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The book cover for "The Ballot and the Bible" appears next to its author's photo, Kaitlyin Schiess. Images courtesy of Brazos Press. Author photo by Kendra Sharrad.

Popular culture Aug 29, 2023

The Bible and the Civil Rights Movement: An excerpt from “The Ballot and the Bible” by Kaitlyn Schiess

Kaitlyn Schiess

FILE - Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream," speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Aug. 28, 1963. (AP Photo/File)

The Daily Article Aug 28, 2023

Dr. King’s “Dream” speech commemorated in Washington as “racially motivated” shooter kills three in Florida

Jim Denison, PhD

Chris Broussard, FOX Sports announcer and the founder of The K.I.N.G. Movement, sits next to Dr. Matthew Daniels, founder of Good of All. The two have released "Share the Dream," a video Bible study resource based on the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Images courtesy of HarperChristian Resources.

Biblical living Aug 28, 2023

Choosing to be a people of conscience in times of injustice

Chris Broussard and Dr. Matthew Daniels

In space, the sun peeks out from behind half of the earth on the right with a galaxy of stars seen to the left. © By janez volmajer

Popular culture Aug 28, 2023

Imagine an alien: The prologue to “A Meaningful World” by Jonathan Witt and Benjamin Wiker

Dr. Jonathan Witt

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis). Kershaw took part in the Dodgers recent Christian Faith and Family Day.

The Daily Article Aug 25, 2023

MLB’s Faith and Family events can expand our view of evangelism

Ryan Denison, PhD

In silhouette, a woman raises her left hand into the air during a worship service. © By aradaphotography/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living Aug 24, 2023

Bethel and Elevation dominate worship music, but what are the alternatives?

Christian Englert

An empty podium with mics on both sides stands in front of an American flag, illustrating the recent presidential debates. © By niyazz/stock.adobe.com

The Daily Article Aug 24, 2023

GOP rivals debated last night, Donald Trump surrenders today

Jim Denison, PhD

A lone hand waves an American flag in front of a clouds at sunset. © By nicoletaionescu/stock.adobe.com. What role does morality play in a democracy?

Biblical living Aug 23, 2023

Does democracy require morality? An excerpt from “Respectfully, I Disagree”

Jim Denison, PhD

Against a clear blue sky, two white commercial planes appear headed toward each other, an illustration of the increasing number of airline close calls reported over the last month. © By berkut_34/stock.adobe.com

The Daily Article Aug 23, 2023

Airline close calls are more frequent than you may know

Jim Denison, PhD

A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The Daily Article Aug 22, 2023

What started the Maui wildfires? A reflection on the future of our democracy

Jim Denison, PhD

A preacher in blue jeans and a long-sleeve shirt holds a Bible in his right hand while speaking to a congregation. Photo by Memento Media on Unsplash

Church leadership Aug 22, 2023

“Is there a word from the Lord?” Why people come to hear preachers preach

Jim Denison, PhD

Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, Calif. Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing the potential for flash floods, mudslides, isolated tornadoes, high winds and power outages. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Daily Article Aug 21, 2023

The latest on Tropical Storm Hilary: What disasters reveal about our moral foundations

Jim Denison, PhD

Michael Oher, a tackle from Mississippi, is selected as the No. 26th overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens during the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall Saturday, April 25, 2009, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

The Daily Article Aug 18, 2023

Michael Oher, of “The Blind Side” fame, sues Tuohy family over conservatorship

Ryan Denison, PhD

A patron buys a movie ticket underneath a marquee featuring the films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" at the Los Feliz Theatre, Friday, July 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello). The simultaneous release resulted in the event called "Barbenheimer."

Current events Aug 18, 2023

From Barbenheimer to The Flash: The hits, flops, and surprises of the 2023 summer movie season

Conner Jones

Two runners in full stride approach a finish line on a circular track. © By Melinda Nagy/stock.adobe.com

Church leadership Aug 18, 2023

Encouragement for a resilient life and ministry: An interview with Dr. Mark Dance

Mark Turman, DMin

Promotional photo for "The Hiding Place" film. Provided by K. Cole Communications.

Popular culture Aug 17, 2023

“The Hiding Place” is a new film of a play of a book, but its theme remains the same: courage in the face of brutality

Ryan Denison, PhD

Two open hands support two other open hands holding a red paper cutout of two kidneys, signifying donating a kidney. © By SewcreamStudio/stock.adobe.com

The Daily Article Aug 17, 2023

High school math teacher donates a kidney to his student: The urgency and power of moral formation

Jim Denison, PhD

Light shines forth from a starfield on a dark sky, an illustration of the beginning of the universe © By Quality Stock Arts/stock.adobe.com

Popular culture Aug 16, 2023

The Judeo-Christian origins of modern science: An excerpt from “Return of the God Hypothesis” by Stephen C. Meyer

Stephen Meyer

A wooden gavel sits to the left of a stack of books, one of which has a rainbow-colored bookmark within it. © By yuriygolub /stock.adobe.com. Parents from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds in Montgomery County, Maryland, have brought a lawsuit against the district seeking to shield their children from sexual LGBTQ materials.

The Daily Article Aug 16, 2023

Parents sue Maryland school district over LGBTQ lessons

Jim Denison, PhD

An old leather-covered Bible sits forgotten on a table, illustrating the decline in Bible reading in the US. © By Sean Nel/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living Aug 15, 2023

Bible reading drops to unprecedented low in America

Steve Yount

FILE - Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Moms for Liberty meeting in Philadelphia, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File). On August 14, 2023, Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Georgia for attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

The Daily Article Aug 15, 2023

Donald Trump indicted by a grand jury in Georgia

Jim Denison, PhD

This illustration made available by Johns Hopkins APL and NASA depicts NASA's DART probe, upper right, on course to impact the asteroid Dimorphos, left, which orbits Didymos. DART is expected to zero in on the asteroid Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, intent on slamming it head-on at 14,000 mph. The impact should be just enough to nudge the asteroid into a slightly tighter orbit around its companion space rock. (Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP)

Church leadership Aug 15, 2023

Unleashing a deadly boulder storm: Pastor ministry and the law of unintended consequences

Jim Denison, PhD

Both clad in black, a man hugs a grieving woman at a cemetery. © By LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/stock.adobe.com. The Associated Press has reported that suicide has reached an all-time high in the US.

The Daily Article Aug 14, 2023

“US suicides hit an all-time high last year”: Is faith relevant to death by suicide?

Jim Denison, PhD

Popular culture Aug 14, 2023

What’s it like being a Christian in the field of science? An excerpt from “Chasing Proof, Finding Faith” by Tom Rudelius

Tom Rudelius

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