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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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News our President Does Not Want You to Miss!
1. How Long Will Democrats Pretend the Chaos in Portland Is Normal? - Washington Examiner
"Sunday morning's headlines brought news of yet another death," Kaylee McGhee writes for the Washington Examiner.
"Rioters continue to loot Portland's businesses and destroy private property, setting cars on fire, attempting to burn down federal property, and encouraging others to do the same . . . And the one time law enforcement was able to contain the unrest, Oregon Democrats demanded that the federal officers assisting Portland police leave." (Read more)
2. Coronavirus vaccine on track for FDA approval by end of 2020, says Operation Warp Speed official - USA Today
The United States expects to have four coronavirus candidate vaccines in large-scale clinical trials by the middle of September, a remarkable timeline considering the SARS-CoV-2 virus was only discovered in December.
The government is "very pleased" with the progress, Health and Human Services deputy chief of staff Paul Mango said Friday afternoon. Mango is the agency's liaison with Operation Warp Speed, the White House-led task force on coronavirus vaccine and treatment development.
"We feel we are absolutely on track - if not a little bit ahead - in terms of our overall objective, which is tens of millions of (doses of) safe and effective vaccines approved for calendar year-end," Mango said.
Each clinical trial will enroll 30,000 volunteers; the two underway are about halfway there, he said. (Read more)
3. First direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi amid deal - AP
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A Star of David-adorned El Al plane flew from Israel to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight between the two countries.
The Israeli flag carrier's flight marked the implementation of the historic U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the two nations and solidifies the long-clandestine ties between them that have evolved over years of shared enmity toward Iran.
With the U.S. as matchmaker, Israel and the Emirates agreed earlier this month to work toward normalization, which would make it the third Arab nation to have full relations with Israel, after Egypt and Jordan. Unlike those two nations, Israel has never fought a war against the UAE and hopes to have much-warmer relations.
The American delegation included President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, as well as national security adviser Robert O'Brien. Israel was represented by national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat and other top officials.
At an airport ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Kushner called the visit a "historic breakthrough" and expressed hope this "will be the first of many" such flights.
"There is great urgency between the people of both countries to break down old barriers, to get to know each other, to form new and hopefully very deep friendships," he said. (Read more)
4. Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana - CBS News
President Trump on Saturday toured damage from Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Orange, Texas - two of the hardest-hit areas. Mr. Trump vowed assistance for both cities, saying in Texas that "we've never seen anything like" the force of the storm. Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm, but was less powerful than Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico as a Category 5 storm in 2017. Maria resulted in 2,975 deaths, the highest death toll from a hurricane in a century.
Mr. Trump's visit comes two days after the Laura smashed into the Gulf Coast in Louisiana near the Texas border. At least 12 people died in Louisiana due to the storm and at least four died in Texas, most as a result of trees falling on homes or carbon monoxide poisoning from generators. Mr. Trump said Saturday while in Texas that FEMA would deliver 400,000 liters of water and 200,000 meals. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that he has declared a disaster in 62 counties and their priorities are "power, water, evacuees, assessment."
More than 400,000 power outages were reported across Louisiana as of Saturday morning and another 88,000 were reported in southeast, Texas, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility reports.
In Lake Charles, Mr. Trump assured elected officials and residents "we have to take care" of Louisiana and Texas. He said Laura was stronger than Hurricane Katrina, the costliest hurricane in history. While the intensity of Laura may have been greater, Katrina's record storm surge overwhelmed New Orleans' levees and other flood control measures and eventually submerged 80% of the city, leading to over 1,800 deaths and over $160 billion in damage, according to NPR. (Read more)
BONUS! Go here to view a Press Conference held by President Trump, addressing the violence in our cities.
The President addressed the nation regarding the rising violence in our cities. He stated that Portland has been under siege for more than 90 days. He stated that the Federal govt stands ready to come in and restore law and order. He stated that these are not peaceful protests: they are violent anarchists that are destroying our nation. The left's war on our police is tearing the country apart. He stated that Antifa is a criminal terrorist organization that is ripping our nation apart. He stated that America will never surrender to mob rule. These are dangerous people; they kill. He said if a city asks the feds to come in, he said they stand ready, and can send in National Guard to quickly restore law and order; all the mayor or governor has to do is call and ask for help.
