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By now you’ve probably heard that Chuck Colson, the beloved founder of Prison Fellowship and a very dear personal friend of mine, is in critical condition and recovering from emergency surgery.
It was just a week ago that Chuck was at a speaking engagement and suddenly fell ill. It turned out he had suffered a intracerebral hemorrhage and was rushed to the hospital.
I hope you’ll join me in asking the Lord to sustain and comfort this great lion of the faith.
Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, news, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Is it ever right to wish ill upon someone?
I don’t think so.
The Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, Peyton Manning, doesn’t need me to come to his defense. But his arrival in Denver has spawned something of a backlash in a few select places, with some actually suggesting that it would suit the Broncos and Manning well if he were to reinjure his neck this coming season.
A thirst for vengeance is an ugly human emotion.
Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
The United State Marine Corps has launched its latest recruitment campaign and it touts a single theme:
Chaos.
“We’re going to have a chaotic future in front of us,” said Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, “which also portends a potentially busy time for the Marine Corps.”
The campaign was launched after research indicated Millenials, their target, strongly resonate with the idea that the military exists to serve those in need.
“Most people hear the sounds of chaos and run in the opposite direction,” intones the ad’s narrator.
Topics: Current Events Tags: church, faith, news by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
A collective groan went up around the office yesterday when news of Peyton Manning’s anticipated signing with the Denver Broncos was first reported by ESPN. It’s not that the folks around me dislike Peyton Manning, who in addition to being a certain future Hall of Fame quarterback, is also a very good guy.
It’s just that, to quote Sue McFadden, a colleague on my team, “I love my Timmy.” In fact, her Facebook status summed up the sentiments of many, I think:
“I’m allowing myself 24 hours to be pouty over this Peyton Manning thing, then I’ll move on.
Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, news, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
On Saturday, thirty-nine young women, each one representing a year of legalized abortion nationwide since 1973, began a walk of 250 miles in southern Texas. Over the course of the next 19 days they’ll cover the distance between the nation’s largest abortion center in Houston to the courthouse in Dallas where the case of Roe v. Wade was first heard.
The journey is being sponsored by an organization called Back to Life, whose founding mission is to stir America’s conscience to the injustice and tragedy of abortion.
Topics: Current Events Tags: news, pro-life by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
College basketball’s yearly offering of “March Madness” is officially underway. Have you caught any of the action yet?
Many of the games over the next few weeks will be decided at the free-throw line. And although the majority of these shots are made, an uncontested shot from 15 feet away is no “gimme” – unless your name is Bob Fisher.
Mr. Fisher doesn’t play on any team. The Nebraska resident has held the same job with the Department of Agriculture for the past 24 years.
Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
I certainly don’t follow Miley Cyrus’ tweets, but many kids do, so parents might want to be aware of the latest controversy surrounding the former Disney star and her Twitter account.
According to a story that a colleague sent me, Ms. Cyrus posted a photo on Twitter the other day of Lawrence Krauss, a physicist best known for his belief that there is no God and that the universe came from nothing. Accompanying the photo of the scientist was the following quote from him:
“You are all stardust.
Topics: Current Events Tags: faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Focus on the Family’s Esther Fleece was recently identified by CNN’s Belief Blog as one of the “Five Women to Watch in Religion.” Here she reflects on the television program, GCB:
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ABC aired a new program last night, GCB, based on the book, Good Christian B*tches. Apparently ABC’s attempt at being relevant and cutting edge involves a not-so-subtle reference at an insulting profanity aimed at Christian women.
Well, gee, thanks, ABC.
I find that reference especially out of place given where we are at as a nation, though.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, faith, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
There are few people who know less about music than me, but a recent article in the Wall Street Journal about music and emotion grabbed my attention.
The piece attempted to answer an interesting question:
Why is some music more likely to make people cry?
Is it a matter of nostalgia, a tune tied to a specific time or event in our lives? Or is it the strength, power and message within the song’s lyrics?
Not according to some experts.
Topics: Current Events Tags: entertainment, pop culture by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
For months we’ve been hearing about the big vote in Iowa today, and for good reason. Picking a party’s presidential candidate is a significant opportunity to help advance our country’s ideals. Who we vote for is a reflection of our priorities and personal convictions.
But unlike most states, the Iowa process is a bit complex. It’s also somewhat messy.
Just like life.
In Iowa, there are 1,774 caucus sites. Candidates are permitted to attend and campaign at any of them.
Topics: Current Events Tags: events, faith, news by Jim Daly with Paul Batura
Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.Home
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