possible asteroid strike. Today's podcast explores the difference and invites us to "pray without ceasing" that we might experience and share God's transcendent peace.

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How James Bond got his name: Summarizing effective ministry in seven words Dec 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 5, 2019

The popularity of James Bond says much about our culture. Today's podcast explores this theme and invites us to embrace seven words that define effective ministry.

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What is the word of the year? How to make ‘the most enduring impact you can leave on earth’ Dec 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 4, 2019

The "word of the year" for 2019 says much about our culture. Today's podcast explores a theme that explains the last decade and invites us to embrace a fact about Christmas that would transform the nations.

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Greg Abbott responds to ‘God put you in a wheelchair’ tweet: Paying the price to change someone’s life today Dec 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 3, 2019

Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic are in the news for the right reasons. Today's podcast tells the story of heroes whose courage changed the world and invites us to make Christmas real this year through sacrificial service.

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From ‘Christmas Parade’ to ‘Winter Parade’: Two ways to experience the power of Christ this Christmas season Dec 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 2, 2019

Renaming Christmas trees and parades has become a staple of the news. Today's podcast explores this trend and invites us to embrace two facts that will empower our lives and service.

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Some surprising Black Friday facts: How to be grateful for what we do not yet have Nov 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Black Friday shifts our focus from what we have to what we do not have. Today's podcast explores a spiritual principle behind this cultural fact and identifies the biblical path to experiencing God's best.

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The world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner and a surprising example of transforming gratitude Nov 28, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Thanksgiving is a wonderful and surprising tradition. Today's podcast discusses an unlikely source for transforming gratitude and invites us to enter God's presence with praise.

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Paralyzed Army veteran completes marathon in robotic exoskeleton: The power of public gratitude Nov 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A paralyzed veteran and an NFL player who honors his blind mother highlight the power of public gratitude. Today's podcast tells their stories and invites us to trust the power of God for gratitude that glorifies God.

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Megachurch pastor killed on way home from church: Thanking God when it’s hard to be grateful Nov 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2019

A megachurch pastor was killed while driving home, while a pilot hanging upside down in his airplane was rescued. Today's podcast explores the challenge of being grateful in and for hard times as well as good times and calls us to trust the God who redeems all times for his glory and our good.

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‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’: Why emulating Fred Rogers is so compelling today Nov 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Dr. Jim Denison saw "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" on Friday. Today's podcast explains why he urges you to see this deeply moving film and then to continue the ministry of Fred Rogers today.

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School district forces females to share locker room with biological males who identify as ‘girls’: Three biblical imperatives Nov 22, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The issue of transgender locker rooms highlights the escalating culture wars of our day. Today's podcast explores three biblical imperatives that will empower us to make a transforming difference in our fallen world.

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New York State prevents churches from making employment decisions based on pro-life commitments: Answering God’s call to courage Nov 21, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The State of New York recently enacted a bill that prevents religious employers from making employment decisions based on their pro-life commitments. Today's podcast explores the consequences of such legislation for biblical Christians and focuses on a message from God for our times.

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Pete Buttigieg now leads in New Hampshire: Biblical responses to the popularity of the first openly gay presidential candidate Nov 20, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The popularity of Pete Buttigieg illustrates the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage in America. Today's podcast discusses this phenomenon and its challenge for evangelical Christians and calls us to speak biblical truth with courageous compassion.

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Chick-fil-A Foundation will no longer donate to Salvation Army and FCA: A question and two important facts Nov 19, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The Chick-fil-A Foundation made headlines yesterday when it announced that it will no longer support The Salvation Army and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Today's podcast overviews the issue, discusses motives behind the decision, and identifies two urgent facts.

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Four people killed at family gathering in Fresno: Why we need to emulate the kindness of Tom Hanks Nov 18, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Tom Hanks is making news, not just for who he plays in movies but for who he is in real life. Today's podcast tells his story, illustrates the power of kindness, and offers us a biblical path to true greatness.

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Why do we hiccup? Some surprising unsolved mysteries and the bias against religion Nov 15, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The bias against religion in our culture leaves us without the divine revelation we need to live well. Today's podcast explores the "spiritual but not religious" phenomenon and shows us how to make God the king of our lives and world.

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Ellie Goulding threatens to boycott Salvation Army benefit at Dallas Cowboys halftime show: The pervasive power of personal influence Nov 14, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Ellie Goulding's announcement that she will boycott a Salvation Army benefit concert highlights the pervasive power of personal influence in our culture. Today's podcast explores this fact and invites us to make two commitments that will glorify God and advance his kingdom.

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How a church removed a mountain: A conversation with Pastor Patrick Miller Nov 13, 2019

In this bonus episode of The Daily Article Podcast, Dr. Jim Denison speaks with Pastor Patrick Miller, who was inspired by a Daily Article to do something amazing in his community and church.

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Karen Pence’s powerful analogy for religious liberty: How and why to speak the truth in love Nov 13, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Karen Pence is in the news for defending religious freedom with a powerful analogy that is relevant to our post-Christian culture. Today's podcast explores this analogy and seeks ways to speak the truth with transforming love.

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More Americans have cohabited than married: The risks of disobeying Scripture and the promise of redeeming grace Nov 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2019

For the first time, more Americans have cohabited than been married. Today's podcast explores the results of this trend and explains why living biblically is best for each of us.

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The Mercury transit and Veterans Day: “The nation must be as loyal to them as they are to the nation” Nov 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Why is Veterans Day less understood and celebrated than would seem appropriate? Today's podcast addresses this question through the film Midway and invites us to honor our veterans by making this a nation worthy of their sacrifice.

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What makes this Homecoming King and Queen so special? Valuing every life as much as God does Nov 08, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2019

A Homecoming King and Queen chosen last week in California is making news. Today's podcast tells their story, discusses attempts to restrict abortion for Down syndrome babies, and discusses the urgency of working and praying for life today.

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The faith of Kanye West: Two biblical responses to celebrity conversions Nov 07, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Kanye West's conversion and new Christian album are making national headlines. Today's podcast tells the story of his faith commitment, examines response, and discusses two biblical principles that are essential for true biblical community.

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Employee saves man who falls on train track, video goes viral: The irony of sacrificial courage Nov 06, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2019

An employee who saved a man on a train track is a parable on the urgency of courage. Today's podcast explores reasons we need such courage and invites us to follow the examples of believers whose faith changed history.

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Will new adoption rule ‘discriminate’ against LGBTQ people? The best way to prepare for the future Nov 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2019

A conflict is escalating over new rules permitting Christian organizations to arrange adoptions based on faith principles. Today's podcast discusses this controversy and invites us to prepare for the future by "planting trees we'll never sit under."

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Why Matthew McConaughey made headlines: ‘Golden Rule 2020’ and the power of kindness Nov 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Matthew McConaughey made headlines recently for a reason we should all emulate. Today's podcast discusses the importance of kindness and invites us to join a national movement focused on the Golden Rule and national healing.

OUR NEW ADVENT DEVOTIONAL IS NOW AVAILABLE

Did you know that “Do You Hear What I Hear?” was written during the Cuban Missile Crisis? Or that “The First Noel” might be one of the oldest Christmas hymns?

In our new 2019 Advent devotional, The Songs Tell the Story, my wife, Janet, provides background information on twenty-five favorite Christmas songs. Even better, she connects the songwriters’ stories and lyrics with the truth of Scripture, encouraging us all to remember the single reason we celebrate Christmas: the birth of our Savior.

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Joe Biden denied communion because of abortion stance: Speaking truth in a ‘post-truth’ culture Nov 01, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A priest in South Carolina made national headlines when he denied communion to Joe Biden. Today's podcast explores the reasons behind the priest's decision and invites us to embrace and encourage biblical accountability as the foundation for our public witness.

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A Colossal Flaming Jack-O’-Lantern in the sky: Explaining ghosts and living by transforming truth Oct 31, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 31, 2019

Halloween is not just a popular holiday—it points to the remarkable popularity of belief in the paranormal. Today's podcast explores the reasons behind such beliefs and invites us to live by revelatory truth that changes our lives and world.

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Baby born in laundry room as tornado touched down in Texas: Serving God and others with humble excellence Oct 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 30, 2019

Natural disasters and technological advances are dominating the news. Today's podcast invites us to pursue intellectual advancement combined with humility that seeks God's glory and the common good.

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The martyrdom of Kayla Mueller: The transforming power of courage Oct 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 28, 2019

The US operation that led to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death was dedicated to Kayla Mueller. Today's podcast tells her courageous story and shows us how and why we should emulate her sacrificial faith today.

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The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: 4 steps to defeating ISIS Oct 28, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 28, 2019

The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dominating the news. Today's podcast explains his significance and discusses four steps to defeating ISIS and advancing spiritual awakening in the world.

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Dad nearly loses battle to save son from gender transition: The cure for discouragement in difficult times Oct 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 25, 2019

Jeffrey Younger brought a lawsuit against his ex-wife, Anne Georgulas, because the latter believes her son, James Younger, is gender dysphoric and is taking steps toward affirming him as a girl named Luna.

While the couple has now been given "joint managing conservatorship" (overturning an earlier jury decision), the issue at hand is a reminder that, no matter how hopeless the current trajectory of our culture may seem, all is not lost.

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Museum camera reveals cancer, saves woman’s life: The simple way to shift eternity Oct 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 24, 2019

The museum camera that saved Bal Gill’s life was intended to be little more than a source of amusement and an attraction for the museum. It’s original intent, however, did not limit its capacity for good. As such, it reveals an important principle for us to remember in our efforts to help those around us better connect with Christ.

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John MacArthur tells Beth Moore ‘Go home’: 3 ways to disagree better Oct 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 23, 2019

Last week, while on a panel discussion, Baptist pastor John MacArthur was asked for a "pithy" response to certain names. When he heard "Beth Moore," a prominent Bible teacher, he replied with "Go home."

In today's podcast, Ryan Denison considers three ways MacArthur's response was wrong and the lessons we can learn regarding how to better disagree with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

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‘More Christian than baseball player’: How Anthony Rendon balances faith and fame Oct 22, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 22, 2019

The 2019 World Series starts tonight, pitting the Houston Astros against the Washington Nationals. While there are many storylines worth following with the series, the play of Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon is among the most interesting.

He has been one of the Nationals’ best players. But, in hearing him discuss his career, you get the clear sense that what’s most important to him is that he plays in a way that glorifies the Lord.

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Meghan Markle’s ‘gut-wrenching’ interview: How to notice the hurt in others Oct 21, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 21, 2019

Meghan Markle's recent admission that she's "not OK" conveys a sense of isolation and an unspoken cry for help with which many can relate. In today's podcast, Ryan Denison considers how that reality presents Christians with some very low-hanging fruit for how we can make a real difference in the lives of others: by simply talking to people and going beyond common courtesy.

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Jury awards $450,000 to father of Sandy Hook victim: Changing the world by retreating from the world Oct 18, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 18, 2019

We've been discussing this week the fact that ideas change the world. Today's podcast shows us that we must also retreat from culture to change culture and offers us a biblical path to spiritual peace and power.

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Two Holocaust survivors reunited after 75 years: A commitment that changes everything Oct 17, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 17, 2019

The Holocaust illustrates the fact that ideas change the world. Today's podcast considers several examples of this principle in the news and invites us to commit our lives to the most powerfully positive idea in human history.

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Baby girl buried alive in India and sex trafficking in Dallas: The power (and hope) of ideas Oct 16, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 16, 2019

The response to Attorney General Barr's recent address illustrates the moral crisis of our day. Today's podcast examines our democracy's dependence on biblical morality and invites us to "activate a weapon of the Spirit."

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William Barr’s statement at Notre Dame: My perspective and God’s call to courage Oct 15, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 15, 2019

William Barr expressed well the moral crisis of our day. Today's podcast explains this challenge and calls us to the courage of the Spirit as we stand boldly for our Lord.

