Israeli warplanes carried out dozens of strikes on southern Lebanon after warning people living in or near buildings used by Hezbollah to evacuate. This after a Friday airstrike on a Beirut suburb took out “an entire class of senior leaders of the militant group’s most elite fighting force.” Israel has never owned land claimed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, so why is the terrorist group in conflict with the Jewish state? The answer illustrates the power of ideology and invites us to experience persona...
Sep 23, 2024•6 min
Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the cult Kingdom of Jesus Christ, was arrested on charges of rape, sex trafficking, fraud, and smuggling. What makes his arrest particularly troubling, however, is the legacy he leaves behind as the leader of a cult in which he claimed to be the “Appointed Son of God.” The common thread running through most cults is the idea that the best way to relate to God is to go through those who claim to be closer to him than we are. And that impulse is hardly limited to the Phi...
Sep 20, 2024•6 min
Israel bombed Hezbollah targets and a weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon this morning. Yesterday, the terrorist group was hit by a second wave of exploding devices as walkie-talkies blew up in homes, cars, and operatives’ hands across Lebanon. The use of exploding personal devices is apparently intended to show Hezbollah leaders that they are personally vulnerable in a war with the Jewish nation. We engage with this news to the degree that it affects us personally. Today, we explore wh...
Sep 19, 2024•6 min
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce interest rate cuts today. Research shows that we react more strongly to negative than to positive information, which explains why there’s more bad news than good news in the news. Our “fight or flight” instincts may attune us to threats in the news, but new research shows that being “hopeful and forward-looking” is especially effective in combating stress and anxiety. How can we be people of hope in a hurting world? About Denison Forum and The Daily Ar...
Sep 18, 2024•6 min
During Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the suspected gunman hid near Mr. Trump’s golf course for roughly twelve hours before a Secret Service agent spotted him and opened fire. Pope Francis recently stated that religions are “like different languages in order to arrive at God.” Today we discuss why faith in Jesus is essential for salvation and how to choose courage to share the gospel out of compassion for the lost. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's ...
Sep 17, 2024•6 min
In his debate with Kamala Harris last week, former President Donald Trump stated that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were abducting and eating pets. The comment provoked a furor that continues unabated this morning, but few reporters are focusing on the religious context of this issue. Our secularized culture, by ignoring the foundational significance of religious truth, imperils its future. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison ...
Sep 16, 2024•7 min
Special Edition Daily Article. Former President Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI says “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his Florida golf club yesterday. The incident at West Palm Beach comes just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived an attempt on his life. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article 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 ...
Sep 16, 2024•6 min
When pressed on how he would approach the war in Ukraine should he win in November, former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the war just needs to end. But what would that look like? And would either Ukraine or Russia be interested in such a treaty? The answers point to an important principle for us to keep in mind today. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Ryan Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our w...
Sep 13, 2024•7 min
On the anniversary of 9/11, President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, and vice presidential nominee J. D. Vance stood together at the “Ground Zero” memorial site as the names of the victims were read. The gathering gave testimony to the deep pain all Americans still share on the anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history. Today we look at what we can do to make our lives matter during their unknown lengths and the sustaining hope to ...
Sep 12, 2024•6 min
Last night was the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In an Instagram post to her 283 million followers after the debate, Taylor Swift endorsed Ms. Harris for president. The Democrat’s campaign has announced their desire for a second meeting with Mr. Trump. Last night’s presidential debate illustrated democracy at work. On this 9/11 anniversary, how can we defend our democracy in the face of global attacks? About Denison Forum and The Dail...
Sep 11, 2024•6 min
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced yesterday that she has completed chemotherapy, the same day the widow of hockey star Johnny Gaudreau announced her pregnancy with their third child. These stories remind us that life is fragile and unpredictable for us all. Royalty and celebrity are no guarantee that the hardest parts of our broken world will not find us. But in those hard places, God will. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison a...
Sep 10, 2024•6 min
As the NFL begins its 105th season, quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa see their fame as “a platform and opportunity to put God on display.” Today, we discuss several stories in today’s news that highlight the significance of sharing God’s word as urgently as we can. According to Ronald Reagan: “Our liberty springs from and depends upon an abiding faith in God.” About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elki...
Sep 09, 2024•6 min
On Wednesday, the Department of Justice (DoJ) issued an indictment against the Russian state news broadcaster RT, claiming that it paid nearly $10 million to several conservative pundits in the hopes of promoting a pro-Russian agenda. While the scope of their influence is in question, their intent to deceive and manipulate is not. Unfortunately, that hardly makes them unique in our culture today. So let’s discuss a better approach. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article ...
Sep 06, 2024•7 min
Two students and two teachers were killed in a shooting yesterday morning at Apalachee High School in rural Winder, Georgia, an hour’s drive from Atlanta. Nine others were hospitalized. At a time like this, it’s only human to ask an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God why he allows such senseless suffering. However, tragedy like this is actually a reason to trust God more, not less. It is a reason to draw closer to him in prayer rather than turning from him in anger. Today we discuss four ...
Sep 05, 2024•5 min
Israel has seen its largest demonstrations since the October 7 invasion as protesters demand that their government negotiate with Hamas to bring their hostages home. This ongoing crisis illustrates the power of ideology to change the world. In response, let’s exchange the secularist ideology of our day for the foundational ideology espoused by our Savior. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this...
