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The Daily Brief:
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"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
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United We Stand Friday, April 4, 2025
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Join our Bible Readathon, every night except Sunday morning, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Call 508-924-5411 (no access code). Our moderator will welcome you and invite you to share in our reading. Praise God! His Word does NOT return to us void!
"So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)
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>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
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Pastor Prays Over Elon Musk During Town Hall
What He Said Left the Room Stunned
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In a world that often feels upside down, it’s rare to see a moment of stillness and reverence in the midst of the chaos—especially in the public square. But that’s exactly what happened at a recent town hall in Wisconsin hosted by Elon Musk. What started as a political and cultural conversation turned into something profoundly spiritual. A man stood up during the event and shared his admiration for Musk, thanking him for standing firm under immense pressure. Then, with humility, he asked if his father—a pastor—could pray over Elon. Musk agreed.
And then came a moment that caught the crowd off guard in the best possible way. The pastor, with calm sincerity, offered a prayer not just for Musk, but for the entire nation. The crowd responded with heartfelt applause, clearly moved. And Elon, visibly touched, simply said: “Well, that was beautiful. It’s, uh—I think we’re going to need divine protection, frankly.” In a nation so often divided by politics, power and ideology, this moment is a powerful reminder: we’re not just in a political battle—we’re in a spiritual one. And whether or not Elon Musk sees himself as a man of faith, he was willing to receive prayer from someone who is. That alone speaks volumes. (Charismanews) Watch Video!
- Father, we thank You for the powerful opportunity to lift prayer for our nation and those in authority, while gathering in the public square. We pray for Elon Musk who revealed a receiving heart as a local pastor prayed for him. Use this powerful moment in his life, calling him onto Yourself, for Your specific plans and purposes. Continue to protect Elon Musk, his family, his businesses and all those who are working alongside him. We give You all glory and pray Your Will be done in Elon's life and through his work at DOGE for the benefit of our nation. In Jesus Mighty Name-Amen.
- "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way." (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
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The Storm Before the Fire: Is the US About to Bomb Iran?
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Picture this: sirens wailing across Israeli cities as ballistic missiles rain down. U.S. military bases from Iraq to Bahrain erupt in explosions as Iran's proxy militias launch a coordinated assault. Oil prices skyrocket overnight, crippling the global economy. American warships in the Persian Gulf scramble to defend themselves against a barrage of drones and fast-moving attack boats.
This isn't some hypothetical doomsday scenario--it's the very real chain reaction that could begin in the next few weeks. Right now, the United States is assembling an armada of bombers in the Indian Ocean, while Iran is loading its missile launchers and bracing for a fight. The world stands on the edge of a military conflict that could reshape the Middle East for a generation. The question is: will the U.S. strike, and if so, what will be the consequences?
Why This War May Be Inevitable
For years, Iran has played a dangerous game, inching closer to nuclear capability while taunting the West with open threats. The Islamic Republic has not been shy about its intentions--time and again, its leaders have called for the complete destruction of Israel. A nuclear-armed Iran is not just an abstract geopolitical threat; it would be an existential crisis for both Israel and the broader stability of the Middle East. (Prophecy News Watch) Read more here. |
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- Abba, thank You that You still reign from heaven and all things are in Your hands. We ask You to intervene and show Yourself to be Jehovah Sabaoth for Your creation and all who live in it. Father God, move on the hearts of our enemies, create a holy awe as they feel Your presence, remind them that You are God and they are not. Holy Spirit, send out your warrior angels to fight this battle for us in the heavenlies. Jesus, teach demonic forces that You are a force to be reckoned with, that You died winning not just the battle but the war, stripping them of power to defeat You. We ask this in the name El Shaddai, God Almighty, the God who has power over all things.
- "Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You,Lord,
are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you."
(Psalm 89:8)
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Russia Warns Against US Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites: "Catastrophic"
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned there would be "catastrophic" consequences if the United States attacks Iran's nuclear infrastructure after a threat by President Donald Trump. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department and Iran's foreign ministry for comment.
Why It Matters
Rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. have reignited concerns of the potential for military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have escalated the tone of their remarks, intensifying the standoff over Iran's nuclear program.
Trump has reinstated his " maximum pressure" campaign, which has led to the reimposition of strict sanctions in order to weaken Iran's economy and stop its nuclear program. Iran has refused direct negotiations under pressure but said indirect negotiations were possible.
