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How Israel’s elections work and what’s at stake
Man putting a voting ballot into a box with Israel flag. By AntonSokolov/stock.adobe.com. Man putting a voting ballot into a box with Israel flag. By AntonSokolov/stock.adobe.com. On October 27, Israel will hold its first national election since Hamas attacked just over three years ago.
Baseball and the Bible: Lessons on grace and perseverance
In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Dr. Ryan Denison and trial lawyer and historian Talmage Boston to discuss how baseball illustrates biblical truths about grace, human nature, purpose, and character. They explore baseball’s changing place in American culture as television elevated football, why the game is better in person, and how its slower pace fosters conversation.
Why France is burning and its subtle American echoes
People watch a burned-out car after a quiet night Monday under curfew, the first since weekend protests over the cost of living turned into rioting and looting across France, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) People watch a burned-out car after a quiet night Monday under curfew, the first since weekend protests over the cost of living turned into rioting and looting across France, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
Searching for God in the Oregon school shooting
Police tape is placed outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Ore. (AP Photo/Joe Kline) Police tape is placed outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Ore. (AP Photo/Joe Kline) Around 1:00 in the afternoon on Thursday, a sixteen-year-old shot through the locks on the doors to the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Searching for truth in the 2024 Cornell sexual assault case
Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the White House during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the White House during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Good news in Canada as mental illness excluded from MAID
Minister of Justice Sean Fraser rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) Minister of Justice Sean Fraser rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) Today’s article is far from the first time we’ve discussed Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) program in this space.
What the Bible says about Christa Pike and the death penalty
This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike on Jan. 12, 2023. (TDOC via AP) This photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike on Jan. 12, 2023. (TDOC via AP) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: Christa Pike became the first person since lethal injections were officially adopted in 1982 to survive after two doses of the deadly drugs left her in a coma-like state.
Were American soldiers targeted outside an English airbase?
United States Air Force personnel work on a B1 bomber at RAF Fairford, a US airforce base in Fairford, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) United States Air Force personnel work on a B1 bomber at RAF Fairford, a US airforce base in Fairford, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Three-quarters of Americans are not conservative or liberal
A crowd of dark gray figurines standing loosely behind but apart from two isolated figurines, one blue and one red. By Sergey/stock.adobe.com. A crowd of dark gray figurines standing loosely behind but apart from two isolated figurines, one blue and one red. By Sergey/stock.adobe.com. If you’ve ever stared at your ballot on election day and come away thinking, “None of these people represent me,” you’re not alone.
Trump’s UN speech questions where the world’s focus belongs
President Donald Trump speaks at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) President Donald Trump speaks at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: President Trump addressed the United Nations annual summit this morning.
“They preached God to us”
Hands of a young African parishioner holding a Bible and rosary beads during a sermon. By pressmaster/stock.adobe.com. Hands of a young African parishioner holding a Bible and rosary beads during a sermon. By pressmaster/stock.adobe.com. For most of Christian history, missionaries have gone from the West to share the gospel with other parts of the world. But what happens when the West begins to turn its back on that same faith?
On 60 Minutes, Airman Bravo credits faith for his survival
In this image provided by Sepahnews, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's official website, black smoke rises into the air at what Iran's state TV claimed was the site where an American transport plane and two helicopters involved in a rescue operation were shot down, in Isfahan province, Iran, April, 2026.
Looking back on a world I don’t remember
New York skyline silhouette with Twin Towers and "birds flying up like souls at sunset." By hamara/stock.adobe.com. New York skyline silhouette with Twin Towers and "birds flying up like souls at sunset." By hamara/stock.adobe.com. I was a sophomore in high school when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. I remember sitting in math class when the rumors started to spread that something had happened and just not believing it was true.
What does justice look like for Lindsay Clancy?
1. The Republican National Convention meets in Dallas this week The GOP will hold its first-ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. The event will last from September 9–10 and will open with President Trump delivering a keynote address on Wednesday night. Why it matters Some of the party’s most prominent figures will be in attendance, though many swing-district Republicans plan to skip.
Why is the internet obsessed with “Oreo-gate”
A little blond girl with red glasses next to a glass of milk and Oreo cookies. By Yanina/stock.adobe.com. A little blond girl with red glasses next to a glass of milk and Oreo cookies. By Yanina/stock.adobe.com. One of the most interesting aspects of social media is the seeming randomness of which videos or posts go viral.
A guarded hope for President Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
A pedestrian walks past a mural featuring oil wells in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, a day after President Donald Trump announced a deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves. (AP Photo/Pedro Mattey) A pedestrian walks past a mural featuring oil wells in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, a day after President Donald Trump announced a deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves.
Russia launches AI-piloted drones in Ukraine. What comes next?
