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The Daily Brief:
An Online News Source for Intercessors
"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
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United We Stand Friday, March 29, 2024
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Now that Congress is in a recess period, we will not publish the Legislative Snapshot tomorrow. In addition, we will stand down on Monday, April 1st, as we
continue to celebrate the glorious holiday of Resurrection Sunday with our families. The next edition of the Daily Brief will be published on Tuesday, April 2nd.
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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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Epicenter Israel: What's Really Going on in the Middle East Pt 2 - Jack Hibbs
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Does Israel's very existence threaten an invisible spiritual agenda? Are events unfolding in the epicenter of the Middle East the early signs of prophecy coming to pass? Prophecies past and present converge as signs point to Israel's imminent restoration and Christ's return. Darkness is rising, but God's final Word stands. This is a STELLAR presentation by Jack Hibbs of Chino Hills Calvary Chapel.
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A Call to Prayer & Action Regarding Israel
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God spoke to Abraham and told him:
I will bless those who bless you,
And I will curse him who curses you;
And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:3
The principle is this: nations who bless Israel will be blessed and nations who curse Israel will come under a curse.
We are deeply concerned about the path that America is taking right now concerning Israel. The US government has taken a number of actions which undermine, sabotage and betray Israel, our greatest friend in the Middle East. This grieves our hearts and it grieves the heart of God.
We, the undersigned, strongly disagree with the following actions taken by the Biden regime:
*The UN Security Council unanimously voted on and passed UN Resolution 2728, calling for the immediate ceasefire in the Gaza strip leading to a permanent ceasefire. The war is not over, there are still four battalions of Hamas operatives in Rafah. The US could have vetoed this resolution but chose not to, and instead, the US abstained, allowing this Resolution to pass. This is tantamount treachery and bold betrayal of our closest friend in the Middle East - Israel.
*The shameful and outrageous statements made by Congressman Chuck Schumer calling for the “outing” of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new elections. Israel is a sovereign nation, not a “puppet” to the US.
*The Biden regime delaying arms shipments to Israel. This is out-and-out manipulation. It is unconscionable and it is treacherous to our ally, Israel.
*The release to Iran of $10 billion in sanctioned funds. This can be likened to funding the Nazis during WW2. America literally has blood on her hands, as these resources are funding Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis in their bloody terror attacks against Israel. Sanctions need to go back in place on Iran. The money supply to Iran needs to be cut off!
We AFFIRM that Israel has the RIGHT TO DEFEND themselves against the cruel barbarity and terror attacks from Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran, and that they can and should fight this war until these terrorist entities are completely neutralized and the job is completely finished, however long it takes.
Continue Reading and if you are IN AGREEMENT, PLEASE SIGN this Petition!
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What is Life Like for Northern Residents of Israel Right Now? How YOU Can Get Involved!
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In this edition of Israel Connect, we meet Pastor Carl of Church on the Rock, in Florence Oregon and his two Israeli guests, Buddy and Natalie D. Buddy and Natalie are from Misgav Am, a Kibbutz on the Northernmost border of Israel overlooking Lebanon. Since the war broke out on Oct 7, more than 130,000 Israelis have been evacuated from the northern Kibbutz communities and have been living in hotels or with family or friends. We learn more about Zechariah’s Hope, an outreach ministry to Misgav Am since 2006.
How has the war affected the residents of this Kibbutz? How are the residents coping with being displaced from their homes for more than 6 months? Why should Christians stand with and support Israel? How can churches get involved with showing the love of God in a tangible, practical way to the residents of the Kibbutz communities in Northern Israel? Listen in and find out more!
Go to: https://cotr-florence.com/
Support Zechariah’s Hope! Donate! Pray! Sign up to Volunteer to be a part of rebuilding the Kibbutz on the Northern border, Misgav Am, when it is safe to return!
Go to: http://www.zechariahshope.org/ |
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1. Foreign Ministry on ICJ ruling: Israel places no limitations on the aid which enters Gaza - Israel National News
Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday responded to the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision imposing additional provisional measures on Israel following a request by South Africa, as part of its genocide case against the Jewish state.
