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2023-12-26T05:55:32-06:00

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The most notable Nativity scene in Bethlehem this Christmas

Last updated on: December 26, 2023 at 5:55 am By Jim Denison

Santa Claus delivered 7,883,693,263 gifts around the world yesterday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which has been tracking his movements each year since 1955. But Christmas isn’t over in Rovaniemi, Finland, where the holiday is celebrated 365… Read more

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2023-12-25T05:00:53-06:00

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The longer I live, the less I understand Christmas

Last updated on: December 25, 2023 at 5:00 am By Jim Denison

Scientists still don’t know why cats purr, why bicycles stay upright when ridden, how animals migrate, or why we sleep. And they speculate as to whether the universe is finite or infinite. The omniscient Christ of Christmas has no such… Read more

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2023-12-22T05:56:31-06:00

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Will New York force Chick-fil-A to open on Sundays?

Last updated on: December 22, 2023 at 5:56 am By Jim Denison

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Chick-fil-A is one of the most profitable companies in their industry, with the average non-mall-based franchise generating $8.7 million in sales each year. By comparison, the typical McDonald’s generates $3.7 million per year. Overall, it is the third-largest restaurant chain… Read more

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2023-12-21T05:45:50-06:00

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Brock Purdy’s faith and the future of our republic: A reflection on the source of transformational joy

Last updated on: December 21, 2023 at 5:45 am By Jim Denison

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It’s been a season of improbable quarterback stories in the NFL. Drew Lock led the Seahawks to a last-minute game-winning drive over the Eagles Monday night after losing the starting job last year and playing sparingly this season. Tommy DeVito,… Read more

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2023-12-20T10:08:06-06:00

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Colorado Supreme Court bars former President Trump from 2024 ballot: An explanation and three biblical responses

Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 10:08 am By Jim Denison

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Late Tuesday, a divided Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling that has made global headlines: In this appeal from a district court proceeding under the Colorado Election Code, the supreme court considers whether former President Donald J. Trump may appear… Read more

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2023-12-20T05:59:15-06:00

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Why we love holiday movies: A reflection on the source of true joy

Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 5:59 am By Jim Denison

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NOTE: Late yesterday, the Colorado Supreme Court barred former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 presidential primary ballot. I will discuss this ruling in a Special Edition later today. I must begin with a confession: I’m not a… Read more

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2023-12-19T05:56:19-06:00

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“Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples”

Last updated on: December 19, 2023 at 5:56 am By Jim Denison

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When I saw this New York Times headline yesterday, my first thought was that the pope has endorsed homosexual relationships. Judging from the media reaction, many are making the same assumption. When I read the actual Vatican announcement, I learned… Read more

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2023-12-18T06:05:00-06:00

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Hamas attacks thwarted in Europe: “Their web of terror will threaten us all”

Last updated on: December 18, 2023 at 6:05 am By Jim Denison

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This headline caught my eye over the weekend: “If Hamas is allowed to survive, their web of terror will threaten us all.” The subtitle warns: “It’s not just Jews who are in grave danger when terror groups like Hamas grow… Read more

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2023-12-15T06:12:55-06:00

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Satanic display in Iowa’s capitol torn down: On the enduring hope and power of nativity scenes

Last updated on: December 15, 2023 at 6:12 am By Jim Denison

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While it’s not unusual for nativity scenes to make the news around Christmastime, a different form of public display inside the Iowa state capitol building has made headlines in recent days. The Satanic Temple placed a statue of the pagan… Read more

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2023-12-14T05:55:04-06:00

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“Godzilla” breaks box office records: Signs of the times and the paradoxical path to spiritual peace

Last updated on: December 14, 2023 at 5:55 am By Jim Denison

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The latest Godzilla movie is getting rave reviews and shattering box office records after a massive opening weekend. Alex Fitzpatrick reports in Axios that the film is “set in postwar Japan . . . to explore the country’s struggles in… Read more

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