Ryan Denison

• What Christians in Africa and Nepal Can Teach Us about Effective Evangelism Friday, March 31, 2023
  When we truly understand how good our God is, it becomes much easier to share his love and message with the people around us. Conversely, if we haven’t encountered or don’t fully appreciate what...
• The True Problem with AI Friday, March 24, 2023
  We must remember that AI is not inherently evil. After all, if you go looking for funny animal videos, cooking tips, or sports highlights, it can fill your feed with content that brings happiness...
• How the NCAA Tournament Became a Cultural Phenomenon Thursday, March 16, 2023
  Why do millions love March Madness?One reason relates to the sense of chaos that infuses the games with an air of unpredictability. Upsets are common and, unless they happen to your school, we get...
• Does the Church Still Matter Today? Why That's the Wrong Question for Us to Ask Wednesday, March 15, 2023
  One of the primary ways that the early church proved its value and worth was by being a blessing to the people they met. However, blessing others was never their focus. Rather, it was a natural...
• Is My Money Safe? Explaining The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Tuesday, March 14, 2023
  On Monday, spurred by the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, President Biden addressed the nation in the wake of the ongoing banking crises to reassure Americans that we “can have confidence that the...
• Why World War III Will Not Start in Ukraine Friday, February 24, 2023
  Ultimately, there’s little you or I can do to prevent the kinds of global conflicts that appear to be on the horizon. But there is an important lesson we can learn from them that makes a profound...
• 50,000 Babies Saved: How Pro-Life Can Go Beyond Pro-Birth Friday, February 17, 2023
  It is estimated that roughly 50,000 more babies will be born each year as a result of the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last July.For those who oppose abortion, every one of those lives is a...
• Who Are 'He Gets Us,' and Why Are They Spending $20 Million on a Super Bowl Ad? Friday, February 10, 2023
  If you haven't seen their ads or billboards yet, the Super Bowl this Sunday night will offer the perfect chance to change that.
• How the Power of Small Change Can Change the World Friday, February 3, 2023
  While history may highlight the big movements and leaders that made an outsized difference, the most important work was often done by those who remain anonymous to everyone but the Lord.
• Controversial WWII Museum Exhibit Highlights 'the Bad Sides of History' Friday, January 27, 2023
  Ultimately, none of us are so good that we are beyond the need for God’s help or so bad that we are beyond his redemption. Every day brings the chance to be a hero or a villain in God’s story.
• A Spiritual Lesson on Buying Time Friday, January 20, 2023
  While fiscal responsibility is important, an issue that receives far less attention in Christian circles pertains to being responsible with our time.
• Why We're Tempted to Pull Ourselves up by Dragging Others Down Friday, January 13, 2023
  After a second batch of classified documents was found in the garage at President Biden’s home in Delaware, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced yesterday that Robert Hur has been appointed...
• Two Years after the January 6 Capitol Riot, Do We Still Care? Friday, January 6, 2023
  I’ll admit, my initial reaction when I realized that I would need to write about the second anniversary of the Capitol riots was somewhere between “not this again” and “I just don’t care.” That’s...
• Why Integrity Still Matters Thursday, December 29, 2022
  If our response to our own mistakes is to minimize the gravity of the sin and point out the hypocrisy of others, then we’re not really very penitent. After all, “I’m sorry, but . . . ” is not a...
• Kirk Cameron Denied Chance to Bring His New Children's Book to Public Library Story Hours Friday, December 9, 2022
  In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus gives a series of instructions that largely fall under the banner of turning the other cheek. At no point in this teaching does he deny that Christians have the right to...
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' Thursday, December 8, 2022
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named TIME Magazine’s “Person of the Year” on Wednesday. TIME’s Editor-in-Chief, Edward Felsenthal, said Zelensky was chosen “for proving that courage can...
• Why Trying to Legislate Morality Is a Mistake Wednesday, December 7, 2022
  Would people commit fewer sins if more sinful activity was made illegal? Probably so. But would they become more righteous and draw closer to God if that were the case? History says the answer...
• Can the Lord Redeem Our Mistakes and Still Use Us to Advance His Kingdom?  Tuesday, December 6, 2022
  When it comes to serving the Lord, we do not get to choose our calling, and we are in no way entitled to keep it when our sin renders us unqualified to do so. Can the Lord redeem our mistakes...