Focus on Israel
1. Netanyahu: The start of a new era - Israel National News
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu delivered an address to the nation Monday evening following the arrival of the official Israeli delegation in the United Arab Emirates.
Netanyahu called the arrival of the first commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi "the beginning of a new era." "I saw our flags raised - I was moved and felt immense pride. I am sure that all of you, without exception, felt the same and you must have felt that this is a special day and this is the beginning of a new era. I have worked for this day for 25 years," the prime minister said.
"This is a historic day, a day of victory for the doctrine of Peace for Peace. I instructed Meir Ben Shabbat to invite the United Arab Emirates' delegation to Israel," he added.
2. Emirati official: Palestinians must realize the Middle East has changed - Israel Hayom
On the wings of history: Ahead of the Israeli delegation's departure on Monday to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, for talks on implementing the peace accord between the two countries, a senior official in the UAE's foreign ministry told Israel Hayom that authorities in Saudi Arabia have approved a request from Israeli national carrier El-Al to use the country's skies.
Beyond the historical and political significance of the fact that the Saudis allowed, for the first time ever, an Israeli airline to fly over their country, doing so will considerably reduce the flight time from seven-eight hours to around three hours, direct from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi.
The senior Emirati diplomat told Israel Hayom that people in the UAE were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Israeli delegation. They have assured a warm and unforgettable welcome. "These are historic days, and we all feel tremendous pride over each and all of our roles in the peace agreement between us and Israel," said the official. "We are very excited about the possibility that we will soon have to visit Jerusalem and all of Israel."
He added: "We regret the Palestinian response to the historic agreement with Israel. The Palestinians must internalize that the diplomatic and geopolitical reality in the Middle East has changed in recent decades, particularly after the events of the Arab spring. It's not for nothing that countries such as Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, too, understand the enormity of the hour and are helping advance this step."
3. EU seeking to renew high-profile meetings with Israel - Israel National News
Several European foreign ministers are seeking to reinstate the annual high-profile meeting of the EU-Israel Association Council, after Israel suspended its plans to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria as part of its agreement to normalize ties with the United Arab Emirates, Haaretz reported on Friday.
The proposal to renew the meetings, which stopped in 2013 due to political tensions over European policy concerning Judea and Samaria and pressure from pro-Palestinian groups, was presented this week during Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi's visit to Germany, where he participated in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers, the report said.
The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell has backed the proposal, which Israel is looking into and is still pending formal approval by all member states.
The association agreements signed between Israel and the European Union in 1995 call for an annual meeting of Israeli and EU foreign ministers, which was last held in July 2012. Israel canceled its participation in the summit planned for 2013, citing EU guidelines stipulating that agreements with Israel would not apply to Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.
4. Hezbollah Will Avenge Slain Fighter, Leader Warns Israel - Algemeiner
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Sunday it was only a matter of time before the group killed an Israeli soldier to avenge the death of one of its fighters in Syria and that it would not be drawn into clashes on the Lebanon-Israel frontier.
Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah last fought a war in 2006, and tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border have been running high after the Shi'ite movement said one of its members was killed in an apparent Israeli air strike in July in Syria.
"Israel needs to understand that when they kill one of our mujahideen, we will kill one of their soldiers. This is the equation," Nasrallah said in a televised speech.
"We will not engage in exchanges of fire . . . because this is what Israel wants," he said. "They know that we are not looking for a publicity achievement, but that we are looking for soldiers to kill and they are hiding them like rats."
5. Teachers put off strike for 2 days, enabling school year to open on time - Times of Israel
The Israel Teachers Union will push off until later this week a looming strike that threatened to prevent the opening of the school year, giving the government a few more days to negotiate a solution for teaching staff who are at high risk due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Labor Court heard Monday.
The union told the court that it will not strike on Tuesday, the first day of school, and will engage in "intensive talks" with government officials.
The union said no solution has been found for workers deemed to be at high risk for the virus, particularly primary school teachers and 1,500 kindergarten staff.
If no compromise is reached, the strike will begin on Thursday, September 3, the union said. It is is demanding full sick pay for those unable to work due to the pandemic, whereas the treasury is proposing furloughing such staff members or allowing them to retire.
The Daily Brief
1. Portland shooting leaves 1 dead as pro-Trump group clashes with BLM - Fox News
Violent clashes between a massive pro-Trump caravan that drove through Portland, Ore., and Black Lives Matter protesters left at least one person dead in a shooting Saturday evening, according to reports.