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All three capitals of the Confederacy now have black mayors: Bending the ‘arc of the moral universe’ Oct 14, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 14, 2019

The "arc of the moral universe" must be bent toward justice. Today's podcast examines reasons why Christians should seek to change the culture and identifies the biblical path to catalytic ministry.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Criticism of President Trump’s Syria decision escalates: How should Christians relate to him? Oct 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 11, 2019

Criticism of President Trump's Syria decision is escalating. Today's podcast asks how we should relate to the president and offers four biblical principles that are essential to our witness in our post-Christian culture.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Tennessee governor proclaims today a ‘Day of Prayer, Humility, and Fasting’: The transforming power of intercession Oct 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 10, 2019

The governor of Tennessee issued a proclamation making today a Day of Prayer, Humility, and Fasting. Today's podcast discusses the urgency and power of intercession and invites us to join the Holy Spirit in changing our culture.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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In-N-Out Burger owner uses her company to glorify God Oct 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 9, 2019

The owner of In-N-Out Burger and a judge in Texas are in the news for their courageous faith. Today's podcast tells their stories and invites us to take two steps that will change our lives and our culture.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Texas cheerleader saves choking boy: The motivating power of gratitude Oct 08, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 8, 2019

A Texas cheerleader used her medical training to save a young boy. Today's podcast discusses her courage and invites us to respond to the grace we have received with gratitude that motivates sacrificial service.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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NFL player fined for wearing 'Man of God' headband: The key to transformative courage Oct 07, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 00, 2019

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis modeled the kind of public faith Scripture commends. Today's podcast discusses ways and reasons to stand courageously for our Lord in a secular culture.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Brother of murder victim forgives woman who shot him: Refuting the secularization thesis through courageous compassion Oct 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 4, 2019

This week, the brother of Botham Jean forgave the woman who killed him. Today's podcast discusses such courageous compassion in the context of our secularized society and invites us to prove God's love through our grace.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Drew Brees attacked for supporting ‘Bring Your Bible to School Day’: Do non-Christians need Jesus? Oct 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 3, 2019

It is extremely countercultural today to claim that non-Christians need faith in Christ. Today's podcast explores this issue, highlights the statements of Jesus and the apostles on the subject, and invites us to share the hope we have found in Christ.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Iran’s top general says wiping Israel off the map is achievable: The surprising location of the world’s fastest-growing church Oct 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 2, 2019

The growth of the church in Iran is a modern-day miracle. Today's podcast explores three reasons for this spiritual awakening and shows us how to join the movement.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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‘Miracle Baby of Dachau’ dies: God will lead you where he can best use you Oct 01, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR OCTOBER 1, 2019

Helga Page's story reminds us that every child is a miracle. Today's podcast invites us to seek God's heart for those he wants us to reach in the confidence that the Spirit will lead us where the Father can best use us.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Rosh Hashanah and Chuck Colson’s impeachment wisdom: Three urgent questions as I return from Israel Sep 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

I am returning from Israel today with the persecution of the Jews and the political climate of America on my heart. Today's podcast explores both and invites us to seek the moral and spiritual awakening we need so urgently.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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NASA to build telescope to find killer asteroids: Finding hope for an uncertain future Sep 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

NASA plans to build a telescope to detect "killer asteroids" before it's too late. Today's podcast explores the frailty of life and invites us to make three commitments that lead to hope.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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The latest on impeachment: Two biblical imperatives Sep 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The House impeachment inquiry is dominating the news. Today's podcast surveys the issues involved and calls us to speak truth in ways that glorify God and advance the common good.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Three sisters who fought the Nazis: How compassion changes those who change the world Sep 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Three sisters who fought the Nazis and commuters who helped an out-of-work vendor show us the impulse for compassion God has given each of us. Today's podcast discusses this reality and calls us to partner with God for the good of our culture and our souls.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Bachelorette party turns into mission trip: How social media is changing the way we experience reality Sep 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Social media is changing the way we experience reality. Today's podcast explores the good and bad sides of this fact and points to the only reality we can trust in the challenging times of life.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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The latest on the Emmy Awards: How to win the ‘crown of life’ Sep 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The 2019 Emmys were awarded last night. Today's podcast discusses the relationship between popularity and holiness in our culture and calls us to choose the eternal "crown of life."

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Airline mechanic accused of plane sabotage may have ties to ISIS Sep 20, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

God works through bad times and good times to advance his kingdom. Today's podcast explores ways his Spirit is moving today and invites us to invest our lives in eternal significance.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Coach turns down ‘significant’ raise: The ‘Five Pillars’ of true prosperity Sep 19, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A national championship-winning coach is making headlines not just for what he does but for who he is. Today's podcast tells his story and invites us to invest our lives in true prosperity.

And to hear more about how a church showed great generosity to their county, listen to “Why Love Wants to Erase Missouri’s Medical Debt.”

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The Israeli election: A day can change the world Sep 18, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The Israeli election is one of the most significant in recent history. Today's podcast discusses the results, the encouragement and discouragement in today's news, and God's call to hope and courage in Christ.

TO REACH A MILLION . . .

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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‘You let her die in church’: How obeying what we don’t understand leads to peace Sep 17, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The twentieth anniversary of the Wedgwood Baptist Church shooting was this past Sunday. Today's podcast explores the logic of praying for God's protection and offers us a pathway to true peace.

TO REACH A MILLION . . .

Did you know that the Denison Forum is located in Dallas, Texas?

Consequently, that makes us eligible to be a beneficiary of North Texas Giving Day, an incredible, annual event that emphasizes generosity for hundreds of local nonprofits.

But, what makes North Texas Giving Day so powerful is that anyone in the world can participate.

From now until midnight Central Standard Time on Wednesday, Sept. 18, you can preschedule your gift to Denison Forum so that it’s added to our total on September 19, the actual day of North Texas Giving Day.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Why Georgia fans wore pink Saturday: The power of the past to change the future Sep 16, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

University of Georgia fans wore pink at Saturday's game for a very special reason. Today's podcast tells their story and invites us to use our past to change the world by the power of the Spirit.

TO REACH A MILLION . . .

Did you know that the Denison Forum is located in Dallas, Texas?

Consequently, that makes us eligible to be a beneficiary of North Texas Giving Day, an incredible, annual event that emphasizes generosity for hundreds of local nonprofits.

But, what makes North Texas Giving Day so powerful is that anyone in the world can participate.

From now until midnight Central Standard Time on Wednesday, Sept. 18, you can preschedule your gift to Denison Forum so that it’s added to our total on September 19, the actual day of North Texas Giving Day.

And have you heard that we’re hoping to raise $1 million to reach 1 million more Christians?

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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‘The man who shot me saved my life’: Making this unusual day our best day Sep 13, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Today is unique for several unusual reasons. Today's podcast discusses what is special about this day, tells an amazing story of personal transformation, and shows us how to make every day our best day.

TO REACH A MILLION . . .

North Texas Giving Day is next week, on Thursday, Sept. 19, and anyone in the world can participate—even you!

Denison Forum hopes to raise $1 million so that we might reach a million more Christians through resources like this podcast, the Daily Article email, books and booklets, radio interviews, and much more.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Jarrid Wilson, pastor and mental health advocate, dies by suicide Sep 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

One in four Americans suffers from mental illness in a given year. Today's podcast examines this issue, shows us how to get help immediately, and calls us to remove the stigma of mental illness and find the peace of Christ today.

TO REACH A MILLION . . .

North Texas Giving Day is next week, on Thursday, Sept. 19, and anyone in the world can participate—even you!

Denison Forum hopes to raise $1 million so that we might reach a million more Christians through resources like this podcast, the Daily Article email, books and booklets, radio interviews, and much more.

We know that’s an audacious goal, but we also believe God provides for those he calls.

For every dollar we raise, one more person is equipped with Truth to help them navigate today’s culture.

Will you join us in reaching one million more Christians?

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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9/11 and the illusion of control: Living for what matters most Sep 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

We owe it to the victims of 9/11 and their loved ones to remember their lives on this tragic day. Today's podcast considers two lessons from this anniversary and invites us to give control of our lives to the only One who is truly in control.

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY DRAWS NEAR!

North Texas Giving Day is next week, on Thursday, Sept. 19. However, you can choose to schedule your gift today (and anyone in the world can give).

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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My spiritual birthday and Chick-fil-A: The joy of living biblically Sep 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In a world of technological transformation, is God's word still relevant? Today's podcast answers this question and invites us to live a life our Lord can bless.

TO REACH A MILLION PEOPLE

Denison Forum exists to create a movement of culture-changing Christians who are daily fed by the Word and, in return, go out into their schools, communities, and families to change the world.

By God’s grace, we influence thousands of people every day to think more biblically—but Dr. Denison feels called that we are to reach a million more.

That’s why we’re asking you to help Denison Forum reach our goal of raising $1,000,000 in one day during North Texas Giving Day. With every dollar you give on days like this, we can reach one more person with the Truth.

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This year’s giving day is Thursday, Sept. 19, but you can schedule your gift today to help build this movement of culture-changing Christians.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Why a man bought 100 generators: The urgency of true community Sep 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The popularity of football tells us something important about our individualistic culture. Today's podcast explores the need for true community and invites us to make four commitments that will change the world.

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY DRAWS NEAR!

North Texas Giving Day is next week, on Thursday, Sept. 19. However, you can choose to schedule your gift today (and anyone in the world can give).

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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Ezekiel Elliott and Hurricane Dorian: The localization of compassion Sep 06, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Limiting our compassion to those we know is understandable but carries two significant risks. Today's podcast examines reasons for compassion fatigue and invites us to seek the compassion of the Holy Spirit for the hurting people we meet.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Brad Pitt on ‘pain, grief and loss’: Making peace with our past Sep 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Brad Pitt's interview in the New York Times is a revealing look at the actor's soul. Today's podcast discusses Pitt's thoughts about the past, our cultural obsession with the present, and God's invitation to make peace with our past by trusting his omniscient grace.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Hurricane Dorian and the Hunkerdown Hideaway: Offering an ‘oblation’ to God Sep 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Thousands of experts are trying to predict Hurricane Dorian's path. Today's podcast shows us how to trust what we do not understand to the God who does.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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‘Things like this happen all over planet Earth all the time’: The key to optimism in hard times Sep 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The news reminds us daily that we can neither predict nor control the future. Today's podcast discusses the relationship between understanding and faith and invites us into a transforming encounter with the love of God.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

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The latest on Dorian and the West Texas shooting: ‘By thy scars we know thy grace’ Sep 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The unpredictability of hurricanes and shootings makes them especially dangerous. Today's podcast considers the brokenness of our world and invites us to trust our suffering to our crucified Lord.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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New study ‘finds genetic links to same-sex behavior’: Three facts you need to know Aug 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 30, 2019

A new study focused on the question of genetics and same-sex sexual attraction is generating headlines. Today's podcast discusses this report, offers three facts we need to consider, and calls us to sexual purity as God's best for us.

HAVE A QUESTION FOR DR. DENISON?

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Dorian spares Puerto Rico but threatens US mainland: How praying for hurting people changes us Aug 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian spared Puerto Rico the worst of its wrath but leaves behind an island still struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria two years ago. Today's podcast discusses our Father's love for all who suffer and calls us to pray for his heart.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS

As evidenced by the popularity of our book series Biblical Insight to Tough Questions, the Denison Forum audience has many questions about living biblically in a culture that is largely opposed to that stance.

So far, we’ve released three volumes. We plan to release more—and that’s where you come in.

What’s your question?

Starting today, we will be taking your questions via email to questions@denisonforum.org.

While not every question will be addressed, the questions we choose will be answered in resources on our website and in future volumes of Biblical Insight to Tough Questions.

