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Rory McIlroy, Tom Cruise, and the power of persistence: Holy Monday and my greatest personal fear Apr 14, 2025

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Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday, becoming only the sixth man ever to win all four majors (the “career grand slam”). Afterward, he told his four-year-old daughter, Poppy, “Never give up on your dreams. Never, ever give up on your dreams.” Tom Cruise would agree. The actor is known for his death-defying films that his fellow actor Simon Pegg calls “absolutely bananas.” McIlroy and Cruise illustrate the power of persistence. But what do we do when our dreams and fears require a power beyond human agency?

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Israel remains one of the happiest nations on Earth: What Israel’s rank on the latest World Happiness Report can teach us about community Apr 11, 2025

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The latest World Happiness Report was recently released, and Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden remain in the top four spots. Their high ranking should not come as much of a surprise given that all four nations are generally considered solid places to live with relatively few threats to their way of life. That is not the case, however, for one nation that few likely suspected would make the top ten: Israel. Today we discuss what we can learn from their emphasis on community and doing life together as a means to fulfillment on earth and a preview of heaven.

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President Trump pauses tariffs, markets surge Apr 10, 2025

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President Trump announced yesterday a ninety-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries while hiking levies on China to 125 percent. The Dow Jones surged nearly three thousand points on the news for its largest rally in five years. The recent volatility of an economy most of us have no way to influence highlights the degree to which you and I have no control over our lives. Having faith helps us respond to our challenges only if the object of that faith is able to respond to our challenges. Otherwise, misplaced faith does more harm than good.

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Yesterday was the anniversary of the 1945 martyrdom of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Read the article Dr. Denison wrote for the occasion.

Johnny Gaudreau’s widow gives birth 7 months after his death: A mathematical reflection on the cross and God’s love Apr 09, 2025

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Meredith Gaudreau gave birth to her third baby, son Carter Michael Gaudreau, on Tuesday, April 1. This seven months after his father, Johnny Gaudreau, was killed while biking alongside his NHL star brother Matthew. Their sister was to be married the next day. Stories like these always raise the hardest of faith questions. During this Easter season, it’s customary to remember the events that led to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. We know the facts of the story and the motive behind them: “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Today, we look at the weight of that truth for all of humanity.

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Stocks fall, soar on “fake news,” then fall again: The paradoxical way to “find grace to help in time of need” Apr 08, 2025

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Stocks ended lower again yesterday after a tumultuous day. The Dow plunged 1,700 points, then suddenly surged to a gain of nearly 900 points following a false rumor that President Trump was considering a ninety-day pause on his tariffs. After the White House labeled this “fake news,” stocks turned back down. Mr. Trump then threatened to raise tariffs further against China. If this world were enough, it would mean that I was made for this world and nothing else. And that would be bad news, indeed.

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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz were “shocked” and “stunned” by their loss Apr 07, 2025

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Kamala Harris was “completely shocked” by her election night loss to Donald Trump, while her running mate, Tim Walz, was so “stunned” by their defeat that he had “no words.” Their campaign team “bought the hype” that they were doing better than they were based on crowd sizes and fundraising. But believing something doesn’t necessarily make it true, as any politician who lost a race they thought they would win can tell you. The same can be said of those who do not believe in heaven and hell. Their disbelief does not equal belief. How can you help spread truth and light to those in your life today?

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Understanding President Trump’s new tariffs: Why trust is the most important resource we have Apr 04, 2025

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On Wednesday, President Trump levied unprecedented tariffs on more than 180 countries around the world, with the stock market experiencing tremendous drops and losing roughly $2 trillion in value the next day. But while no one was really quite sure how much of a hit the market would take when the day began, Trump had been warning that there would be a painful adjustment period. He just also claimed—and continues to claim—that it will be worth it in the end. So what do the new tariffs mean and how is all of this likely to turn out?

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Pastor says Jesus needed his worldview to be corrected: Why “it’s always open season on Christianity” Apr 03, 2025

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A Lutheran pastor preaching on Jesus’ encounter with Mary and Martha in Luke 10 declared that our Lord got it wrong. The minister declared: “Jesus needed to have his worldview and the purview of his goodness expanded. . . . Jesus needed to learn his lesson and stand corrected.” He went on to assert that the passage, which he claimed was initially used to silence women, has been employed over the centuries to elevate the importance of theological education and engagement for them. But here’s the good news: God wants to help us trust his word and his character. We can pray, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24 NKJV), and he will answer our prayer.

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“This is the price for all who criticize Hamas”: Palestinian murdered for protesting terrorists in Gaza Apr 02, 2025

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Twenty-two-year-old Uday Nassar Saadi al-Rabbay was tortured and murdered by Hamas for protesting their rule in Gaza. His brutal death, like the atrocities of October 7, reveals the cost of standing against evil and the dangers of moral relativism. In a world that distorts truth and justifies injustice, God calls us to pursue righteousness. Here’s the good news: God will help anyone to be holy who wants his help.

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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 this “appalling act of racism,” please see Dr. Jim Denison's friend, Reuben Nevo’s firsthand account of growing up where Hamas invaded and the path forward for Israel.

Five ways President Trump might serve a third term Apr 01, 2025

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President Trump recently told NBC News that he does not rule out seeking a third term in the White House, saying there are methods for doing so and that he is “not joking.” Today, we go over five ways that may theoretically happen. Americans view our leaders as extensions of ourselves who are accountable to us as they serve “we the people.” It is therefore natural, though tragic, that many of us view Christ in the same way. But what does it mean to have Jesus as an elected king in our hearts?

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