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. Written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday thr...
May 03, 2021•8 min
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. Written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison. Subscribe at DenisonForum.org.
Apr 30, 2021•7 min
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. Written by Ryan Denison. Narrated by Chris Nichter.
Apr 29, 2021•7 min
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. Written by Ryan Denison. Narrated by Chris Nichter.
Apr 28, 2021•7 min
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?” Written by Ryan Denison. Narrated by Chris Nichter.
Apr 27, 2021•8 min
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. Written by Ryan Denison. Narrated by Chris Nichter.
Apr 26, 2021•7 min
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. Written by Ryan Denison. Narrated by Chris Nichter.
Apr 23, 2021•6 min
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. Written by Ryan Denison. Narrated by Chris Nichter....
Apr 22, 2021•7 min
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.
Apr 21, 2021•7 min
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.” To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subs...
Apr 20, 2021•8 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe. The Daily Article is...
Apr 19, 2021•7 min
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.
Apr 16, 2021•8 min
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, th...
Apr 16, 2021•8 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/sub...
Apr 15, 2021•9 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subsc...
Apr 14, 2021•9 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum....
Apr 13, 2021•8 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe. The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison....
Apr 12, 2021•9 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe. The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.
Apr 09, 2021•7 min
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 C...
Apr 08, 2021•43 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe. The Daily Article is written an...
Apr 08, 2021•8 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe . The Daily Article is written and n...
Apr 07, 2021•9 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe . The Daily Article is written...
Apr 05, 2021•8 min
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.
Apr 02, 2021•8 min
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.
Apr 02, 2021•8 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, visit denisonforum.org/subscribe.
Apr 01, 2021•8 min
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. To receive The Daily Article via email every Monday through Friday morning, visit denisonforum.org/subscribe.
Mar 31, 2021•6 min
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 abou...
Mar 30, 2021•15 min
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.
Mar 29, 2021•7 min
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. To receive The Daily Article in your inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at DenisonForum.org/subscribe.
Mar 28, 2021•7 min
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 ...
Mar 25, 2021•13 min
