# Jim Denison

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What the 2026 “word of the year” says about us

Dictionary.com named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year, capturing a culture increasingly focused on optimizing life according to our own priorities. At the same time, recent riots in France illustrate the danger of a society in which individuals claim the right to determine not only what is best …

Pentagon prepares bases to operate autonomously for 90 days

The midterm elections 2026 arrive amid uncertainty over what could follow, from renewed conflict with Iran to economic volatility and growing government efforts to prepare for emergencies. The UK is even encouraging households to keep three days of essential supplies on hand in case everyday servic…

Pentagon prepares bases to operate autonomously for 90 days

The midterm elections 2026 arrive amid uncertainty over what could follow, from renewed conflict with Iran to economic volatility and growing government efforts to prepare for emergencies. The UK is even encouraging households to keep three days of essential supplies on hand in case everyday servic…

Three-day weddings and Tuesday midterms: How to sacralize the secular

The 2026 midterm elections are underway after record early voting, including a historic mail-in ballot from Pope Leo XIV. Even the reason Americans vote on Tuesdays reflects a time when religious practice was woven more naturally into public life. Today, faith and secular life are often treated as …

Three-day weddings and Tuesday midterms: How to sacralize the secular

The 2026 midterm elections are underway after record early voting, including a historic mail-in ballot from Pope Leo XIV. Even the reason Americans vote on Tuesdays reflects a time when religious practice was woven more naturally into public life. Today, faith and secular life are often treated as …

Is college still worth it? A Christian perspective on higher education

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman sits down with Dr. Cory Hines, president of Howard Payne University, to discuss how education intersects with Christian faith and cultural headlines. Dr. Hines shares his journey from ministry student at Howard Payne to university leadership, emph…

Responding to the “blue wave” that swept the country

The 2026 midterm election results gave Democrats control of both the House and Senate, with notable victories across the country and major Democratic gains in Texas. Whatever our reaction to the outcome, peaceful elections in which voters can constrain those already in power remain a remarkable fea…

Responding to the “blue wave” that swept the country

The 2026 midterm election results gave Democrats control of both the House and Senate, with notable victories across the country and major Democratic gains in Texas. Whatever our reaction to the outcome, peaceful elections in which voters can constrain those already in power remain a remarkable fea…

President Trump names Stephen Miller his chief of staff

President Trump’s decision to name Stephen Miller chief of staff following Republican midterm losses comes as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majorities for investigations and policy battles. The competing responses raise a larger question: Should leaders give people what they want…

President Trump names Stephen Miller his chief of staff

President Trump’s decision to name Stephen Miller chief of staff following Republican midterm losses comes as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majorities for investigations and policy battles. The competing responses raise a larger question: Should leaders give people what they want…