What To Know
In an interview with the Russian International Affairs magazine, Ryabkov said Russia opposed military strikes on Iran if Tehran refuses to agree to a nuclear deal, warning of "catastrophic" consequences, "especially if the nuclear infrastructure is hit."
Trump threatened to bomb Iran if it does not agree to a new nuclear deal. Tehran has rejected a U.S. proposal to engage in direct negotiations under "maximum pressure" policies. (Newsweek) Read more here. |
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- Abba, there is much sword rattling right now, all are using challenging words as if they are God and know what is best. Father God, we ask You to reveal Yourself to Trump and Putin, create circumstances to bring each face to face with their own weakness as they see and experience Your power and glory. Show them the futility of what they perceive as their own power, reveal the worthlessness of their words opposed to Your glory. Bring both of these men to their knees before You, humble them, giving each a true understanding of themselves, let their hearts cry out to You for salvation and healing. We ask this in the name Jehovah Rapha, The God Who Heals physically and emotionally.
- "I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and glory."
(Psalm 63:2)
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Here are the Three Goals That Trump Wants to Achieve Through His Global Trade War
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Trump’s decision to tariff the entire world to varying extents as revenge for their tariffs against the US has shaken the global economy to its core. Instead of restoring free and fair trade like he claims to want, which would give American companies an advantage, he might inadvertently accelerate regionalization trends and the subsequent division of the world into a collection of trade blocs. Even in that scenario, however, he could still advance the three unstated goals that are responsible for this policy.
The first is to strengthen the US’ supply chain sovereignty so as to eliminate the leverage that other countries have over it. This might not be pursued solely for the sake of it, but perhaps also as contingency planning, thus hinting at concerns about a major war. The two most likely adversaries are China and Iran, and a hot conflict with either would throw the global economy into turmoil. Trump might therefore want to prioritize reshoring in order for the US to preemptively minimize the consequences.
The second goal builds upon the first and relates to the US prompting every country to renegotiate their bilateral ties, during which time the US could offer to reduce tariffs in exchange for certain concessions. These could take the form of distancing themselves from China to a degree and gradually replacing it with the US with their top trade partner. Other incentives could also be dangled such as technology-sharing and military deals. The purpose would be to weaken China by chipping away its foreign trade.
And finally, the last goal is to shape the emerging world order, to which end the US had to speed up the end of the present one by shaking the global economy to its core like Trump just did. Obtaining supply chain sovereignty and replacing China as the top trade partner for as many countries as possible would give the US’ leverage over a sizeable portion of the world. While it’s premature to speculate the ways in which the US could exploit this, it’ll almost certainly be in the context of its systemic rivalry with China. (ZeroHedge.com) Read more here.
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- Abba, we are trusting You to bring forth Your intentions for our nation through the tariffs that President Trump has levied on products coming into America. We ask You to make the path level and smooth for all plans that come from Your heart, but shut the door on those that are not. We ask You to put people around him who have ears to hear Your voice and a willingness to act on what You speak. Father God, protect President Trump from any plans that have been set against him and his plan to Make America Great Again. Holy Spirit, dispatch Your angel armies to create walls of security wherever he goes, let Your angels maintain safety for all in his cabinet, and protect all confidential information, blocking any attempt of the enemy to release meeting minutes, texts, emails, phone conversations or the like. We ask this in the name Jehovah Shalom, The Lord Our Peace.
- "I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises
peace to his people, his faithful servants --
but let them not turn to folly." (Psalm 85:8)
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"Pray for kings and all in authority . . ."
(I Timothy 2:1)
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Dear Ones,
As I watched the news on Iran and listened to their threats if the United States goes after their nuclear weapons, I began to feel a great unease. I prayed and asked the Lord if there was a possible intent to the Iranian threat.
This is what I have received, “Iran has bad actors, terrorists in sleeper cells, here in the U.S. that have the capability to use 'dirty bombs' in various sites around the nation. One target is New York, another is Los Angeles, one is San Diego, and another is Dallas. Additionally, the Washington, DC, area, including Baltimore, MD, is a target." This does not mean this is an all-inclusive list.
Of course, Israel must be prayed for and protected against a bomb as well. However, we must remember that Iran considers the U.S. to be the Great Satan.
