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How could the Iran war go global? The law of unintended consequences and the wisdom of St. Patrick Mar 17, 2026

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Israel’s defense minister announced this morning that its military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. In other news, the US embassy in Baghdad has been targeted by explosive drones, British Airways says it is suspending some flights to the Middle East until the end of May, and US gas prices are continuing to rise as a result of the war.

However, much of the focus today is on a narrow waterway that is central to the global economy.

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One Battle After Another wins Oscar for Best Picture: What do movies tell us about ourselves? Mar 16, 2026

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“One Battle After Another” won the Academy Award for Best Picture last night, along with five other Oscars. The awards show prompted some reflections for me, which have less to do with the films themselves than with the experience of watching them. The best movies are often the most surprising, the ones with a plot twist we did not foresee, films that convey an unanticipated message that nonetheless resonates with life. The best journeys in life, similarly, occur on the paths we least expected God to call us to travel. When you pursue your Father’s purpose, your life becomes a “motion picture” in which the scenes you “film” today are part of a story you are telling the world. The key, as a wise mentor once taught me, is to stay faithful to the last word you heard from God and open to the next.

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While the US considers a “friendly takeover,” God is already at work in Cuba Mar 13, 2026

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While the Trump Administration’s focus remains largely on the war in Iran, the president took some time earlier this week to address the situation with Cuba as well. Hinting that they may be next in line for regime change, he stated, “It may be a friendly takeover, it may not be a friendly takeover. It wouldn’t matter because they’re really, they’re down to, as I say, fumes.” Until a deal is reached, it’s crucial that we don’t lose sight of the plight of Cuba’s citizens as we consider the broader negotiations between governments. However, as is often the case, God is already at work through his people in ways that are making a genuine difference in the lives of those in need.

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Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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“There are crocs absolutely everywhere”: A reflection on cultural engagement and personal transformation Mar 12, 2026

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People in the Northern Territory of Australia are being warned to stay out of rain-fueled rivers in their area because, as one official put it, “There are crocs absolutely everywhere.” If you pay much attention to secular culture, you might feel the same way about the moral issues of our time. One response is to align our beliefs with our critics, adopting the liberal theology we have been discussing this week and taking positions on moral issues that our secularized society will affirm. Or, we can embrace biblical truth and seek redemptive ways to engage our fallen culture for the advancement of the gospel. How do we choose the latter?

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Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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Please see Dr. Jim Denison's latest website article, “Should we be culture warriors or cultural missionaries?”

Find our online spiritual gifts test here and Janet Denison's latest blog, “You have a kingdom purpose.”

The Iran war and the threat of “stagflation”: The interconnectedness of life and the urgency of biblical faith Mar 11, 2026

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The Iran war is now well into its second week and has involved at least twelve nations across the Middle East and beyond. But it also poses a threat to Americans with which most of us are not familiar. “Stagflation,” the combination of falling growth (stagnation) and rising prices (inflation), is a specter from the 1970s we don’t want to revisit. As the so-called First Law of Ecology states, “Everything is connected to everything else.” This is true not just of ecology but ultimately of life itself. Let’s consider this principle in light of biblical faith and its relation to the cultural issues of the day.

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See Dr. Jim Denison's website article, When tornadoes threaten our faith: A surprising discovery about doubt and fear.”

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Responding to James Talarico’s theology Mar 10, 2026

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The way Christians approach our faith and its relationship with the world is foundational to our understanding of the world and our role in it. James Talarico, who is a Presbyterian seminary student and thus considered a “Bible scholar” by some in the media, is advancing his liberal version of Christianity with regard to abortion, transgenderism, gay marriage, and the claim that all religions “point to the same truth.” However, the Bible can never mean what it never meant. This principle has been embraced by Christians across the vast majority of Christian history. Today, we consider two principles to apply to the conversation before us.

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Explaining James Talarico’s theology Mar 09, 2026

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James Talarico has become a national figure after winning the Texas Democratic Senate primary last week. His theological worldview has especially garnered attention. Talarico has stated that “Jesus never said anything” about abortion, transgenderism, or gay marriage. Talarico’s positions are consistent with a stream of theology often called “liberalism.” Where does it come from? How are we to understand its core beliefs in light of biblical truth? This complex subject is one with massive ramifications for the way we view the Bible, our faith, and the role of our faith in the world.

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Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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For more on the subject of liberalism in Chirstian context, see Dr. Jim Denison's article Shaking the foundations: The shift in scriptural authority in the postmodern world, his book The Coming Tsunami, and historian Andrew Hoffecker’s excellent summaries here and here.

Kristi Noem is out as DHS Secretary: Who is Markwayne Mullin, and will he be better? Mar 06, 2026

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President Trump announced yesterday afternoon that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem would be reassigned to a new security initiative called The Shield of the Americas. While the move is not technically considered a demotion, the president’s frustrations with Noem have been growing for some time, with Tuesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee serving as the final straw. Yesterday afternoon, Trump nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Noem’s replacement. So, who is Markwayne Mullin, what can we expect from his time as the head of DHS, and how can we find biblical encouragement in the face of our own sin struggles today?

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Why Iran will try to prolong the war: Praying for spiritual regime change in an ancient land Mar 05, 2026

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ast night, the Pentagon released the last two names of the six US soldiers killed in a Kuwait attack a day after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury. If Iran has its way, they will be only the first of many American deaths to come. The reason the Iranian regime wants to survive this war at all costs is not just personal, as selfish as it was for them to massacre thousands of civilians who protested against them. Their larger agenda is ideological. Until we understand it, we will be unequipped to win this war in ways that will matter long after it is over.

About Denison Forum and The Daily Article

Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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For an expanded explanation of Iran's overarching missional goals, please see Dr. Jim Denison's books The War in Israel and Radical Islam: What You Need to Know.

Will the Iran war forge a “very different” Middle East? Mar 04, 2026

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As Iran has expanded the war by targeting US allies in the Middle East, it is facing a consequence it apparently did not expect: the Wall Street Journal reports that “Gulf states, rattled by volleys of Iranian drones and missiles targeting their hotels, ports, and airports, are concluding the Iranian peril must be confronted.” However, there is a consequence to the Arab states’ involvement in the war that is not military or political but spiritual and eternal. Our “front lines” in this conflict are the prayers by which we wage spiritual war for the protection of innocents and the conversion of multitudes.

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Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.

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