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President Trump to speak at the World Economic Forum Jan 21, 2026

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When President Trump takes the stage in Davos, Switzerland, later today for his speech at this year’s World Economic Forum, it will mark the first time he’s visited the conference in person in six years. But while the world waits to see what he will say, it’s the meetings behind the scenes that could end up being the most significant aspect of the event. When used well, a necessary reordering of priorities can clarify what’s truly important in ways that a general sense of peace or security cannot. In fact, many of the most important theological principles at the core of how we understand God and the nature of salvation were codified for that very same reason, and we would each do well to apply that lesson to our own lives today.

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Faith at the center of Indiana’s title victory last night Jan 20, 2026

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Surprising virtually no one, the University of Indiana completed one of the most dominant seasons in NCAA football history with its victory last night over the University of Miami, winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game. But what you may not know is that faith was at the center of the game for many who competed on the field and on the sidelines. However, if you’re looking for encouragement to trust Jesus with your life, you don’t need to look to sports celebrities, well-known pastors, or even apologists like me. The evidence is everywhere—literally.

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How has the Iranian regime survived mass protests? Jan 19, 2026

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At least 3,919 people have been killed in recent protests in Iran, with some estimates placing the death toll as high as fifteen thousand, in what Foreign Policy calls “the greatest massacre in modern Iranian history.” The regime’s extraordinarily violent crackdown reflects an Islamist ideology willing to kill its own people to preserve its vision of a “true” Islamic state. Why would a government do this—and how could it survive? As Americans mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Sanctity of Life Sunday, today we turn to a deeper question: Where does a culture find a “heart full of grace” capable of affirming the sanctity of every human life?

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Syria is now one of the most dangerous places for Christians Jan 16, 2026

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Open Doors recently released its updated list of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. The top ten remained largely unchanged, with North Korea, Somalia, and Yemen continuing to hold the top three spots. However, Syria broke onto the list, rising from number eighteen last year to sixth in the latest iteration. However, that is not the case for Syrians in every part of the country. And the reason why could soon prove crucial for their fellow believers in Iran.

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Is this “the most pivotal year in geopolitics since 1989”? Jan 15, 2026

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According to a Free Press article published this week by geopolitical analysts Matt Pottinger and Roy Eakin, “If its first days are anything to go by, 2026 may end up the most pivotal year in geopolitics since 1989, a hinge point that began in a moment of geopolitical calm but ended with the collapse of the Iron Curtain.” How are we to manage our emotional and relational health in a world that seems to whipsaw daily between cataclysmic crises? Today, we look at the example set by Simon Peter and the congruence of character needed to live a holistic life that’s healthy and holy.

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Clintons refuse to testify before House on Epstein probe Jan 14, 2026

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There is anger on both sides of the aisle this morning. The right is angry with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after they refused to comply yesterday with a congressional subpoena to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The left is angry with the Trump administration after the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell. Whatever our partisan beliefs, both stories illustrate the significance of checks and balances in a democracy. Today, we look at how God provides accountability for the actions of those who are otherwise unaccountable for their crimes, both in this world and the next.

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Why is Greenland dominating the news? Jan 13, 2026

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President Trump recently told reporters at the White House, “We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor.” Why such interest in a sparsely inhabited island three thousand miles from the US? There is ultimately only one answer to our perennial quest for security. I’ll warn you that you may find my proposal simplistic and naïve. But as I’ll try to explain, that’s precisely the problem.

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Watching seven playoff games but avoiding the Golden Globes Jan 12, 2026

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It was a busy weekend for some subsets of American society. If you’re a college football fan, you likely watched Miami and Indiana win their playoff games. If you’re a pro football fan, you had five games to watch, including the Bears’ comeback for the ages Saturday night, with one more contest tonight. While I watched every football game I mentioned, I have not seen even one of the movies or TV shows for which Golden Globes were awarded. As a result, I am avoiding reviews of last night’s ceremony this morning. Time is too short to spend it on what is irrelevant to me today. This fact is more relevant to our souls than many people seem to know.

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The Focus—Was the ICE shooting in Minnesota justified? Jan 09, 2026

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In today's unique edition of The Daily Article podcast, we’re covering America's influence in Greenland, an updated food pyramid, and the latest on the House vote to extend Obamacare subsidies.

Then, we'll take a deeper look at the shooting in Minnesota this past Wednesday where an ICE agent shot at killed a woman outside of Minneapolis. It didn't take long for narratives to go viral, but who should we believe and why did no one do more to de-escalate the situation?

Finally, we’ll learn about what God is doing through churches caught in the fires outside of Los Angeles a year ago this week. What lessons have they learned and how is God at work in their lives and communities?

Philip Yancey confesses affair, retires from ministry Jan 08, 2026

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I have followed Philip Yancey’s work for years and consider him one of the most thoughtful and authentic writers in the evangelical world. It was therefore devastating to learn yesterday that he engaged in an affair with a married woman for eight years and is now retiring from writing and speaking. In The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, Tim Keller famously wrote, “The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.” But Yancey’s confession also points to a dangerous downside of evangelical faith as many understand it.

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