Please read the entire letter: GO HERE FOR THE PDF
- Cindy Jacobs
Generals International
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1. IDF kills several targets in southern Syria, confiscates weapons - Jerusalem Post
The IDF killed several armed targets who fired on troops in the Tasil area of southern Syria on Wednesday night, the military confirmed on Thursday.
Israeli forces also confiscated weapons and destroyed terrorist infrastructure, the military added.
Defense Minister Israel Katz later stated that Israel's strikes were "a warning for the future."
The strikes were "a clear message and a warning for the future," Katz said. "We will not allow the security of the State of Israel to be harmed," he added. (Read more)
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2. IDF Spokesperson: 'We have progressed to another stage of the renewed operation' - Israel National News
IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin delivered a briefing this evening on the IDF's recent actions in the various combat arenas.
"In recent days, we have progressed to another stage of the renewed operation. The plan serves the objectives of the war – the return of the hostages and the dismantling of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities," Defrin said. "The operation began with coordinated air and ground activity. We struck more than 60 terrorist targets in the northern and southern parts of the Gaza Strip to damage Hamas's military and governmental capabilities and to prepare the environment for a ground operation."
"We have expanded operations in the southern Gaza Strip with the goal of encircling and dividing the Rafah area," he said. "In northern Gaza, our troops are operating against terrorist targets, clearing the area, and dismantling terrorist infrastructure. Beyond that, we are maintaining operational ambiguity to surprise the enemy and achieve significant gains – 'Our actions will speak for themselves.'" (Read more)
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3. Israeli Foreign Minister Says Not Ruling Out Diplomacy to Stop Iran Nuclear Weapon - Algemeiner
Israel is not ruling out a diplomatic path to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday, adding that there were signs that there could be indirect talks between Tehran and the United States.
“We don’t hold discussions with the Iranians, as you know, but they made it clear they are ready to an indirect negotiations with the US, and I will not be surprised if such negotiations will start.”
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, but Israel, the US, and several European countries have argued there is no civilian-use justification for the Iranian regime’s enriching large amounts of uranium to near weapons-grade levels. (Read more)
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4. Nicaragua withdraws support for ICJ case against Israel - World Israel News
Nicaragua canceled its support for South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case accusing Israel of genocide.
South Africa originated the claim against Israel in December 2023 and accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention with its ground war in Gaza.
The ICJ didn’t force Israel to end the ground war but urged it to take steps to prevent genocide and to allow the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar welcomed the news that Nicaragua was nixing its support of South Africa’s motion against Israel. (Read more)
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5. Hungary announces withdrawal from ICC as Netanyahu arrives for state visit - Times of Israel
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Minutes before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was received by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Thursday, Budapest announced that it was withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, which in November issued an arrest warrant for the Israeli premier.
“The withdrawal process will begin on Thursday, in line with Hungary’s constitutional and international legal obligations,” Orban’s spokesman Zoltan Kovacs said.
Orban invited his Israeli counterpart to Budapest in November, a day after the ICC issued its arrest warrant over allegations of war crimes in Gaza, where Israel launched its offensive following a brutal massacre by Hamas-led terrorists in southern Israel.
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1. US to Impose 10% Global Tarriffs, Steeper Levies for Countries with High Trade Barriers – The Epoch Times
‘For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike,’ Trump said.
The United States will implement a 10 percent across-the-board tariff on all imports as part of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs on all nations.
President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping reciprocal tariffs at the White House Rose Garden on April 2, calling it the United States’ “declaration of economic independence” and one of the most important days in U.S. history. The president signed an executive orderto put the plan in motion after the announcement.
“Reciprocal. That means they do it to us, and we do it to them. Very simple. Can’t get any simpler than that,” he said.
“For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike.”
The United States will implement a baseline tariff rate of 10 percent, which will go into effect on April 5 at 12:01 a.m. Higher reciprocal rates will be imposed on countries on the “worst offenders” list. These will take effect on April 9 at 12:01 a.m. (Read more here) |
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- Father God, we pray for the balance in trade among the nations of the world. We ask for your righteousness and truth to be the foundation of honesty between world leaders. May Your protection over President Trump's economic policies and the administration be a guiding light through the storms. - Amen.
- "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, But a just weight is His delight."
(Proverbs 11:1)
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2. The “Blame Israel First” Derangement Syndrome -- Israel365News
It can be seen in those who malign the Jewish state for a war it didn’t start and those who insist that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria pose a threat to Mideast stability.