Sep 04, 2024•7 min
Professional golfer Sahith Theegala’s self-imposed penalty cost him $2.5 million at last week’s tournament but demonstrated character worth emulating. As Heraclitus noted, “character is destiny.” How can we live in ways that honor our Lord and draw others to him? About Denison Forum and The Daily Article 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 newslett...
Sep 03, 2024•5 min
Several athletes from tthe Ohio State football team led a recent worship service for as many as a thousand people. By the end of the night, at least sixty people were baptized as believers. On this Labor Day, I’d like us to reflect on the fact that we cannot measure the eternal consequences of present faithfulness. This is just one reason why serving Jesus gives our work an empowering significance found nowhere else. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by ...
Sep 02, 2024•6 min
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz gave her first interview with the press in a pre-recorded sit-down with CNN’s Dana Bash last night. They discussed the economy, energy, the border, and Israel, but they avoided an equally crucial agenda piece of their party that continues to remain in the background despite serving as a focal point at the DNC. Alternating campaign tactics is largely influenced by an issue’s impact on voters’ fears and desires, but the Lord calls us to a ...
Aug 30, 2024•7 min
An Oxford professor warns that the weapons technology of our enemies is surging ahead of our own. He believes the US must urgently modernize our nuclear capacities to deter these unprecedented threats. Yesterday we discussed a paradoxical response to the anxiety of our age. Today, we’ll identify a second source of personal peace in a place most people overlook, getting to the heart of spiritual victory over temptation. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written b...
Aug 29, 2024•6 min
An Indiana man has admitted that he tried to kill his wife by poisoning her Coca-Cola with cocaine and other drugs so he could marry her daughter. Sometimes our greatest dangers are the ones we cannot see. Psychologists tell us living with purpose is significantly associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety. In today’s Daily Article, we describe a key path to such purpose by focusing on the five crowns of heaven and their relevance to life on Earth. About Denison Forum and The Daily A...
Aug 28, 2024•5 min
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is delaying its Polaris Dawn launch, scheduled for today, until tomorrow morning due to a helium leak. In related news, NASA announced Saturday that it will use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to bring two astronauts home from the International Space Station. However, the next Dragon return flight is not scheduled until February. As a result, their stay, originally intended to last eight days, will extend to about eight months. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily A...
Aug 27, 2024•7 min
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel yesterday morning. Israeli jets simultaneously struck thousands of Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon prior to the terror group’s attack, a preemptive operation that greatly limited the damage in Israel. This has been a reminder that political negotiations and military strength cannot guarantee peace. Today we identify the biblical path to lasting peace with God, others, and ourselves. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article To...
Aug 26, 2024•6 min
One of the primary criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign going into the Democratic National Convention was that it subsisted more on vibes than substance. In the wake of her address to the nation on Thursday night, it’s unclear how much that’s changed. Still, her approach reminds us of a truth each of us needs to remember regardless of where we stand politically. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris E...
Aug 23, 2024•6 min
The Democratic National Convention had Bill Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Tim Walz as highlighted speakers, while Oprah Winfrey gave a surprise speech and Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and other celebrities appeared as well. As the November 5 election draws ever closer, voters will need to choose between two electoral philosophies. Understanding them can help us frame the partisan vitriol of our day in a way that encourages our souls and empowers our witness. About Denison Forum and The Daily Artic...
Aug 22, 2024•6 min
The Church of England is dropping the word church in a quest for relevance. According to a new study, “modern-sounding” words such as community are now in favor. This is just one example of a culture that conflates opinion with reality. Yesterday, we looked at ways our secularized culture commodifies people. Today, we consider ways it commodifies truth and the eternal consequences of this deception. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison an...
Aug 21, 2024•6 min
As President Biden spoke at last night’s DNC to endorse Kamala Harris, many are asking if his party treated him fairly. Making people a means to our ends is not limited to political parties. From Cain and Abel to today, it is a symptom of our fallen nature and drive to be our own god. Today’s Daily Article explores this issue in the context of fallen human nature and points the way to relationships built on unconditional love. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was w...
Aug 20, 2024•6 min
The Democratic National Convention begins today in Chicago, and many will be watching to see how the party frames Kamala Harris as their nominee. Her remarkable rise in popularity is bringing swing states into contention that were thought to be safe for Mr. Trump. What explains her greater popularity with Democrats? Today we look at what drives our culture in decision-making, from politics to economics, and the heart of what it means to follow Jesus. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Tod...
Aug 19, 2024•6 min
While China is hardly alone in its economic struggles over recent years, the government’s built-in need for success to maintain control over the culture means its issues could become the world’s in short order. And, considering its declining population has mirrored its economy, the problem seems unlikely to change anytime soon. In that last regard, though, they are hardly alone, which should be an even greater concern. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written b...
Aug 16, 2024•7 min
Members of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia chose to accommodate local bike riders in order to engage their community with biblical truth. The late pastor James Montgomery Boice observed: “No one ever truly comes to know, honor, or worship God without being changed in the process.” As we’ll see today, such change is more vital for our churches and our culture than ever before. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and...
Aug 15, 2024•6 min
Vanessa Chaput was jogging in Ontario, Canada when she was confronted by three grizzly bears. She chose to not give up and survived; ten days later, she has now been released from the hospital. This young mother’s refusal to die powerfully illustrates Nietzsche’s reflection I quoted earlier this week: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” Today we look at three ways to discovering your “why” in life. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr....
Aug 14, 2024•6 min
