Rescue crews are wading through heavy flooding caused by Hurricane Milton, looking for people trapped in houses, cars, and other structures. Studies show that religious people are far more likely than others to join in such efforts. Why are Christians so motivated to help in times of need? Today we discuss how serving a loving God helps us serve others and three practical steps we can take to support those devastated by hurricanes. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily...

Hurricane Milton made landfall last night as a Category 3 storm. More than three million people are without power this morning; the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, was ripped to shreds by the fierce winds. The storm spawned powerful tornadoes across the state, resulting in loss of life and damaging over a hundred structures. As Florida grapples with the devastation, what difference does it make that our God is with us as we face disasters and...

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late today. This area is especially vulnerable to storm surges due to its shallow waters. The storm is putting a population of more than 5.9 million people at risk. We have grappled this week with the perennial question: How can an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God allow the enormous suffering we face in this world he made? Today, let’s turn the question around by asking: What practical difference does it make...

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm yesterday. The center of the monster storm could come ashore Wednesday in the Tampa Bay region, which has not seen a direct hit by a major hurricane in more than a century. Ahead of the devastation that is likely tomorrow, I want to think with you about some faith questions as we seek empowering hope in these hard days. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by...

Today marks one year since Hamas brutally invaded Israel and massacred 1,195 people, taking 251 hostage. The Economist calls the last twelve months “the year that shattered the Middle East.” In light of all the challenges in the news and our daily lives, let’s ask: Does God want us to be happy or to be holy? And why should we trust God in such a broken world? About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can...

Church represents a source of mental health problems for a relatively large portion of Gen Z women, while Gen Z men are finding Christianity one institution that isn’t “skeptical of them as a class.” So one of the best ways we can reach out to young people is to make our communities of faith a place where they can be welcome and safe while presenting the gospel truth. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today’s Daily Article was written by Dr. Ryan Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins....

David Jones walked through Hurricane Helene’s devastation to get to his daughter’s wedding in Johnson City, Tennessee, last Saturday. A two-hour drive from South Carolina turned into a seven-hour drive and almost six more hours on foot through mud and flood. David carried a reflective stake to avoid being hit and he made it just in time. At the reception he presented the reflector to the couple as a gift. What does his example provide for Christians? About Denison Forum and The Daily...

The debate was widely watched because one in five Americans said they did not know the candidates before the debate, viewers desired to learn more about the two parties and their visions for the future, and when the presidential inauguration takes place, one of these two men will be a heartbeat away from the Oval Office. How can Christians use this information to beware the illusion of immortality and the peril of prosperity? About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was...

Article Description Iran fired at least two hundred ballistic missiles at Israel today, lighting the skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and causing sirens to sound across the country. People were told to stay near shelters or other protected areas. At this writing, the Israeli military believes the attack is over. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and...

Israel’s war aim is to enable Lebanon to seize a post-Hezbollah future for its people while restoring stability to the region, repeatedly warning civilians of their strikes to prevent casualties where possible. In the face of Hezbollah’s genocidal goals, however, Israel is united in its resolve to defeat the terrorists who threaten their lives and their future. In today’s Daily Article, we discuss the history of US support for Israel and how should Christians pray for the region. About...

Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike on the group’s central command headquarters Friday. Israel’s military says it has now eliminated eight of Hezbollah’s nine most senior military commanders. The news is reverberating across the Middle East today. How should we view this historic event in biblical context? The biblical admonition comes to mind: “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23). In today’s Daily Article, we discuss three personal steps we can...

Hurricane Helene crossed into Florida as the strongest storm on record to hit the Big Bend area, and it’s maintained much of its destructive force on its path through Georgia and beyond. In the face of such devastation, it is essential that we not lose the hope that Christ calls us to find in him. Today we cover three steps for Christians to take in response to devastation that will encourage us to uplift others and keep our focus fixed on Christ as our Lord. About Denison Forum and The Daily...

After Israel’s exploding pager attack, the TSA has announced that they have no plans on banning devices on flights, claiming their screening technology would detect explosives. John Adams claimed that private character is vital to public flourishing. Why is this true? What is the pathway to intimacy with God that transforms us personally and strengthens public democracy? About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris...

According to reports, Israel and Hezbollah are escalating their conflict to persuade the other side to take steps that will avert all-out war. Both are using conflict to prevent a greater conflict, but this strategy is not limited to the Middle East. Today, we discuss three ways humans deal with conflict, and then point to the only solution that brings lasting peace. About Denison Forum and The Daily Article Today's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins....

Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon today as the Iran-backed group attacked military facilities in northern Israel. The day before, Israeli strikes killed more than 490 people in the deadliest barrage since the 2006 Israel–Hezbollah war. If Lebanon is not part of the Promised Land intended by God for Abraham’s descendants in Genesis, how then does God view the war? Today we discuss three theological options for war and a practical response. About Denison Forum and The Daily...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...