The ICJ earlier ordered Israel to allow unlimited aid into Gaza, writing that, in conformity with its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, shall "take all necessary and effective measures to ensure, without delay, in full co-operation with the United Nations, the unhindered provision at scale by all concerned of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance, including food, water, electricity, fuel, shelter, clothing, hygiene and sanitation requirements, as well as medical supplies and medical care to Palestinians throughout Gaza, including by increasing the capacity and number of land crossing points and maintaining them open for as long as necessary."
In a statement responding to the order, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lior Haiat said, “South Africa has failed yet again in its cynical attempts to exploit the ICJ in order to undermine Israel's inherent right and obligation to defend its citizens from the ongoing Hamas attacks and to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza in brutal captivity.” (Read more)
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2. Hezbollah fires heavy rockets at northern Israel after deadliest day of Israeli strikes on Lebanon - AP News
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired rockets with heavy warheads at towns in northern Israel, saying it used the weapons against civilian targets for the first time Thursday in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes the night before that killed nine, including what the group said were several paramedics.
There were no reports of Israelis hurt in the rocket attack, local media said. The Israeli military did not immediately offer comment on the rocket attack.
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza on Oct. 7, concerns have grown that near-daily clashes along the border between Israel and Lebanon could escalate into a full-scale war. Airstrikes and rocket fire Wednesday killed 16 Lebanese and one Israeli, making it the deadliest day of the current conflict.
Israel’s chief military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said Israel had killed 30 Hezbollah militants in the past week and had destroyed dozens of Hezbollah military sites in an effort to push the Iran-backed group away from the border. (Read more)
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3. IDF Moves to Purchase 20,000 Israeli-Made Guns as Country Seeks Less Foreign Dependence - Algemeiner
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has moved forward with a purchase order of 20,000 Israeli-made M4A1 rifles, a move that comes as part of the army’s plans to build up domestic production and be less reliant on foreign countries.
According to the request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Defense Ministry, the guns — similar to M16 assault rifles — must be built by at least 51 percent locally made parts, with 100 percent of the assembly taking place in Israel.
Another aspect of the RFP is that the non-Israeli produced parts must “not require an export license,” an issue that has come up with Canada’s decision on March 18 to halt arms exports to Israel. The Canadian parliament cited “human rights” issues in Gaza its decision, leading to backlash from Israeli officials.
“It’s regrettable that the Canadian government is taking a step that undermines Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas terrorists,” Foreign Minister Israel Katz said of the decision. (Read more)
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4. At least 3 wounded, 1 seriously, in Jordan Valley terror shooting; manhunt underway for attacker - Times of Israel
At least three people are wounded, including one in serious condition, in the shooting attack in the Jordan Valley, medics say.
The Magen David Adom ambulance service says a 30-year-old man is in moderate-to-serious condition after being shot, another man in his 20s is lightly hurt, and a 13-year-old boy is in good condition after being hit by glass shards.
In the attack, a bulletproof school bus and several cars came under fire, according to medics and local authorities. (Read more)
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5. Israeli Supreme Court orders stop to yeshivah funding for haredim required to enlist in IDF - JNS
Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order prohibiting the government from providing stipends to some haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jewish men who do not serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
Yeshivah students who did not obtain a military service deferral and who have failed to report for IDF service since July 1, 2023, will now be ineligible for the monthly financial stipends, according to the ruling.
The Supreme Court, sitting as the High Court of Justice, also decided that an extended panel of nine justices will hear petitions demanding a universal military draft starting in May.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote to the court asking for another extension—this time for 30 days—so he could reach a political agreement regulating the haredi IDF draft. (Read more)
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1. US End Game Coming: Govt Spending More than Twice What it is Collecting – Prophecy Newswatch
We’ve added 60% to national debt since 2018. Germany – a country with major economic woes – added ‘just’ 32%.
Maybe it will never matter. Maybe MMT is real. Maybe we just cancel or inflate it out. Maybe career real estate borrowers or career politicians aren’t the answer.
I have no idea. Only time will tell. But it’s going to be fascinating to watch it play out.
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- Father God, we know that one reaps what one sows and we are concerned about the massive debt that each Congress has assented to just to keep the government running and the constituents happy. We pray that with Your help and strong voices in Congress that wise heads will prevail. We pray against a spirit of greed and lust for power that have driven this debt and that You would make a way to preserve our country's financial accountability for the good of future generations. We pray for Your truth of this matter to prevail and that Your love would guide us through this difficult time.
