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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 Monday, Nov 18, 2024
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Welcome back to another week of targeted intercession, covering our nation in prayer! We will also host another national prayer call tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST, when
we will welcome back Laurel Brooks; National Director of Grassroots Action at MyFaithVotes.
We will hear an update of news from MyFaithVotes, and hear key national prayer points going forward . . .
Join us at 8:00 p.m. EST
Conference call number: 717-908-1834
Access Code: 616137#
Welcome!
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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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DeTransitionaner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: "I Was Very Lost"
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Social media influencer Oli London said rediscovering faith helped convince him to detransition, stop life-altering gender reassignment surgeries, and turn his life around. London, a longtime internet creator, said he was initially unsure if he’d share his story. Despite being more than open in the past, he originally wasn’t equipped with how to describe the detransition process. But the drive to open up arose once London began researching and saw children being swept into the ever-complex gender chaos. “When I saw these kids in America … they have been through horrendous trauma from having these surgeries and hormones,” he said, discussing some of the young de-transitioners making headlines. “I looked at these girls, and I thought, ‘These are 18-year-olds and they are speaking openly about this on the internet, and they are getting tremendous hate and backlash.'”
London continued, “Not only have they been abused and betrayed by the adults [who] pushed them into transition, but they have also now been double victimized because now they’re getting all this abuse and hate.” He called it “heartbreaking” to see de-transitioners explain how they now realize they were pushed into life-altering surgeries and hormones. All of this led him to speak out to help others open up about similar experiences. Unworried about the flack and prepared to contend with online trolls, speaking candidly doesn’t phase London. That said, he’s aware of certain forces in the debate bent on stopping detransitioners and critics from sharing their stories. “These people want to silence these people because they are scared of their narrative falling apart,” London said. “They are scared of the truth coming, because they like to present [it] as a dream; it’s a fantasy — ‘You change your gender, you are automatically happy for the rest of your life,’ which is simply not the case.” Read More and Watch Interview here. (Faithwire.com)
- Father, we thank You for being our Rescuer and Redeemer who makes ALL things new!! May truth be revealed to America's youth regarding false narratives of 'life-time contentment' through gender change. We ask for protection over minds and hearts of younger generations who are being influenced through falsehoods of social media platforms glorifying the choice of transitioning to one's 'desired gender'. Bring wise medical counsel and encounters with the love of Christ to each one, so biblical truth of God's perfection in His creation of man and woman is once again celebrated! By the Blood and Power of Jesus Christ-Amen and Amen.
- "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2)
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Swing State Election Officials Openly Violate State Law to Help Dem Senator's Recount Effort
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Democrat commissioners in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voted on Thursday to allow undated and misdated ballots to be counted as defeated Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey gears up for a recount in the race he lost to Republican Senator-elect Dave McCormick.
Bucks County Commissioners Diane Ellis-Marseglia and Robert Harvie moved to allow for undated or misdated ballots to be counted in the crucial swing county, despite a Nov. 1 state supreme court ruling that undated or misdated ballots cannot be counted. The commissioners voted to do so as the Casey-McCormick Senate race heads to a recount, with McCormick leading by about 25,000 votes, according to The Associated Press.
While some attendees and participants in the meeting argued against counting undated or misdated ballots by citing case law, Ellis-Marseglia said that “precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country” because “people violate laws anytime they want.”
“For me, if I violate this law, it’s because I want a court to pay attention to it,” Marseglia-Ellis said. Read more
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- Lord, this openly lawless action needs to be shut down immediately. We ask that You intervene to stop it and reverse any damage it may have caused.
- “And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” (Matthew 7:23)
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Hegseth Fires Back at "Anti-Christian" Report from Associated Press
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, fired back at a hit piece in the Associated Press that attacked him for a religious tattoo he has.
The report said that Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member because of the tattoo, which they claimed was linked to white supremacy.
Retired Master Sgt. DeRicko Gaither told the AP that he received an email from a former National Guard member that included a photo of Hegseth’s tattoos.
The report said:
Gaither told AP he researched the tattoos — including one of a Jerusalem Cross and the context of the words “Deus Vult,” Latin for “God wills it,” on his bicep — and determined they had sufficient connection to extremist groups to elevate the email to his commanding officers. Read more
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- Father, we pray for You to intervene in this campaign of lies that seek to derail Pete Hegseth’s nomination. He belongs to You.