In a tweet dated March 27, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) wrote: “Next week, I will force votes to block $8.8 billion in new arms sales to Israel.” The Vermont senator also stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s illegal war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has killed 50,000 Palestinians.
Sanders is wrong. There is nothing illegal about Israel’s war against the terrorist group. This is not Netanyahu’s war; it is Israel’s war. Israel did not start this war; Hamas invaded Israel. Israel is acting in self-defense. There is nothing immoral in a nation’s right to defend itself against terrorists.
The senator’s other claim is wrong, too. The death toll figures from Gaza are supplied by Hamas, an internationally recognized foreign terrorist organization that, among other things, denies the Holocaust. Holocaust-deniers are not usually considered a reliable source of information. Nearly half of the Hamas number are made up of armed terrorists—the same ones who committed the mass murder of 1,200 men, women and children in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The Hamas death toll includes not only thousands who died of natural causes but also civilians killed by terrorist rockets that—fired at Israeli cities and towns—fell short and exploded within the Strip.
Of course, it would be preferable if Israel could fight a war in which no civilians were harmed. But in the real world, Israel is pursuing thousands of killers and rapists who are hiding in school buildings, hospitals and hundreds of miles of tunnels underneath Gaza. Inevitably, some bystanders will be harmed. However, that doesn’t make Israel any guiltier of conducting an “illegal war” than former President Barack Obama is for launching the Battle of Mosul in 2016. According to an Associated Press investigation, the battle resulted in 9,000 to 11,000 Iraqi civilian deaths. (Read more)
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- Father God, it is so dangerous how we act, and pray, about Israel, for this nation and its people are the "apple of Your eye." We repent on behalf of those who are not speaking truth regarding the land of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, for they know not
what they do. Help us, O Lord, and teach us Your way, in Your name, Abba, amen and amen.
- "Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
Hide me under the shadow of Your wings."
(Psalm 17:8)
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3. The Looming Housing Crisis No one is Talking About – ProphecyNewswatch
The U.S. housing market is standing on a precarious edge, and almost no one is paying
attention. Right now, over 1 million defaulted FHA mortgages are being artificially kept from
foreclosure by government policies that should have ended with the pandemic. This is not
just a housing problem—it's a potential economic disaster waiting to happen.
If these policies continue, we risk inflating a new subprime housing bubble—one eerily
reminiscent of 2008. If they suddenly end, we could see a massive surge in foreclosures
that floods the market with inventory, leading to plummeting home prices and financial turmoil. Either way, the government’s intervention in the housing market is setting up a
crisis that could shake not only homeowners but also the broader economy.
How We Got Here: A Government-Created Time Bomb
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage relief programs were enacted to protect
struggling homeowners. These policies made sense at the time—millions of Americans lost
jobs overnight, and foreclosures would have been catastrophic. But instead of phasing these protections out as the economy recovered, the Biden administration continued extending them long after the pandemic ended.
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, over 300,000 seriously delinquent FHA
mortgages are still being blocked from foreclosure by these outdated policies. The FHA
mortgage program, which backs 7.8 million active loans, now has nearly 14% of its loans in
default—a staggering number that should be setting off alarm bells.
Here’s why this matters:
(Read more here)
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- Lord God, we ask that You grant Your wisdom to lead the Trump administration out
of this crisis, and into a new way for our people to find and to afford decent housing.
- "Pray for kings and all who are in authority." (I Timothy 2:1,2)
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4. From Decline to Renewal: Men Are Returning to Church – ProphecyNewsWatch
A recent article shared by Justin Brierley described a trend in Norway that is also being seen in Finland and other European nations. Church attendance and membership jumped there by 750 new members. While that would not be anything notable in Texas, it is in almost every European nation.
While over 60% of the population in Norway are formal members of the state church, only 2% of Norway's 5.5 million people attend. That's a stark contrast to the United States, where roughly 25% of Americans attend weekly, a third once a month, and two-thirds show up once a year. In Norway, even what may seem a tiny increase is notable.
The same is true of other European nations that were once the heartland of Protestant Christianity and sent thousands of missionaries across the world but are now thoroughly secularized. Though Christianity remains the official state religion, most of these countries have not only seen incredible drops in church attendance but also stark departures from Christian morality, influence, and practice.
