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The deaths of Jesse Jackson and Robert Duvall: An Ash Wednesday reflection on what matters most in life Feb 18, 2026

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The deaths of Rev. Jesse Jackson—called America’s “most influential Black figure” between Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama—and actor Robert Duvall remind us, as Ian McKellen admitted, that we are not immortal. Even the nation George Washington helped birth and the films that outlive their performers will not stand forever, and we are only a few generations removed from a world where most people died of infectious disease. Though modern life tempts us to live as if this world is all there is, death confronts our finitude and calls us to trust God with this life and the next, measuring success by what echoes in eternity.

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Why Barack Obama says aliens are “real” Feb 17, 2026

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Former President Barack Obama generated headlines when he was asked by podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen about the existence of aliens and said, “They’re real.” Mr. Obama issued a clarification the next day: “Statistically, the universe is so vast that the odds are good there’s life out there. But […] I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us.” If you believe aliens exist, you’ll focus on the “odds are good” part of his explanation. If you don’t believe aliens exist, you’ll focus on the “no evidence” part. In other words, we tend to believe what we believe and interpret the facts accordingly. This is a fact of enormous relevance to the challenges we face today.

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What “Wuthering Heights” and the SI Swimsuit Edition have in common Feb 16, 2026

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It’s a sign of our times when a movie is so sexually immoral that even reading reviews of it can veer toward the pornographic. But such is the case with Wuthering Heights, the film adaptation of the Emily Brontë novel that was released Friday to a very mixed reception. To switch “art” forms: the latest Sports Illustrated “Swimsuit Edition” is out. This year’s edition does something new, however: it features six wives and girlfriends of prominent NFL players. Today, we discuss how the enemy normalizes sin, especially sexual immorality, in today’s culture.

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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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Why did the government shut down El Paso’s airport? Feb 13, 2026

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The El Paso airport was shut down late Tuesday night after the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fired an anti-drone laser at an object flying near the border. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered all flights grounded and closed the airspace up to eighteen thousand feet for a period of ten days in response. Or at least that was the plan until the FAA reversed course eight hours later and reopened everything. While the airport shutdown is unlikely to happen again and appears to have been more due to petty squabbling than a genuine threat, it would be a mistake to write the event off as inconsequential. The same is true of our pride when the Lord holds us accountable for our own shortcomings.

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Popular podcast calls evangelicals “cancer” Feb 12, 2026

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Jennifer Welch was an Oklahoma City-based interior designer and reality show actress before launching a podcast in 2022. Titled “I’ve Had It,” her podcast now has 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube and 4.5 million followers across social media. Welch claims that “evangelical Christianity is the biggest racket on the planet” and repeatedly uses the epithet “cancer” to describe us. In all things, we must remember that we are not “culture warriors” for whom people like Jennifer Welch are our enemies, but cultural missionaries for whom they are our mission field.

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Person detained in Nancy Guthrie search, then released Feb 11, 2026

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A man was released after being detained in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, even as the FBI released video of a masked person outside her door the night she vanished. In other headlines, seven people were found dead in a shooting at a high school in British Columbia, with additional victims discovered at a nearby residence. Such tragedies remind us that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” and that the “will to power” has marked human nature from Jefferson and Lincoln to today. Our only way forward is God’s promise: “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.”

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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What Lindsey Vonn wrote after her crash at the Olympics Feb 10, 2026

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The American alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn has been one of the most compelling stories at the Winter Olympics. A week before competition began, she tore her left ACL during training. She persisted with her dream despite the pain. But she crashed in the downhill final Sunday and fractured her left tibia, an injury that will require multiple surgeries to repair. She has since posted an inspiring, admirable message to social media that expresses powerfully what could be called the defining ethos of our day. And this fact defines the greatest challenge of our day.

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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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The Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX: The popularity of football and “the most infallible sign of the presence of God” Feb 09, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks won yesterday’s Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots with a dominant defensive performance. You probably already knew the result of the Super Bowl. I would not necessarily expect the same if I were writing about the World Series, the Kentucky Derby, the Masters, or any other headline sports event. But NFL football and its championship game hold an unrivaled place in our culture. As I am reflecting on this fact today, I am also wondering why it is so. And I am wondering if the explanation matters for the rest of the year. It turns out, the answer to my first question answers the second as well.

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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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A video depicting the Obamas as primates dominated headlines over the weekend. For a biblical and personal response, please see Dr. Jim Denison's latest website article.

Football has roots in antiquity, as noted in Dr. Jim Denison's recent website article on the history of the Super Bowl and has become one of the most dominant parts of contemporary culture.

The 2026 Winter Olympics start today: What to watch, how to watch, and how to pray as you do Feb 06, 2026

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The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off today in northern Italy. While a few of the events have already begun, the opening ceremonies start at 2:00 EST, and the games will stream across the NBC family of networks and on Peacock. Once the competition kicks off in earnest, you’ll have sixteen different events to choose from over the next two and a half weeks. You can find the full schedule here, and chances are there’s something for everyone. Don’t sleep on the stranger events, though, even if the descriptions sound like something you’d never think you might enjoy.

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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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2026 Winter Olympics: find the full schedule here.

How to make a $1 million reservation for a hotel room on the moon Feb 05, 2026

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A California-based startup plans to open a hotel on the moon by 2032. Galactic Resource Utilizations Space launched their booking website last month. Construction is expected to begin in 2029, pending regulatory approval. You can book your spot by putting down a deposit of a mere $1,000,000. How do we redeem the stress of our days? There’s a better way than escaping the planet. In one sense it will cost you nothing, while in another it will cost you everything, but in the end it will bring you a peace and purpose you will find nowhere else.

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.

NOTE: Denison Forum is a fully donor-funded nonprofit ministry. To support our calling, please donate today.

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