The January 6 committee has subpoenaed former president Donald Trump to produce requested documents by Nov. 4 and to sit for a deposition on Nov. 14. Whether a former president can be forced to testify before Congress or not is a complex legal question beyond my purpose today. Rather, I want to ask whether this issue advances autocracy or democracy and then to think biblically about the enormous ramifications of this issue for our lives and for our nation. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chri...
Oct 24, 2022•9 min
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned less than six weeks after taking office, the shortest term in England’s history. She was effectively forced out after her economic plan to stimulate the economy did not sit well with the markets. Ironically, most politicians lose the support of their party for failing to keep their promises. Truss did just the opposite. What can we learn from her example? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Oct 21, 2022•8 min
While the world appears to march steadily toward World War III, the most important news today comes out of Louisville, Kentucky, where nine Mcdonald's locations will begin selling Krispy Kreme donuts to see if the two paragons of American gastronomic ingenuity can form a viable partnership. Of course, that isn’t the most important news, but the story offers us an essential question: How do we discern the news well? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonfor...
Oct 20, 2022•6 min
Recent events make it seem as though America may be on a collision course with China, and particularly with regard to Taiwan. What is even more troubling is that neither side really seems interested in avoiding that fate. And should China invade Taiwan, America has pledged to help, but none of America's traditional allies would be required to join the fight per Article 6 in NATO’s North Atlantic Treaty. So what will happen if China invades Taiwan? Author: Ryan Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins...
Oct 19, 2022•9 min
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Paris on Sunday in protest over the rising cost of living, a shortage of key supplies, and fears that their circumstances will only get worse as winter looms just over the horizon. And Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—and the mounting costs of a European response—has China’s president Xi Jinping considering his country’s stance toward Taiwan. There’s a significant lesson here: our commitment is much more difficult when it begins to cost us more than...
Oct 18, 2022•8 min
According to the US Department of State, the Chinese Communist Party seeks to set up “a new international order dominated by the CCP.” And our Christian brothers and sisters in China face some of the most oppressive and sophisticated surveillance and persecution in the world. China has risen to become our greatest threat. Why? The foundational answer consists of two names: Karl Marx and Xi Jinping. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Oct 17, 2022•8 min
A now-viral video posted to TikTok shows Isaiah Garza approaching an elderly man to say, “I’m sorry to bother you, but I’ve had a really rough day. Do you want to go to Disneyland with me today?” The veteran agrees, the two visit Disney, and the man says, “This is one of the best days of my life. I feel like I might be dreaming or something. I thought my life was over.” The touching video reveals the truth that we were created for community—a gift we were created to need and a gift that makes th...
Oct 14, 2022•8 min
Former Hawaii Representative and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is leaving the Democratic Party. And American Idol Season 19 runner-up Willie Spence died Tuesday in a car accident at the age of twenty-three. Just hours before the fatal crash, he posted a video of himself singing a worship song. Each story reveals how our actions define us, and Spence’s tragedy reminds us: Would you do what you are about to do if you knew it would be the last thing you would do? Author: Jim Denison, Ph...
Oct 13, 2022•7 min
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called courage “the power of the mind to overcome fear.” Courage by definition requires adversity. Where there are no challenges, there is no need for courage. Seen in this light, we have many opportunities for courage in today’s news. Ranging from economic fears, to geopolitical fears, to fears of persecution, Christians may face all kinds of fear today in the news. But in that, we have an opportunity. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://...
Oct 12, 2022•8 min
Andrew Thorburn was chief executive of the Australian Football League club Essendon only a day before reports emerged that he was also the lay board chairman of an Anglican church called City on a Hill. When people dug into past sermons from City on a Hill, they discovered biblical truths about sexuality and abortion, which caused public outrage. Thorburn resigned his position as a result, stating, “Today it became clear to me that my personal Christian faith is not tolerated or permitted in the...
Oct 11, 2022•8 min
Human nature hasn’t changed, even with the advancement of technology. We struggle with sleep, which gives rise to “sleep tourism.” We’re still learning how alcohol affects the body. And, at an extreme level, some like Putin continue to commit atrocities. That's why it's so important for us to remember where our worth comes from. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Oct 10, 2022•8 min
A former police officer killed 36 people, including 24 children, during a rampage at a day care center in Thailand yesterday. And Disney and Google are supporting a program that will award film students a $25,000 grant toward creating movies that promote abortion rights. The “right to life” today runs headlong into what is euphemistically called the “right to choose.” (This “right” does not extend to the unborn baby, of course.) And the “right to choose,” whatever the subject, is the preeminent ...
Oct 07, 2022•8 min
Will Vladimir Putin see missile strikes against his forces in annexed Ukrainian regions as missile launches against Russia? If so, will he retaliate with nuclear weapons? This scenario is just one reason Cold War historian Michael Dobbs is warning that the conflict in Ukraine “presents perils of at least equal magnitude” to the Cuban Missile Crisis. And Putin’s thinking is evidence of a greater cultural issue that affects us all: the conviction that I have a right to what I want, no matter the c...
Oct 06, 2022•8 min
Legendary country singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn passed away yesterday at the age of ninety. And Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away on this day in 2011. Both showed courage during their lives, a characteristic more Christians should live by. This was brought to the fore in a recent article by Dr. Michael Brown titled “If you’re a Christian, you should have a target on your back.” Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Oct 05, 2022•7 min
The death toll from Hurricane Ian has risen to at least 103. Part of the problem is that the storm was predicted until the last thirty-six hours to strike Florida further north than where it landed. Many in the Ft. Myers region were unprepared for the violence of the hurricane when it hit their area. Each day’s news provides more proof that we are fallen people living in a fallen world. Why, then, is it hard to convince secular people that they need more than secular society can provide? Author:...