Video posted on social media showed a person suddenly dropping to the ground, and others rushing to assist, after what appears to be gunfire near an intersection as vehicles and pedestrians pass by.
Portland police said they were investigating a homicide in the area where the pro-Trump group and counter-protesters clashed but did not say whether the gunfire was directly related to the protests.
Police said Saturday evening no suspect information would be immediately released.
An Associated Press freelance photographer heard three gunshots and then observed police medics working on the body of the victim, who appeared to be a white man. The freelancer said the man was wearing a hat bearing the insignia of Patriot Prayer, a right-wing group whose members have frequently clashed with protesters in Portland in the past. (Read more)
- Father, we pray Your comfort and faith for the Trump supporters affected by this. By the power of Your Blood and the authority of Your Name, we bind the spirit of murder and hate, rebuke it, and command it to stop. We loose Your Holy Spirit to bring conviction of sin in every city from sea to sea, and border to border.
- "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment." (John 16:8)
2. 'No Thanks': Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Denies Trump's Offer To Send Federal Aid Amid Riots - Daily Caller
Portland Democratic Mayor Ted Wheeler rejected President Donald Trump's offer of federal assistance Friday as Portland enters its 93 night of protests.
The President offered to send federal assistance to protect federal courthouses, according to a tweet from Aug. 22.
"We don't need your politics of division and demagoguery. Portlanders are onto you. We have already seen your reckless disregard for human life in your bumbling response to the COVID pandemic. And we know you've reached the conclusion that images of violence or vandalism are your only ticket to reelection," Wheeler's statement read.
There is no place for looting, arson, or vandalism in our city. There is no room here for racist violence or those who wish to bring their ideology of hate into our community. Those who commit criminal acts will be apprehended and prosecuted under the law."
Wheeler's promise to hold rioters accountable comes as Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced individuals will no longer be charged with interfering with police officers, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, harassment (when classified as a misdemeanor) or rioting unless accompanied by property damage, theft or use of force against someone.(Read more)
- Father, we ask Your visitation upon Mayor Wheeler, to reveal truth to him. We take authority over the deception that dwells in his mind, bind it, and loose Your Spirit to create an opening.
- "In a dream in a vision of the night, while slumbering on their beds, the He opens the ears of men,andseals their instruction." (Job 33:15,16)
3. Trump Lands Major Endorsements From Democrat Mayors in Minnesota -Townhall
A number of Democrat mayors from Minnesota endorsed President Donald Trump for a second term on Friday as Vice President Mike Pence campaigns in the state.
"Like many in our region, we have voted for Democrats over many decades. We have watched as our constituents' jobs left not only the Iron Range, but our country. By putting tariffs on our products and supporting bad trade deals, politicians like Joe Biden did nothing to help the working class. We lost thousands of jobs, and generations of young people have left the Iron Range in order to provide for their families with good-paying jobs elsewhere.
Today, we don't recognize the Democratic Party. It has been moved so far to the left it can no longer claim to be advocates of the working class. The hard-working Minnesotans that built their lives and supported their families here on the Range have been abandoned by radical Democrats. We didn't choose to leave the Democratic Party, the party left us," the letter, signed by Virginia Mayor Larry Cuffe, Chisholm Mayor John Champa, Ely Mayor Chuck Novak, Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson, Eveleth Mayor Robert Vlaisavljevich and Babbitt Mayor Andrea Zupancich, states.
"Yet, four years ago, something wonderful happened. Donald J. Trump was elected President of the United States, and he stood up to China, implemented tax cuts, and fought for the working class. Now, four years later, the Iron Range is roaring back to life and for the first time in a very long time, locals are hopeful because of this President's policies and willingness to fight for us," the mayors continue. "Lifelong politicians like Joe Biden are out of touch with the working class, out of touch with what the country needs, and out of touch with those of us here on the Iron Range and in small towns like ours across our nation." (Read more)
- Father, we praise You for these endorsements, and ask that the differences between parties become extremely clear for all of America. May we all come to the place of repentance, and let righteousness and revival break forth in our nation!
- "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)
4. ODNI to scale back in-person election security briefings, amid leak concerns - Fox News
The Director of National Intelligence told lawmakers that his office (ODNI) will scale back in-person election security briefings to Congress in favor of written reports -- amid concerns about leaks of sensitive information.