- "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (James 1:5)
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2. Here’s the Million Dollar Question Nobody is Asking About the Baltimore Bridge Collapse – Discern Report
The recent bridge collapse in Baltimore is an absolute nightmare, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this incredibly tough time. Beyond the heart-wrenching loss and the basic “whys” everyone’s dealing with, there’s one crucial question not many are asking: Can America rebuild the bridge?
Sure, it might seem odd to wonder about our capability to build a bridge in 2024, but sadly, it’s a valid concern these days. When you consider how our nation is faltering under inept globalist rule, dragged down by dangerous DEI agendas that place “charity” over excellence, and watching the decimation of hardworking middle-class America, the question isn’t just rhetorical—it’s a stark reflection of our abysmal current reality.
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- Dear Lord, it is hard to imagine that the US would have trouble rebuilding this bridge because of so many unnecessary rules and regulations, not to mention the funding. We ask that You would forgive us for having leaders that have unwisely led us into a difficult place where we have trouble taking care of basic infrastructure projects. Father, in Your love and mercy, we ask that You would provide the funds and the resources for this bridge to be rebuilt so that commerce of all kinds can get restarted and lives can return to normal.
- "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." (1 John 5:14)
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3. Army Corps of Engineers to Deploy 1100 Personnel to Baltimore – The Hill
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is deploying more than 1,100 personnel to Baltimore, Md., following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River early Tuesday morning, the service said in a statement.
The corps’ Baltimore District has activated its Emergency Operations Center, “clearing the way for more than 1,100 engineering, construction, contracting and operations specialists to provide support to local, state and federal agencies” in clearing the fallen bridge, the Army said in the release.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a major bridge in Baltimore, collapsed just seconds after being struck by the Dali, a cargo ship managed by Synergy Marine Group and owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd, a Singaporean company. The crumbling bridge sent multiple cars and construction workers who had been filling potholes plunging into the chilly waters below, with six people now missing and presumed dead. (Read more) |
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- Precious Lord, we pray that You would keep all the responders to this tragedy safe from harm during their activities to recover bodies and clear the way for river traffic to return to normal. We ask that You would begin a healing process for those who have lost loved ones, and indeed for the whole area, that has suffered from the loss of this transportation route. We pray that all in this area and even the whole country would start looking to You to heal our land from this event and restore all that has been lost.
- "Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up." (Hosea 6:1)
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4. Taiwan Sounds Alarm as 20 Chinese Fighter Jets and Eight Warships Circle Island – MSN.com
China has deployed more than 20 fighter jets and eight warships towards Taiwan, the self-ruled island's defense ministry announced on Wednesday.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army sent 20 military aircraft and eight navy vessels around Taiwan in a 24-hour-window leading up to 6am local time Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said.
Of these, 14 fighter jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait - an unofficial boundary that spans over 90 miles wide and is regarded a buffer zone between the island and China.
Taiwan has monitored the situation and employed its own forces, including aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal missile systems, in response to the activities. This comes a few days after the highest single-day number of 36 Chinese military aircraft were spotted this year. (Read more)
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5. Canada Following China’s Path? Bank Accounts Linked to Obedience Scores – Prophecy Newswatch
Our neighbors to the north are implementing a new system called "open banking" that will link citizen's bank accounts to a new social credit scoring system.
In the aftermath of the Trucker Convoy and other noteworthy protests against coronavirus restrictions in Canada, the Justin Trudeau regime is radicalizing the nation's banking system to make it much harder for citizens to express their voices against political corruption.
Proponents of the social credit score-linked banking paradigm say it will make Canadian banks more "inclusive," allowing them to easily access user data on demand while being able to share information with one another. (Read more) |
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6. IDF Begins Isolating Rafah, Orders 40,000 Tents – Israel365 News
The moves come despite intensifying international opposition to a ground operation in the last Hamas stronghold, which Jerusalem says is necessary to defeat the terrorist organization.
The Israel Defense Forces has begun isolating Rafah in southern Gaza and has started taking steps to evacuate the city’s civilian population, Channel 12 reported on Wednesday.