Praying through, researching, and writing these biblical insights is one of my favorite tasks. I look forward to reading your questions and diving deeply into the well of biblical truth that can help us all make sense of living out our faith in the twenty-first century.

Send your question to questions@denisonforum.org today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Second-grade student helps classmate with autism, photo goes viral: Defending biblical morality with compassion Aug 28, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 28, 2019

Those of us who affirm biblical sexual morality are more castigated than ever before. Today's podcast offers four biblical responses as we build bridges of relational grace.

DR. DENISON INTERVIEWED ON THE PASTOR WRITER PODCAST

Dr. Jim Denison was recently interviewed by Chase Replogle on the Pastor Writer podcast.

If you've always wondered what goes into the creation of The Daily Article, this podcast episode is a must-listen.

To hear the entire episode, search for Pastor Writer on your podcast app or visit PastorWriter.com to listen online.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Gate agent entertains travelers during delay: The significance of community and tolerance Aug 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 27, 2019

A gate agent modeled the community and tolerance our culture seeks. Today's podcast explores this fact and invites us to embrace and share the inclusive grace found only in Christ.

LAST CHANCE TO GET OUR NEWEST BOOK, BLESSED

Today’s the last day to request your copy of my latest book, Blessed: Eight Ways Christians Change Culture.

Within its pages, I examine the Beatitudes and how Jesus provided a simple, yet profound framework for being a culture-changing Christian.

Then as now, his words challenge us, but they all begin with an assured promise: “Blessed are . . . .”

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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High school renovated to protect against mass shootings: The safest way to a joyful future Aug 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 26, 2019

Shootings, natural disasters, diseases, and accidents make headlines daily. Today's podcast offers us a biblical path to joy in the present and security forever.

ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST BOOK, BLESSED

My latest book is now available.

In Blessed: Eight Ways Christians Change Culture, I discuss how Jesus’ Beatitudes define what it means to be a culture-changing Christian—even today.

His timeless words can guide us toward living a life that reveals his truth to others and that God then blesses in return.

To request your copy of Blessed, click here.

I pray that my newest book challenges and inspires you to live for Jesus.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Is popularity the new prosperity gospel? Millennials, abortion, and the power of God’s word Aug 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 23, 2019

Popularity is the new measure of success for millennials. Today's podcast examines the relationship between this fact and abortion and offers three secular reasons to affirm the sanctity of life.

ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST BOOK, BLESSED

What did Jesus really mean when he said we’re to be “salt and light”?

Did you know that, before he said those memorable words, he delivered the Beatitudes?

Those eight world-changing sayings tell us how to be salt and light to our decaying, darkened culture.

In Dr. Denison's latest book, Blessed: Eight Ways Christians Change Culture, he discusses each of the Beatitudes and how they ought to affect our lives today.

To request your copy of Blessed, click here.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org.

Alyssa Milano’s abortion announcement: Two points I’ve not made before on this issue Aug 22, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 22, 2019

Alyssa Milano's abortion announcement highlights the "celebrity branding" being used to normalize and amplify abortion. Today's podcast discusses this trend and invites us to make two vital commitments for life.

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Dr. Denison is often asked, “What does a culture-changing Christian look like?”

We use that phrase often at the Denison Forum, and with good cause. We’re called to inspire our audience to change the culture around them, for God’s glory.

But Dr. Denison has never gone so in-depth on defining “culture-changing Christian” until he wrote his latest book, Blessed: Eight Ways Christians Change Culture.

Through the framework of the Beatitudes, he explores Jesus’ timeless principles for living a life that can’t help but change the culture.

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Can hard work buy happiness? New study offers surprising answers Aug 21, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 21, 2019

A Yale Law School professor has written a fascinating article on an obsession that threatens our nation. Today's podcast discusses his remarkable observations and invites us to experience the impossible with God.

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What does being blessed mean to you?

Two thousand years ago, Jesus defined being blessed with eight statements we know as the Beatitudes in his Sermon on the Mount.

In Dr. Denison's newest book, Blessed: Eight Ways Christians Change Culture, he discusses each of Jesus’ “Blessed are” statements and how they challenge us to a higher calling.

If we are to be the “salt and light” to the world Jesus calls us to be, we must first understand what it means to be blessed by God—which is likely a far cry from what #blessed means today.

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Rashida Tlaib and the controversy with Israel: We must never forget the past, lest it become the future Aug 20, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 20, 2019

The controversy between Israel and Rep. Rashida Tlaib is generating global headlines. Today's podcast describes this conflict, discusses the rise and sources of anti-Semitism, and calls us to stand with the Jewish people as we love everyone God loves.

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The threat of great white sharks and contact lenses that zoom: God’s call to excellence Aug 19, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 19, 2019

Amazing scientific advances make the news daily. Today's podcast explores the relation between science and faith and calls us to excellence that glorifies God and serves the world.

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Recession worries and the ‘yield curve inversion’: How and why to trust the sovereignty of God Aug 16, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 16, 2019

The threat of a recession is making global headlines. Today's podcast discusses some economic factors in the news and identifies three biblical facts that lead to God's peace today.

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Police attacked in Philadelphia: Three vital responses Aug 15, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 15, 2019

Last night's attack on police officers in Philadelphia is dominating the morning news. Today's podcast explores the vital and dangerous role police officers play in our society and offers three ways we can respond in gratitude and service.

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How did Jeffrey Epstein really die? Conspiracy theories and the key to cultural impact Aug 14, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 14, 2019

Conspiracy theories regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein abound. Today's podcast examines the reason why such theories are popular and invites us to embrace the key to cultural impact today.

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Unprecedented protests in Hong Kong and Moscow: How to unleash the power of true community Aug 13, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 13, 2019

Recent mass protests show the power of community. Today's podcast examines ways our culture undermines true community and invites us to take three biblical, practical steps to build transformational community today.

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A true American hero comes home: The power of community Aug 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 12, 2019

A great American's homecoming shows the importance of unity. Today's podcast discusses research on the healing power of community and invites us to be the solution our culture needs.

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Danny Trejo rescues trapped baby: The power of joy in hard times Aug 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 9, 2019

There's good news in the news. Today's podcast explores the reason these stories impact us and offers us a biblical pathway to joy that attracts others to Christ.

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Are ‘thoughts and prayers’ a ‘cruel joke’? Aug 08, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 8, 2019

A Washington Post columnist is criticizing "thoughts and prayers." Today's podcast responds by highlighting remarkable answers to prayer, discussing the reciprocal relationship between prayer and action, and inviting us to "bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2).

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Remarkable stories of courage in crisis and two ways to partner with God Aug 07, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 7, 2019

Where was God in the tragedies of recent days in El Paso and Dayton? Today's podcast looks at ways he uses evil for good and offers us two ways to join God at work today.

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Explaining the El Paso massacre: Hateful ideology and biblical truth Aug 06, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 6, 2019

Authorities have linked the El Paso shooter to a manifesto posted shortly before last Saturday's massacre. Today's podcast explores this document and the hateful ideology it reflects, then calls us to see every person as God sees them.

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Two mass shootings in two days: God’s question for his people today Aug 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 5, 2019

The mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, have gripped and horrified our nation. Today's podcast explores four commonalities among mass shooters and focuses on God's question for his people today.

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Mario Lopez criticized for transgender remarks: A Christian response to cultural backlash Aug 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 2, 2019

Mario Lopez first became famous for his role as A.C. Slater on the show Saved by the Bell. He has since carved out a solid career as the co-host of Access Hollywood and is a go-to for many people on understanding Hollywood trends as a result.

However, after comments he made in June on The Candace Owens Show resurfaced, Lopez has been in the news for a very different reason.

While on the show, Owens brought up the trend among many celebrities to allow their children to pick their own gender. Lopez replied, "I just think it’s dangerous as a parent to make that determination then." The LGBTQ+ backlash was vocal and swift.

Given that the Bible speaks far more definitively than Lopez regarding the fallacies inherent to much of the transgender movement, those of us who choose to believe the word of Scripture on this subject should not be surprised when we face opposition.

So how should we respond when there appears to be so little room for genuine dialogue?

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Ancient Church of the Apostles reportedly discovered: Three reasons you should care Aug 01, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR AUGUST 1, 2019

Archaeologists working in what they believe to have been the biblical city of Bethsaida claim to have recently found the Church of the Apostles, a fifth-century church supposedly built over the home of the disciples Peter and Andrew.

What relevance can this story have beyond possibly piquing our interest for a few minutes or offering a welcome distraction from the other news of the day?

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How should a Christian vote? Does the Bible allow us to drink alcohol? Should a Christian take medication for depression and anxiety?

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Joshua Harris, author and former pastor, renounces Christianity: Should public falls affect your faith? Jul 31, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 31, 2019

Joshua Harris, author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" and a former pastor, has publicly announced, "I am not a Christian." When a well-known Christian leader renounces their faith, should their fall affect our faith? How should Christians respond?

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The Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting: Moving forward by not moving on Jul 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 30, 2019

What more is there to say? Another fatal shooting has occurred in America, this time at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in California. The shooter started around 5:41 on Sunday evening, and, by the grace of God and the accuracy of festival security, stopped shooting less than a minute later. Yet that was all the time it took to forever alter the lives of countless individuals. So, where do we go from here?

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Shark Week to devour millions: What our rapt attention reveals about our spiritual condition Jul 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 29, 2019

The lure of Shark Week
Defining slothfulness
How to find purpose in every moment

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South Carolina city removes monument to fallen officers: How vocal should Christians be? Jul 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 26, 2019

A monument donated to the local police department of Tega Cay, South Carolina, is making headlines today after the City Council chose to remove it only a few weeks after it was put in place.

The monument contained a reference to Matthew 5:9, in which Jesus stated, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God,” as well as a prayer asking the Lord for courage, strength, and compassion, among other qualities.

After complaints began to come into the City Council, officials decided to scrub the word Lord from the prayer, before recently deciding to simply remove the monument for the time being.

In today’s world, the quickest results often come from the loudest voices. So, does that mean we too should strive to be the loudest voice on a given issue? Would the kingdom be better served if Christians were more vocal about the times when it seems like people act in a way that runs counter to the gospel? Possibly. But how do we determine which path is best for a given situation?

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Robert Mueller’s testimony and the art of nonpartisanship Jul 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 25, 2019

The Mueller hearing continues to dominate headlines this morning. But answers everyone can agree upon don't seem to be coming any time soon. In such a politically charged atmosphere, how should Christians react?

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Boris Johnson and Robert Mueller: The best way to serve our nation Jul 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 24, 2019

Boris Johnson's election and Robert Mueller's testimony are dominating the news. Today's podcast explores three seismic shifts from the Founders to today and invites us to live in a way that most blesses our nation.

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The greatest hymn ever: What will matter most in 50 years and 50 millennia Jul 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 23, 2019

What is the greatest hymn of all time? Or the highest-grossing movie of all time? Today's podcast discusses their significance and offers a biblical path to lives that will resonate forever.

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32 million Americans think Apollo 11 was staged: Reaching the moon and finding true meaning on earth Jul 22, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 22, 2019

Apollo 11 conspiracy theories abound. Today's podcast discusses their cultural significance, Buzz Aldrin's communion on the moon, and the pathway to lasting meaning on earth.

