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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...

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...

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...

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 pr...

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 t...

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...

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 t...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Dail...

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...

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 good...

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...

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 Art...

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 stren...

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned Monday night. Matt Amodio's winning streak on Jeopardy! ended after thirty-eight games and NCIS ’s Mark Harmon retired after eighteen seasons. In The Daily Article for October 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains how the enemy uses our past sins against us, then emboldens us to finish the race well by relying on the Spirit’s power. The Daily Artic...

George Clooney stated that he won’t be running for president despite his interests in politics. And pastor Tim Keller admits to being a “celebrity pastor in some circles.” In The Daily Article for October 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains how these stories reveal that our public lives affect our private lives—and vice versa. Ultimately, the question is: Why do we do what we do for God? The Daily...

"Llama therapy" and "emotional support fish" are in the news. In The Daily Article for October 11, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains these stories, shows what they say about our culture, and identifies a path to spiritual freedom that can transform our culture. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.or...

Netflix is promoting its first gay Christmas movie; a growing chorus is claiming that America should "divorce" over our deep divisions. In The Daily Article for October 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the connection between these stories and identifies three commitments Christians can make today to be the change we wish to see in our culture. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denis...

Facebook is facing increasing scrutiny over its business practices. In The Daily Article for October 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this issue and what it reveals about media in our culture, shows why this issue is so vital to our democracy, and calls Christians to respond with urgency and intercession. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to...

Ninety-year-old actor William Shatner will be aboard the next Blue Origin flight. In The Daily Article for October 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reports on this story and rising activism and rancor against Senators Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin, explains what they have in common, cites transforming wisdom from an old friend, and identifies the path to true significance. The Daily Article is written by...