The moves come despite intensifying international opposition to a ground operation in the last Hamas stronghold, which Jerusalem says is necessary to defeat the terrorist organization. The final four Hamas battalions, comprising some 3,000 terrorists, are holed up in the city, according to Israel.
There are also well over a million Gazans sheltering in Rafah, causing concern regarding potential harm to noncombatants.
As part of the preparations for the operation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the purchase from China of 40,000 tents for Rafah evacuees, which will be moved to the Gaza Strip from Israel, according to the report. (Read more)
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7. Joe Rogan Exposes Big Pharma Immunity from Covid 19 Jab Liability – Vigilant News
The establishment doesn’t like it when conversations like this rack up tens of millions of views
During the Tuesday edition of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast featuring comedian Kurt Metzger, the pair scoffed at the fact that Big Pharma companies behind the ineffective and deadly Covid jabs are immune from being sued.
“Isn’t it weird that you can just lie to people, and you could force people to take things, and you could hide the side effects, and you can’t sue them?” Rogan asked. Vaccines are the ONLY product that you can’t sue the manufacturers directly.
Rogan sarcastically said, “There’s no way people will keep falling for it over and over and over and over again like Charlie Brown going for that football with Lucy.” Metzger asked what the “Charlie Brown”-types of the world should do after learning they’ve been tricked, and Rogan answered, “You tackle Lucy.” (Read more) |
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- Lord God, we thank You so much that You continue to reveal truth concerning the COVID lies and cover-ups. Forgive us for being so gullible and naïve regarding the vaccines, and forgive and re-form Big Pharma and government agencies for duping us. Forgive also the legal teams employed by officials that made it possible for those injured to have no recourse to obtain restitution for injuries or death. Well, Father God, You have the A-Teams—legals, journalists, scientists, citizens, plus angelic forces. We ask that You send them into the fray to tackle Big Pharma, et al, and may the innocents score a victory through the High Court of Heaven. To You be all the glory and honor! Amen.
- "For the LORD is our judge, The LORD is our lawgiver, The LORD is our king; He will save us—" (Isaiah 33:22)
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8. Must Watch Video: 7 Minutes to Understanding the Hezbollah Threat to Israel - Prophecy News Watch
Award-winning director and producer Eli Katzoff explores the frightening and potentially imminent scenario of war between Hezbollah and Israel. This JNS production takes a look at Hezbollah plans uncovered by Israel, and a look at Hezbollah's immense arsenal of missiles. What damage could Hezbollah do to the Israeli homefront, and how would Israel respond to a Hezbollah attack? (To view this video, go here.) |
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- Abba, we come alongside Your people as we pray for the injured and families of the dead; we pray provision and soon return of all hostages and for those 60,000 + displaced people in the North. We pray especially for the children, elderly, and infirm that they would receive Your comfort and way of escape from danger. We ask that no weapon formed against the people and land of Israel would prosper. We bring before You: Haifa, the Port of Haifa, Haifa chemical producers; Tel-Aviv; Joppa and Joppa Harbor; Jerusalem; Hebron; Beer-sheva; the Galilee; Eilat; and each of the other communities.
May the infrastructure throughout Your land, military installations, nuclear facilities, water sources, the power grid, gas lines, medical facilities, transportation, airports, food and supply chains all be under Your supernatural care and protection.
Above all, we pray for Your divine wisdom and strategies to be given to the leaders of the Israeli government. May they be one with You and the Holy Spirit. Abba, cause division to cease and unity be found amongst them in these perilous times. Your kingdom come, Your will be done—in the name of Yeshua. Amen!
- "We do not make requests of You because we are righteous, but because of Your great mercy. O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay. Because Your city and Your people bear Your name." (Daniel 9:18b-19)
"The fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard how the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel." (II Chronicles 20:29)
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Submitting Israel To Islam
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, March 28, 2024
The abstention by the US in the recent United Nations Security Council vote to demand a ceasefire of hostilities by Israel during the Islamic High Holy month of Ramadan has tremendous spiritual implications. In a very real sense, the UN Security Council resolution attempts to submit Israel to Islam, not only in action, but in wording of the resolution. The resolution demanded an “immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a lasting sustainable ceasefire…” If the UN’s concern for hostilities against civilians, acts of terrorism, and the taking of hostages like it says, then why not just call for a ceasefire and return of hostages without mentioning Ramadan? Herein is a possible reason.