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‘The Eagle has landed!’: The courage to change the world Jul 19, 2019

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A flying prodigy who saved the moon landing
"What America will dare, America will do."
Finding the courage to change the culture
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How Michael Collins enabled Apollo 11 moonwalk: The way to change the world Jul 18, 2019

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The astronaut who made the moonwalk possible
How God uses individuals to change history
The key to knowing the will of God
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President Trump's tweets and critics: Four categories and a biblical response Jul 17, 2019

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The controversy continues
Four ways people respond to President Trump today
A pathway to biblical grace and spiritual transformation

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Amazon Prime Day and American ingenuity: Being creative for Christ Jul 16, 2019

Amazon Prime Day and other American inventions
Surprising reasons irreligious people are irreligious
A miraculous story of creativity and grace

Novak Djokovic, floods in Louisiana, and outages in NYC: The power of perseverance Jul 15, 2019

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History is made at Wimbledon
Turning to help when we need help the most
A storm that changed John Wesley's life

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The latest on the Gulf Coast crisis: The relevance of our Father and our faith Jul 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 12, 2019

The crisis on the Gulf Coast is an opportunity for God's people to prove his love through our compassion. Today's podcast explains why such practical ministry is our essential witness to a skeptical, secularized culture and offers a remarkable example in the news.

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‘Soft-story’ structures threaten half a million people: Why crisis reveals character Jul 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 11, 2019

Crisis reveals character. Today's podcast discusses three stories demonstrating the importance of personal integrity and invites us to experience the empowering transformation of God.

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The legacy of Ross Perot: How to be your best self Jul 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 10, 2019

Ross Perot lived a remarkable life. Today's podcast discusses his legacy and invites us to invest in the priority that gives us eternal significance.

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Preparing for asteroids we don’t know about: How God can make us ‘great’ Jul 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 9, 2019

According to NASA, hundreds of thousands of near-Earth asteroids have not been identified. Today's podcast discusses the importance of preparing for an uncertain future by living for heaven on earth.

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The Women's World Cup and the next 'Big One': Making the best of today Jul 08, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 8, 2019

The fact that we cannot predict the next major earthquake makes its inevitability no less real. Today's podcast invites us to experience the hope that comes from living for eternity today.

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Lobsters and lumberjacks on July 4: Is America an exceptional country? Jul 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 5, 2019

God has entrusted America with remarkable resources. Today's podcast describes some of these gifts and shows us how to turn from self-reliance to Spirit-dependence as we serve God's glory and the common good.

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What Thomas Jefferson got wrong: The best way to serve the nation we love Jul 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 4, 2019

The Declaration of Independence is foundational to American culture. Today's podcast discusses the change of a word in the Declaration that would change our nation and encourages us to offer the gift our country needs most.

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Is tomorrow really our Independence Day? Reflecting on the courage of the Founders Jul 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 3, 2019

Our nation's declaration of independence is a fascinating story. Today's podcast reminds us of our Founders' courage that birthed America and calls us to make their commitment our own.

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From ‘pride’ parades to Fourth of July celebrations: An illuminating book deciphers our culture Jul 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 2, 2019

A fascinating new book explains our moral trajectory by examining the worldview conflict between Christians and the Roman Empire. Today's podcast explores this theme and calls us to embrace two apparently conflicting life principles.

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Church raises $30,000, cancels $4 million in medical debts: The power of perseverance Jul 01, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JULY 1, 2019

A single seed of grace can change the world. Today's podcast calls us to refuse discouragement by "speaking the truth in love."

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The Democratic debates and the National Radio Quiet Zone: How to find “perfect peace” Jun 28, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 28, 2019

The day's news can be discouraging, but God offers us a simple pathway to his "perfect peace." Today's podcast discusses that path and invites us to encounter God in a transforming way this weekend.

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The border crisis and a viral photo: Biblical responses to the needs of children Jun 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 27, 2019

The border crisis is dominating the news. Today's podcast discusses a paper that explains the crisis and then calls us to biblical, practical ways we can respond today.

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The Democratic debates and becoming a ‘happiness hunter’: The surprising source of true happiness Jun 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 26, 2019

Suicides are rising and happiness is falling in America. Today's podcast shows us how we can turn from the circumstances of our culture to God's "peace that passes understanding" as our witness to the world.

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Life on Mars and ‘hornlike spikes’: Why Americans trust science over religion Jun 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 25, 2019

The possibility of life on Mars and "hornlike" bone spurs are making news. Today's podcast examines one reason Americans trust science more than religion and calls us to be "something you have never been."

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The conflict with Iran: How we got here and what could come next Jun 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 24, 2019

Conflict with Iran is dominating the news. Today's podcast explains how we got here, explores what could come next, and invites us to join God at work through biblical intercession.

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Supreme Court rules on war memorial cross: Good news and bad news Jun 21, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 21, 2019

The secularization of American society continues. Today's podcast focuses on this issue and invites us to respond with compassionate grace.

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A vaccine to prevent Alzheimer's and the remedy for spiritual blindness Jun 20, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 19, 2019

Lost people act like lost people. Today's podcast identifies the reason so many in our culture are not living biblically and invites us to be the salt and light our world desperately needs.

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Why Juneteenth is a holiday every American should celebrate Jun 19, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 19, 2019

The less you know about Juneteenth, the more you need to know. Today's podcast tells the story of this holiday and describes the biblical way to love each other as God loves us.

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A shooting in Dallas and the death of Gloria Vanderbilt: Reading the world through God's word Jun 18, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 18, 2019

There is usually bad and good in each day's news. Today's podcast examines several examples in the headlines and invites us to find God's hope by reading the world through his word.

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O. J. Simpson's arrest and the Charleston massacre: A biblical response to prejudice Jun 17, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 17, 2019

Twenty-five years ago today, the O. J. Simpson arrest made history. Today's podcast examines the racial divisions revealed by his trial and the Charleston massacre four years ago and invites us to embrace the biblical solution to prejudice.

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Nicole Brown Simpson, Ron Goldman, and my father's death: Trusting God when we don't understand Jun 14, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 14, 2019

Unexplained suffering is the great question Christianity must face. Today's podcast explores reasons why many turn from God in hard times and invites us to the faith that offers transforming hope and help.

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A way to end abortion and hope for addicts: Redemptive reframing and the power of God Jun 13, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 13, 2019

Our culture is facing great crises such as abortion and addiction. Today's podcast explores God's ability to reframe our challenges if we will seek his best for our lives and witness.

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Why Beth Moore is right on the 'disparity between the way we value men and women' Jun 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 11, 2019

There is a clear and tragic disparity between the way our culture values men and women today. Today's podcast responds by identifying two root causes of this condition and calls us to self-examination and affirmation of women today.

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Hotel manager offers free lodging for women who come to Michigan for abortions Jun 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 11, 2019

Hope in hard times can be our most powerful witness to a fallen world. Today's podcast explores this fact and invites us to offer a biblical prayer with transformational power.

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The Southern Baptist abuse crisis: Two steps God is calling all Christians to take today Jun 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 10, 2019

The sexual abuse crisis in the Southern Baptist Convention is making headlines. Today's podcast calls us to respond to God's call to personal holiness with two steps all Christians should take today.

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A teenager’s suicide and the bravery of D-Day: Finding a cause worth our lives Jun 07, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 7, 2019

Euthanasia and suicide are back in the news. Today's podcast discusses a teenager's suicide and the sacrifices made at D-Day and calls us to discover a purpose worth our lives.

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‘The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you’: A D-Day reflection Jun 06, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 6, 2019

D-Day was the largest amphibious assault in history. Today's podcast remembers the courageous sacrifice of our soldiers and calls us to respond with gratitude by sharing the gospel of eternal freedom.

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President Trump faces protests in the UK: Responding biblically to opposition Jun 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 5, 2019

How should we love those who oppose us? Today's podcast explores this relevant question and offers three biblical principles that bring purpose and hope to temporal challenges.

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James Holzhauer and Susan B. Anthony: The privilege of eternal significance Jun 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 4, 2019

A century ago, the US Congress made a decision that changed our nation for the better. Today's podcast invites us to join courageous women in defining future significance as present success.

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Thirty years after Tiananmen: Persecution ‘the world has never seen the likes of’ Jun 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR JUNE 3, 2019

Thirty years after the Tiananmen Square massacre, persecution against Christians in China is escalating. Today's podcast reports on this oppression and offers specific, biblical ways we can pray for our sisters and brothers in China.

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Oregon lawmakers require schools to teach about the Holocaust: Fourteen-year-old helped make it happen May 31, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 31, 2019

A teenager in the news shows us that one person can change the world. Today's podcast applies this principle to the abortion issue by asking three life-giving questions.

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Blind and autistic performer reminds us that every life is sacred May 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 30, 2019

The abortion issue is more vitriolic and conflicted than ever. Today's podcast explores two pro-choice arguments advocated by Christians and calls us to love all life as our Father does.

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Gillette ad shows transgender son’s first shave: Responding to a six-step LGBTQ strategy May 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 29, 2019

A six-part strategy for advancing the LGBTQ agenda has changed our culture. Today's podcast responds to this strategy and invites us to speak biblical truth out of love for our Lord and our neighbor.

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The legacies of Bill Buckner and Bart Starr: “For what shall we live?” May 28, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 28, 2019

The deaths of Bill Buckner and Bart Starr remind us of the importance of leaving a legacy that matters. Today's podcast discusses a four-star general's reflection on Memorial Day and calls us to two commandments that should define our lives today.

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‘All gave some; some gave all’: A Memorial Day reflection May 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 27, 2019

What is the best way to honor those who died for our nation? Today's podcast discusses three biblical ways to "pay forward" the freedom we have received.

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Truck driver survives Missouri tornado: ‘I’m just glad God was with me tonight’ May 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 24, 2019

If God deserves praise for the good in our world, is he responsible for the bad? Today's podcast explores three ways to defend our faith and calls us to be ready when the Spirit calls us to testify.

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Pastor offers to help man who shot him: Three reasons to forgive May 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 23, 2019

When our faith is attacked, forgiveness is essential. Today's podcast explores three reasons why forgiving others is so powerful for them, our culture, and ourselves.

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Kirsten Gillibrand: Anti-abortion laws are ‘against Christian faith’ May 22, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 22, 2019

Attacks on Christian morality continue to escalate. Today's podcast invites us to be decisive about our faith without being divisive in our witness.

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What can Christians learn from ‘Game of Thrones’? May 21, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 21, 2019

Our culture expects and rewards excellence. Today's podcast discusses God's call to an even higher standard and invites us to partner with him in changing the world.

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Commencement speaker pays student debt for graduating class May 20, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 20, 2019

The way our culture values us is diametrically opposed to the way God values us. Today's podcast invites us to be so dependent on our Father that he can use us to change our world.

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Wearable phone bags and foldable PCs: Responding to a brilliant article with news everyone needs May 17, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 17, 2019

Technological progress is good news for the gospel in a surprising way. Today's podcast responds to an amazing article in Wired magazine and calls us to the truth that transforms every soul.

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Alyssa Milano says she is ‘pro-life’: Abortion and biblical hope May 16, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 16, 2019

We can simply condemn our "post-truth" culture and withdraw from its challenges. But as today's podcast reminds us, God calls us to engage in the issues of our day for the sake of our collective future.

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Keanu Reeves on the afterlife: The urgency and joy of biblical wisdom May 15, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 15, 2019

Many people today base their eternal destiny on their subjective opinions. Today's podcast examines this tragic deception and calls Christians to seek wisdom only God can provide.

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The surprising legacy of Doris Day: Why service changes the world May 14, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 14, 2019

Doris Day left a remarkable legacy of service. Today's podcast explores the reason serving others glorifies Jesus and invites us to choose greatness by being selfless.

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Boycotting a pro-life state and gay aardvarks: How to love our lost culture May 13, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 13, 2019

The more our culture rejects biblical truth, the more it needs biblical truth. Today's podcast discusses three principles that help us love those who do not love us.

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California approves controversial sex-ed guidelines: The importance of mothers today May 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 10, 2019

Our culture continues to slide further from biblical morality. In response, today's podcast shows us why the influence of godly mothers is more vital than ever.

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Is a school district favoring Muslims during Ramadan? Balancing truth and love May 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 9, 2019

Attacks on religious liberty continue to escalate in American culture. Today's podcast explores the complexities of this issue and invites us to choose the way of Jesus.