- “And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
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House Democrat Calls for "Shadow Government" to Undermine Trump, with Adam Schiff as Fake AG
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Democrat Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC) is so bereaved by Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss and President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks that he is suggesting Democrats take action and form a “shadow government,” operating to oppose the Trump agenda that the majority if the country voted for.
Nickel put forth his idea in an op-ed in the Washington Post, asserting that it is time for America to “borrow from our British friends and appoint a shadow cabinet to fight back against the worst excesses of a second Trump administration.”
He laid out his vision on the House floor, asserting that “new times call for new solutions.”
“Last week stung. As Democrats, we simply failed to convince the American people we have better ideas to solve their problems, but we do. Now we need to dust ourselves off and get ready to fight,” he said. “We can’t let Donald Trump’s extreme MAGA agenda go unanswered or unopposed,” he continued, walking through his pitch to “borrow from our British friends and appoint a shadow cabinet to fight back against the worst abuses of a second Trump administration.” Read more
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- Lord, this is another example of lawlessness that seeks to harm Americans and destroy the shakeup in the government that President-Elect Trump is trying to accomplish. We ask that it fail miserably on all fronts.
- “So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” (Matthew 23:28)
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1. First time since 2000: Israeli artillery battery enters Lebanese territory - Israel National News
Troops from the 282nd Fire Brigade have been operating on the northern border in recent months and striking targets to provide artillery cover to the forces maneuvering on the ground.
In light of ground operations in new locations deeper in Lebanese territory, artillery battery forces from the Keren (411) Battalion have crossed the border and begun firing artillery from within Lebanese territory to widen their range to allow full artillery support for the forces on the ground.
Until now, since the limited, localized, targeted ground raids in Lebanon began, the artillery battery and the 282nd Fire Brigade have fired at thousands of targets including arms depots, Hezbollah headquarters, operational terror apartments, launch sites that launched missiles at Israel, and other targets.
Since the start of the ground maneuvers, the brigade's forces have eliminated hundreds of terrorists and destroyed many terror targets, assisting all brigades operating in Lebanese territory. (Read more)
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2. IDF Reservist Killed in Northern Gaza - Algemeiner
i24 News – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced the death of Sergeant First Class (res.) Idan Kenan, 21, during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip.
Kenan was from the central Israeli city of Ramat Gan and worked as a mathematics tutor. He served in the Nachshon Battalion of the IDF’s Kfir Brigade.
Kenan was posthumously promoted in rank to Sergeant-Major.
His death raises IDF’s death toll in Gaza ground operation to 372. (Read more)
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- Father God, as we read this news report out of Israel, we are saddened to learn that the death toll for the IDF who have been fighting in the Gaza ground operation is 372. Dear Lord, we bring the families of these heroes before Your Throne of Grace, and we ask that You would comfort them in this time of need. Bless them, Father, we pray, amen and amen.
- "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
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3. Hezbollah rocket hits Haifa synagogue an hour after prayers -JNS
A Hezbollah rocket struck a synagogue in Haifa on Saturday, one hour after a prayer service concluded. The Avot Ubanim synagogue complex suffered major damage from the strike, but no one was hurt.
“This is divine providence,” Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav told Israel Hayom. Five people were lightly injured on the way to bomb shelters in various areas of Haifa during the barrage.
(Read more)
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4. Israel hit nuke weapons research site in Iran last month, set back program — report - Times of Israel
Israel’s airstrikes in Iran last month destroyed an active nuclear weapons research facility in Parchin, the Axios news site reported Friday, citing three US officials, one current Israeli official and one former Israeli official.
The report came as the UN nuclear watchdog prepares to vote on censuring Iran for refusing to cooperate with its inspectors, and amid a report that the Islamic Republic told the Biden administration last month it would not seek to assassinate US president-elect Donald Trump.
According to Axios, an Israeli strike on Parchin — part of an hours-long operation on October 26, which came in response to an earlier Iranian attack on Israel — destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the explosives that could surround uranium in a nuclear device, significantly damaging Iran’s efforts to resume its nuclear weapons research. (Read more)
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5. Three arrested after flares fired at Netanyahu’s Caesarea home - JNS
Three suspects were arrested on Saturday night in connection with the launching of two flares at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea earlier in the evening, the Israel Police said.
Netanyahu and his family were not home at the time of the incident, which the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and police described as ” serious” and a “dangerous escalation.”
According to Channel 12 News, the suspects are anti-government protesters, one of whom is a senior officer in the Israel Defense Forces reserves.