Dhimmitude. Dhimmitude is the submission to Islam of all cultural, demographic, ethnic and religious aspects of a political system. In Islamic tradition, it was the submission of a people conquered by jihad as defined in a treaty called a “dhimma.” Nowadays, dhimmitude has been expanded to a form of getting a population to submit to Islam, even voluntarily, as a strategy of jihad. Now, the UN Security Council may not have had any real idea that it was attempting to bring Israel under Islamic submission by its action. But intentionally including Ramadan in the resolution brings a certain spiritual element into play implying that the UN wanted to bring the “peace of Islam” to the situation with Israel. Read More
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Must Watch Video: 7 Minutes to Understanding the Hezbollah Threat to Israel
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Award-winning director and producer Eli Katzoff explores the frightening and potentially imminent scenario of war between Hezbollah and Israel. This JNS production takes a look at Hezbollah plans uncovered by Israel, and a look at Hezbollah's immense arsenal of missiles. What damage could Hezbollah do to the Israeli homefront, and how would Israel respond to a Hezbollah attack?
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Shields Up Alert - Cover Our Infrastructure
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Dear Intercessors,
On 2/22, we were experiencing an AT&T outage. At the time, we were not sure what the cause was.
That night at the meeting, I prophesied, “This was just a dress rehearsal!”
Sobering? Indeed!
We must be praying for protection for all our infrastructures - roads and bridges in particular. The shutting down of commerce from the recent disaster of the Francis Scott Key bridge alone has already impacted us.
Why this Shields Up? We must pray against terrorist attacks in all forms. We must also be survival prepared. Each must study and be ready in case your particular area was impacted somehow.
Let’s both stand on guard in intercession and prepare. Pray and Act!
Standing in the gap!
Cindy Jacobs
Founder
Reformation Prayer Network
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Court forces FDA to reverse course
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was forced to remove its prior positions regarding ivermectin. The FDA’s backtrack was not voluntary. It was because of a court settlement. But the World Health Organization (WHO) is not subject to American courts. The WHO is continuing to dissuade the use of ivermectin for COVID despite more scores of studies from 1,129 scientists on 142,247 patients in 29 countries demonstrating the effectiveness of the drug.
THIS ILLUSTRATES THE PROBLEM OF GIVING LEGALLY BINDING POWER TO THE WHO. IT IS A FOREIGN GROUP THAT IS NOT ACCOUNTABLE IN OUR COURTS.
More than 4 billion doses of ivermectin have been given (which is equivalent to half the entire world). This drug is derived from nature and is safe. I’ll share below the double standard that national and international governments have been pushing.
Our freedom and our very lives are in danger if Joe Biden succeeds in giving the WHO legally binding authority over America. Urge Congress to stop Joe Biden and the WHO by sending your faxes today. — Mat
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Right now, the WHO is hosting 10 days of meetings on how to best squeeze every drop of freedom out of America and every other nation in preparation for its upcoming meeting in May.
We cannot allow life-and-death decisions to be placed in the hands of a Marxist organization that is controlled by Big Pharma and willing to lie.
In fact, from 2021 until 2024, the WHO’s language against ivermectin only got stronger. The WHO states: “The update also includes a strong recommendation against the use of ivermectin for patients with non-severe COVID-19. WHO continues to advise that in patients with severe or critical COVID-19, ivermectin should only be used in clinical trials.”
More than 100 trials using control groups have already shown ivermectin is safe and effective and 4 billion doses have been consumed ... what else does the WHO want to study? At this point, the WHO is just trying to stop ivermectin because it is generic and not a big moneymaker for Big Pharma.
We have already seen how the WHO operates. If it is given complete power to pick which drugs will be allowed, it will become little more than an enforcement mechanism for Big Pharma and Bill Gates.
We must STOP THE WHO TAKEOVER OF OUR FREEDOM. Send your urgent faxes to demand members of Congress do everything in their power to protect American sovereignty.
> > > To send your fax, go here.
