The Daily Article

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what is at stake, discusses the divisiveness of our nation with regard to the court, defines the only way forward for our broken culture, and identifies four steps Christians can take to be biblical catalysts for spiritual transformation....

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what is at stake, discusses the divisiveness of our nation with regard to the court, defines the only way forward for our broken culture, and identifies four steps Christians can take to be biblical catalysts for spiritual transformation....

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court began what ABC News is calling a "blockbuster docket." In The Daily Article for October 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains what is at stake, discusses the divisiveness of our nation with regard to the court, defines the only way forward for our broken culture, and identifies four steps Christians can take to be biblical catalysts for spiritual transformation....

Infrastructure debates and chaos are dominating the news in Washington. In The Daily Article for October 4, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why such conflict is actually good news, then he identifies the crucial problem threatening our democracy and focuses on steps all Christians must take to be the cultural catalysts our nation needs so desperately today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim D...

A man in Illinois awoke to a bat on his neck, declined a vaccine, and died weeks later of rabies. In The Daily Article for October 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story and others in the news illustrating the danger of "private" sin, then he identifies the path to spiritual victory through surrender, faith, and the overflowing mercy of God. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denis...

A man in Illinois awoke to a bat on his neck, declined a vaccine, and died weeks later of rabies. In The Daily Article for October 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story and others in the news illustrating the danger of "private" sin, then he identifies the path to spiritual victory through surrender, faith, and the overflowing mercy of God. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denis...

A runner won a marathon recently when the leaders were inadvertently led off the course by a volunteer. In The Daily Article for September 30, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this and other unusual stories that illustrate the transitory nature of temporal circumstances, then he focuses on the joy of the Lord available to us despite our circumstances and invites us to experience this joy as a compellin...

A US congressional committee is likely to approve a statue of the late Billy Graham to stand in the US Capitol. In The Daily Article for September 29, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison recounts his surprising personal encounter with the great evangelist, discusses what he learned about ministry from a Ben & Jerry ice cream factory, and invites us to make a prayer by John Baillie our personal commitment to...

A woman's recent two-day yard sale will benefit people for the year to come. In The Daily Article for September 27, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, reports from his recent travels in Vermont, focuses on stories illustrating our mortality, and invites us to demonstrate the relevance of the living Christ in our daily lives. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by C...

The disappearance and death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito has captured the nation’s attention. She had been traveling with her fiance, Brian Laundrie, before being reported missing. Her body was later recovered. In The Daily Article for September 24, 2021, Mark Legg asks if justice will be served, if justice will be served for similar cases that have not made headlines, and whether perfect justice m...

The United Nations General Assembly began this week in New York City. The Taliban quickly sought to replace Afghanistan's current representative with one from the new regime. In The Daily Article for September 23, 2021, Ryan Denison considers: Why did the Taliban ask for a seat in the UN? Should the UN accept the Taliban? And how might this be a lesson for Christians? The Daily Article is writ...

A report from England relayed that 42 Anglican cathedrals contributed £235 million (roughly $321 million) to their local economies in 2019. That’s evidence of what the church can do to bless others—but, in The Daily Article for September 22, 2021, Ryan Denison argues that the church (especially in the West) could do so much more. Today's Daily Article was written by Ryan Denison and narrated b...

Facebook and its subsidiaries are increasingly hurting their users per reports from The Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, and others that cite the amplification of body issues, eating disorders, and depression among teenage girls to driving people into extremist groups. In The Daily Article for September 21, 2021, Ryan Denison asks a tough question: What if the fault lies with its users? If so, h...

95,000 Afghan refugees are expected to migrate to America within the next year. In The Daily Article for September 20, 2021, Shane Bennet asks, “How might Christians help Afghan refugees?” and “What does the Bible say about refugees?” He also provides 5 practical ways to help Afghan refugees. Today's Daily Article was written by Shane Bennett and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the new...

The Washington Football Team held its first Pride Night last evening. In The Daily Article for September 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to the weariness many Christians feel in standing for biblical truth in a post-Christian culture, identifies three ways humility can lead us into intimacy with Jesus, and invites us to take our next empowering step with Jesus today. The Daily Article is writte...

A man was killed recently in a "freak accident" at a McDonald's restaurant. In The Daily Article for September 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story and others illustrating our finitude and frailty, then he explains how God redeems our mortality and invites us to transformational dependence on himself. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter....

Predictions regarding the California recall election and Apple's technology event were largely accurate. However, as Dr. Jim Denison shows in The Daily Article for September 15, 2021, prognostications are often surprisingly wrong. After describing some failed predictions, he focuses on a biblical prediction we need to heed, explains the danger of private sin, and invites us to experience God&#...

The surprising cause of a recent power outage in New York City's subway system is also a cultural parable. In The Daily Article for September 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why, examines the causes of our loneliness epidemic, identifies three biblical responses, and invites us to make a choice that empowers our lives and strengthens our community. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim De...

On this day twenty years ago, the church Dr. Jim Denison pastored led a 9/11 response service attended by more than two thousand people. In The Daily Article for September 13, 2021, Dr. Denison explains the appeal of the service and the need for unity today, identifies two steps that lead to God's transforming purpose, and closes with life lessons from a Ground Zero chaplain. The Daily Article...

Tom Canavan was buried alive when the Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11. In The Daily Article for September 10, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells his story, identifies four biblical lessons for the twentieth anniversary of this fateful day, and invites us to claim a hymn of triumphant faith as our commitment and victory today. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Su...

Mark Cuban has made a gift to New York City that is especially appropriate as the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 approaches. In The Daily Article for September 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, then he focuses on ways God can use us to redeem even the greatest tragedies of the past for eternal significance. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subs...

The US Navy has developed a weapon intended to keep people from speaking. In The Daily Article for September 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains this story's spiritual significance, then he identifies three ways we can hear the voice of God and invites us to claim the peace that results from wearing the yoke of Jesus each day. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris...

Today's news illustrates the unpredictability of the future and our need to trust Jesus to lead us today. In The Daily Article for September 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison shows us why and how we can follow our Lord into his best for our lives and his glory. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter. Subscribe to the newsletter at denisonforum.org/subscribe .

The Labor Day weekend offers a respite from the stress and burdens of our lives, but there is a path to rest even in the midst of our labors. In The Daily Article for September 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explores Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11 to "find rest for your souls," offering us a path to peace for every moment of every day. The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and nar...

The US Supreme Court chose this week not to overturn a Texas abortion bill. In The Daily Article for September 3, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains the significance of this decision, describes the tragic consequences of abortion, uses this story as a case study for effective cultural engagement, and closes with personal questions leading us into God's best for our lives and our culture. The Daily...