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Eight people were shot and killed and several others injured Thursday night in a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana last night. In this Special Edition Daily Article for April 16, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reminds us of the fact of our mortality, focuses on five biblical promises we can claim in the midst of pain, and calls us to join Jesus in intercession for those affected by...

NOTE: Eight people died  and several others were wounded in a mass shooting last night at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. I will publish a Special Edition Daily Article later today when more facts are known. Please join me in praying for all those affected by this horrific tragedy. Father Damien was a Catholic priest who chose to serve lepers on Molokai; the anniversary of his death fro...

A pro-life activist who survived abortion is making headlines. In The Daily Article for April 15, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells her story, then he focuses on a remarkable article detailing positive results of faith, discusses the privilege and urgency of modeling Jesus' character in our culture, and closes with quotations from one of the greatest sermons of the twentieth century. To receive The...

A woman allegedly refused to return $1.2 million deposited in her account by a clerical error. In The Daily Article for April 14, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses this story as a parable for our secular culture, then he considers a fascinating article by a religious skeptic and focuses on the privilege and power of intercession for those who do not know how much they need God. To receive The Daily...

A judge ruled recently that a Christian club on a university campus can have Christian leaders. In The Daily Article for April 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this news is good news, then focuses on the faith of Prince Philip, the fact that God is working in ways we cannot see, and the urgency of measuring our capacity to change the culture by his abilities rather than our own. To receive T...

The death of Britain's Prince Philip has made global headlines over the weekend. In The Daily Article for April 12, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison reflects on Philip's remarkable life, turns to the need and privilege of knowing Jesus personally, and highlights the path to transforming intimacy with our Lord. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subsc...

There is much good news and bad news in the news. However, in The Daily Article for April 9, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison makes a case for Christian optimism which transcends our circumstances and calls us to partner with our Lord in reaching our culture with the true joy of Jesus. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscrib...

What is the Equality Act? Why is it a threat to religious liberty? Will the Equality Act become law? If so, what are the ramifications for Christian colleges, health care, privacy and safety, the sports world, and individual Christians? What can a Christian do right now to voice their concern over the Equality Act? Dr. Jim Denison is joined by Greg Baylor, who serves as senior counsel with Allianc...

Derek Chauvin's trial is continuing this week. In The Daily Article for April 8, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the latest, then turns to the spiritual trial for souls going on every day, focuses on two ways we can be effective witnesses when called to the "stand," and closes with Jesus' invitation to join him in leading souls to himself. To receive The Daily Article in your email...

Baylor University Coach Scott Drew is making headlines after his team won the NCAA men's basketball championship. In The Daily Article for April 7, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why the coach is such an attractive Christian, then we focus on three steps we can take in partnership with the Spirit to lead our lost friends to our Savior. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Mon...

The Los Angeles Times published articles for Good Friday and Easter that attacked the Easter faith of Christians. In The Daily Article for April 6, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the flaws in these articles, identifies three steps we can take to think and live biblically, and closes with a call to meet the risen Christ in his word each day. To receive  The Daily Article in your email inbox every...

Kanakuk Kamps is one of the largest Christian camps in the world. In The Daily Article for April 5, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to recent allegations against the camp, focuses on the urgency of relying on Jesus for our character and spiritual formation, and calls us to depend on the risen life of Jesus every day.

A train derailment in Taiwan killed more than three dozen people today. In The Daily Article for April 2, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison responds to this tragedy in the context of Good Friday, focusing on the depth of Jesus' suffering for us and the promise that he feels all we feel and is ready to walk with us through the darkest days of life.

This day is famous for April Fools' Day jokes. In The Daily Article for April 1, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison describes one of the most famous such jokes as well as a recent example in the news, then turns to the denial of truth in our culture, the urgency of religious truth, and the path to the faith and courage we need to stand for Jesus. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monda...

Three churches have been in the news lately for meeting needs with tangible compassion. Today's podcast tells their stories, then we look at the decline of church membership in America, discuss the growth of churches that seek spiritual growth and cultural engagement, and close by focusing on Jesus' invitation to transformation intimacy with our Father. To receive The Daily Article via ema...

How can Christians reach people who reject God's word? If America is post-Christian, or even anti-Christian, how might Christians persuade others that God's best is best for them? Dr. Jim Denison answers this question by looking at a notable event from the life of Paul as recounted in Acts 17:22 –23. Paul's speech and actions provide an example for Christians on how just one person (by...

A megaship blocked the Suez Canal for a week. Today's podcast considers this story as a parable for our anti-Christian culture, then we explore Jesus' response to his opponents on Holy Tuesday and identify three principles that empower us to engage our critics with redemptive truth. The video mentioned in this podcast, "Caring for a culture that rejects the gospel," can be seen at...

Oral Roberts University made the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year but is facing enormous criticism for its biblical moral values. Today's podcast reports on this controversy, responds to ORU's critics, and focuses on two imperatives illustrated by Jesus on Holy Monday that are interrelated and vital for all Christians today. To receive The Daily Article i...

Speaking from Luke 1:26–38, Dr. Jim Denison discusses the courage of Mary after she was told she would be the mother of Jesus. That story is why March 25, the day on which this episode was recorded, was once considered New Year's Day and is now celebrated as Annunciation Day in many Christian traditions. But why does that matter today? Because, when you become a Christian and Christ lives with...

A one-armed player recently dominated a high school basketball tournament. Today's podcast tells his story and others of courage in recent days, then we focus on the need for courage in following Jesus, the power of such sacrificial service, and a prayer that leads to the strength of God. To watch the video referenced in today's podcast, visit "How to have the power of God to fulfill t...

"The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)" has become the #1 show on Apple Podcasts. In The Daily Article for March 25, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison tells this story, then looks at evidence in the news for the fallenness of our world, explores a brilliant article that explains our cultural moment, and focuses on the key to the abundant life Jesus offers each of us. To watch The Daily Article,...

The movie Pretty Woman came out thirty-one years ago yesterday. Today's podcast begins with some facts you may not have known about the popular movie, then we turn to an outstanding article showing why the Bible is right on sexual morality and close with practical steps we can take into personal purity. To subscribe to The Daily Article via email, visit denisonforum.org/subscribe.

Officer Eric Talley was one of ten people killed in a shooting yesterday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado. This Daily Article Special Edition podcast pays tribute to his life and faith, then we explore ways we can emulate his sacrifice with our courage today. To watch The Daily Article, subscribe to the Denison Forum YouTube channel at youtube.com/denisonforum.

Sister Jean, the one-hundred-and-one-year-old nun and chaplain of the Loyola men's basketball team, made headlines again when her team defeated top-seeded Illinois. Today's podcast tells her story and several others of Christians making news for good reasons, then we pivot to the Georgia shootings and the urgency and power of personal purity in our secularized, sexualized culture. To subsc...

The first gay Captain America is coming to comic books this June. Today's podcast considers this and other ways our children and future are at risk, then we focus on biblical responses we can make and a transforming prayer we can offer each day. To subscribe to The Daily Article, visit denisonforum.org/subscribe.