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Trade wars and face-recognition cameras in church: China and the kingdom of God May 08, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 8, 2019

Trade wars with China are just part of the story. Today's podcast explores the worldview conflict
between China and the US and its urgent implications for believers today.

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The new royal baby and Nelson Mandela: Answering ‘the call to be selfless’ May 07, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 07, 2019

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The world has a new royal baby
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The Kentucky Derby and Rachel Held Evans: A faith that changes everything May 06, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 6, 2019

The synagogue shooting in California last Saturday was the stage for remarkable courage. Today's podcast tells the story of two heroes and offers three biblical principles that empower us to be courageous today.

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An amazing third grader and Kennedy's moonshot: Finding an empowering purpose May 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 3, 2019

-A ten-year-old makes headlines
-Americans are among the most stressed people in the world
-Kennedy's space proclamation and our most urgent commitment

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Anti-Semitism in the US rises 99 percent in four years: My personal response May 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MAY 2, 2019

This is Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel. Today's podcast explains the rise in anti-Semitism in our time and calls us to respond personally with biblical truth and love.

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Dangerous asteroids and a global ISIS: Finding hope in a surprising story May 01, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR May 1, 2019

Dangerous "near-Earth objects" and the global spread of ISIS are making headlines. Today's podcast explores these threats and offers a pathway from worship to transforming faith.

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‘Lori stepped in and saved my life’: Three steps to courage today Apr 30, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 30, 2019

The synagogue shooting in California last Saturday was the stage for remarkable courage. Today's podcast tells the story of two heroes and offers three biblical principles that empower us to be courageous today.

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Avengers: Endgame makes $1.2 billion: Why the movie strikes a chord in our souls Apr 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 29, 2019

Avengers: Endgame had the most successful movie open in history. Today's podcast discusses one reason the film series strikes a chord in our souls and invites us to join God's redemption story.

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Kyler Murray makes history: The importance of finishing well Apr 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 26, 2019

Where we begin the race is not as important as where we finish. Today's podcast explores the contrast between cultural success and eternal significance, calling us to live in ways that honor God and fulfill our purpose.

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Joe Biden and his lesser-known rivals: How anonymous people change the world Apr 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 25, 2019

Some of the announced candidates for president are people whose stories we don't yet know well. Today's podcast explores ways anonymous people change the world and calls us to use our influence to impact the culture.

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How a million robo-taxis are changing the world: Connecting truth to life Apr 24, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 24, 2019

The surprising decline in teenage driving is a window into our changing culture. Today's podcast focuses on a critical component in connecting biblical truth with the people we influence today.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines make the ‘Time 100’: Three ways the church can change the world Apr 23, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 23, 2019

The popularity of Chip and Joanna Gaines is good news, but many perceive the church to be less relevant than Christians. Today's podcast explores this issue and offers three ways we can change the world together.

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Baptist pastor grieves for Notre Dame burning: How to prove that every day is Easter Apr 22, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 22, 2019

How is Christianity relevant to tragedy? Today’s podcast explores ways Christians have changed the world and invites us to demonstrate the relevance of Jesus through our engagement and character.

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The Mueller report, Columbine, and forgiveness: What Good Friday means today Apr 19, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 19, 2019

The Mueller report was released yesterday; the twentieth anniversary of the Columbine tragedy is Sunday. Today's podcast explores connections between the two and invites us to share the grace of Good Friday with the world.

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Waiting for the Mueller Report and examining five cultural lies: Is your Savior your Lord? Apr 18, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 18, 2019

Our divisive response to the Mueller Report illustrates the five cultural lies David Brooks has exposed. Today's podcast examines these lies and points to the spiritual revolution that began in the Garden of Gethsemane.

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The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Buying a T. rex and restoring Notre Dame: Our quest for legacy Apr 17, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 17, 2019

Why do we want to own historic artifacts and construct historic cathedrals? Today's podcast explores our quest to leave a legacy and identifies the biblical path to significance with God.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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The fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral cannot destroy the church Apr 16, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 16, 2019

The tragic fire at Notre Dame Cathedral captured the hearts of millions. Today’s podcast explores the true nature of the church and invites us to join its global advance with sacrificial joy.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Would you get an ‘IRS’ tattoo to avoid taxes? Apr 15, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 15, 2019

Unlike the IRS, God wants all of us so he can use and bless all of us. Today's podcast invites us into a transformational, intimate relationship with the One whose "reckless love" changes everything.

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The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Dirk Nowitzki’s retirement: Who we are is more important than what we do Apr 12, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 12, 2019

Character is more important than achievements. Today's podcast explores this fact and invites us to solidarity with our culture that exhibits the compassion of God to our world.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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Hitler’s home movies are being digitized: What your reaction says about us Apr 11, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 11, 2019

Modern people seem to fear death less than ever. Therefore, today's podcast invites us to experience the present-tense value of a personal relationship with Jesus and to show others how they can know the joy of his love today.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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The latest from Israel: Why did Jesus have to die for us? Apr 10, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 10, 2019

The Jewish people—and most Americans—do not believe that they need to trust Jesus' atonement for their sins. Today's podcast offers a biblical and logical response that leads us to our Lord's transforming love and grace.

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The elections in Israel: Why don’t the Jews accept Jesus as their Messiah? Apr 09, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 9, 2019

Today's elections in Israel raise two questions: "How does their government work?" and "Why don't the Jews accept Jesus as their Messiah?" Today's podcast explores the relationship between these two questions and points to their solution at the cross of Christ.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

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How Brad Paisley and his wife are changing lives: The secret of significance Apr 08, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 8, 2019

Where God is most at work in the world, his people are totally dependent on his Holy Spirit. Today's podcast explores this phenomenon and invites us to join the movement of the Spirit in our culture.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Two new TV series about Jesus: Why is Christ more popular than the church? Apr 05, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 5, 2019

Jesus is more popular in contemporary culture than the church. Today's podcast shows us how we can engage others with bold humility that honors our Lord and draws people to him.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Why ‘Avengers: Endgame’ broke the internet Apr 04, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 4, 2019

As the popularity of superhero movies demonstrates, our culture is desperate for heroes. Today's podcast examines this phenomenon and invites us to a lifestyle that attracts our culture to Christ.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Pennsylvania lawmaker criticized for praying publicly to Jesus Apr 03, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 3, 2019

More and more Americans are questioning whether they need God to be good. Today's podcast responds with biblical truth that calls us into an intimate relationship with the transformative Spirit of God.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Washington Post writer leaves the faith, speaks for millions: 4 responses Apr 02, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 2, 2019

The day's news can leave society with more questions than answers. Today's article highlights a man that left the faith and gives four responses we can ask.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Police officers replace tools stolen by thieves Apr 01, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR APRIL 1, 2019

The day's news can cause us to wonder if God understands our pain and problems. Today's podcast explores Jesus' incarnation as evidence that our Savior knows all we feel and invites us to his throne of grace today.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

‘Unplanned’: A movie about abortion that changes everything Mar 29, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 29, 2019

Unplanned is a movie every American should see. Today's podcast explains why and invites us to stand for life in ways that honor our Lord and persuade our culture.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

British Airways jet lands in wrong country on purpose Mar 28, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 28, 2019

It is easy to be sincerely wrong. Today's podcast explores some examples that affect our souls and culture, inviting us to engage our world with redemptive love.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Conflict in Israel and a Jewish cemetery desecrated in Massachusetts: Why should we have hope for our culture? Mar 27, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 27, 2019

Despite the discouragements of the day, it is always too soon to give up on the future because it is always too soon to give up on God. Today's podcast shows us how to trust our Father when his timing is not ours.

LAST DAY TO GET OUR NEW EASTER RESOURCE

Today is the last day you’ll hear about our newest resource, Journey to the Resurrection, a fifteen-day devotional written by Dr. Jim Denison that will help prepare your heart for the Easter season.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

San Antonio city council bans Chick-fil-A from airport Mar 26, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 26, 2019

Discrimination against Christians is escalating in our culture. Today's podcast examines this troubling trend and points to a surprising way God redeems persecution.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

Easter is coming, and I would love to send you a copy of Journey to the Resurrection, an Easter devotional I’ve recently written. This new, fifteen-day guide will help prepare your heart for the season..

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Attorney General releases summary of the Mueller report: 3 biblical responses Mar 25, 2019

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 25, 2019

The long-awaited Mueller report is making global headlines. Today's podcast summarizes the report and offers three biblical guidelines as we respond to this controversial subject and other political issues.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

The true significance of Easter is lost on so many in our modern culture. But you can make the most of your opportunity to share the truth with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

President Trump endorses Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights Mar 22, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

What is the region known as the "Golan Heights"? Today's podcast explains why this disputed area is so important to the world and offers a biblical path to lasting peace.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

The true significance of Easter is lost on so many in our modern culture. But you can make the most of your opportunity to share the truth with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

A giant meteor explosion and the dangers of sugary drinks and cannabis: We are mortal and immortal Mar 21, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

Each day's news reminds us that we live at the intersection of finitude and infinity. Today's podcast shows us why sharing Jesus is the greatest gift in the world.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

The true significance of Easter is lost on so many in our modern culture. But you can make the most of your opportunity to share the truth with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

What is an anonymous $1.5 billion lottery winner doing with her money? Mar 20, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

To reach the world, we must love the world as Jesus does. Today's podcast takes us to a place of horrific immorality where we'll watch Jesus launch his church and call us to join him.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

Because you listen to The Daily Article Podcast, we want you to be one of the first people to receive our new Easter devotional guide, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

A goat who became mayor and the full worm supermoon: The eternal purpose of this life Mar 19, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

Today's news reminds us that temporal success is seldom eternally significant. Today's podcast shows us the best way to meet God tomorrow.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

Prepare your heart and mind for this holy season with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional guide, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

A farmer who died for a stranger: How to find good news in bad news Mar 18, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

When tragedies make the news, we are reminded of our finitude and God's omnipotence. Today's podcast invites us to turn fear to faith, testifying to our fearful culture that God is Lord.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

The true significance of Easter is lost on so many in our modern culture. But you can make the most of your opportunity to share the truth with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

A massacre in New Zealand, fighting in Israel, and a redemptive lesson from an unlikely source Mar 15, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

The Ides of March are more significant to our culture than many people know. Today's podcast tells the story of this important day and discusses its relevance to our churches and our souls.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

The true significance of Easter is lost on so many in our modern culture. But you can make the most of your opportunity to share the truth with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional, Journey to the Resurrection.

Request your copy when you give today at denisonforum.org/journey.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

The college scam, Felicity Huffman, and Lori Loughlin: Two biblical responses Mar 14, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

The college cheating scandal is making global headlines. Today's podcast asks what the scandal says about our culture and identifies two biblical principles we can teach our children and ourselves.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

The true significance of Easter is lost on so many in our modern culture. But you can make the most of your opportunity to share the truth with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional, Journey to the Resurrection.

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ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

A principal reads to her students on Facebook Live: How technology can and can’t improve our lives Mar 13, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

Technology can change our lives, but it cannot change our souls. Today's podcast explores the one commitment that brings eternal life in heaven and purposeful life on earth.

NEW EASTER RESOURCE

Prepare your heart and mind for this holy season with Dr. Jim Denison’s new fifteen-day devotional guide, Journey to the Resurrection. Request your copy when you give today at denisonforum.org/journey.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

The man who was not allowed to board Flight 302: “Say thank you to God” Mar 12, 2019

TODAY'S DAILY ARTICLE

Tragedy can turn us from God in despair or toward him in hope. Today's podcast invites us to join the risen and living Lord in redeeming tragedy for his glory and our good.

JUST RELEASED: A NEW EASTER RESOURCE

Easter is coming soon, and even 2,000 years later, the events leading up to Easter are still a history-making, life-changing week.

