A Harvard professor’s study on lottery winners found that the thrill of winning fades after a year, but three other actions reap enduring happiness. In The Daily Article for November 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that “thanksgiving” is the act of giving thanks to a recipient instead of generalized gratitude. As creations, this gratitude is owed to our Creator. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/sub...
Nov 22, 2021•7 min
This morning, we witnessed the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years. Andrew Sullivan recently wrote an impactful article condemning the collapse of mainstream media. In The Daily Article for November 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourage us to focus not on condeming the things we can’t control, but to control the degree to which we submit our biases to our Lord. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org...
Nov 19, 2021•9 min
Per the Barna Group, 38 percent of US pastors have considered quitting full-time ministry in the past year. And Dr. Jim Denison recently interviewed Dr. Ben Carson, and they discussed why Dr. Carson advocates for life. In The Daily Article for November 18, 2021, Dr. Denison discusses these events and then reflects on how the temptation to make others a means to our ends is endemic to fallen human nature. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to ...
Nov 18, 2021•8 min
Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church, a megachurch in Washington, DC, held their first-ever "Gas on God" event last Saturday morning, giving 250 drivers $20 each to help pay for gas. In The Daily Article for November 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to balance boldness with discernment as we seek to spread God’s word to the world. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....
Nov 17, 2021•8 min
As David Leonhardt discusses our “new normal” in the NYT, covid’s effects continue to dominate the news, from unruly passengers in the skies to teacher burnout to workers quitting in record numbers. In The Daily Article for November 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison examines these news stories to see what light may still be shining through the darkness. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....
Nov 16, 2021•8 min
The FBI announced that it had identified Theodore John Conrad, who is considered one of the nation's most wanted fugitives after stealing from a bank in 1969. A recent study found active SARS-CoV-2 infections in at least 30 percent of white-tailed deer. In The Daily Article for November 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison asks us a vital question about our commitment to Christ. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/su...
Nov 15, 2021•9 min
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing Texas education officials to investigate whether pornography is available in the state's public schools. The normalization of immorality has affected not only the culture at large but also American Christians. In The Daily Article for November 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison urges us to examine how we have normalized sin in our own lives. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscrib...
Nov 12, 2021•10 min
Ezekial Ndikumana, pastor of the Light Mission Pentecostal Church in Nashville, tackled an armed man while preaching last Sunday. In The Daily Article for November 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shares this story to illustrate how members of America’s military are willing to serve all of us each day just as that pastor served his congregation. As we should serve the church. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/s...
Nov 11, 2021•9 min
Globally, people are experiencing the most prosperous times in history just as America’s religious attendance is the lowest it's ever been in our history. In The Daily Article for November 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores the parallels between God’s word to the nation of Israel in Hosea 4 and the rise of secularism and immorality in America’s culture today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....
Nov 10, 2021•10 min
Sara Kate Gillingham donated 60 percent of her liver to Dave Kane four years ago when he had cancer. This week, they ran the New York City Marathon together. In The Daily Article for November 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to take advantage of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others, empowering us through truths found in Paul’s trial from Acts 24. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.o...
Nov 09, 2021•9 min
Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer is the latest of several new projects covering the late princess’s life and legacy. In The Daily Article for November 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that any day could be our last and if we surrender each day to Christ as our Lord, our days will become our lives and our lives will write our legacy. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe ....
Nov 08, 2021•8 min
Abortion rates continue to drop in the US, but still almost 20 percent of pregnancies in the US end in abortion. In The Daily Article for November 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison breaks down why protecting only lives that are “viable” endangers all of us, not just the unborn. The question is not whether you should intercede and use your influence on behalf of life, but how . The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/su...
Nov 05, 2021•9 min
Nicholas Kristof is leaving his longtime post at the New York Times to run for governor of Oregon. Recent studies show that empathy is the most valuable leadership skill in today’s job market. In The Daily Article for November 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to serve everyone we can with empathy for their needs and struggles according to the gifts we’ve been given by God. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonf...
Nov 04, 2021•9 min
Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in yesterday's Virginia governor's race. In The Daily Article for November 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses how one person can change the course of history for all of humanity so long as they are willing to live holy lives. He then encourages us to want to make a difference so passionately that we will pay the personal price for public usefulness. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe...
Nov 03, 2021•8 min
The United States Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday regarding two challenges to SB 8, a Texas law banning most abortions. In December, the Court will hear another case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization , that challenges the legality of abortion. In The Daily Article for November 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison looks at these cases in light of All Souls Day, encouraging readers to practice remembrance as part of their sanctification and to seek out fellow saints who stand as our mentor...
Nov 02, 2021•10 min
Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson has been called the "father of the century" for adopting a three-year-old from Romania who had been abandoned in a park at birth. And on this day in 1955, Rosa Parks was jailed for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus. In The Daily Article for November 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores why we are inspired by stories of heroic service, reminding us that we are all saints called to pursue a holy life in a broken world. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Ji...