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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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Polar vortex is 'spinning backwards' above Arctic after major reversal event
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Earlier this month, a sudden atmospheric warming event caused the Arctic's polar vortex to reverse its trajectory. The swirling ring of cold air is now spinning in the wrong direction, which has triggered a record-breaking "ozone spike" and could impact global weather patterns.
The polar vortex circling the Arctic is swirling in the wrong direction after surprise warming in the upper atmosphere triggered a major reversal event earlier this month. It is one of the most extreme atmospheric U-turns seen in recent memory.
In the past, disruptions to the polar vortex — a rotating mass of cold air that circles the Arctic — have triggered extremely cold weather and storms across large parts of the U.S..
The current change in the vortex's direction probably won't lead to a similar "big freeze." But the sudden switch-up has caused a record-breaking "ozone spike" above the North Pole.
The polar vortex is most prominent during winter months and extends into the stratosphere — the second layer of the atmosphere up to around 30 miles (50 kilometers) above the surface. The vortex spins counterclockwise with wind speeds of around 155 mph (250 km/h), which is around the same speed as a Category 5 hurricane, according to the U.K. Met Office. A similar vortex also encircles Antarctica during the southern winter. Read More
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With U.S. Church Attendance in Free Fall,
Ministry Equips Churches to Reach Out to Local Communities
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As Easter Sunday approaches, one Christian ministry is facilitating an ambitious goal: to reach 120 million homes in America with the saving message of the gospel. Saturate USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing churches across America with free resources that congregants can use to spread the gospel message in-person to their local communities, one doorstep at a time. On Monday, Scott Baller, chief operating officer of Saturate USA, joined “Washington Watch with Tony Perkins” to discuss what his group does and why he believes the need to spread the gospel message is so important in the current moment. “Saturate USA is a free opportunity for churches to get a ‘Saturation Pack’ which has a DVD in it and a little booklet that explains how to have a relationship with God,” he explained. “And the key to it is we have one requirement. The church has to put their local information in the packets. We’re wanting people to get back to the church. And so it’s pretty simple. They adopt their zip code, we send the stuff out totally free of charge. There’s not a single penny anyone has to pay, and we just ask them to get out there and love their neighbors.”
A Gallup survey released Monday shows that church attendance is at a historic low point in the U.S. Just three in 10 Americans “say they attend religious services every week (21%) or almost every week (9%).” This number represents a dramatic decline from two decades ago, when Gallup reported that an average of 42% of U.S. adults attended a weekly service. “Our goal as the Bible talks about is to plant the seed,” Baller emphasized. “The Holy Spirit will do the rest. … I know churches, a lot of them are hurting right now because of post COVID and the things that went on there. But this is a great opportunity to not only affect their neighbors, but to let people know they’re there. [W]e just have story after story of great things that the Lord does, the Holy Spirit does … just by us taking that one easy step and just planting that seed.” Family Research Council President Tony Perkins expressed his support for the ministry and related his own experience with public outreach. “It’s a great tool for the churches to get outside the walls of the church, knock on their neighbors’ doors, show them that they care about them and love them. … My experience is … I’ve never had anyone turn down prayer — ‘Can I pray for you?’ … People want and desire someone else to show that they care about them by praying for them.” (Washington Stand) Read more here.
- Abba, we ask for Your blessings upon the efforts of 'Saturate USA' ministry created to help local churches spread the gospel to communities. We pray congregants would be used by Your Holy Spirit to boldly invite neighbors and those within their sphere of influence to Church, opening up many doors of opportunities to share Christ. We declare in Jesus Name that the "saturation packs" will be life-changing for individuals and families, bringing the desire to join a church home. May the Body serve as Your hands and feet to a hurting world in desperate need of Yeshua's touch-Amen and Amen.
- "And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation'" (Mark 16:15)
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And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last." (Luke 23:46)
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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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Revive us Again
To listen to this classic hymn, CLICK HERE
Words: William Mackay
Music: John Husband
Scripture: Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? Psalm 85:6
Lyrics:
We praise Thee, O God!
For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus who died,
And is now gone above.
Refrain
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.
We praise Thee, O God!
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.
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All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain.
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All glory and praise
To the God of all grace,
Who hast bought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways.
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Revive us again;
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.
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