But if someone asked you why Easter is so important to you, how would you respond? Are you ready to explain its significance to a skeptical friend?

Journey to the Resurrection is a new fifteen-day devotional guide by Dr. Jim Denison. In the lead-up to Easter, it will help you explain the eternal significance of the Holy Week to your friends, family, and coworkers.

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The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Why did this high school wrestler’s video go viral? Mar 11, 2019

Adversity finds us daily, but our Father has a purpose behind our pain. Today's podcast explores one way God redeems suffering he does not prevent.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Alex Trebek and Hailey Bieber: 2 steps to biblical courage Mar 08, 2019

Living as fallen people in a fallen world requires courage. Today's podcast explores two ways we can be empowered by God to stand for Jesus and each other.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

University dean resigns after school bans Chick-fil-A Mar 07, 2019

Christians are facing an increasing wave of discrimination in our culture. Today's podcast explores a surprising way to respond to opposition with grace.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

What happened when Joe Biden called Mike Pence 'a decent guy'? Mar 06, 2019

Why is our political climate more divided than at any time since the Civil War? Today's podcast explores the issue behind our divisiveness and offers three steps forward for Christians.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

AI-powered grocery stores and Chip and Joanna Gaines: How to use the temporal for the eternal Mar 05, 2019

Remarkable technological advances can improve our lives, but they make us no less mortal. Today's podcast explores ways we can use the temporal to serve the eternal for God's highest glory and our greatest good.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

‘We’re more popular than Jesus’: The relevance of our faith today Mar 04, 2019

Will Christianity "vanish and shrink," as John Lennon predicted? Today's podcast explores his infamous assertion and offers us a biblical path to the power of God today.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

The secret intelligence network that defeated Hitler: Words change the world Mar 01, 2019

We communicate more words today than ever before in human history. Today's podcast looks at the power of words to change the world and invites us to hear the voice of God in our souls.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Vietnam summit ends early: What makes history seldom makes headlines Feb 28, 2019

What makes headlines seldom makes history. Today's podcast contrasts temporal success and eternal significance, inviting us to make the one choice that gives life purpose and power.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

The Vietnam summit, clergy abuse, and YouTube videos on child suicide: Is the world getting better or worse? Feb 27, 2019

The Vietnam summit and other news can be viewed as negative or as positive. Today's podcast shows us how to demonstrate Jesus' relevance to our conflicted culture.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Christian receives $21 million after 39 years in prison Feb 26, 2019

Craig Coley spent thirty-nine years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Today's podcast tells his amazing story and invites us to share his empowering, impactful faith in Christ.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

What the Oscars teach us about significance Feb 25, 2019

The 2019 Oscars were awarded last night. Today's podcast discusses the awards in the context of our secular culture and God's definition of significance.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Which are the “most sinful states” in the US? Feb 22, 2019

Sin and Satan are considered outdated concepts today, but this makes them no less real and even more dangerous. Today's podcast identifies the two categories of sin and offers us a biblical path to victory today.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

One of the most moving articles I’ve ever read Feb 21, 2019

Michael Gerson's testimony to the unique power of Christ is deeply moving and inspiring. Today's podcast discusses Gerson's challenges and the hope only Jesus offers all who are hurting today.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Why is this fashion model making headlines? Feb 20, 2019

Why does our society celebrate the rights of some but not others? Today's podcast explores the principles that explain our culture's rejection of the sanctity of life and offers two biblical responses.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

The reward a Texas couple found in a bottle from 1962 Feb 19, 2019

Americans have experienced remarkable advances in recent decades. However, is our overall moral trajectory positive or negative? Today's podcast identifies the root cause of our condition and invites us to embrace and share God's transformative solution.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

College intern began work the day he was killed Feb 18, 2019

Hope can be hard to find in hard times. Today's podcast identifies a foundational reason for pessimism in our culture and offers three biblical steps to hope.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

President to announce $8 billion for border wall Feb 15, 2019

The conflict over border security is making headlines again. Today's podcast focuses on a vital but often-overlooked reason for our divisive culture and offers us a way forward in Christ.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

How to get a marriage license at baggage claim Feb 14, 2019

Valentine's Day is an annual invitation to receive and share God's unconditional love. Today's podcast explores the reasons why this is hard and offers two biblical steps to experiencing true grace.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Why was a newborn baby in a storm drain? Feb 13, 2019

Innocent suffering is both a faith challenge and a perennial experience. Today's podcast identifies an often-overlooked way God helps those who hurt and invites us to join him in sharing grace with our broken world.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Victims of innocent suffering: Biblical help and hope Feb 12, 2019

Innocent suffering challenges our understanding of the power and love of God. Today's podcast explores this difficult issue and offers biblical help and hope for all who suffer today.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

Report: 700 victims of Southern Baptist sexual abuse Feb 11, 2019

A tragic new report details sexual abuse in Southern Baptist churches. Today's podcast identifies Satan's three-part strategy in clergy abuse and describes two ways we can respond in prayer.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

What do racism, sexual abuse, and abortion have in common? Feb 08, 2019

Racism and abortion are in the news nearly every day. Today's podcast explores their common link and offers three biblical steps that will change our broken culture.

The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may give here.

How much does Donald Trump’s childhood home cost? Feb 07, 2019

The political divisions of our day are nothing new. Today's podcast explores our divisive history and offers two biblical steps forward.

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The ‘State of the Union’ is divided: How should Christians respond? Feb 06, 2019

Response to the State of the Union address illustrates the divisiveness of our day. Today's podcast explores reasons for such divisions and invites us to speak redemptive truth in love. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Two responses to the Ralph Northam controversy Feb 05, 2019

Racial prejudice continues to make the news each day. Today's podcast invites us to take two steps toward the truth and justice God desires for our nation. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why the Rams' Super Bowl loss matters today Feb 04, 2019

The NFL crowned the New England Patriots as Super Bowl winners again last night. Today's podcast invites us to reframe success and failure in biblical terms and choose the only path to success that truly matters. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why the Super Bowl and secular spirituality are so popular Feb 01, 2019

The Super Bowl is a metaphor for secular spirituality. Today's podcast explores reasons why both are popular and invites us to follow Jesus with a transforming commitment that will impact our culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The polar vortex, seven-foot pythons, and divine sovereignty Jan 31, 2019

The extreme weather of our day is an invitation to consider God's providence in places we cannot detect his plan. Today's podcast invites us to trust our Father's heart when we cannot see his hand, knowing that such faith is a powerful witness to our skeptical culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Have Israeli scientists found a cure for cancer? Jan 30, 2019

Finding a cure for cancer is a metaphor for sharing the good news of God's love. Today's podcast examines reasons why our culture resists God's grace and offers four practical steps to eternal transformation. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The key to serenity in a chaotic culture Jan 29, 2019

Despite advances in informational technology, our culture is more chaotic and unpredictable than ever. Today's podcast offers us a biblical path to the peace of God as our witness in troubled times. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

How to respond when skeptics claim our faith is dangerous Jan 28, 2019

Skeptics claim that tragedies in our world prove that our faith is irrelevant or even dangerous. Today's podcast shows us how to demonstrate the relevance of our faith through our lives and service. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

NY abortion ruling: How to move from success to significance Jan 25, 2019

Bad news calls us to make a difference that matters. Today's podcast shows us how to move from success to significance by sharing the light of Christ with our dark world. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Why is the media biased? Jan 24, 2019

Media bias is a growing concern in our culture. Today's podcast explains why this is an issue and offers three biblical steps in response. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The 'racist' confrontation in DC: 3 biblical responses Jan 23, 2019

The ugly confrontation in Washington last weekend continues to make news. Today's podcast explores the event and America's ongoing problem with racism, then offers three biblical steps we can all take today. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece says about abortion Jan 22, 2019

Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day in America. Today's podcast offers ways to persuade more Americans that an unborn child is a child, then invites us to love children as God does. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Martin Luther King Jr.: How to leave a legacy that matters Jan 21, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed us how to leave a legacy that matters. Today's podcast explores two biblical principles that will lead us to significance today and for eternity. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

CNN writer calls biblical morality 'disgusting' Jan 18, 2019

When we act publicly on our Christian values, we risk the anger and rejection of our post-Christian culture. Today's podcast examines the uproar over Karen Pence's decision to teach at a Christian school and offers two biblical commitments that will redeem the rising secularism of our day. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Ronald McDonald depicted as 'McJesus' on a cross Jan 17, 2019

Relationships are not only vital to our emotional health—they are critical to our physical health as well. Today's podcast invites us to experience the love of God in a way that heals our hurts and changes our culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Does new Gillette ad insult men? Jan 16, 2019

Masculinity is a controversial subject in our postmodern culture. Today's podcast examines the debate and offers a biblical way to become the best we can be. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

When is the next royal baby due? Jan 15, 2019

Our "fake news" culture undermines our view of God and of ourselves. Today's podcast offers a biblical path to experiencing the life-changing power and presence of God. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

A kicker's failure became eternally significant Jan 14, 2019

Faith in adversity can be our most powerful witness to a skeptical culture. Today's podcast offers a biblical way to trust God with our suffering and experience his redeeming love. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Jeff Bezos' affair: The largest divorce settlement in history? Jan 11, 2019

We may not see the consequences of our sins today, but that makes them no less dangerous. Today's podcast examines Satan's temptation tactics and offers us a biblical path to spiritual victory. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

University bans Chick-fil-A from campus Jan 10, 2019

The divisiveness of American culture continues to escalate. Today's podcast explores three reasons Christians should respond to our post-Christian society with solidarity and compassion. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The border wall: Pros and cons and 3 biblical facts Jan 09, 2019

The border wall is one of the most divisive issues in American politics. Today's podcast examines arguments for and against the wall, then focuses on three biblical priorities and the divine wisdom we need. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"The legend of Trevor Lawrence has only just begun" Jan 08, 2019

There is always good news in the news. Today's podcast focuses on the faith of Trevor Lawrence and offers biblical insights for living with significance. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

A toothbrush can clean your teeth in 10 seconds Jan 07, 2019

Technological progress shows the capacity of humans for great achievement. However, as today's podcast shows, we need to embrace a "primal identity" that gives our lives their greatest significance. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Was George Washington a failure? Jan 04, 2019

Bad news in the news can be discouraging. Today's podcast focuses on spiritual resilience, offering three steps to experiencing God's redemption of our challenges for his glory and our good. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What Mitt Romney's niece thought of his editorial on Trump Jan 03, 2019

As the ongoing conflict in Washington over the border wall illustrates, we view life through the prism of our values. Today's podcast answers the question, “What does God value most?” and offers a biblical invitation to transforming joy. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft Jan 02, 2019

Human achievement and cosmic magnificence can turn our focus from the Creator to his creation. Today's podcast shows us why and how to live and work in the transforming power of the Spirit of God. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Beginning the year with the most powerful essay I've ever read Jan 01, 2019

As people around the world make New Year's resolutions, what commitment should be at the top of our list? Today's podcast explores the most powerful essay I've ever read and offers us a choice that will transform our lives and witness. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Five of the worst predictions in history Dec 31, 2018

Even the best minds cannot predict the future. Today's podcast invites us to build our lives on the consistency of God's love and faithfulness.

