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Biblical living February 14, 2024

“A Great Calm,” why Christians observe Lent, and the role of women in ministry: Insights from Janet Denison

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A pointer finger moves a wooden block from reading "MY" to reading "HIS," which aligns with three other wooden blocks reading "WAY." By Fokussiert/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership February 13, 2024

Good news in reaching the “nones” and a transforming lifestyle decision we can make today

Jim Denison, PhD

In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, left, and former President Donald Trump speaks on June 13, 2023, in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo)

Current events February 13, 2024

A majority of Americans say Biden and Trump are too old to serve second terms

Jim Denison, PhD

A pointer finder touches the magnifying glass on a search bar, an illustration of the pastor search process. By BillionPhotos.com /stock.adobe.com

Church leadership February 13, 2024

Breaking down the pastor search process: Insight from Ronny Marriott, Mark Dance, and Mark Turman

Mark Turman, DMin

Taylor Swift embraces Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22 against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Current events February 12, 2024

Millions watch Taylor Swift watch the Chiefs win the Super Bowl

Jim Denison, PhD

In this composited image, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) kneels in prayer with teammates and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez). And Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker celebrates a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann). Both men are Christians in Super Bowl LVIII.

Current events February 9, 2024

Christians in Super Bowl LVIII: What Brock Purdy and Harrison Butker have in common

Ryan Denison, PhD

Three excited football fans sit on a couch while three more cheer behind them, a picture of a typical Super Bowl Sunday viewing party. By Rawpixel.com/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living February 8, 2024

How you can win Super Bowl Sunday long after Sunday

Christian Englert

Three Rolling Stone magazines sit atop each other, with only their mastheads visible. By Ralf/stock.adobe.com

Current events February 8, 2024

Rolling Stone tells the story of Hobby Lobby founders, He Gets Us, and God’s love

Jim Denison, PhD

Aaron Pierce Not Beyond Reach Podcast Interview

Biblical living February 8, 2024

Is Gen Z beyond the reach of the church? A conversation with Aaron Pierce

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An ancient scroll, completely covered in blazing-hot volcanic material, is displayed at the Naples' National Library, Italy, Jan. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Salvatore Laporta) The Vesuvius Challenge recently revealed that parts of a scroll have been deciphered.

Current events February 7, 2024

AI resurrects 2,000-year-old writings in $1 million Vesuvius Challenge

Ryan Denison, PhD

A 3D rendering of eight white-and-red missiles in front of an Iranian flag, illustrating Iran's growing nuclear capabilities. By vchalup/stock.adobe.com

Current events February 7, 2024

Iran is “closer than ever” to a nuclear bomb: Why this is a global threat, and how Christians should respond

Jim Denison, PhD

A gray-haired man holds his left hand to his forehead in a sign of frustration, an illustration of the growing problem of clergy burnout. By thodonal/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership February 6, 2024

A real-time answer to the clergy burnout crisis

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - Sleeping people, discarded clothes and used needles are seen on a street in the Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Janie Har, File)

Current events February 6, 2024

Drug addicts outnumber high school students in San Francisco: What has happened and why it matters

Jim Denison, PhD

New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle completes his swing as he hits his 49th home run of the season in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, September 3, 1961. The home run came with Mickey's teammate and home run rival Roger Maris, on base. ( AP Photo )

Popular culture February 6, 2024

Wisdom in handling the unpredictable: An excerpt from “God Is For You” by Mac Brunson

Mac Brunson

Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart The London Clinic where King Charles had undergone a procedure for an enlarged prostate, in central London, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (Victoria Jones/Pool Photo via AP). The Palace announced today that he has an unspecified malignant cancer.

Current events February 5, 2024

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - This Jan. 24, 2011, photo shows "Sesame Street" muppet Elmo posing for a portrait with the assistance of puppeteer Kevin Clash in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival to promote the documentary "Being Elmo" in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Victoria Will, File). Elmo recently made the news for innocently asking "How are you doing?" on X/Twitter.

Current events February 5, 2024

When Elmo asked online how people are doing, “he got an earful”: How to find hope beyond the headlines

Jim Denison, PhD

Stock photo. Twin blonde women sit in front of a couch. One holds a green apple while jealously eyeing her sister, who's eating a hamburger, illustrating the theme of the Netflix series "You Are What You Eat." By gpointstudio/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living February 2, 2024

New Netflix series “You Are What You Eat” reveals more than a new health trend

Erin Kerry

An open laptop's screen shows lines of code superimposed over China's flag, an illustration of China's increasing cybersecurity attacks on America. By littlewolf1989/stock.adobe.com.

Current events February 2, 2024

China seeks to “wreak havoc” on US through cybersecurity attacks

Ryan Denison, PhD

FILE - Elon Musk appears at an event with Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London, on Nov. 2, 2023. According to Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink over the weekend. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File)

Current events February 1, 2024

Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants brain chip in human: Four biblical responses

Jim Denison, PhD

Biblical living February 1, 2024

Why we observe Black History Month: Tyrone Johnson discusses biblical equality

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A photorapher's hand holds a telephoto lens at a sporting event. By TopMicrobialStock/stock.adobe.com. Nash Pils is becoming an increasingly well-known sports photographer.

Popular culture January 31, 2024

“It wasn’t the disability. It was the ability.” The inspiring story of teen photographer Nash Pils

Ryan Denison, PhD

FILE - Iran's United Nations Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani addresses the U.N. General Assembly at U.N. headquarters on Feb. 23, 2023. "The Islamic Republic would decisively respond to any attack on the country, its interests and nationals under any pretexts," IRNA quoted Iravani as saying on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File). Is World War III on the horizon?

Current events January 31, 2024

“World War III is approaching fast”: The only path to transforming peace

Jim Denison, PhD

A dusty Bible has the words "Read Me" hand-drawn on its cover. By Julie Hagan/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership January 30, 2024

Our “ex-Christian” culture must repent or face God’s judgment

Jim Denison, PhD

In this image provided by The White House, President Joe Biden receives the Presidential Daily Briefing, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in the White House Situation Room at the White House in Washington, as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin listens. (Adam Schultz/The White House via AP). Could this lead to another Middle East war?

Current events January 30, 2024

Will the killing of US soldiers lead to “another war in the Middle East”?

Jim Denison, PhD

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