Director John Ratcliffe wrote to lawmakers, in letters dated Friday, saying the intelligence community has provided "more than 60 defensive briefings and election security updates to the U.S. Congress, including many not required by law" and more than a dozen in the last month.
"While many of these engagements and products have been successful and productive, others have been less so," he wrote in the letter.
He said that going forward, his office "will primarily meet its obligation to keep Congress fully and currently informed leading into the Presidential election through written finished intelligence products." He wrote that it would better protect sources and methods, while ensuring that it reflects "the highest analytic standards."
An Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) official told Fox News the office is concerned about "unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information following recent briefings."
Ratcliffe's letter was immediately met with anger from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who called the move "shameful." (Read more)
- Lord, we pray that You will seal up the leaks that are coming fro Congress. We pray that all hidden things be made known and all lies be stopped.
- "Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known." (Luke 12:2)
5. Trump tours Hurricane Laura storm damage, pledges support - Fox News
President Trump Saturday surveyed damage from Hurricane Laura and pledged the federal government's support in helping communities recover from the powerful storm. "We have to take care of Louisiana and we have to take care of Texas. Texas got a little bit lucky," Trump said, indicating the Lone Star State avoided greater impact from the hurricane.
Trump, clad in a red U.S.A. cap, first arrived in Louisiana where the Category 4 hurricane roared ashore early Thursday, packing 150 mph winds. He received a briefing on emergency operations and ongoing relief efforts in Lake Charles.Trump joined Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-La., FEMA director Peter Gaynor, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and others for a tour of a hard-hit neighborhood where a giant tree fell to the ground. (Read more)
- Lord, we pray for the people affected by Hurricane Laura. We ask for restoration and mercy.
- "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
6. 'We Are WAITING': NY Police Union Demands Mayor Bill De Blasio Resign By The End Of The Day - Daily Caller
One of the largest police unions in New York demanded the resignation of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio by the end of the day in a Friday tweet.
"We need to hear you RESIGNED as Mayor of NYC," the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) wrote on Twitter. "We are WAITING. Only a few hours left until sundown. Give 8 million people a gift & quit. You ruined NYC, Save the City and step down."
The SBA frequently attacks de Blasio for perceived incompetence and a lack of support for law enforcement. The organization called the Democrat a "DISGRACE" and the "MOST anti-police Mayor in America" in a tweet earlier in the week.
When the Daily Caller News Foundation reached out for comment regarding the demand, SBA president Ed Mullins responded: "It is what it is."
Over 173,000 people had signed a Change.org petition to remove the mayor with signatures as of Friday afternoon. (Read more)
- Father, even though Mayor de Blasio did not step down, we pray that he would heed the hearts of the NYPD and do better at being a Mayor. IF he refuses to actually do well for his constituents, we pray that he would be removed from power.
- "And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light."
(2 Corinthians 11:14)
7. Mitch McConnell's Reelection Campaign Hires Former Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann - Daily Caller
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's reelection campaign has hired former Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann as a grassroots director, Sandmann announced Friday on Twitter.
Sandmann broke onto the national scene following a viral filmed encounter between himself and Native American protesters which was widely misrepresented by the media. Sandmann delivered an address to the Republican National Convention earlier this week, and is currently litigating a number of lawsuits against news organizations that he says nearly ruined his life.
Sandmann's Twitter biography now lists him as a grassroots director for Team Mitch.
"We're excited to have Nicholas on Team Mitch. Along with our already strong team, his efforts to bring people together all across Kentucky will be critical to Senator McConnell's victory this November," McConnell Campaign Manager Kevin Golden told the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Sandmann has already settled lawsuits against the Washington Post and CNN for their coverage of his interaction with protesters in 2019, with the news outlets dolling out large payments. (Read more)
- Lord, we thank You that this young man will now participate in the political process. May he learn quickly all areas of the political process and hear the Voice of Your Spirit guiding him.
- "Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future." (Proverbs 19:20)
8. Pollster: Biden denounces Kenosha violence after campaign 'misjudged how important it was to the American people' - Fox News
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden finally condemned the ongoing violence in Kenosha, Wis. and cities across the country after his campaign initially "misjudged how important it was to the American people," pollster and president of Maslansky & Partners, Lee Carter told "Fox & Friends Weekend" Sunday.
