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Police car on the street. By Chalabala/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Why are there so many attacks on churches?

Jim Denison, PhD

Close-up of juicy grilled cheeseburger and golden french fries on rustic surface. By meeboonstudio/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

New burger spot in Dallas draws hour-long lines

Jim Denison, PhD

A summertime view of Mount Sinai with Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of the mountain in Egypt. By Nicola/stock.adobe.com

The Daily Article

Egypt’s government threatens world’s oldest monastery

Jim Denison, PhD

Vandalized art in an Orthodox church in Syria. By Goran/stock.adobe.com. Christianity

The Daily Article

The end of Christianity in a “cradle” of our faith?

Jim Denison, PhD

A police car rushes to the emergency call with lights turned on. By christian/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Shooter assaulted church filled with children for VBS

Jim Denison, PhD

Candles with the colors of the Nigerian flag. In memory of the victims. By Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com

Articles

Nigeria is becoming a “mass grave” for Christians

Clint Lyons

Officals take part in a drill to train civilians in case of attack in Prayagraj, India, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 amid rising fears of wider conflict following India's strikes in Pakistan. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) India and Pakistan

The Daily Article

Will conflict escalate between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan?

Jim Denison, PhD

St James Church in Leyland (courtesy of St. James Church)

Biblical living

Church rededicated after Good Friday graffiti attack

Jim Denison, PhD

Popular culture

Yet again, I’m not on Time’s “most influential people” list

Jim Denison, PhD

Syrian security forces inspect vehicles at a checkpoint, following a recent wave of violence between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad, as well as subsequent sectarian attacks, in Latakia, in Syria's coastal region, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

Biblical living

Why is the new Syrian regime targeting minorities?

Jim Denison, PhD

A nurse points to bullet holes in a window following the recent wave of violence between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad, as well as subsequent sectarian attacks, at a hospital in the town of Jableh, in Syria's coastal region, on Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

Current events

Why are Christians being killed in Syria?

Laurel Wood

Small evangelical church building in Africa, adorned with a wooden cross. By ivanbruno/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

70 Christians beheaded in the DRC

Laurel Wood

DOGE's disruptions, Congo crisis, Oscars preview & a “Star Wars” hot take | Ep. 8

Podcasts

DOGE’s disruptions, Congo crisis, Oscars preview & a “Star Wars” hot take | Ep. 8

Micah Tomasella and Conner Jones

Cuban flag, people and aged buildings in Old Havana, Cuba. By kmiragaya/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

President Biden removes Cuba from terrorism list

Jim Denison, PhD

Mosaic recreation of "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci. By RenátaSedmáková/stock.adobe.com. Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Daily Article

Olympics opening ceremony uses drag queens to parody “The Last Supper”

Jim Denison, PhD

Scottie Scheffler tees off on the 18th hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

The Daily Article

All charges dropped against Scottie Scheffler

Jim Denison, PhD

LEFT: In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Ebrahim Raisi attends a meeting with his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP) RIGHT: Scottie Scheffler celebrates after a birdie on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Friday, May 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The Daily Article

The death of Iran’s president and the arrest of Scottie Scheffler

Jim Denison, PhD

The country of India is centered on a wooden map. Religious persecution in India is rising. By Александра Замулина/stock.adobe.com

Current events

70 million Christians in India under increasing threat of religious persecution

Ryan Denison, PhD

Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens, during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein). Their answers regarding hate speech sparked widespread disapproval.

Current events

Should hate speech be permitted? A reflection on truth, morality, and the urgency of Christian courage

Jim Denison, PhD

Podcasts

“The most exciting moment in my lifetime for the gospel in Cuba”: A conversation with Proclaim Cuba

Denison Forum

A man in white shirt holds a megaphone toward the camera. © By Andrey Popov/stock.adobe.com. In the West, Christian persecution can often look like attacks on your belief or character.

Biblical living

When I’m attacked for being a Christian, how should I respond?

Jim Denison, PhD

Two overlapping wedding rings sit on top of an LGBTQ pride rainbow background

Current events

Does the so-called “Respect For Marriage Act” threaten our religious liberty?

Jim Denison, PhD

Three wooden signs with arrows read "Love your enemies" on a deserted road.

Biblical living

The reward is worth the risk: What to expect when facing persecution

East-West

Stock market in decline, recession

Current events

Is a recession inevitable? The courage to astonish our culture

Jim Denison, PhD

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