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United We Stand Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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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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McCaul: Chances of China-Taiwan Conflict 'Very High' if Biden Continues to Project 'Weakness'
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) said on this week’s broadcast of “Fox News Sunday” that the possibility of war between China and Taiwan is “very high.”
Anchor Shannon Bream said, “I want to start with this reports of a top general who is making a comment about a potential war with China in 2025, get your reaction to this. NBC News is citing a memo to his officers with this quote, ‘I hope I am wrong,’ he says to them. ‘My gut tells me will fight in 2025.’ That’s being met with a lot of different reactions, some skepticism this is attributed to the opinion of one man. What do you make of that?”
McCaul said, “I hope he’s wrong as well. I think he’s right, though, unfortunately.”
Bream said, “Wait, an actual war?”
McCaul said, “I think China is looking at you reunification of Taiwan, that’s how they called it. There are several ways to do that. The one is to influence the election will take place a year from today.”
He added, “If they succeed in that effort like Hong Kong without a shot fired, but if they don’t win in that one, they are going to look at a military invasion in my judgment. We have to be prepared for this. It could happen. I think as long as Biden is an in-office projecting weakness as he did with Afghanistan that led to Putin invading Ukraine that the odds are very high we could see a conflict with China and Taiwan 10 the Indo-Pacific.”
- Lord, as generals and retired military sound the alarm, we ask that You would move on this administration to pay close attention and act accordingly to do the right thing and properly prepare. We ask You to remind Your people to pray.
- “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)
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1. Gallant to Blinken: We speak in one voice; your visit sends a clear message to Iran - Times of Israel
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Tuesday morning that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit sent a “clear message” that the United States and Israel stand together against the threat from Iran.
“Your visit comes at a critical time, and it sends a clear message to our adversaries as well as our partners in the region: the US and Israel are united in the need to face Iran and anyone who threatens peace and stability,” Gallant said to Blinken, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry.
“We speak in one voice when we say that Iran must not gain a nuclear weapon and that we will not tolerate Iranian aggression,” Gallant said. (Read more)
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2. Coalition unanimously backs bill to override Supreme Court, bring Deri back as minister - World Israel News
Israel’s coalition government has unanimously endorsed legislation aimed at bringing former Interior Minister and Health Minister MK Aryeh Deri (Shas) back into the government, after the Supreme Court struck down his appointment as minister earlier this month.
Last week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Deri from the government “with a heavy heart,” days after the Supreme Court ruled 10 to 1 that Deri’s appointment violated the reasonableness standard and was thus invalid.
The court cited Deri’s multiple corruption convictions, ruling that it was unreasonable for the government to appoint someone with a criminal history as a government minister. (Read more)
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3. Law to Strip Terrorists of Israeli Citizenship Advances in Knesset - Algemeiner
JNS.org – A special joint Knesset committee approved the preliminary reading of a proposed law that would revoke Israeli citizenship, or residency, from terrorists who receive payments from the Palestinian Authority for their violent deeds, in a practice commonly known as pay-for-slay.
According to the bill’s provisions, a terrorist with Israeli citizenship who receives P.A. money as a reward will be stripped of Israeli citizenship through a legal process that involves the minister of interior submitting a request to a court, which will approve or deny the request. The process is to take place while the terrorist is in prison. Once the terrorist completes his prison term, he is released not back into Israel proper but to P.A.-controlled territory.
The legislation is the brainchild of Palestinian Media Watch, an NGO that has been heavily involved in issues related to the P.A.’s pay-for-slay program. “We came up with the idea. We initiated it,” IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch, director of legal strategies for PMW, told JNS. (Read more)
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4. Bennett vows return to politics; urges US Jews: ‘Don’t give up on Israel’ - Times of Israel
NEW YORK — Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said he will return to politics and urged US Jews to continue supporting Israel despite tensions with the new government, in a discussion in New York on Monday.
He also said the new government appeared to be continuing his policies toward Tehran after a series of attacks against Iran in recent days that have been attributed to Israel, described concessions Ukraine and Russia agreed to during negotiations he brokered at the start of the war, and voiced concern about polarization in Israeli society.
Asked if he would return to politics, Bennett said, “In Israel, we can be recycled. It never ends. [Yitzhak] Rabin was prime minister from ’74 to ’77 and came back. (Read more)
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5. 2 Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Terror Ramming Attack - Jewish Press
Two Israeli soldiers were wounded Tuesday night in a terrorist ramming attack that took place at the Tapuach Junction in Samaria, the IDF said.
The victims were struck while standing at a southbound hitchhiking station by a commercial vehicle. The driver escaped, fleeing south, but was subsequently tracked down and arrested by Israeli forces. He was transferred to security personnel for investigation.