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Veteran visits wife's grave over 1,300 times Dec 28, 2018

Adversity is an opportunity. Today's podcast shows us three ways we can redeem our challenges in the new year for God's glory and our good. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Why did the Dow soar more than a thousand points? Dec 27, 2018

Each day's news illustrates the unpredictability of our world. Today's podcast shows us the biblical path to facing the future with purpose in the present. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Man fills 18-wheeler with toys for Christmas Dec 26, 2018

Jesus' second coming is as certain as his first. Today's podcast shows us how to prepare for Christ to return in a way that redeems every day with joy. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

A Christmas Message from Dr. Denison Dec 25, 2018

The Christmas story is so familiar that it's easy to lose sight of the miracle of grace that happened in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. So, let's revisit the scene. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What Apollo 8 told the Earth 50 years ago today Dec 24, 2018

How do we reconcile the tragedies of our world with the love of our Creator? Today's podcast shows us why Jesus came to earth and how to give him the one gift he wants for Christmas. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Girl with brain tumor: From no cure to no trace Dec 21, 2018

Tomorrow is promised to no one. Today's podcast shows us how and why to live each day in close communion with Jesus. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Christian baker being sued again Dec 20, 2018

Our culture judges Christ by Christians. Today's podcast shows us how to reflect the character of Jesus in a skeptical day. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What Beth Moore and Max Lucado have in common Dec 19, 2018

God's word and love apply to every dimension of our lives and every need we face. Today's podcast invites us to follow Jesus' example by loving others as he loves us. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Russian social media campaigns targeted Christians Dec 18, 2018

Courage isn't enough to change our post-Christian culture. Today's podcast explores the importance of compassion and offers a biblical path to the humility it requires. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Miss Spain makes history at Miss Universe Dec 17, 2018

It takes unprecedented courage to defend biblical morality. Today's podcast invites us to the sacrificial obedience that positions us to receive God's best for our lives and influence. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Foul-mouthed Santa frightens children Dec 14, 2018

Our culture seems to celebrate Christmas without Christ. Today's podcast responds to contemporary "spirituality" and offers a biblical way to experience the Spirit's transforming power. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

School principal forbids Christmas decorations Dec 13, 2018

A secular culture prefers spirituality that requires no repentance and offers only affirmation. Today's podcast discusses the "chief danger" we face and offers a biblical path to transformation in Christ.

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How should parents handle technology at home? Dec 12, 2018

New studies indicate a significant and dangerous relationship between screen use and children's brains. Today's podcast explores this problem and offers biblical steps to manage technology and build community. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Teacher fired for not using transgender student's preferred pronoun Dec 11, 2018

A teacher in Virginia has been fired for refusing to use a transgender student's preferred pronoun. Today's podcast asks how Christians should respond when forced to choose between what is popular and what is biblical. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Facebook tribute to 'the man in 2D' goes viral Dec 10, 2018

We write our own eulogy one day at a time. Today's podcast explores the eternal significance of present faithfulness. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Welcoming William Wells Denison into the world Dec 07, 2018

My fourth grandchild was born yesterday. Our family is thrilled and blessed. Today's podcast explores the importance of physical and spiritual birth and invites us to live for eternity today. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"A twentieth-century founding father" Dec 06, 2018

George H. W. Bush's state funeral was one of the most moving services I have ever witnessed. Today's podcast examines his commitment to his life purpose and shows us how we can identify and fulfill our calling from God. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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One hero salutes another: A video I hope you'll see Dec 05, 2018

President George H. W. Bush is being remembered for his remarkable kindness and humble spirit. Today's podcast examines the power of such character and calls us to service that changes the culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Man tries to rescue Christmas decoration Dec 04, 2018

George H. W. Bush was prepared for his death, a subject our culture avoids. In response, today's podcast invites us to focus on the relationship that matters most on earth and in eternity. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

George H. W. Bush's last words Dec 03, 2018

George H. W. Bush is being remembered today not just for his astounding achievements but especially for his personal character. Today's podcast examines his life and legacy and invites us to share his biblical commitments to integrity and transforming faith in Christ. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

My visit to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC Nov 30, 2018

The Museum of the Bible is a powerful witness in the heart of our nation's capital. Today's podcast discusses the fact that one person can change the world and invites us to discover our Kingdom assignment today. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Twitter blocks writer for saying 'men aren't women' Nov 29, 2018

David French is right: "The culture wars are exhausting and divisive." However, as today's podcast shows, courageous and compassionate Christians can make an eternal difference in the lives of those with whom we disagree. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Are "designer babies" here? Nov 28, 2018

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Today's podcast discusses the announcement that a Chinese researcher has edited the genes of human embryos, opening a Pandora's Box with frightening consequences. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The Santa Clausification of Christmas Nov 27, 2018

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Indian authorities trying to recover body of US missionary Nov 26, 2018

The Bible clearly teaches that lost people need Jesus, a conviction our culture rejects. Today's podcast discusses the death of an American missionary and explores the need for evangelism in our post-Christian society. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Why is today called 'Black Friday'? Nov 23, 2018

Expressing thanks can be a powerful witness in a chaotic culture. Today's podcast explores biblical principles and practical wisdom from noted Christian leaders who invite us to a lifestyle of public gratitude. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Six ways to instantly become a more positive person Nov 22, 2018

God's word calls us to give thanks "in all circumstances" (1 Thessalonians 5:18), but also to give thanks "always and for everything" (Ephesians 5:20). Today's podcast focuses on a key biblical principle that shows us how we can be thankful in good and hard times. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why did Abraham Lincoln pardon a turkey? Nov 21, 2018

When we look for God's hand in our daily lives, we are inspired to live with gratitude for his grace. This podcast invites us to explore our Father's providential love for us and discover our place in his heart. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why AD 536 was the worst year in history Nov 20, 2018

It can be hard to be grateful in hard times. Today's podcast shows us why God calls us to "give thanks in all circumstances" and invites us to experience the power of humble gratitude. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why doesn't Disney World celebrate Thanksgiving? Nov 19, 2018

In the Christmas rush, it's easy to miss the significance of Thanksgiving. Today's podcast offers two biblical ways to make this week's holiday the holy day our souls need. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Gospel Powered Prison Reform Nov 16, 2018

In a rare reminder that sometimes helping people can be more important than maintaining party lines. President Trump joined with members on both sides of the aisle in Congress this week to announce he will support a bipartisan prison reform bill.

Why are Hate Crimes on the Rise? Nov 15, 2018

The FBI recently announced that reported hate crimes in the United States increased by 17% and 2017.

Fighting Fires and Fighting Dragons Nov 14, 2018

The wildfires raging through California continue to dominate headlines today.

What Saturday Night Live Taught America About Forgiveness Nov 13, 2018

Saturday Night Live, a show built around commenting on current events through satire and attempts at humor, some more successful than others, is rarely know for improving the country's morality.

Chip and Joanna Gaines returning to TV Nov 12, 2018

Our life is our message. Today's podcast discusses the influence of Chip and Joanna Gaines and the remarkable legacy of Billy Graham, offering biblical ways we can live for eternal significance. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"Liberal icon" fractures 3 ribs in fall Nov 09, 2018

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is one of the most polarizing figures in American culture. Today's podcast examines reasons for our divisive views of the Supreme Court and invites us to embrace the highest priorities of life. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

At least 12 killed in California nightclub Nov 08, 2018

The tragedy in California is just the latest mass shooting in America this year. Today's podcast examines the fundamental question facing our country and offers a pathway to personal and national renewal. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

My response to the midterm election Nov 07, 2018

Now that the Democrats have won the House and the Republicans have retained the Senate, what's ahead for America? Today's podcast examines the belief at the heart of American culture and calls us to share the message our nation needs most. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Comedian ridicules wounded veteran Nov 06, 2018

Why is our culture so divisive? Today's podcast identifies three reasons for the acrimony of our day and shows us how to respond in ways that honor our Lord. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Congressman forgives teenager who threatened to kill him Nov 05, 2018

Our culture is more divided politically than I can remember. Today's podcast explores the power of compassion and invites us to respond to animosity with grace. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Meet a modern-day faith hero Nov 02, 2018

Biblical faith and morality are increasingly under threat. Today's podcast identifies reasons our culture opposes biblical truth and encourages us to learn from the courage of persecuted Christians around the world. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

How I felt when I voted yesterday Nov 01, 2018

These are challenging times for our nation. Today's podcast explores reasons why culture-changing Christians are needed and offers a biblical path to the courage God supplies. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Do you live in "Hauntington"? Oct 31, 2018

Americans are fascinated with the occult. Today's podcast offers reasons for this phenomenon and offers a biblical response that redeems Halloween and leads to spiritual victory. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Holocaust survivor escaped death in Pittsburgh Oct 30, 2018

We are commanded to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem!" (Psalm 122:6). This podcast explores three ways Christians should respond to the rising anti-Semitism of our day. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"The darkest hour in our city's history" Oct 29, 2018

Hate crimes seem to be escalating in America. This podcast examines the motives behind such violence and offers three biblical responses. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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FBI analyzing bombs sent to prominent Democrats Oct 26, 2018

The bombs sent recently to political figures are cowardly and deplorable. This podcast offers a surprising biblical solution to the sinfulness of the human heart. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Two migrant groups now headed for US border Oct 25, 2018

No nation's future is guaranteed. This podcast examines the ways God judges nations and shows us how to be a people he can bless. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"One of the largest Viking ship graves ever found" Oct 24, 2018

My travels in Israel remind me that history means different things to different cultures. Today's podcast invites us to join our Father in making "history" into "His Story." For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What would you do with $1.6 billion? Oct 23, 2018

Why does the Bible warn us about materialism? Today's podcast invites us to manage our money biblically for God's glory and our good. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

How you can own Marie Antoinette's jewels Oct 22, 2018

Celebrity and security cannot meet the deepest longing of our souls. This podcast shows us how to experience the transforming reality of the living Lord Jesus every day. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Witches will hex Justice Kavanaugh tomorrow Oct 19, 2018

Why is occultism on the rise today? This podcast explores the temptation behind this satanic strategy and invites us into a transformational, daily relationship with Jesus. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why a journalist's disappearance is globally significant Oct 18, 2018

The disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi threatens stability in the Middle East and the global economy. This podcast explains why this issue matters to the West and offers a biblical path to enduring peace. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Is your sports team killing you? Oct 17, 2018

Our most dangerous temptation is one most of us don't think we face. This podcast exposes the sin at the heart of all sins and shows us how to be a people God can bless. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why has Tom Cruise been recast as Jesus? Oct 16, 2018

Our post-Christian culture is looking for significance in the wrong places. This podcast shows us how to experience God's best for our success today and significance in eternity. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry expecting first child Oct 15, 2018

Our fascination with royal babies and other celebrities reveals an important fact about ourselves. This podcast shows us how to find joyful significance in a culture focused on fame. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Hurricane Michael: Finding hope in disaster Oct 12, 2018

The unpredictability of Hurricane Michael shows us our need for God's shelter and provision. Today's podcast shows us how we can better understand our Father's will and experience his power. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

My response to Hurricane Michael's devastation Oct 11, 2018

Natural disasters call into question the omnipotence and benevolence of God. Today's podcast offers a biblical response that calls us from speculation to personal engagement. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why did Nikki Haley resign as UN Ambassador? Oct 10, 2018

Personal integrity is the foundation of Christian life and witness. Today's podcast shows us how we can live with the character of Christ and so advance his kingdom. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What Amazon's empire says about your soul Oct 09, 2018

Consumerism cannot fill the hunger of human souls. Today's podcast shows us the biblical way into community-centered significance. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What do politics and UFC have in common? Oct 08, 2018

What explains the conflicts dividing our nation today? Today's podcast identifies the heart of the issue, surveys four cultural narratives, and calls Christians to a higher way. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

As divisiveness replaces diplomacy, is there a way forward? Oct 05, 2018

Christians should not ignore the culture wars or join them in ways that demean our witness. Today's podcast offers us a third option that answers Jesus' prayer for us. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Is a "civil war in America" looming? Oct 04, 2018

These are divisive days for American democracy. Today's podcast explains how we got here and offers a surprising way forward. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why you'll receive a text from the president today Oct 03, 2018

Small things can do big things. Today's podcast shows us how six words can equip us to make a global impact for the gospel. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Is a skull-shaped asteroid headed for Earth this Halloween? Oct 02, 2018

