The Daily Article

Why should we pray to an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God? If he knows what we need and is loving and powerful enough to meet our needs, why ask him? And how exactly does God hear all of our prayers? Dr. Jim Denison answers these compelling questions as he discusses what the Bible says about the power of prayer.

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Why should we pray to an all-knowing, all-loving, all-powerful God? If he knows what we need and is loving and powerful enough to meet our needs, why ask him? And how exactly does God hear all of our prayers? Dr. Jim Denison answers these compelling questions as he discusses what the Bible says about the power of prayer.

To watch this via video, subscribe to the Denison Forum YouTube channel at youtube.com/denisonforum.

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 2, 2020

A dear Cuban friend's suffering for his faith causes me to wonder if I would pay a similar price for mine. Today's podcast discusses the rising persecution of our day, the courage of Christians who defended the faith I proclaim, and the courageous power of intimacy with Jesus.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at [email protected].

A dear Cuban friend's suffering for his faith causes me to wonder if I would pay a similar price for mine. Today's podcast discusses the rising persecution of our day, the courage of Christians who defended the faith I proclaim, and the courageous power of intimacy with Jesus. To receive The Daily Article via email, subscribe at TheDailyArticle.com.

When people suffer, compassion is one of the most relevant and practical ways that Christians can respond. As Dr. Randel Everett has said, "I have no right to preach the gospel to a hungry person."

• What does it mean to be compassionate?
• How is compassion different from pity?
• Why does God ask us to be compassionate?
• And how can we practice compassion for those who need it?

Dr. Jim Denison answers these questions, and shares a powerful story from Corrie Ten Boom, as he discusses what the Bible says about compassion.

You may also watch this on YouTube at youtube.com/denisonforum

When people suffer, compassion is one of the most relevant and practical ways that Christians can respond. As Dr. Randel Everett has said, "I have no right to preach the gospel to a hungry person."

What does it mean to be compassionate?

How is compassion different from pity?

Why does God ask us to be compassionate?

And how can we practice compassion for those who need it?

You may also watch this on YouTube at youtube.com/denisonforum

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR DECEMBER 1, 2020

A man in Arkansas put a Black Santa Claus on his lawn and received an anonymous racist note. Today's podcast responds to such cowardly hate by focusing on God's call to love as we are loved, an invitation to share the compassion that shapes our souls.

ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM

The Daily Article is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison.

To learn more about the Denison Forum, visit DenisonForum.org or email us at [email protected].

A man in Arkansas put a Black Santa Claus on his lawn and received an anonymous racist note. Today's podcast responds to such cowardly hate by focusing on God's call to love as we are loved, an invitation to share the compassion that shapes our souls. To receive The Daily Article via email, subscribe at TheDailyArticle.com.

In the midst of a pandemic, it's difficult to seek joy. When discouragement, depression, and anxiety rise with each passing day, it's challenging to see the light at the end of a long tunnel. And it's OK for us to ask God, "Why?" It's OK to ask, "Where is joy to be found?" In fact, does God promise his people that they will always be happy, no matter their circumstances? And if we're not promised happiness, why should we follow Jesus?

Dr. Jim Denison answers these questions as he describes what the Bible says about joy.

In the midst of a pandemic, it's difficult to seek joy. When discouragement, depression, and anxiety rise with each passing day, it's challenging to see the light at the end of a long tunnel. And it's OK for us to ask God, "Why?"

In fact, does God promise his people that they will always be happy, no matter their circumstances?

And if we're not promised happiness, why should we follow Jesus?

Dr. Jim Denison answers these questions as he describes what the Bible says about joy.