Stock photo: Quantum Frontline Industries: Drone Linza 3.0 (AI-powered multipurpose drone). Kyiv, 22.08.2026. Photo by: Thomas Trutschel/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Stock photo: Quantum Frontline Industries: Drone Linza 3.0 (AI-powered multipurpose drone). Kyiv, 22.08.2026. Photo by: Thomas Trutschel/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: Russia recently crossed the line of using fully autonomous drones to kill three Ukrainian citizens.
The fight continues for surrogate mother who fled to Texas
A newborn baby holding its mother's hand. By Thanumporn/stock.adobe.com. A newborn baby holding its mother's hand. By Thanumporn/stock.adobe.com. When McKenna West, a cardiac nurse from Alaska, agreed to become the surrogate for a California couple late last year, she had no way of knowing that the decision would put her name in national headlines. However, when the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) in April, that all started to change.
We need to have a conversation about suicide
Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Sutton (London Borough) and Merton (London Borough). Professor Jason Arday, a professor of sociology of education who became Cambridge's youngest black professor in 2023, resigned from his post on Wednesday evening after the university launched an inquiry into his "academic qualifications and honorary appointments". Issue date: Thursday August 6, 2026.
What are Flock cameras, and why do so many fear them?
A Flock LPR automatic license plate reader installed to monitor traffic entering a shopping center parking lot is seen on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. Flock has come under fire by critics who accuse the company of mass surveillance of Americans and incidents where law enforcement has abused the system for personal reasons.
Researchers taught AI to create novel viruses. What’s next?
A microbiological culture Petri dish with a colonies of the pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) By Saiful52/stock.adobe.com A microbiological culture Petri dish with a colonies of the pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) By Saiful52/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: Researchers from Stanford University and the Arc Institute recently taught an AI model to create novel viruses.
Inside the CIA’s new task force targeting Cuba
A billboard depicting the late leader Fidel Castro and reading "Homeland or death, we will defeat!" is seen during an event marking the 73th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Revolution in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) A billboard depicting the late leader Fidel Castro and reading "Homeland or death, we will defeat!" is seen during an event marking the 73th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Revolution in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Iran linked to teen assassins in Europe and US cyberattacks
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: Between a network of teenage assassins in Europe and its suspected involvement in cyberattacks in the US, Iran has been in the news across recent days for far more than the war with the United States. Why it matters: Overall, the damage wrought by these attacks is relatively small. However, their purpose is less about the magnitude of suffering they inflict than with the fear and uncertainty they can breed.
Gen Z wants Jesus, but do they want the church?
Gen Z woman journaling alone on public steps. By JuanCarlos/stock.adobe.com. Gen Z woman journaling alone on public steps. By JuanCarlos/stock.adobe.com. “Gen Z loves the spiritual disciplines. But disciplines separated from church community do not create disciples.” That sentiment is how Daniel Kunkel began his recent article on some fascinating trends among Gen Z Christians.
As wildfires rage, Europe must fix how it fights them
Firefighters battle a blaze outside Lanton, during wildfires in southwestern France, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva) Firefighters battle a blaze outside Lanton, during wildfires in southwestern France, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Emma Da Silva) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: More than 330,000 people have been forced to evacuate from the paths of wildfires in France and Spain.
Hamas elects new leader: What to expect from Khalil al-Hayya
FILE - Khalil al-Hayya, a high-ranking Hamas official who has represented the Palestinian militant group in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, gives an interview in Istanbul, Turkey, April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File) FILE - Khalil al-Hayya, a high-ranking Hamas official who has represented the Palestinian militant group in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, gives an interview in Istanbul, Turkey, April 24, 2024.
What makes a hero? A Christian review of “The Odyssey”
Matt Damon, left, Christopher Nolan and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Matt Damon, left, Christopher Nolan and Anne Hathaway attend the premiere of "The Odyssey" at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
President Trump cites new data to boost old election claims
President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington. (Saul Loeb/Pool via AP) President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington. (Saul Loeb/Pool via AP) President Trump addressed the nation last night, briefly touching on the economy, prescription drug prices, and the war with Iran before pivoting to election integrity for the bulk of his speech.
Why the Strait of Hormuz echoes an unpredictable war
Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, July 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP) Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, July 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Hearings for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk end today
Tyler Robinson, who is accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, watches a computer screen during testimony about comparison testing of bullets during a preliminary hearing at the Fourth District Courthouse in Provo, Utah, Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Empty words or real change from NATO, Russia, and Hamas?
President Donald Trump gestures during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump gestures during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Choosing between two revolutions
Samuel Adams (1722–1803) has been called the Father of the American Revolution for his role in championing independence long before it became a popular goal. He founded the Sons of Liberty, a grassroots political organization that fought British taxation and tyranny, and organized the Boston Tea Party and other protests. Adams served in the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1781 and was instrumental in securing the passage of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
Iran targets Christians as fear of US fades
15th century gospel in museum of Vank at the Holy Savior Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran. By Fotokon/stock.adobe.com. 15th century gospel in museum of Vank at the Holy Savior Cathedral in Isfahan, Iran. By Fotokon/stock.adobe.com. Iran has ranked among the top ten on the Open Doors “World Watch List” every year since the list began in 1993. Their ranking has fluctuated over that time, peaking at number two as recently as 2011, but they’ve been toward the back half of the top ten in recent years.