Oct 04, 2022•8 min
Last Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 107. In short, if your child goes to California for sex-change surgery, there is nothing you can do to stop them once they get to the state. The order even blocks parents from receiving information about their child’s treatment. This is just one of the ways many in our secularized culture are seeking to dismantle the family and overturn traditional morality. How should followers of Jesus respond most redemptively? Author: Jim Denison, PhD...
Oct 03, 2022•7 min
Hurricane Ian has reached hurricane strength again and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina today. After having already caused possibly $30 billion in losses, Ian spared the major metropolitan area of Tampa Bay a direct hit. Some believe that happened due to blessings from the Native American Tocobagan tribe. Today, how can Christians pray for those affected and those who will be? For more biblical encouragement throughout the day, follow me on Twitter at @jimdenison . Author: Jim Deni...
Sep 30, 2022•8 min
Hurricane Ian made landfall yesterday afternoon near Cayo Costa, Florida as a Category 4 storm. It is a storm we’ll talk about “for many years to come,” according to National Weather Service Director Ken Graham. When such catastrophic natural disasters occur, it’s human nature to question God’s all-powerful, all-loving, all-knowing nature. But the fact that we ask such questions reveals more than we think about what we truly believe. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: htt...
Sep 29, 2022•7 min
Hurricane Ian is headed for the southwest coast of Florida and is likely to make landfall this afternoon or evening as a major Category 4 storm. According to one NWS meteorologist, “It’s going to be historic.” If we’re not personally affected by this hurricane, how can we help those who will be? To help those in Puerto Rico, you can partner with evangelical ministries at work on the island. To help those in Cuba, I highly recommend our ministry partner there, Proclaim Cuba , and encourage you to...
Sep 28, 2022•8 min
Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White “was baptized a Baptist” but has advised her children that cohabitation is acceptable. A Chicago curriculum is prompting first graders to choose their own gender pronouns. Such normalization of nonbiblical values in America demands that Christians normalize biblical values for our fellow Christians. And the best way to fight the culture ways is first to focus on Jesus. For more on gifts of the Spirit, see Dr. Ryan Denison’s new book, What Are My Spiritual Gifts?...
Sep 27, 2022•8 min
Vladimir Putin has threatened the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine should he feel “cornered.” Ukrainian President Zelensky believes the threat “could be a reality.” But given Putin’s past nuclear rhetoric, is he bluffing or telling the truth? Two illuminating articles on the Russian worldview provide context and illustrate the need for discernment—in geopolitics as well as Christian engagement with our lost culture. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonfo...
Sep 26, 2022•9 min
Amazon driver Kevin Rivera saved a family of seven in a house fire. This story illustrates two facts: Our cultural house is on fire, but most of the people living in it don’t know it. And one of the hardest things to do in life is to help people who don’t believe they need help. For examples of the uniqueness of Jesus, see Jim Denison's article on our website, “ Why Jesus? ”. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Sep 23, 2022•8 min
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier are on a world tour so their three children with retinitis pigmentosa can build their “visual memories” before they lose their eyesight. The heartbreaking yet uplifting story provides an illustration of the good and the evil in this life, leading to questions of how Christians should respond to suffering, how and why God judges us, and why a spiritual awakening now is essential. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum...
Sep 22, 2022•8 min
Using Census Bureau data, the “most unfaithful cities in America” have been identified. Dallas was first, with Fort Worth and Houston close behind. The top three “most faithful cities” are each in California. And a report on “the state of theology” in America relays troubling statistics that also reveal our country’s continual slide into unbiblical morality. How should Christians respond? See Jim Denison's website article, “ Why Jesus? ” and my book, Wrestling with God . Author: Jim Denison, PhD...
Sep 21, 2022•8 min
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral yesterday was a witness to her Christian witness. Designed by the Queen herself, her memorial service pointed to God and the gospel, evidencing her faith and her awe in God, which motivated her humble life of service to her country and should inspire us still today. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Sep 20, 2022•9 min
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral is likely to be the world’s most watched broadcast of all time with 4.1 billion viewers. Elizabeth was a Christian, and if the Queen of England, one of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world, needed a King, how much more do we? Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Sep 19, 2022•8 min
Los Angeles Unified, the second-largest school district in the US, was hit with a ransomware attack a few days ago. Global cybercrime could reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. Cyberattacks cannot be seen, but their effects can be—a clear illustration of how Satan chooses to use secret sin in Christians’ lives. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Sep 16, 2022•8 min
Freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers have reached a tentative agreement to avoid a strike. Such a strike could have had a largescale effect on the economy, as well as your life. It’s also a spiritual illustration of the power of secret sin and how our unseen problems can be the most dangerous problems we face. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Sep 15, 2022•8 min
Kenneth W. Starr, a former federal judge and US Solicitor General, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, of complications from surgery. And more than 26,000 people filed by Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Scotland. Both historic leaders were known publicly for traits that were deeply personal. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe
Sep 14, 2022•9 min
From Nancy Pelosi saying that drag queens are “what America is all about” to Zendaya winning an Emmy for the sexually explicit HBO show Euphoria to drag queens being featured as worship leaders, it’s apparent that many Christians are rejecting the moral truth of Scripture—and many are claiming the mantle of Christian faith as they do so. Your donation at www.TheDailyArticle.org is deeply appreciated. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe...
Sep 13, 2022•9 min
