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2024-01-23T05:53:03-06:00

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Why is democracy so popular?

Last updated on: January 23, 2024 at 5:53 am   By Jim Denison

Only seven countries in the world—Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Brunei, Afghanistan, and the Vatican—do not claim to be democratic. However, as Winston Churchill famously noted, democracy is “the worst form of government except all those other forms that… Read more

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2024-01-22T05:50:50-06:00

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Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign: A reflection on the decision that will determine our national destiny

Last updated on: January 22, 2024 at 5:50 am   By Jim Denison

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended his Republican presidential campaign yesterday and endorsed former President Donald Trump. His decision leaves Mr. Trump and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley as the last major candidates remaining in the race ahead of tomorrow’s New… Read more

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2024-01-19T05:50:53-06:00

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March for Life at 51: Do we truly value people over politics?

Last updated on: January 19, 2024 at 5:50 am   By Jim Denison

Today marks the 51st annual March for Life in Washington D.C. However, when the event first started on January 22, 1974, it was meant to be a one-time protest against the evils of abortion. Its organizers turned it into an… Read more

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2024-01-18T05:59:59-06:00

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How can so many Americans be so wrong on abortion?

Last updated on: January 18, 2024 at 5:59 am   By Jim Denison

Since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in America, more than sixty-three million babies have been aborted in our country. This is a population four times the size of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston—combined. And yet, more Americans… Read more

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2024-01-17T05:55:44-06:00

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Elton John joins the elite EGOT club: Why “that’s no sign of greatness”

Last updated on: January 17, 2024 at 5:55 am   By Jim Denison

What do Elton John, Jonathan Tunick, Mike Nichols, Scott Rudin, Robert Lopez, and Alan Menken have in common? They’re all EGOTs—winners of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Elton John joined their club Monday night when he received an… Read more

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2024-01-16T05:57:30-06:00

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The Iowa caucuses and the Emmy Awards: How can God redeem our crisis in cultural confidence?

Last updated on: January 16, 2024 at 5:57 am   By Jim Denison

Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses last night, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley coming in second and third. Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the race and endorsed Mr. Trump. However, it’s too soon to know what this means for… Read more

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2024-01-15T05:57:24-06:00

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Whom should voters elect in Iowa? Why did God create such a chaotic, unpredictable world?

Last updated on: January 15, 2024 at 5:57 am   By Jim Denison

As I write this morning, the temperature where I live is nineteen degrees. It will be much, much colder in Iowa tonight, with wind chills forecasted in Des Moines of minus thirty-five degrees. And yet, thousands of Republicans will brave… Read more

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2024-01-12T05:51:34-06:00

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Is “The Book of Clarence” blasphemy? What the new film says about Jesus—and us

Last updated on: January 12, 2024 at 5:51 am   By Jim Denison

The Book of Clarence, a new film from writer/director Jeymes Samuel, takes place in Jerusalem across the weeks leading up to Christ’s crucifixion. However, it’s not really a story about Jesus. As Samuel described, “If they tell you a Bible… Read more

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2024-01-11T05:52:29-06:00

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Israel knows where October 7 mastermind is hiding. Why haven’t they killed him?

Last updated on: January 11, 2024 at 5:52 am   By Jim Denison

Israel announced recently that it intends to kill every Hamas leader behind the October 7 massacre, wherever they are in the world. The IDF knows precisely where Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind of the October 7 terror attacks, is hiding in… Read more

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2024-01-10T06:02:11-06:00

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Did God save lives on Flight 1282?

Last updated on: January 10, 2024 at 6:02 am   By Jim Denison

When part of an Alaska Airlines fuselage blew out last Friday, no one was sitting next to it. Was this a miracle? If so, why did God allow the near-disaster? More to the point: Will he protect you the next… Read more

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