It's not just that more Northern Europeans are attending that makes this good news. It's also who is attending. According to the article,
In addition to the general increase, there is another wave underway that they have not observed before: young adults joining the church. Every fifth person enrolled in the Church of Norway is between the ages of 25 and 34.
And an additional detail makes the increase in Norway even more noteworthy. The increase consists of mostly young men. This is new. From the Early Church to today, in almost every local context in its history, Christianity has tended to attract more women than men. (Read more) |
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- Heavenly Father, we praise and thank you for Norway and Finland and other European nations whose churches are growing with new members. We ask you to bring us a revival in America. Thank you for the new members you’re bringing into the kingdom. We know we are in the end times. We pray for more souls to find the truth of your word and to accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Thank you for bringing us salvation and living in us and giving us eternal life. May your will be done over all the earth. In Jesus mighty name we pray amen and amen.
- "And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." (Matthew 24:14)
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5. DOGE Impact: Federal Govt Layoffs Dominate Biggest March Job Losses in 36 Years – ZeroHedge
Over the last two months, DOGE actions have been attributed to 280,253 layoff plans of federal workers and contractors impacting 27 agencies, according to Challenger tracking.
Another 4,429 job cuts have come from the downstream effect of cutting federal aid or ending contracts, impacting mostly Non-Profits and Health organizations. The Government led all sectors in job cuts in March with 216,215, all of which occurred in the federal government.
So far this year, the Government has cut 279,445, an increase of 672% from the 36,195 cuts announced in the first quarter of 2024. March’s total is the third-highest monthly total ever recorded.
The highest monthly total occurred in April 2020 when 671,129 cuts were recorded, followed by May 2020 with 397,016. It is the highest total for the month of March on record, since Challenger began reporting on job cut plans in 1989. (Read more)
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- Father God, The Department of Government Efficiency is saving our country. Its purpose is for our good. It has also eliminated many jobs. We ask you to help America replace those jobs by bringing more manufacturing jobs to us. Also bring us more farmers to produce good healthy food. We also need more entrepreneurs to create and start new businesses. We thank you for hearing our prayers and answering them. We rely on you for all that we have, praise God, for our freedoms and our faith. Thank you that we have America to call our home, in Jesus' name, amen and amen.
- "For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste." (Isaiah 60:12)
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6. How Lies from the Biden Regime Expanded the Ukraine War – Discern Report
War breeds lies. Lies gave us Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and now the Ukraine War. Like it has done with so many wars that have US involvement, the New York Times has first promoted the conflicts it later claims to abhor, and Ukraine is no exception. Popular columnist David French—who has never seen a US war he didn’t support—two years ago visited Ukraine and gushed about the “valor” he saw with the Ukraine people:
This is primarily a Ukrainian story, of course. We know from bitter experience that we can supply “allies” with billions of dollars of American weapons, only to watch them collapse in the face of a determined attack. But Ukrainian valor and resolve are breathtaking. Most Ukrainians I’ve talked to since arriving don’t say “after the war”; they say “after the victory.” But this is also an American story, and at the risk of sounding a bit corny, when I watched the air defenses we helped build intercept Russian hypersonic missiles above Kyiv, I felt proud to be an American.
With the Donald Trump administration now trying to broker a peace, French is not as “proud to be an American” as he was before January 20, and his rage-filled columns are aimed at either Trump or evangelical Christians that don’t share French’s political views. However, even French’s employer is now admitting that President Joe Biden and others in his administration were lying all along about the war, its progress, and the extent of US involvement:
But a New York Times investigation reveals that America was woven into the war far more intimately and broadly than previously understood. At critical moments, the partnership was the backbone of Ukrainian military operations that, by U.S. counts, have killed or wounded more than 700,000 Russian soldiers. (Ukraine has put its casualty toll at 435,000.) Side by side in Wiesbaden’s mission command center, American and Ukrainian officers planned Kyiv’s counteroffensives. A vast American intelligence-collection effort both guided big-picture battle strategy and funneled precise targeting information down to Ukrainian soldiers in the field.
One European intelligence chief recalled being taken aback to learn how deeply enmeshed his N.A.T.O. counterparts had become in Ukrainian operations. “They are part of the kill chain now,” he said. (Read more)
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- Prince of Peace, thank you for exposing the truth about the Biden administration’s lies and cover up of the Ukrainian war. America was so ingrained in this useless war that should have never started. It’s so sad that so many lives were lost in this endeavor. God of creation please don’t let America repeat these actions again. We pray for peace in Ukraine and Russia and peace in the USA. Thank you for truth. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, amen and amen.