"I think it's important that we take note of this shift on the violence, because it's really really important to the American people, and I think that his campaign might have misjudged how important it was to the American people and what it meant," Carter said.
Biden's forceful condemnation of the ongoing violence came amid a storm of headlines urging the Democratic candidate to address the issue.
In a video message shared on Wednesday, the former vice president disavowed the violence while still expressing his support for peaceful protest. (Read more)
- Lord, Mr. Biden may have waited too late to denounce the horrific violence happening all over the US. It wasn't just in Kenosha, it has been ongoing for months across the nation. We ask for Your intervention, Your wisdom for all American leaders and citizens.
- "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." (James 3:17)
9. Coke, American Air, MGM: Big companies unleash pink slips as coronavirus reshapes global economy - Yahoo Finance
Thousands of workers are poised to join the ranks of the unemployed, as ongoing turmoil from the coronavirus pandemic prompted Corporate America to unleash a wave of pink slips this week -adding to an already staggering number of people without jobs.
As Congress and the White House are locked in a stalemate over a fresh round of economic stimulus - which includes a highly coveted $600 unemployment bonus that's helped prop up consumer spending - a range of big companies are moving to shave headcount.
The timing could hardly be worse, given that the fate of a fiscal boost is uncertain, and the ranks of the jobless remain swelled with tens of millions of people.
"We're in a situation where unemployment is remarkably elevated," Mark Hamrick, Bankrate.com's senior economic analyst, told Yahoo Finance on Thursday. (Read more)
- Lord, we ask that You touch the hearts of these employees with hope. We pray that the leaders of these corporations would revisit this plan and use creative ways to save the employees. We loose Your Spirit over Congress and the President to bring wisdom over the US economy, and bring a way to stop the hate.
- "Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8)
10. God Will Reveal a 'Healing Process' for America, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Says - Christian headlines
Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota, tackled a number of issues in an interview on CBN News on Wednesday, including religious freedom, cancel culture and the coronavirus pandemic.
Noem explained to CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody that she did not implement lockdown procedures during the pandemic because she felt that it would be government overreach.
"I know that when you have a leader overstep their authority in a time of crisis, that's really when you lose this country, and I didn't want to be guilty of doing that," she explained. "I never issued a shelter in place, I never closed a business. I didn't even define an essential business, what would be essential and what wouldn't be because I don't have the authority to do that," she said.
Noem noted that she believes other leaders, particularly governors in Democrat-run cities, have politicized the pandemic.
"At the beginning of this crisis back in March and April, I don't think it was really politically motivated because these same Democrat governors that are on TV, tearing apart the president today, months ago, were singing his praises," she said, adding how they were thanking Trump during conference calls for his assistance during the pandemic.
"What I am saying, though, is that what I heard on those conference calls was fear. I was shocked and amazed by how fear controlled people, and how emotional they were. And to me it indicated to me that in this country we've lost faith and the steadfast promise of God's faithfulness in our life every day has real consequences," she continued. "If you don't have that in your life then your emotions and fear can control you and make you not have the discernment and wisdom that you need in a time of crisis." (Read more)
- Father, we thank You for Governor Noem, that she believe that You will help America in this time of great need. We ask Your protection and blessing for her.
- "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26)
The Daily Jot
Monday, August 31, 2020
Beneath the propaganda mask
The mouthpiece for the socialist propaganda machine, CNN, continues to denounce all things Trump-Republican-conservative-Christian. A hit piece on August 28th's Anderson Cooper show underscores perfectly the propaganda and hypocrisy of these blasphemers of the Frist Amendment. Cooper found a doctor named Rob Davidson to bash President Trump and those attending his nomination acceptance speech for not social distancing or wearing masks. In the very same breath, however, this emergency room doctor said that it was all right for protestors to march against systemic racism while not wearing masks because racism is a public health crisis.
Dr. Davidson condemned the people gathered at the White House and President Trump because they were not taking proper precautions against COVID 19. And at the same time, encouraged mass protests against systemic racism knowing full well that protesters were not remotely taking precautions against spreading the virus because "those folks are doing something very important today." Davidson said that systemic racism is also a public health crisis and that it was more important to protest against systemic racism than to worry about spreading COVID 19. He justified the protests weighing what he called a "risk-benefit" analysis. This CNN expert emergency room doctor is saying that protesting systemic racism without taking proper precautions far outweighs the dangers of spreading the deadly disease.
