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A property is cleared between Hunt and Ingram, Texas after a flood on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Daily Article

Who is to blame for the Central Texas floods?

Jim Denison, PhD

People react as they inspect an area outside sleeping quarters at Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas, after a flash flood swept through the area. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Biblical living

Why a good God must allow suffering—even innocent suffering—to exist

Ryan Denison, PhD

A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Daily Article

Camp Mystic director dies trying to save kids during flood

Jim Denison, PhD

A search-and-rescue volunteer on site of a disaster relief operation. By By Destonian/stock.adobe.com. Rescuers Hurricane Milton

The Daily Article

Rescuers respond to Hurricane Milton devastation

Jim Denison, PhD

Christian Burke stands at the door of his home, where he, his mother, and his aunt plan to ride out Hurricane Milton on the third floor overlooking overlooking Tampa Bay, in Gulfport, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Burke, who said his engineer father built the concrete home to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, expects his raised ground floor to get up to 8 feet of water in Milton. A boat deposited by Hurricane Helene sits lodged in the bay front park outside his front door. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Tropicana Field

The Daily Article

Hurricane Milton rips off roof of Tropicana Field, spawns tornadoes across Florida

Jim Denison, PhD

Susana Ortiz fills out sand bags on the beach at the Davis Islands Yacht Basin as she prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Daily Article

Hurricane Milton tracker: Tampa Bay in path of “ferocious” storm

Jim Denison, PhD

David DeMeza walks out with belongings through sands pushed on to the streets by Hurricane Helene, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Treasure Island, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Biblical living

God and Hurricane Helene

Jim Denison, PhD

This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 5:46 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Helene in the Gulf of Mexico moving towards Florida, Thursday, Sept. 26 2024. (NOAA via AP)

The Daily Article

Hurricane Helene makes landfall as a Category 4 storm

Ryan Denison, PhD

An orca, or "killer whale", spy-hopping in the arctic near ship. By Petr/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article

Why are orcas leading the news?

Jim Denison, PhD

Residents wade through a street flooded by rains brought on by Hurricane Idalia, in Batabano, Cuba, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Idalia strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday and barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Current events

Eight devastating floods and Apple’s product-launch event: A reflection on the pathway to triumphant faith

Jim Denison, PhD

In this Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, 9:41 am ET satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tropical Storm Idalia moves between Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, left, and Cuba, right. Idalia intensified early Monday and was expected to become a major hurricane before it reaches Florida's Gulf coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. (NOAA via AP)

Current events

Idalia set to strike Florida tomorrow as Category 3 hurricane

Jim Denison, PhD

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

Current events

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

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)

Current events

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

Jim Denison, PhD

Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Current events

Hawaiians jumped into the ocean to escape “apocalyptic” wildfires

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023. On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Newsom announced he would not renew a state contract with Walgreens after the company indicated it would not sell abortion pills in some conservative-led states. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, File). Actions like this are leading some cities and communities in the United States to consider secession.

Current events

Cities and communities are withdrawing from the US

Jim Denison, PhD

Floodwater covers a property along River Rd. in Monterey County, Calif., as the Salinas River overflows its banks on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Current events

Do recent storms mean California is under judgment?

Jim Denison, PhD

FILE - Water levels are low at San Luis Reservoir, which stores irrigation water for San Joaquin Valley farms, in Gustine, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022. The past three years have been California's driest on record and state officials said that they're preparing for the streak to continue. (AP Photo/Terry Chea, File)

Current events

California is preparing for droughts and flood seasons: Why Christians should prepare for catastrophes

Nathan Allen

A river of lava flows down from Mauna Loa, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, near Hilo, Hawaii. Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano erupted Monday for the first time in 38 years. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Current events

Mauna Loa, the largest volcano on Earth, is now erupting

Jim Denison, PhD

Men walk past destroyed homes and debris as they walk to survey damage to other properties, two days after the passage of Hurricane Ian, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Current events

Why Hurricane Ian caught so many in Florida off guard

Jim Denison, PhD

In this photo taken by a drone, boats lie scattered amidst mobile homes after the passage of Hurricane Ian, on San Carlos Island, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Current events

The latest on Hurricane Ian: Did a Native American blessing protect Tampa Bay?

Jim Denison, PhD

This Satellite image provided by NASA on Sept. 26, 2022, shows Hurricane Ian pictured from the International Space Station just south of Cuba gaining strength and heading toward Florida. Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified off Florida's southwest coast Wednesday, Sept. 28, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. (NASA via AP)

Current events

A hurricane we’ll talk about “for many years to come”: A reflection on doubt and hope

Jim Denison, PhD

This GOES-East GeCcolor satellite image taken at 9:56 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Hurricane Ian passing over western Cuba. Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with nothing to stop it from intensifying into a catastrophic Category 4 storm before it hits Florida, where officials ordered 2.5 million people to evacuate before it crashes ashore Wednesday. (NOAA via AP )

Current events

“It’s going to be historic”: The latest on Hurricane Ian and two practical responses

Jim Denison, PhD

Stock photo: A family of four in silhouette stands next to a tree in front of a sunset as the mother points to the sky. © jes2uphoto/stock.adobe.comj

Current events

Family takes world tour before children lose their vision

Jim Denison, PhD

Current events

“It had to be God”: Bus driver helps save kids from floodwater

Jim Denison, PhD

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