In a day of eroding trust, today's podcast invites us to experience intimacy with Jesus in a way that encourages others to know him as we do. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

As FBI probe continues, hope amid the conflict Oct 01, 2018

In these divisive times, today's podcast shows us how friendship with Jesus can change our lives and our culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh testify: My response Sep 28, 2018

Yesterday's Senate hearings are dominating today's news. This podcast offers a biblical response to our conflicted culture and shows us how to be the change we wish to see. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why is today's Senate hearing so crucial? Sep 27, 2018

The solution to America's spiritual crisis is spiritual. This podcast shows us a biblical path to life-changing encounters with our Father each day. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

$18 million worth of cocaine found in bananas Sep 26, 2018

God calls us to love people even (and especially) when they don't love our Lord. This podcast shows us how to engage our fallen culture in redemptive ways that glorify God and help hurting souls. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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How Ashley Kavanaugh defended her husband Sep 25, 2018

Personal character has never been more important—or more criticized. This podcast invites us to discover the genuine freedom available only to those who seek solidarity with God. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why is Mr. Rogers back in the news? Sep 24, 2018

Fred Rogers' message is still changing lives today. This podcast offers a biblical path to experiencing and sharing that message with the world. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

What Harvard study says about kids raised in church Sep 21, 2018

Why doesn't God work today as he did in the Bible? This podcast explores three facts about God's work in the world and invites us to join him in a divine-human partnership today. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Chelsea Clinton: Ending abortion would be "unchristian" Sep 20, 2018

Chelsea Clinton's defense of abortion is a learning opportunity for all who support life. This podcast offers biblical, logical, and empirical responses, inviting Christians to engage our culture for Christ. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Why is this library loaning neckties? Sep 19, 2018

Light always defeats dark. Today's podcast analyzes the increasing stress in our culture and offers a biblical path to the peace of God. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Emmy Awards ridicule Christians Sep 18, 2018

The Emmy Awards began by mocking Christians. Party politics are enmeshed in Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation process. This podcast explores reasons for both and offers a biblical response. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Man dies after shark attack at Cape Cod Sep 17, 2018

Shark attacks, hurricanes, and typhoons are facts of life on this fallen planet. Today's podcast focuses on a way to live in this broken world with hope, courage, and joy. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Mark Cuban helps wedding changed by Florence Sep 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence is attacking the Carolina coast this morning. This podcast discusses three reasons to trust God with the storms you face today. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"Storm of a lifetime" threatens 10 million people Sep 13, 2018

Hurricane Florence will make landfall soon. This podcast explores two biblical priorities that invite us to respond practically to this looming crisis. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"A beast like no other" Sep 12, 2018

Hurricane Florence may be the most devastating storm to strike the Carolina coast in decades. This podcast discusses ways to view such a crisis through the prism of God's sovereign love. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"Tower of Voices" offers stirring 9/11 tribute Sep 11, 2018

9/11 calls us to remember the past and prepare for the future. This podcast explores ways crisis reveals character and encourages us to share the deliverance of God. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Dallas police officer charged with manslaughter Sep 10, 2018

Anxiety is at an all-time high. This podcast explores three biblical responses that lead us into the peace and power of our Father. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why did The New York Times run an anonymous op-ed? Sep 07, 2018

Our culture seems more acrimonious than ever. This podcast explores an unexpected reason for the divisiveness of our day and offers three steps toward unity tempered by grace. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why the NFL misses Peyton Manning Sep 06, 2018

Likeability is a key factor in success today. This podcast explores reasons people trust or reject Jesus and offers ways we can draw our culture closer to our Lord. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

"Mob rule" as Kavanaugh hearings begin Sep 05, 2018

Chaos in our culture tempts Christians to withdraw when our witness is needed most. This podcast draws on biblical truth and ancient wisdom to describe a way of engaging redemptively with our world. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The missing Dallas priest Sep 04, 2018

Loving anyone or anything more than we love Jesus is idolatry. This podcast shows us why and how to deepen our personal relationship with the Savior who loves us unconditionally. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why Labor Day isn't a four-day weekend Sep 03, 2018

The best way to give meaning to life and labor is to work as God works. This podcast suggests three ways to make your vocation eternally significant. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The transforming faith of John McCain Aug 31, 2018

Genuine faith in Jesus sustains us in the hardest places of life. This podcast explores John McCain's transforming faith and invites us to experience his God as our Father. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Wife of pastor who committed suicide posts message to him Aug 30, 2018

God's sovereignty gives us hope in hard times. This podcast explores three practical ways the sovereignty of God helps us navigate the challenges of our day. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Three facts explain John McCain's popularity Aug 29, 2018

John McCain is being remembered as one of our nation's greatest heroes and leaders. This podcast discusses three reasons for his abiding popularity and explores their relevance for Christians in a post-Christian culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

How J. J. Watt continues to change Houston Aug 28, 2018

J. J. Watt is using his influence to help Houston recover from Hurricane Harvey. This podcast explores three ways his example leads to a life of significance. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

John McCain's most singular trait Aug 27, 2018

John McCain was one of our greatest heroes. This podcast discusses his experience as a POW and his abiding significance for followers of Jesus. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

$120 million cannot buy happiness Aug 24, 2018

We were made for intimacy with our Maker. This podcast explains why we can have a more intimate experience with Jesus than with any other person and offers practical steps to such a transforming relationship. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Is the "Big One" coming? Aug 23, 2018

Disasters cause us to question the power and love of God. This podcast asks why God allows such calamities and invites us to follow David's example of faith in the wilderness. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Plane makes emergency landing with no front wheels Aug 22, 2018

Thomas Jefferson declared that "all men are created equal." This podcast explores the continuing relevance of his groundbreaking assertion for Christians responding to our post-Christian culture. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Is All the News Fake? Aug 21, 2018

In our information-saturated culture, its often difficult to know what to believe. But, fake news has been around longer than you think! For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article by email, visit denisonforum.org

Six-Year-Old Orders Almost $400 Worth of Toys Aug 20, 2018

If we are going to raise our children well in a technology-saturated culture, there's something most adults are going to have to do first. Colossians 3:2 says, "Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." For more news discerned differently or to receive the Daily Article via email, visit denisonforum.org.

Our Hope Is Coming Aug 17, 2018

The world would tell us that hope is closely tied to doubt. But, Biblical hope is something entirely different. Biblical hope is grounded in God's promises, not our current circumstances. For more news discerned differently or to receive the Daily Article by email, visit denisonforum.org.

The Good News Behind The Good News Aug 16, 2018

Sometimes good news is hard to find. You just have to keep scrolling online and keeping digging into God's word. The paradox of life is that vision often comes in the valleys. For more news discerned differently or to receive the Daily Article by email, visit denisonforum.org.

What Google Searches Reveal Aug 15, 2018

As Christians, our challenge should not be "Googling" for answers, but instead, helping our culture redefine their questions. They are asking "how," when they might be better served asking "who." For more news discerned differently or to receive the Daily Article via email, visit denisonforum.org.

"I've become the bionic padre" Aug 14, 2018

Christians are called to be change agents for the gospel. This podcast identifies three cultural "circles" and shows us how to use them to impact our culture for Christ. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

A "mission to touch the sun" Aug 13, 2018

It is hard to trust God when we don't understand his call. This podcast invites us to consider his omnipotence in the universe as evidence that we can trust him on earth. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

The "Space Force" and the protection of God Aug 10, 2018

Despite America's superpower status, we all need divine grace and protection. This podcast invites us to the humility God can bless and use. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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Willow Creek lead pastor, elders resign Aug 09, 2018

The tragedy at Willow Creek Community Church reminds us that we all need grace. This podcast invites us to receive and share the faith, hope, and love of Jesus with our broken world. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

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The surprising cause of California wildfire Aug 08, 2018

The tragic wildfires in California remind us that an inferno starts with a spark. This podcast exposes the fallacy of "small" sins and shows us ways to find victory in Christ. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Bill Hybels and the illusion of "private" sin Aug 07, 2018

The latest allegations against Bill Hybels point to the fact that personal sin bears devastating public consequences. This podcast shows us why "private" sin is so illusory and offers a powerful key for personal holiness. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why "The Bachelorette" is such a bad idea Aug 06, 2018

Temptation offers an illegitimate way to meet a legitimate need. This podcast shows us how to use temptation to grow closer to God and make our faith more persuasive and powerful. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Double amputee wins modeling contract Aug 03, 2018

Our Father wants us to use success for significant purposes and see adversity as opportunity. This podcast shows us how to experience God's best in every circumstance. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why are parents hiring "Fortnite" coaches for their kids? Aug 02, 2018

The best advice I've ever received is this: always remember the source of your personal worth. This podcast shows us how to value ourselves and our time as God does. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Tom Cruise's most dangerous "Mission: Impossible" stunts Aug 01, 2018

Christian character often surprises secular people. This podcast invites us to love and serve others with courage that draws them to our sacrificial Lord. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Marital affair could cost man nearly $9 million Jul 31, 2018

Our words can define other people and ourselves. This podcast offers a pathway to words that glorify God, encourage others, and bring us joy. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Fireman turned policeman dies at 29 Jul 30, 2018

The greater our courage in serving Jesus, the greater our reward. As this podcast shows, sacrificial obedience not only glorifies our Lord—it is the path to our best life in Christ. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

How to survive a shark attack Jul 27, 2018

The Bible calls us to "resist the devil." This imperative teaches us to submit to God's power and share his grace. As this podcast shows, victims of our fallen culture need our godly example and personal compassion. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Trump's Hollywood star defaced again Jul 26, 2018

When people hurt us, we can embrace the opportunity to demonstrate the reality of grace. As this podcast shows, such a response may be our most surprising and powerful witness. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Why was 3-year-old attacked with acid? Jul 25, 2018

If we are afraid to die, we cannot truly live. This podcast teaches us how to make the most of each day by living for eternity. For more news discerned differently, or to receive the Daily Article via email, please visit denisonforum.org.

Another setback for Tim Tebow Jul 24, 2018

Tim Tebow shows us the urgency of living in a skeptical world with integrity. In this podcast, we explore the surprising path to living our best life. For more news discerned differently, visit denisonforum.org.

Boy or girl? Parents raising "theybies" Jul 23, 2018

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Free cheeseburgers and the secret to positive living Jul 20, 2018

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UK ethics council decides altering human embryos is "morally permissible" Jul 19, 2018

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Pro football player rescues man trapped in car that plunged off parking garage Jul 18, 2018

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Trump-Putin press conference: "Disgraceful" or "Trump derangement syndrome"? Jul 17, 2018

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Trump-Putin summit begins: How to navigate volatile times Jul 16, 2018

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The surprising tour de force at the Tour de France Jul 13, 2018

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Doctor emerges from Thai cave to learn his father had died Jul 12, 2018

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Thai soccer coach kept boys alive: "He loved them more than himself" Jul 11, 2018

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President Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Jul 10, 2018

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Another boy rescued, 8 still inside Thailand cave Jul 09, 2018

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"Trump Baby" balloon to be flown near UK parliament when president visits Jul 06, 2018

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Protester climbed up the base of the Statue of Liberty Jul 05, 2018

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The trapped soccer team: What freedom really means Jul 04, 2018

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July 4 terror plot thwarted in Cleveland Jul 03, 2018

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John Adams thought today would be Independence Day Jul 02, 2018

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Anthony Kennedy's retirement: "A historic opportunity to reshape the court" Jun 28, 2018

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Supreme Court ruling is great news for free speech and for life Jun 27, 2018

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Political hostility escalates: "Is America headed toward a civil war?" Jun 26, 2018

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused service: political discrimination? Jun 25, 2018

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Las Vegas advertises lesbian wedding on TV Jun 22, 2018

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My response to President Trump’s executive order on immigrant families Jun 21, 2018

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