Jim Denison
Op-ed Contributor
Adapted from Dr. Jim Denison’s daily cultural commentary at www.denisonforum.org. Jim Denison, Ph.D., is a cultural apologist, building a bridge between faith and culture by engaging contemporary issues with biblical truth. He founded the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture in February 2009 and is the author of seven books, including “Radical Islam: What You Need to Know.” For more information on the Denison Forum, visit www.denisonforum.org. To connect with Dr. Denison in social media, visit www.twitter.com/jimdenison or www.facebook.com/denisonforum.
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Former prisoner elected to state house in Washington: The peril, power of personal freedom
I am truly grateful to live in a nation where Tarra Simmons can achieve her dreams.
Woman gave birth to her granddaughter: Giving life and offering eternal life
Not everyone can give life to a child, serve in our military, or develop life-saving vaccines and therapies. But every Christian can offer every person we know the gift of eternal life.
Is Alex Trebek in Heaven? The question and urgency of eternity
In his autobiography, Trebek writes: “Am I a believer? Well, I believe we are all part of the Great Soul—what some call God. We are God, and God is us."
The death of Alex Trebek and election of Joe Biden: 5 words that are changing the world
Democracy works so long as we continue to embrace our founding creed. No matter your wealth, race, or gender, your vote counted as much as that of the president, the president-elect, and our wealthiest billionaire.
'This is the election 2020 deserves': 2 biblical ways to cope while we wait
Americans are still waiting for votes to be counted in Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
One reason the polls were wrong: Why the answer is so significant for our national future
We are still waiting for final results from Tuesday’s election, as President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden both have pathways to the White House.
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