Nov 01, 2021•9 min
A recent poll has found that 46 percent of Americans believe in ghosts, while the hashtag #witchtok on TikTok has 19.4 billion views. In The Daily Article for October 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses our culture’s fascination with astrology and occult practices and reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us surpasses any found in our own power or through worldly sources. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newslett...
Oct 29, 2021•9 min
Singer Lauren Daigle is encouraging young Christians to stand up for their faith, assuring them that there are others who will support them. A high school in Vermont staged a “Drag Ball” for their homecoming halftime show. And the US State Department has issued its first gender-neutral passport. In The Daily Article for October 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that God is with us through all trials and hardships, even when we don’t immediately see his hand or purpose. The Daily Article is wr...
Oct 28, 2021•10 min
Singer Lauren Daigle is encouraging young Christians to stand up for their faith, assuring them that there are others who will support them. A high school in Vermont staged a “Drag Ball” for their homecoming halftime show. And the US State Department has issued its first gender-neutral passport. In The Daily Article for October 28, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that God is with us through all trials and hardships, even when we don’t immediately see his hand or purpose. The Daily Article is wr...
Oct 28, 2021•10 min
In Adele’s upcoming album, 30, the singer includes a voicemail in which she has a panic attack. The epidemic of loneliness and anxiety is at an all-time high in America, but studies show attending religious services can reduce mental health issues. In The Daily Article for October 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of a biblical component to mental health that is often overlooked by our secular culture, leading us to God’s everlasting peace through deeper intimacy with the Father. The Daily Ar...
Oct 27, 2021•8 min
Some people have taken to taunting Alec Baldwin after a deadly accident on set for his upcoming movie, Rust . New polls suggest that more Americans than ever are in favor of the country dividing in two along political lines. In The Daily Article for October 26, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the biblical way to respond to such tragedies in the news and how the power of prayer encourages us, holds us accountable to each other, and magnifies our passion and faith. The Daily Article is written by ...
Oct 26, 2021•10 min
There has been no update on the kidnapped missionaries in Haiti. Studies have shown that 2020 saw a historic rise in homicides in the US and the upward trend is continuing this year. In The Daily Article for October 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on these stories and explains why our culture is feeling lonelier than ever, pointing us to ways we can enhance our private worship so that our public service can lead others to Christ. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by ...
Oct 25, 2021•11 min
There has been no update on the kidnapped missionaries in Haiti. Studies have shown that 2020 saw a historic rise in homicides in the US and the upward trend is continuing this year. In The Daily Article for October 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on these stories and explains why our culture is feeling lonelier than ever, pointing us to ways we can enhance our private worship so that our public service can lead others to Christ. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by ...
Oct 25, 2021•11 min
Facebook is changing its company name next week to focus on building the “metaverse,” a virtual world connecting all sorts of digital environments. Donald Trump announced plans to launch his own social media platform, TRUTH Social. In The Daily Article for October 22, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of the importance of relationships in God’s design for his people and challenges us to be a light to those in our lives. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter...
Oct 22, 2021•9 min
Rachel Levine was sworn in as a four-star admiral Tuesday, making her the highest ranking official in the commissioned corps and the first openly transgender four-star officer in the uniformed services. In The Daily Article for October 21, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us on how to raise our families in a culture where unbiblical morality is more endorsed and enforced than ever before. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter a...
Oct 21, 2021•9 min
The Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 missionaries on Saturday is demanding a ransom of $1 million for each person they are holding, for a total of $17 million. Among the missionaries are five children. Meanwhile, all twenty-one passengers in a plane crash near Houston survived with only one person injured. In The Daily Article for October 20, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses why God allows his people to suffer while sparing others. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chr...
Oct 20, 2021•10 min
Johana Peña was a medical student at the same hospital where her mother worked as a custodian. A photo of the two of them in 2019 has gone viral. A study from David DeSteno finds that religious practices are beneficial for individuals, whether or not the individual holds any religious beliefs. In The Daily Article for October 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us that the gospel’s validity and goodness rests in the Author, not secular studies. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and n...
Oct 19, 2021•8 min
Seventeen missionaries and their families were kidnapped in Haiti by a street gang after visiting an orphanage. Nine in ten Americans are concerned about hacking, and experts warn a quarter of US critical infrastructure could be taken out by flooding in the future. In The Daily Article for October 18, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why God sometimes calls us into or away from dangerous situations and how we can learn to recognize the Spirit’s leading in our own lives today. The Daily Article is ...
Oct 18, 2021•9 min
Ruth Hamilton woke to find debris falling from a hole in her ceiling and a meteorite on her pillow. Meanwhile, the popularity of Netflix’s Squid Game testifies to the state of our fallen world today. In The Daily Article for Friday, October 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison encourages us to take initiative through God’s empowerment to spread the gospel to others through both action and word. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at den...
Oct 15, 2021•8 min
The Jon Kent version of Superman is officially bisexual. William Shatner has returned from his Blue Origin space flight. And Texas A&M placekicker Seth Small quoted Psalm 23:1 to himself before his winning kick against Alabama. In The Daily Article for October 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison considers these news stories and more while encouraging Christians to pursue biblical morality in God’s strength. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the...
Oct 14, 2021•9 min
