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IS CHRISTIANITY RELEVANT? WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT RACISM, TEARING DOWN STATUES  AND CANCEL CULTURE?   Jim Denison Gives Biblical Insights on Today’s Trifecta of Tough Questions DenisonForum.org DALLAS  – July 28, 2020 – Denison Forum co-founder, pastor, author and podcaster Jim Denison takes on the toughest questions facing so many people today and offers insight with a twist –  What does the Bible say about them? “God’s word never changes, never loses its relevance and never gets ‘stumped’ by modern challenges,” Denison said. “The tumult in today’s world is not a surprise to God. For those searching for answers, I share a biblical and pastoral perspective on today’s issues.” Denison and the Denison Forum reach people around the globe with  The Daily Article , delivered by email and social media;  The Daily Article  podcast; and numerous books. He speaks and writes on cultural and contemporary issues where fai...

Commentary by Mona Austin What should be your intention as a Believer?  This is a rhetorical question. No matter what your passion, calling or purpose is, as disciples of Christ the GOAL or (intent) must be to win SOULS.  For several years now  it has been my heart's cry that the Church (i.e., the Body of Christ) would grow in America particularly,  and to purge itself, renew a righteous relationship with God and rise up with power to help spiritually transform the nation and world.  This burden came from me noticing many troublesome trends -- from passing packed baseball field on my way to and from church, as well as the overall moral decay in our society.   I have watched in sadness as the gospel of Jesus Christ is marketed in various ways only to give people temporary relief instead of hope everlasting. And last, but not least, churches are evovlving more as social gathering places for those who already are Christians, failin...

 By Mona Austin Reason #2372 not to openly share your struggles with people: they alone can not solve your problem. They can worry, speculate, gossip, make assumptions OR intercede for you by praying fervently to God, who has the answer to all problems. Many choose to forego the latter and come to their own conclusions about your situation, so why not go directly to the source and cast your cares on Him, for scripture teaches, HE cares for you? When people make assumptions about your situa tion, the purity of prayer is contaminated by fleshly thoughts and imaginings. God wants members of the household of faith to pray for one another sincerely and selflessly. In a sincere prayer victory is the expected result. Scripture instructs in James 5:16 – “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."  T here is nothing wrong with requesting prayer, but people are proving to m...