Why panic over the Bible in Texas schools misses the point
Student with glasses intensely reading Bible in classroom. Setting including open notebooks on desks and another student in background by AnnaStills/stock.adobe.com Student with glasses intensely reading Bible in classroom. Setting including open notebooks on desks and another student in background by AnnaStills/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
“A nation with the soul of a church”
Christian Cross and Bible American Concept by enterlinedesign/stock.adobe.com Christian Cross and Bible American Concept by enterlinedesign/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... We’ve finally arrived at the week of our nation’s anniversary. Over the coming days, you’re likely to see even more reminders of this country’s past, both the good and the bad.
Who owns your stuff?
American coins background By Mariusz Blach/stock.adobe.com American coins background By Mariusz Blach/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last week we examined the sin of idolatry and concluded by asking if every square inch of your existence was submitted to God. Before we start, take a moment to think back to that question and ask the Lord once again to show you any areas of your life that you’ve kept back from him.
Giants players brought faith to the field on Pride Night
San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp throws to a Chicago Cubs batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp throws to a Chicago Cubs batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Every June, twenty-nine of Major League Baseball’s thirty teams host an LGBTQ+ Pride Night at their stadium.
Will the latest deal actually end America’s war with Iran?
President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Monday, June 15, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
Who is your king?
Roger Sherman (1721–93) was the only person to sign all three of the most important documents of the Revolutionary era: the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution. Because his father was a small-town farmer, he grew up with food and shelter but little else. He learned to read, write, and do basic math in a local school that ran sessions only in the winter. However, through skill and hard work, Sherman began to prosper.
SpaceX to make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
FILE - Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) FILE - Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) SpaceX will launch the largest public offering in history today, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion.
Why the World Cup captivates—and divides—the globe
Members of the Sweden men's national soccer team work out at Toyota Stadium, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Members of the Sweden men's national soccer team work out at Toyota Stadium, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
The consequences of rejecting God’s design for holiness and sexuality
Charles Carroll (1737–1832) was the only Catholic and the last surviving signatory of the Declaration of Independence. Known as Charles Carroll of Carrollton or Charles Carroll III to distinguish him from his similarly-named relatives, he was born to a prominent Irish Catholic family and was heir to the largest fortune in colonial Maryland. Trained by Jesuits in France, he was known to rival, if not exceed, even Thomas Jefferson’s erudition.
Does morality still matter in America?
Conceptual image of morality choices. By Song_about_summer/stock.adobe.com. Conceptual image of morality choices. By Song_about_summer/stock.adobe.com. Throughout much of this week, Dr. Jim Denison’s DailyArticles have focused on issues of morality in the culture while providing guidance on how to embrace a more biblical system of values amid pressure to do otherwise.
Inside India’s latest attempt at legalized persecution
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: India’s recently tabled amendment to its FCRA laws governing foreign donations to charities marked the most pressing threat to Christian ministries—and other non-profits—in recent years. It was also far from the only means by which the Hindu-first government has sought to repress religious minorities.
Learning to depend on God’s word
Holy bible on constitution and American Flag By cherylvb/stock.adobe.com Holy bible on constitution and American Flag By cherylvb/stock.adobe.com Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As we discussed last week, Scripture lists several reasons why God judges nations that are of particular relevance to America. However, each is also tied closely with a reason why the Lord might bless our nation as well. Today, we’re going to look at the first of those reasons: Our response to God’s word.
The new Babel: Reclaiming the image of God in a world of AI
Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Earlier this week, Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical: a letter from the pope to the Catholic Church and its leaders.
Does the anti-weaponization fund grant justice or subvert it?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: After dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS for leaking President Trump’s tax returns in 2019 and 2020, the Justice Department established a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to pay damages for those who had been targeted by the federal government. While the group in charge of distributing its funds technically answers to the Attorney General, the president retains the right to remove any of its members as he sees fit.
A choice between life or death
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last week, we talked about three purposes for which God blessed America from the time of its founding. However, Scripture is clear such blessings are only promised so long as our sin does not bring God’s judgment in their place.
US indicts Cuba’s Raúl Castro on 30-year-old murder charges
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia holds a folder marked with the FBI logo during an event where federal prosecutors announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Miami.
Why are Americans turning against AI?
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What happened: While the world continues to grow increasingly reliant upon artificial technology, many are becoming disillusioned with the society it’s creating at an even faster pace. Between concerns about the job market, to massive data centers and beyond, AI is quickly becoming an appealing target for the frustrations of those who are starting to feel left behind.
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