Davidson says, however, the White House gathering was irresponsible. He said, "I was very concerned about the White House event last night. 1500 people packed shoulder to shoulder. The head of the White House coronavirus task force [Vice President Mike Pence] in attendance without a mask with his family, his elderly mother. It's concerning. We know people weren't tested. Only people in direct contact with President Trump had testing done. I think we're going to see cases come out of that, it's just modeling bad behavior. Now, when we juxtapose that to what's happening in Washington, DC, right now, people are mostly wearing masks. Now true, there are social distancing issues, however, this is a public health crisis they are marching against. Systemic racism has taken so many lives in this country, throughout our history."
Beneath the mask is the rest of the story . . . Davidson is a leftist Democrat who failed in 2018 to unseat incumbent Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI). He is also the head of the Committee to Protect Medicare, an advocacy organization that opposes Trump's healthcare reforms. Davidson is hardly unbiased. Those attending the White House function who would come into contact with key officials were tested. The others were temperature checked. They didn't wear masks because they don't have COVID. This is condemned by the media. However, those protesters who march in DC and follow no health protocols are praised because they are standing against the public health crisis of racism. Proverbs 14:15 says, "The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going." Be prudent. Look beneath the mask.
Damn the Torpedoes
Damn the Torpedoes and Storm the Beach
A Word from Dutch Sheets to America Concerning The Supreme Court
August 31, 2020
Dear Friends,
I recently heard a timely, essential, sobering, yet encouraging word from one of America's most trusted Christian leaders: Dutch Sheets. The full text of Dutch's message can be read here. Below is a key excerpt concerning the Supreme Court.
I encourage you to consider all that Dutch has shared:
"The war for our America's health and destiny has reached its Normandy. Either we storm the beach and experience one of our greatest breakthroughs ever, or we falter and endure one of our greatest defeats. We are in a rare and perilous time when a stalemate is not possible; there will be a winner. The war of which I speak is over the direction of the Supreme Court.
Far left, activist judges have controlled the High Court for 60 years. And please believe me when I say, no entity has opened the door to more devastation and destruction in America than the Supreme Court: sixty million aborted babies (did you get that-60 million?!); the removal of Yahweh's influence from government and schools; the redefining of God's most sacred institution, marriage; girls must now share showers with boys at school; and so much more. If the insanity isn't stopped soon, polygamy will be next, followed by people marrying animals. The violence, crime, poverty, disease, family decay, addiction, deception and other evils we have reaped from their decisions are devastating beyond belief. One governor recently announced that it is ok to kill babies surviving abortions-after "making them comfortable," of course. Yours and my tax dollars still fund an organization that murders babies, then sells their body parts. Members of Congress defend, laud and support these heinous behaviors. It seems that much of America has gone mad! And the Supreme Court opened the door to this hell.
However, after decades of work and prayer, we have finally reached a point where the Court can be turned, and reversals can begin! Holy Spirit's word to us while in DC was very clear: we can now "roll back time," reverse demonic gains and "damn torpedoes" fired by Satan! This IS the season in which a divine reset is possible. I am appealing to you, please pray faithfully, fervently, and boldly for the continued shifting of the Court.
This branch of our government now hangs in a precarious 5/4 balance - sometimes tilting to the left, sometimes the right. The next President will end this seesaw. He will appoint - and the Senate will confirm - 1 to 3 new Justices. This means that whoever wins this presidential election will determine the direction of the Court for the next 30-40 years. This election will either move us fully once more into an anti-Christian, anti-biblical, Constitution-dishonoring, majority on the bench; or will finally shift the Court to a pro-Constitutional, God-honoring solid majority. It cannot be overstated: WE MUST HAVE A PRESIDENT FOR FOUR MORE YEARS WHO WILL APPOINT CONSERVATIVE JUDGES! No decision made in our lifetimes will be more consequential than who we elect as president this November. Please pray for God's will to be done in the upcoming elections and pray for the Supreme Court to fully shift. Nothing, absolutely nothing, is more important to the healing and restoration of America.
Again, you can read the full message by Dutch here.
Respectfully,
Phillip L. Jauregui
Judicial Action Group
Go here to read this prophetic word.
