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2020-12-29T05:30:43-06:00

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Dave Ramsey forgives $10 million of debt “to show the love of Jesus Christ”

Last updated on: December 29, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

Listen to The Daily Article Podcast, then subscribe. Imagine getting a phone call today that someone had paid off your medical and car debt. Completely. With no strings attached. That’s what happened to eight thousand people recently.  Dave Ramsey is known to most of us as the host of The Dave Ramsey Show, which is heard by more than sixteen million listeners each week. He is a personal finance expert and seven-time #1 best-selling author. Since 1992, he has been helping people... Read more

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2020-12-28T05:30:58-06:00

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Six heroes in Nashville: “Everything changes when we see the face of God”

Last updated on: December 28, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

Listen to The Daily Article Podcast, then subscribe. Last night, federal authorities identified Anthony Quinn Warner as the person responsible for the Christmas morning bombing in Nashville. He died in the blast, which caused massive damage to forty-one buildings in the downtown area. However, no one else was killed. That’s because six officers risked their lives to evacuate nearby residents from several apartments before the explosion.  Police Chief John Drake said, “These officers didn’t care about themselves—they didn’t think about that. They... Read more

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2020-12-25T05:30:00-06:00

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Paying $98,000 to see the Mona Lisa: The privilege and humility of Christmas

Last updated on: December 25, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

Merry Christmas! Since today’s article is being emailed to subscribers all across the globe, I suppose I could say instead, Feliz Navidad! (Spanish), Buon Natale! (Italian), Vrolijk Kerstfeest! (Dutch), Frohe Weinachten! (German), or share Christmas greetings in scores of other languages.  Today’s celebration is the most universal of all holidays, recognized in one form or another by more than two billion people around the world. And that is as it should be, since Christmas is God’s loving gift to the... Read more

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2020-12-24T05:30:53-06:00

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John Krasinski and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson surprise a father for Christmas: The humility to receive our Father’s best

Last updated on: December 24, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

John Krasinski became famous for his role in the TV sitcom The Office and for his work as the lead actor in the Amazon spy thriller series Jack Ryan. He is married to the famed actress Emily Blunt, with whom he has two daughters. But he has become famous during the pandemic for another reason: his occasional video series, Some Good News. Episodes are both satirical and inspirational. He has featured the cast of Hamilton singing to a small girl... Read more

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2020-12-23T05:30:03-06:00

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A “bumper crop” of wedding engagements during the pandemic: The power of my favorite Christmas ornament

Last updated on: December 23, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

The Washington Post reports that the coronavirus pandemic has “produced a bumper crop” of wedding engagements. For example, at the Grand Canyon, one of the world’s most popular spots for marriage proposals, inquiries about bookings and proposal packages have doubled since last year. A jewelry retailer reports that the third quarter of this year saw double-digit percentage growth in engagement-ring sales compared to the same period in 2019.  And we’re not even to Christmas yet. According to experts and social... Read more

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2020-12-22T05:30:33-06:00

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An incredible story of sacrificial grace: Making time for an encounter that changes everything

Last updated on: December 22, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

This is one of the most amazing stories I’ve seen in a while: a preschool director in Indianapolis has taken a second job as an Uber driver to buy Christmas gifts for her students and their siblings.  Renee Dixon was a teacher for more than two decades before directing the Lynhurst Baptist Church Preschool for the last two years. “So many of our families don’t have money to get Christmas presents this year,” she said. “Some parents have lost their... Read more

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2020-12-21T05:30:44-06:00

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Why tonight’s “Christmas Star” is such good news: The hope of life beyond life

Last updated on: December 21, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the sky tonight and will appear to us as one body. They will seem closer than they have in nearly eight centuries and will shine brighter. Since this is occurring on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, the unusual light in the dark sky is especially welcome. And since it is happening so close to Christmas, many are calling this the “Christmas Star.” However, the star that led the magi was not... Read more

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2020-12-18T05:30:12-06:00

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Should your church move to virtual-only services? Three factors and a liberating prayer

Last updated on: December 18, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

I have been a pastor since 1984. In all these years, I have never seen anything like the disruption the coronavirus pandemic has brought to the church. Some churches have closed in-person services, while others have resisted governmental efforts to close theirs. Some have met in person with strict safety protocols while offering their services online as well. And restrictions on indoor religious services continue to be litigated.  Now we are seeing the worst surge since the pandemic began as... Read more

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2020-12-17T05:30:00-06:00

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Are the vaccines safe? Answers to common questions and a prayer for knowledge and discernment

Last updated on: December 17, 2020 at 5:30 am   By Jim Denison

Listen to The Daily Article Podcast, then subscribe. NOTE: In response to my recent article on ethical issues related to the COVID-19 vaccines, many readers asked medical and practical questions about them. I am not a medical doctor and am not offering medical advice in what follows. But I hope the research I curate in today’s article is helpful as you consult with your physician and make your own decisions regarding the vaccine. We learned this morning that French President Emmanuel Macron... Read more

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2020-12-16T19:21:56-06:00

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Living in Exile: Finding future and a hope

Last updated on: December 16, 2020 at 7:21 pm   By Jim Denison

Most of us are glad to see 2020 end. But, what about 2021? Will it be better?  Or even worse? None us can see the future. Who would have thought last Christmas we would be quarantined this Christmas due to a global pandemic? Or that riots would fill our streets as they did this past summer? Or that the presidential election would be so controversial? Can we face 2021 without fear? Let’s allow God’s word to answer that. When God... Read more

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