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Jim Denison, PhD, is a cultural theologian and the founder and CEO of Denison Ministries, which is transforming 6.8 million lives through meaningful digital content. Read more.

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This vibrant illustration captures the iconic New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square before an excited crowd. By tika/stock.adobe.com. New Years Eve New Years Day

The Daily Article Jan 1, 2026

Why the Times Square ball will drop three times this year

Jim Denison, PhD

The evolution of cell phones. By luuuusa/stock.adobe.com. predicted

The Daily Article Dec 31, 2025

A seminary professor predicted the cellphone a century ago

Jim Denison, PhD

Happy woman with balloons at sunset in the summer. By JenkoAtaman/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article Dec 30, 2025

“Favorite good news” for 2025 includes these four facts

Jim Denison, PhD

President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before he boards Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv, as Israel's President Isaac Herzog watches at left. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Daily Article Dec 29, 2025

President Trump meets with Netanyahu as “Twixmas” begins

Jim Denison, PhD

People inspect the scene of a deadly bomb explosion at a mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Jossy Ola) Nigeria terrorist

The Daily Article Dec 26, 2025

Strikes on ISIS, “nightmare” flooding, and transcendent hope

Jim Denison, PhD

Santa placing gift boxes under Christmas tree. By MillesStudio/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article Dec 25, 2025

Santa visited 1,944 homes per second last night

Jim Denison, PhD

Girl holding candle during Christmas Eve church service. By evgavrilov/stock.adobe.com. church mental wellness Christmas

The Daily Article Dec 24, 2025

Christmas church, mental health, and finding your purpose

Jim Denison, PhD

President Donald Trump speaks, with from left, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan,at his Mar-a-Lago club, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) golden fleet

The Daily Article Dec 23, 2025

President Trump announces “Golden Fleet” of new warships

Jim Denison, PhD

Young man in a wheelchair at the airport. By manaemedia/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article Dec 22, 2025

Have you heard about “Jetway Jesus”?

Jim Denison, PhD

Photos of Brown University shooting victims MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, left, and Ella Cook, are seen amongst flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Engineering Research Center, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

The Daily Article Dec 19, 2025

Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead

Jim Denison, PhD

President Donald Trump speaks during an address to the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Washington. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

The Daily Article Dec 18, 2025

President Trump addresses nation amid growing controversy

Jim Denison, PhD

Jelly Roll performs on the stage during the 'Grace For The World' event at St. Peter's Square on September 13, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Photo by: Rocco Spaziani/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images

The Daily Article Dec 17, 2025

Jelly Roll explains his “new heart” to Joe Rogan

Jim Denison, PhD

Rabbi Motti Feldman speaks at a menorah lighting ceremony at a floral memorial for victims of Sunday's shooting, at the Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

The Daily Article Dec 16, 2025

Two heroes of the Hanukkah massacre in Australia

Jim Denison, PhD

STAR MAX File Photo: 12/17/13 Actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner attend the "The Wolf Of Wall Street" premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on December 17, 2013 in New York City.

Current events Dec 15, 2025

Rob Reiner’s son arrested in connection with parents’ deaths

Jim Denison, PhD

File Photo by: zz/Dennis Van Tine/STAR MAX/IPx 2014 4/28/14 Rob Reiner at the 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala held on April 28, 2014 in New York City (NYC)

The Daily Article Dec 15, 2025

Rob Reiner and his wife found dead; police probe homicide

Jim Denison, PhD

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at Mount Airy Casino Resort, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in Mount Pocono, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) economy christmas inflation

The Daily Article Dec 11, 2025

President Trump, affordability, and the power of empathy

Jim Denison, PhD

Christmas decorations on music sheets. By AfricaStudio/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article Dec 10, 2025

Our “most annoying” Christmas song is also the most popular

Jim Denison, PhD

Demonstrating the 2026 color of the year, Cloud Dancer. By АнастасияБурлакова/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article Dec 9, 2025

What does the 2026 “color of the year” say about us?

Jim Denison, PhD

Flowers, candles, American Flags and other items fill a makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside the Turning Point USA headquarters, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

The Daily Article Dec 8, 2025

New survey reports spiritual impact of Charlie Kirk’s death

Jim Denison, PhD

Sin city's famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. By kanonsky/stock.adobe.com. second-most sinful city? houston

The Daily Article Dec 4, 2025

What is the second-most “sinful city” in America?

Jim Denison, PhD

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The Daily Article Dec 3, 2025

Has Pete Hegseth committed war crimes?

Jim Denison, PhD

Dick Van Dyke poses with his Emmy for outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for "Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic" on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Content Services)

The Daily Article Dec 2, 2025

How Dick Van Dyke explains his long life

Jim Denison, PhD

Courtesy: Lobster Nativity Scene, www.lobsternativityscene.com.

The Daily Article Dec 1, 2025

Cape Cod artist creates “Lobster nativity scene”

Jim Denison, PhD

This combo from photos provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, show National Guard soldiers, from left, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. (U.S. Attorney’s Office via AP) dies dead

The Daily Article Nov 28, 2025

National Guard soldier dies a day after DC attack

Jim Denison, PhD

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