Both were treated at the scene by medics from Hatzalah Without Borders before being evacuated to Beilinson Medical Center in nearby Petach Tikvah.
One of the injured was moderately injured and the second victim was reported to be in good condition. (Read more)
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1. Bill Gates — After Reaping Huge Profits Selling BioNTech Shares — Trashes Effectiveness of COVID Vaccines - The Defender
Speaking at Australia’s Lowy Institute as part of a talk entitled “Preparing for Global Challenges: In Conversation with Bill Gates,” the Microsoft founder made the following admission:
“We also need to fix the three problems of [COVID-19] vaccines. The current vaccines are not infection-blocking. They’re not broad, so when new variants come up you lose protection, and they have very short duration, particularly in the people who matter, which are old people.”
Such statements came as a surprise to some in light of Gates’ longstanding support of — and investments in — vaccine manufacturers and organizations promoting global vaccination. However, they were the latest in a string of developments in recent weeks that have increasingly called the COVID-19 vaccines, in particular, into question. (Read more)
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- Holy One, we put this man right in front of You and ask You to deal with him and his deceiving mouth and promotions of death, in Jesus name. Father, we ask You to take away his platforms of power and deception, in Jesus name and draw him into an overwhelming encounter of who You are, Almighty God, so he can repent and come to You. We pray for absolute truth-tellers to be put in charge of all the health agencies, and those who have shown a lack of integrity be removed from control and power, in Jesus name.
- "'For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?'" (Matthew 16:26)
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2. Energy Department awards $1.6 million to China-linked company despite Senate objections - Just The News
The Energy Department has awarded $1.6 million to LanzaTech, a China-linked carbon capture company, despite objections from Senate Republicans. LanzaTech was one of 17 groups to receive funding from the department last week to research biofuel production.
The company is closely tied with China, having opened its only three facilities to convert factory emissions to ethanol in the communist country, as stated on LanzaTech's website. By 2021, Sinopec Capital, an arm of a Chinese-state-owned energy group, invested in LanzaTech and placed its managing director on LanzaTech's board of directors.
Before the department's latest announcement, LanzaTech received over $10 million in federal grants since it began its partnership with Sinopec Capital, The Washington Free Beacon reported. (Read more)
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- Father, it seems that the horse is driving the cart around the government of our nation. We declare right order and honor in the agencies and Congress and call for respect for the expectations of Congress. We bind the money and technology from being transferred to this CCP agency and bring it all under God-given authority, in Jesus name.
- "'And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.'" (Matthew 10:28)
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3. Exxon announces record year of profits after sky-high fuel prices in 2022 - Just The News
Exxon this week announced a record-breaking year of profits, posting a year of earnings more than double the prior year's after months of sky-high fuel prices in the U.S. and around the world.
The company said in its full-year 2022 results that it had realized "full-year earnings of $55.7 billion" in 2022, well over double its roughly $23 billion from the prior year. Fourth-quarter earnings year-over-year were 43% higher, the company said in its report. The company was left with "$76.8 billion of cash flow from operating activities in 2022," it said.
The smashing report comes after stratospheric fuel prices in the United States and around the world squeezed consumers at the pump for months in 2022. (Read more)
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- Mighty King, this is a troubling report, because we have believed otherwise. We ask You Father, for justice and truth to come upon these conglomerate corporations and organizations, so they will be compelled to do business righteously, in Jesus name. May the citizens of this nation understand how to operate and respond to such things in these times and seasons. Amen.
- "'However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.'" (John 16:13)
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4. Virginia advances bill requiring students to play on teams aligned with their biological sex - Just The News
The Virginia state House is moving forward with a bill that would require transgender public school athletes to compete on teams that align with their biological sex.
Virginia Beach Republican Karen Greenhalgh said her bill on student sports is meant "to protect our girls and young women from being forced to compete against biological males," local outlet WTOP reported Monday. "Similarly gifted and trained males will always have the physical advantage over females, which is the reason we have women’s sports."
The legislation cleared the Post-Secondary and Higher Ed subcommittee Monday in a 6-4 vote and will be introduced to the entire subcommittee Wednesday, according to official state records. The bill has 17 sponsors in the GOP-controlled House and three in the Democratic-controlled Senate. (Read more)
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- Thank You Father, for people of courage to stand for righteousness in the face of tyranny. May this legislation pass soundly, so that the citizens of Virginia are obliged to do the right thing. We know this has been a brutal lesson for Virginia and we pray for the victory to belong to those who have suffered to come to this point and we ask for healing, love and restoration of truth, in Jesus name.
