With much of the world’s focus still residing in the Middle East—and the rest rightly directed toward Arlington, Texas, for the Rangers World Series parade later today—the Executive Order concerning artificial intelligence issued by President Biden earlier this week has gone largely unnoticed. But perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of the story is the way in which tech companies have willingly partnered with the government in developing these new regulations. It also serves as a useful parable for our relationship with God. 

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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The Texas Rangers won the World Series last night, earning the team’s first ever championship. Nearly 70 percent of Americans watch live sports. Twenty-two of the thirty most popular TV shows of all time are Super Bowls. Why is this? And how is this conversation relevant to our war-torn, conflicted culture? 

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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The National Retail Federation estimated that Americans would spend a record $12.2 billion on yesterday’s festivities. Halloween is popular for a number of reasons that reveal much about the state of our culture and the state of our souls. But when the trick-or-treating is done and all the candy has been eaten, where should we turn for the true antidote our culture and our souls need?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Israeli forces made a major advance overnight toward Gaza City. Critics of Israel’s continuing military action against Hamas are responding to reports from the Gaza Health Ministry that the death toll among Palestinians has already passed eight thousand, mostly women and minors. However, many doubt the veracity of this organization’s numbers. Yet Hamas’s strategy is intended to escalate Palestinian deaths and provoke an international backlash against Israel—and the strategy appears to be working. So, should Israel seek a cease-fire with Hamas?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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When asked about his stance on controversial topics like same-sex marriage and abortion, new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson replied, “Go pick up a Bible.” How will Johnson’s Christian faith and biblical worldview affect his work as speaker?

Author: Ryan Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Rev. Bryan Dunagan, senior pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, passed away in his sleep two days ago. He was 44 and leaves behind his wife and three children. When such tragedies occur, it’s natural to question God’s goodness and fairness. But when we feel life’s deepest pain, we can respond in two biblical ways. 

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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In addition to The Daily Article, Denison Ministries produces First15, a daily devotional experience with God; Foundations with Janet, a Bible study resource for individuals and small groups; and Christian Parenting, resources to help parents raise children to know and love the Lord. These ministries are intended to work collectively to build a movement of culture-changing Christians as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and more transformation. 

 

An intensive manhunt is underway for a gunman who opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, last night. At least 22 people are dead and as many as 50 are injured. Meanwhile, Hurricane Otis became the strongest recorded hurricane to hit Mexico’s Pacific Coast when it made landfall yesterday. And the war in Israel continues to increase global unrest. Consequently, many blame God or religion, but secularism is insufficient to save us from ourselves and each other. So where should we turn?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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In an article titled “The US stands on the brink of global war with the Middle East and Asia,” Robert Clark writes, “The world is mustering for war. Conflict is already raging in Europe, with Russian and Ukrainian forces locked in offensive and counteroffensive. The aftermath of the Hamas terror attack upon Israel could now see the Middle East ignited.” He adds, “Within months, the US could be directly involved in two devastating wars on two continents [while] bankrolling a third in Ukraine.” How can we prepare for such a possibility? And is there an ultimate answer to all human conflict?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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Mosab Hassan Yousef is the son of a founding Hamas leader. In response to the October 7 atrocities, he told a reporter: “I was born at the heart of Hamas leadership . . . and I know them very well. They don’t care for the Palestinian people. They do not regard the human life.” Why, then, are so many “pro-Palestinian” advocates in the West supporting them? Why is such support likely to escalate as Israel escalates its response to Hamas’s atrocities? 

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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America is facing the most crises since World War II, according to former US Defense Secretary Bob Gates. None can be solved; all could spiral into something much worse: the war in the Middle East; China and Russia’s growing military and economic collaboration; a malicious Iran; the unhinged leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un; and a massive spread of doctored or wholly fake videos to manipulate world news and opinion. As a Christian, what can you do in the face of such pressing crises?

Author: Jim Denison, PhD

Narrator: Chris Elkins

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