Heavenly Visions
THE HEAVENLY VISIONS OF THURSDAY JULY 23RD
Carolyn Weaver -
SC
Editor's note: It is always exciting when our Lord chooses to release a word through a "new voice!" We do not know Carolyn Weaver, but our Spirit bore witness that she has, indeed, heard a deep word from our Lord about the days immediately ahead, for the U.S. and for Israel.
This word also includes a message for the Antichrist, himself!
We do "test all things" according to Scripture. Thank you for testing this word with us!
Sara Ballenger
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
First vision, I saw myself go into the courts, and I was overcome with the presence of the Lord and went face down. I heard Him command me to stand up, but I didn't have the strength. Then I was picked up on my feet. I knew I was there to intercede.
I heard, "What is your request?"
Then, I said, "For the chiIdren and the daughters and the sons. For them to be rescued, for justice to come, for vindication, for the abuse to stop." I was particularly praying for sex trafficking and also for the Chinese church.
I saw what looked like a clock. I heard, "All will be accomplished in due time."
Then He said He was with those were wounded and abused, but the time for full vindication had not come yet. Others must be added. His timing is perfect.
> > > To read this entire vision, please go here.
(Submitted by Kathie Walters ministry)
COVID Shock Report!
Shock report: Up to 90% of COVID-positive Americans were possibly not even contagious
The vast majority of the nearly 6 million coronavirus diagnoses in the United States likely were not contagious, according to the New York Times.
Despite continued widespread COVID-19 panic, which includes many virus-related restrictions, up to 90% of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 potentially carried such "insignificant" amounts of the virus that they were not contagious, the Times reported.
The most widely used diagnostic test for COVID-19 is called the PCR test, which, according to the FDA, tests for the virus' genetic material.
The problem with the test is that it only reports the presence of the genetic material being searched. It does not report the amount of genetic material, meaning individuals with such insignificant levels of COVID-19 genetic material will still test positive even if they aren't really sick.
From the Times:
The PCR test amplifies genetic matter from the virus in cycles; the fewer cycles required, the greater the amount of virus, or viral load, in the sample. The greater the viral load, the more likely the patient is to be contagious. This number of amplification cycles needed to find the virus, called the cycle threshold, is never included in the results sent to doctors and coronavirus patients, although it could tell them how infectious the patients are. In three sets of testing data that include cycle thresholds, compiled by officials in Massachusetts, New York and Nevada, up to 90 percent of people testing positive carried barely any virus, a review by The Times found.
(The Blaze) Read article here.
> > > CDC: 6% of coronavirus deaths were solely from COVID-19 - The Blaze
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a report stating that just 6% of COVID-19 deaths listed the only cause of death as coronavirus and no other comorbidities.
"For 6% of the deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause mentioned. For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or causes per death," the CDC website reads.
Based on the CDC's data, 94% of people have died with coronavirus along with one or more other underlying health issues. The CDC's Aug. 28 update stated that there were 167,558 COVID-19 total deaths, which means 10,053 died solely of coronavirus alone with no other health conditions. (The Blaze) Read more.
- Father God, this is a travesty. We come before Your Throne of Grace, and we ask for mercy in time of need. In the mighty Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, we lay axe to the root of the lie that rests beneath this "pandemic." We strip off the veneer of deception that enshrouds this entire virus, so that our officials can be guided only by the TRUTH as they make policy decisions.
Lord God, there is so much more to this story. We pray in the Spirit over this report, and we trust You to make the "course correction" needed as we deal with COVID-19. In Your Name, amen.
- "For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to light." (Mark 4:22)
Prayers for the Persecuted Church
"Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body." (Hebrews 13:3)
Please visit the website for International Christian Concern to lift up prayers for the persecuted around the world, every day. Their link is: www.persecution.org -- or go here to connect. Thank you for interceding for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Asia, the Islamic World, and the Far East.
A Classic Hymn
Classic Hymns
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE
"We also are weak in Him, yet by God's power we shall live with Him."
(2 Corinthians 13:4)
Lyrics
I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
Refrain
Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
Refrain
When my feeble life is o'er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o'er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
Refrain
Melody
Please go here.
About the Author:
Words: Unknown author.
Melody: Traditional Folk Song
Signs and Wonders
Signs and Wonders
GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY IS PICKING UP
For the past three days, Earth's polar magnetic field has been in a simmering state of unrest, bookended by minor G1-class geomagnetic storms on August 28th and 31st. As a result, Arctic skies are coming alive with auroras. Kristin Berg sends this picture from Tromsø, Norway . . .