- "He makes war cease to the end of the Earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire." (Psalm 46:9)
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The Judicial Constitutional Crisis
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, April 3, 2025
America is facing a judicial crisis where activist Democrat-appointed judges are overreaching their Constitutional boundaries by politically interfering with the Executive Branch’s authority. For example, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says that 62% of the federal injunctions issued over the last century were against Donald Trump. And 92% of those were from judges appointed by Democrats. Washington Times Columnist Robert Knight reports that “In Mr. Trump’s first 60 days, Democrats have filed more than 125 lawsuits challenging his policies, many of which involve downsizing the government under the aegis of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).” Knight says this is the real Constitutional crisis.
Knight reports, “Democrats charge that anything Mr. Trump does constitutes a “constitutional crisis.” But the real crisis is allowing any of more than 677 unelected district judges around the country to cancel the policies of a nationally elected president. The Biden administration’s lawfare against political opponents aided by willing judges badly damaged the judicial system’s reputation. Much of it was aimed at jailing Mr. Trump and preventing his return to the White House. Mr. Trump promised that upon being elected, he would pursue justice, not retribution, and return the justice system to defending constitutional norms. However, what’s happening now in the federal courts is anything but normal. Democrats hope hundreds of legal bee stings will bring down the elephant.”
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Johnson Shuts Down House Over Proxy Voting Chaos
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From The Washington Times. House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes Tuesday for the rest of the week after he failed to stop renegade Republicans from forcing a vote to restore proxy voting in the chamber.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s measure to allow lawmakers who are new parents to vote by proxy survived a procedural vote to quash it, led by Mr. Johnson. Nine Republicans and all House Democrats voted against the rule that would have sidelined the proxy voting resolution.
It was the first time this Congress that Mr. Johnson, Louisiana Republican, was defeated in a rule vote. The speaker quickly canceled the remaining votes for the week, sending lawmakers home.
Ms. Luna, Florida Republican, wants to bring back proxy voting that was criticized by the GOP when Democrats adopted it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Luna’s resolution, however, would reserve proxy voting for new mothers or fathers while they care for a newborn for up to 12 weeks. …
Mr. Johnson said proxy voting is unconstitutional, and warned of a Pandora’s Box of complications that could arise if the effort was successful.
The canceled votes included a pair of bills that would have undone Biden-era regulations on overdraft charges and payment apps, a bill that would have required proof of citizenship when registering to vote and legislation that would have limited district court judges’ ability to order nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s agenda. …
The fight for proxy voting has also pitted Ms. Luna against the House Freedom Caucus, which she formally quit on Monday. … (Washington Times and IFA) Read more here.
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- God, we lift up our lawmakers in the House before You. We come against chaos and strife, as well as all the plans of the Enemy to divide our Congress. We pray for Your will to be done in and through our lawmakers. We thank You for the promise of Isaiah 55:11, trusting You that as we pray Your Word over this Congress, it shall
not return void.
- "So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)
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New Bill Would Define Male and Female Based on Biology and the ‘Perfection of God’
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Members of Congress have introduced a bill that would state the U.S. government legally recognizes only two genders, male and female, based on biology — an action one of its sponsors says establishes reality and recognizes “the perfection of God.”
Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) introduced The Defining Male and Female Act of 2025, which introduces a lightly amended version of language included in an executive order President Donald Trump signed on day one. The version of the bill Marshall posted online would recognize the laws of nature and of nature’s God as the law of the land by defining:
“‘female’, when used to refer to a natural person, means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs (ova) ...
“‘male’, when used to refer to a natural person, means a person belonging, at conception, to the biological sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing sperm.”
“Gender ideology,” on the other hand, “replaces the biological category of sex with an ever-shifting concept of self-assessed gender identity, permitting the false claim that males can identify as and thus become women and vice versa, and requiring all institutions of society to regard this false claim as true. Gender ideology includes the idea that there is a vast spectrum of genders that are disconnected from one’s sex. Gender ideology is internally inconsistent, in that it diminishes sex as an identifiable or useful category but nevertheless maintains that it is possible for a person to be born in the wrong sexed body.”