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- "'Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another.'" (Mark 9:50)
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5. Senate Judiciary to probe Durham investigation - Just The News
The Senate Judiciary Committee will look into reports of abuses in Special Counsel John Durham's probe of the origins of the FBI's investigation into allegations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election.
"The Justice Department should work on behalf of the American people, not for the personal benefit of any president," Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin said in announcing the effort. The Illinois Democrat made the announcement Monday, following a New York Times report alleging flaws in the Durham probe.
"As we wait for the results of ongoing internal reviews, the Senate Judiciary Committee will do its part and take a hard look at these repeated episodes, and the regulations and policies that enabled them, to ensure such abuses of power cannot happen again," Durbin also said. (Read more)
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- Father, we plead the blood of Jesus over John Durham and the work that he has done. We pray that his work exposes the many flaws and holes in the FBI and DOJ, and the corruption, as they all worked together to besmirch our Republic and President Trump. May the Senate committee perform a legitimate, transparent and honorable investigation, in Jesus name.
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- "'Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts,'" (Luke 20:46)
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6. FBI searched the Penn Biden Center in mid-November - CBS News
The FBI searched the Penn Biden Center offices in mid-November, according to two sources familiar with the investigation, after lawyers for President Biden had found about 10 documents marked classified there on Nov. 2. The material originated from Mr. Biden's time as vice president.
It is not clear whether FBI personnel found any additional classified or presidential material during the mid-November sweep. Two sources told CBS News the search was conducted with the cooperation of Mr. Biden's representatives. A search warrant was not sought.
Mr. Biden used the 6th-floor office space near the Capitol periodically between 2017 and 2019. The Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement opened its doors in 2018. (Read more)
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- Holy King, this story just keeps getting worse, except for the neglected references to the Top Secret documents found. Mighty God, we pray for those appointed to compel justice to do so. There are so many odious actions involved with these documents and now to know that the FBI covered up information from the public. We call for justice to begin. Reveal those who have been anointed by You to bring it forth. Oh Majesty, send out strong workers who will release the light of God upon all hidden secrets within our government; especially the agencies, in Jesus name.
- "So shall they fear The name of the Lord from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him." (Isaiah 59:19)
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7. Biden Admin Considers Declaring A Public Health Emergency Over Abortion - The Daily Caller
President Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering declaring a public health emergency to promote abortion access, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told Axios Monday.
The HHS believes it has the authority to declare a public emergency, but it is only one of many options on the table, according to Becerra, who argued there was an ongoing “reproductive health crisis” since Roe v. Wade was overturned. The agency has not completed a full assessment on a declaration, its conditions and whether it’s merited, he told Axios.
“There are discussions on a wide range of measures … that we can take to try to protect people’s rights,” he said. “There are certain criteria that you look for to be able to declare a public health emergency. That’s typically done by scientists and those that are professionals in those fields who will tell us whether we are in a state of emergency and based on that, I have the ability to make a declaration.” (Read more)
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- We declare absolutely not! The gates of hell will not prevail against life and Godliness in this nation in Jesus name. We rebuke every plan of HHS to invoke such an emergency pushing women to kill their babies, in Jesus name. We command the foul business of buying and selling human baby parts to dry up in the name of Jesus and the demand be driven into the ground because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ! Holy King, we cry out for Your overarching presence of love and life upon all women who may consider abortion and ask You to speak hope and peace to their spirits, in Jesus mighty name.
- "'Listen to Me, My people; and give ear to Me, O My nation; For law will proceed from Me, And I will make My justice rest As a light of the peoples. My righteousness is near, My salvation has gone forth, . . . '" (Isaiah 51:4-5a)
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8. Biden slammed after announcing official end to COVID-19 emergency - Fox News
President Biden was criticized by conservatives on Twitter Monday after the Associated Press reported that he would end the COVID emergency on May 11. Biden previously stated in September, before the 2022 midterm elections, that the pandemic "is over" – eight months before the White House will officially recognize that declaration.
Republicans reacted to the news and argued that the emergency had already been over. The Senate passed bipartisan legislation to end the state of emergency in November.
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, tweeted "Republicans already getting results. This week we are voting to end the COVID emergency. In response, Biden announces HE IS going to end the COVID-19 emergency declarations. Now that Biden is trying to avoid embarrassment, how will democrats vote? What about the vax mandates?"
(Read more)
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- HalleluJah that the Covid pandemic is officially over. Thank You Father, that the Republicans took a stand and stood up against the administration and caused them to capitulate. We declare that there will be no more pandemics released upon this earth by anyone, anywhere who is playing with unholy fire in the labs. We bind and rebuke the funding and cover-ups allowing new viruses to be created and we command it all to be shut down, 100%, in Jesus name.
