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Fair or Not

The 2022 Little League World Series baseball tournament made headlines because of an unfortunate controversy between Oregon and Washington. They were tied 2-2 in the bottom of the last inning. Washington was up to bat with a runner on first and a chance to win the game.

The controversy erupted when Washington’s next batter hit the ball down the third-base line into foul territory. The third-base umpire immediately signaled a foul ball. At the same time, the home plate umpire signaled a fair ball.

Topics: Current Events October 18, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Sharing Christ in a Cancel Culture

“Cancel culture” has exploded onto the scene in recent years.

Initially, cancel culture sought to erase from memory historical figures who held questionable views. Statues were torn down. Plaques were removed. Names were removed from history books.

The concept quickly broadened into a crusade to redefine our cultural understanding of key foundational concepts: family, marriage, social justice, patriotism, faith, and religious freedom. All of which has created a growing tolerance for intolerance. Bullying, name calling, and intimidation are deemed acceptable so long as they further the cancel culture agenda.

Topics: Current Events Tags: faith October 11, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Take Care of the Little Things

Do you know what genuine integrity looks like? It can be hard to spot because it’s often found in the small, everyday actions of life.

Jeff Eaves hired me right out of college to work for the Tension Corporation. We became good friends. He eventually assumed the role of a strong mentor in my life, and it’s no stretch to say that I saw him as a kind of father figure. In fact, it was Jeff who gave me my first lesson in the meaning of integrity.

Topics: Current Events Tags: faith October 10, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Please Call Your Senator and Encourage Them to Vote “NO” on H.R. 8404

You may recall that earlier this summer the United States House of Representatives passed the deceptively named “Respect for Marriage Act.” All Democrat Representatives voted in favor of it, along with 47 Republicans.

We’re now hearing that a vote in the Senate could come early next week.

H.R. 8404, requires states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states and seeks to codify it into federal law, which goes beyond the “right” to same-sex marriage invented by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision in 2015.

This Act is an assault on religious freedom and free speech.

Topics: Current Events Tags: marriage September 14, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Jim Daly on Historic Reversal of Roe

It was Thomas Jefferson who once observed, “God is just” and “His justice cannot sleep forever.”

After nearly a half-century and over 60 million deaths, the horrifying and tragic ruling of Roe has finally been overturned. It was bad law then – and a majority of the Supreme Court has affirmed it is bad law now. No court has the right to deprive a child of the right to live. We celebrate this milestone today and applaud the six justices who have courageously and correctly interpreted the United States Constitution.

Topics: Current Events Tags: pro-life June 24, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

How to Talk with Children About the War in Ukraine

Russia’s reckless and bloody invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine has captured the world’s attention, and for good reason. Not since World War II has one European nation attacked another. Vladimir Putin’s violent campaign has put the globe on edge, and now there are fears he may even use nuclear weapons.

Given the depth and breadth of these historic events, parents are inevitably facing questions from children. How should moms and dads respond?

First, it’s important for parents to limit children’s exposure to the round-the-clock coverage of the escalating crisis.

Topics: Current Events Tags: parenting February 28, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Pray for Ukraine

For the first time since the days of World War II, we awake to news of one European state attacking the other. The far-reaching consequences of such aggression are sobering. We must pray for peace, and for the protection and safety of the many innocent people caught in the crosshairs of Vladimir Putin’s unlawful and unprovoked attacks on the sovereign country of Ukraine.

Thirty years ago, I had the privilege of traveling to eastern Europe as freedom came to the former Soviet Union.

Topics: Current Events Tags: prayer February 24, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Freedom is the Pathway Out of the COVID-19 Quagmire

Results of the autopsy of intrusive and overreaching government policies related to the COVID -19 global pandemic are beginning to emerge – and they paint a disturbing and disastrous picture.

A just released Johns Hopkins study concluded lockdowns weren’t effective in reducing mortality rates – and in fact did great damage to the economy along with children’s mental, emotional and academic health. For far too many adults, forced isolation exacerbated loneliness, increased anxiety and drastically diminished quality of life.

Topics: Current Events Tags: events February 2, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Tom Brady Retires in Search of Something Money Can’t Buy

Future Hall of Fame quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady officially announced his retirement on Tuesday, walking away from the gridiron at the top of his game after his 22nd season in the NFL.

According to Forbes, the seemingly ageless footballer earned $293 million in salary with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – and an additional $160 million in endorsement contracts.

Tom Brady toyed with playing an additional year and was given plenty of financial incentive to do so.

Topics: Current Events Tags: faith February 1, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Five Reasons to Remain Hopeful in a Post Christian World

My friend Dr. Tim Keller is out this week with his second essay in a planned four-part series on the decline of evangelicalism, and what that troubling trend means for Christians going forward.

Tim, who is courageously battling pancreatic cancer (and doing well), offers a thoughtful, candid – and hopeful – assessment about our current state of affairs. I’ve long said that leadership is knowing reality and suggesting solutions to problems. That’s precisely what my pastor friend does on a regular basis, even though he’s no longer preaching each Sunday.

Although Tim ultimately brings a hopeful message, he’s by no means myopic about where things are for evangelical Christians today.

Topics: Current Events January 31, 2022 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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