“I love what President Trump did on the first day in office: an executive order to say that if you make sperm, you’re a boy; if you make oocytes, if you make eggs, you’re a girl,” Marshall told “Washington Watch with Tony Perkins” on Monday. “And what we did this week was introduce legislation codifying, putting into law what President Trump did with that executive order.” (The Washington Stand) Read more here.
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- Father God, we praise You that this commonsense bill has now been introduced in Congress, and will codify the President's Executive Order on this same issue. Praise God! Let there be swift passage of this bill in both houses of Congress, so that President Trump will be able to sign this into law quickly, and our nation will be returned to become a culture of Bible-based sanity. Amen.
- "Male and female He created them." (Genesis 1:27)
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Grassley Introduces Bill to ‘Put an End to Judicial Activism’
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Federal judges seem to be playing a high-stakes game of “who’s really in charge?” — and Congress is charging in to put a stop to it.
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has faced more injunctions against his administration than any other president in U.S. history. This has sparked a fierce debate over the scope of judicial power. For example, among many contentious rulings was a D.C. district judge’s order that blocked the deportation of dangerous criminals tied to foreign gangs — a ruling that didn’t just apply to the capital but reverberated nationwide.
This isn’t just a legal hiccup, but a full-blown crisis, according to Tony Perkins, host of “Washington Watch” and president of Family Research Council. On Tuesday’s episode, he called it “an unprecedented misuse … of their judicial power.” However, Congress isn’t sitting idly by. In fact, this growing trend is what prompted Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to introduce the Judicial Relief Clarification Act to put an end to this lower court activism. Grassley joined Perkins on air to break down “how urgent this legislation is needed to clarify the scope of the court’s authority.”
The bill, he explained, “brings attention to the issue and how these national injunctions have been used to fight President Trump’s agenda.” With nearly 700 district judges spanning 93 districts, the balance tips when a single ruling — like “a national injunction in a California district” — overrides the will of an elected president. In such cases, Grassley contended, that judge morphs into “a policymaker instead of being a judge interpreting law.”
“My legislation,” he continued, “would stop district judges from dictating national policy. It would limit judges to deciding cases and controversies” as laid out “directly from the Constitution limiting what judges can do.” (The Washington Stand) Read more here.
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- Father God, we rejoice seeing that Senator Grassley has now introduced this bill, which will begin to restore the balance of power between the Executive and the Judicial branches of our government. We pray for swift passage of this bill in both
houses of Congress, amen.
Father God, we also lift up the many judges who have violated their own oaths of office, seizing power to move against the President where it has not been granted. Help us. O Lord, we pray. May you invade their hearts to see the error of their ways,
repent, and come to You for healing and for salvation, amen.
- "Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you." (Acts 4:22)
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And Now . . . Lion of Judah: ROAR!!!!
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"The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man;
He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.
He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud;
He shall prevail against His enemies."
(Isaiah 42:13)
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At least 4 deaths reported as deadly overnight tornadoes ripped across several states
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At least 4 people have died amid the severe weather outbreak with dangerous nocturnal tornadoes reported across several states.
Daylight reveals catastrophic tornado damage across Tennessee.
As the sun rose across Selmer, Tennessee, unfathomable destruction was revealed across the town, located about 90 miles east of Memphis. At least two tornadoes were reported in the region.
Cars were tossed around, large areas of trees razed, buildings demolished and entire neighborhoods left unrecognizable. At least one person died in McNairy County, where Selmer is located. Two other weather-related deaths are reported in the state. Crews were out in force early Thursday, s earching for survivors amid the damaged and destroyed homes and buildings.
NWS issued over 700 warnings, the 3rd-highest ever
Tornadoes and thunderstorms blitzed the central United States Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing 728 warnings. This was the third-highest number of warnings issued in a 24-hour period since 1986, only behind April 27, 2011 (881) and May 30, 2004 (834). Warnings stretched from northern Texas to western Pennsylvania, with the highest concentration of warnings being focused around western Tennessee.
The number of tornado warnings, 284, was also third-highest, behind March 2, 2012 (285) and April 27, 2011 (450). Two tornado emergencies were issued, one crossing from Arkansas into Missouri Wednesday evening, and another crossing Mississippi to Tennessee Thursday morning, where 1 person was killed at 5:30 a.m. CDT near La Grange, Tennessee. Read More
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- "For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height — to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." (Eph. 3:14-19)
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"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name."
- Provided By: Billy Graham
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