- "Now it happened, when the congregation had gathered against Moses and Aaron, that they turned toward the tabernacle of meeting; and suddenly the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord appeared. Then Moses and Aaron came before the tabernacle of meeting. And the Lord spoke to Moses, . . . " (Numbers 16:42-44)
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The Sound Of The Electric Car Backfire
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, January 31, 2023
Like so many things the Biden Administration has done, its theory that electric vehicles are cheaper to operate ran out of juice as prices at the pump stabilized last quarter. Now, according to a study by the Anderson Economic Group, internal combustion Engine cars are once again more economical to fuel than their Electric Vehicle counterparts. This is the first time in 18 months. The Biden plan to drive up oil prices so people would buy electric cars had a major flaw—raising fuel prices also raises the cost of producing electricity—and everything else for that matter. Biden was betting on electric vehicles at the expense of every household budget in the United States as inflation went out of control for fuel, food, and other consumer products. One only has to follow the money to see why.
When you look at the big picture, Biden and his band of World Economic Forum (WEF) corporations, media and government hacks have a plan—redistribute wealth and get rich all in the name of saving the planet. Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said higher gas prices were a compelling case for buying electric cars, “If you filled up your EV (electric vehicle) and you filled up your gas tank with gasoline, you would save $60 per fill-up by going electric rather than using gasoline but it’s a very compelling case.” Granholm also admitted that she had recently served as director of an electric car company and held millions in the firm’s stock. See how this works? Read More
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February calendar bursting with must-see astronomy events
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There will be no shortage of sights to spot in the night sky — including an ancient object from the depths of the solar system — and the timing of the events will make them ideal for stargazers of any age.
February's fickle weather can pose a challenge to stargazers as cloudy weather often spreads across large swaths of North America throughout the month. But when the night sky is devoid of clouds, it will offer the opportunity to witness several eye-grabbing astronomical events.
Comet E3 ZTF has been the highlight of the night sky so far in 2023, with photographers around the world capturing stunning images of the object. The comet will continue on its celestial saunter in February, with multiple opportunities to spot it in the night sky, both with and without a telescope.
February also features a few astronomical meet-ups that will be easy to spot for people of all ages. So get out the calendar and mark down these must-see events taking place in the February sky.
- Feb. 5: Full 'Snow' Moon
- Feb. 10: Comet E3 ZTF and Mars
- Feb. 27: Moon and Mars
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Not satisfied with sitting on the sidelines and waiting for someone else to obey the Lord's call to action, Sean Feucht continues the fight against the principalities of the world. In obedience to James chapter 2, Feucht and his team have continued praying for America and praising the name of Jesus Christ in the public square for all to see. He believes that the only hope America has to survive the spiritual onslaught it's enduring is for the fire of God to be poured out over her people. "America needs revival. For far too long, our nation has been poisoned by the enemy. Lies have been passed off as truth, and confusion has been sown and taken root," Feucht wrote. "Children are being brainwashed into questioning biology, rejecting God's most basic design and replacing it with cooked-up human creations. We see pro-choice pastors extolling the virtues of abortion. People are disparaged based on skin color alone at all levels of society, and even in some pulpits. America. Needs. Revival."
All is not lost however. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom and hope and peace. He yearns for His people's hearts to turn back to Him and live in righteousness as was originally designed. To do this, believers must lead by example, as Feucht is doing, and spread the saving knowledge of God's love for His children and Jesus' victory at the cross. Feucht believes that the revival for America is not just wishful thinking, but a very real occurrence taking shape now with victories such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the first March for Life that took place since the Supreme Court's decision. "God is moving in America. This isn't just rhetoric, it's reality. To see the hand of God working, look no further than in the fight for our nations unborn. For decades we have prayed and interceded on behalf of the unborn... Believers from all across America gathered in Washington D.C. on the steps of the Supreme Court, mere feet from where the life-changing ruling came down, and lifted up a shout of praise and thanksgiving for His faithfulness." Through 2023 and into 2024, Feucht and his team will conduct the Kingdom to the Capitol Tour. They will be visiting every state capitol in the nation, engaging in the spiritual warfare of praise and worship. (Charisma News) Read More
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Abba, we say YES and AMEN to revival in America! Bless Sean Feucht's efforts as He brings worship to every state capitol. In Jesus name we ask for scales to fall from eyes and ears. May every person be touched by the Holy Spirit and lives surrendered to You! Amen
"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped." (Isaiah 35:5)
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