"With the approach of autumn, our skies are growing dark enough to see auroras again," says Berg. "These were our first of the season--a beautiful display!"
The reason for the geomagnetic activity is solar wind. Since last week, Earth has been dipping in and out of windy streams blowing ~500 km/s from holes in the sun's atmosphere. The buffeting is expected to continue at least through Sept. 2nd.
Around the Arctic Circle, this is a special time, the transition from summer to autumn when aurora-green often mixes with twilight-blue. Berg's photo is a beautiful example--one of many we received over the weekend. Stay tuned for more as the change in season continues.
(Spaceweather.com)
"I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke." (Acts 2:19)
Good News Corner
Back to topThe Good News Corner
Israeli Teens Discover Hundreds of Rare Gold Coins in Archaeological Dig
JERUSALEM, Israel - Israeli teenagers volunteering at an archaeological dig uncovered a rare find - a hoard of hundreds of gold coins.
The coins are made of 24-karat pure gold and most date back 1,100 years to the Abbasid Islamic caliphate that stretched from Persia to North Africa and had its seat of government in Baghdad.
Two youths discovered the treasure in an Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) excavation during the construction of a neighborhood in the center of Israel.
"Today when they came to work, they started digging. They saw a glimmer in the ground and as they continued excavating, they found a gold hoard, a large gold hoard in a small jar," said IAA archaeologist, Galit Tal. (CBN)
Worship With Us Today
Worship With Us Today!
Chris Rice - It Is Well With My Soul
To worship with us today,please go here.
About CHPP
About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Our Mission Statement
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to "pray for those in authority over us" in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that "God's will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Matthew 6:10].
Because Jesus Christ has shed His blood for all, we, too, pray for ALL, in a nonpartisan manner. Also, because the scriptures indicate that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 4:17), we are confident that fervent prayer, offered in the halls of the highest chambers of government in our land, can avail much for America. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes those who feel called to join us, engaging in this strategic work of intercession for our nation: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God." [Romans 13:1]
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. You may sign up to receive our alerts by sending an email to us at info@capitolhillprayer.org requesting that your name be added to our list of subscribers.
We Welcome Your Gifts
We Welcome Your Gifts
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a 501(c)(3), tax- exempt, faith-based, ministry, dedicated to praying for our leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-4). CHPP relies solely on the gifts of our readers to continue this work; thus we greatly appreciate your help in supporting this publication. Offerings may be sent to: Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, P.O. Box 5152, Herndon, VA 20172-1970. Please make checks payable to: CHPP. THANK YOU!
DONATE ONLINE!
Now you can also donate online by going here. Or . . . if you prefer, simply paste this link into your browser to access our secure online donor system:
https://www.egsnetwork.com/gift/gift.php?giftid=3B77E058-983E-4415-AA4E-2F82ED1A4DEA#
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." (Philippians 4:23)
Election 2020
Countdown to the 2020 Election
. . . DID YOU KNOW???
Our CHPP website features an indepth analysis of this year's election, which is updated daily!
You can find the link to that resource by going here.
We do want to recognize the IVOTE ministry for their work, and for allowing us to feature this valuable resource on our own website.
And you can find much, much more to pray over by visiting our own website at;
http://www.capitolhillprayer.org
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2)
Reading the Bible Together
Welcome to our Bible Readathon!
Nonstop reading of the Word of God, every night (except on Sunday mornings) from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT.
To learn more about the Bible Readathon, please go here.
WELCOME!
THE RETURN
THE RETURN
The Return is a movement, an appointed time, and a specific day set apart for one purpose - the return to God by coming before His presence in humility, in sincerity in prayer, and repentance.
The movement begins now and will continue through the entire year of 2020 leading up to 10 Days of Vigilant Prayer - Starting with the Biblical Feast of Trumpets and ending with the Day of Atonement (September 18-September 28). The central day of The Return will be Saturday, September 26, 2020 on the National Mall and throughout the nation and world.
Come to the Live Event in Washington or take part by Live Simulcast wherever you are - In your Home, Church, Town, or City!
Click this button to reserve your place & ensure you'll be part of THE RETURN (Both are Free & NonCommital).