Video of the incident posted to social media by Kan News appears to show the two flares were launched into the sky and not directly at the Netanyahu residence. Eyewitnesses confirmed that this was the case. Channel 12reported that the flares fell in the yard of the house. (Read more)
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6. Israel Prayer Update - Bridges for Peace
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7. Friday Prayer Points - Intercessors for Israel
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1. Justice Gorsuch emphasizes need for regulatory reform in discussion with retired Justice Breyer – Just the News
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized the need for regulatory reform in a discussion with retired Justice Breyer on Thursday night.
Gorsuch noted that the federal code has grown to more than 70,000 pages and that Congress passes about 2 million words of new law each year.
"The most powerful among us benefit from an overwhelming administrative state," he said at the Federalist Society gala in Washington, D.C.
"Both of us have seen so many cases … in which ordinary Americans have been swallowed up by laws. It is really a problem that has emerged in our lifetime," he added.
Gorsuch described Breyer as one of the leading experts on regulatory reform, citing deregulation of airlines as an example. Read more
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- Lord, we thank You that this sitting Justice has reached out to a retired one to discuss a serious problem that needs fixing. We pray that wisdom will fill Justice Gorsuch and all his colleagues whenever it is needed for cases that come before the court.
- “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5)
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2. Former Rep. Mike Rogers under consideration by Trump for FBI chief- Just the News
Former Rep. Mike Rogers, who narrowly lost his U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, is under consideration by President-elect Trump for FBI director.
He recently met with the Trump transition team at Mar-a-Lago.
Rogers is a former FBI special agent in its Chicago office and previously served as chair of the House Intelligence Committee.
Chris Wray currently serves as FBI director. The raid of Mar-a-Lago occurred under Wray. Read more
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- Lord, we ask that if this is Your choice for FBI Director You will make it happen. Mr. Wray has stated that he will refuse to leave, so we pray for a way to remove him from that position.
- “For it is written in the Book of Psalms, “‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’; and “‘Let another take his office.’” (Acts 1:20)
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3. House GOP Moves to Make It Nine Times Harder to Vote to Vacate the Speaker – Breitbart
Two factions of the House Republican conference have brokered a deal to raise the threshold to trigger a motion to vacate the chair, the procedure to force a vote to remove the Speaker of the House, from one member to nine.
CNN reported that the rules package for the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress includes a change to the motion to vacate rule, which derived from an agreement between the House Freedom Caucus and the Main Street Caucus. The outlet’s Annie Grayer and Sarah Ferris wrote:
“The conservative House Freedom Caucus and governing-focused GOP Main Street Caucus had been in talks — along with Speaker Mike Johnson – about changes to the motion to vacate, according to three Republicans involved in the discussions. An internal party rule change would defuse the procedural weapon used to remove Johnson’s predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, from power. In exchange, GOP lawmakers would not push for changes that would punish members for voting against rule.
If Johnson can successfully raise the threshold, it would eliminate a key problem for him in the next Congress, where CNN projected on Wednesday that Republicans will have a majority in the House. The GOP conference would need to approve the deal on Thursday.” Read more
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- Lord, this would be a great help so that one person cannot cause the chaos of last time when just one person started a chain of events that created hard feelings. We pray that if Your will is to do this, it will happen.
- “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
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4. Thousands of ICE officers to be reassigned from desk jobs as Trump vows to ‘flood’ sanctuary cities with agents – New York Post
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who spent the last four years stuck behind a desk processing illegal migrants under the Biden-Harris administration are preparing to get back out into the field — as President-elect Donald Trump and his “border czar” Tom Homan vowed to “flood” sanctuary cities with agents.
The move would mean thousands of desk-bound ICE officers will soon be out making arrests of the millions of illegal immigrants who snuck across the besieged southern border and are now roaming American streets.
The federal agency has a total workforce of about 21,000 employees, which includes non-law enforcement personnel who handle administration work, according to a Department of Homeland Security budget overview.
It is unclear exactly how many of the total law enforcement personnel will be reassigned from pushing paperwork, however, sources from a West Coast field office and an East Coast field office told The Post that an estimated 60-70% of their officers are currently stuck behind desks. Read more
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- Father, we pray that wisdom will cover and prevail over Mr. Homan as he seeks to stem the flood of problems at the borders. We thank you that these agents will be reassigned to more productive jobs.
- “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!” (Psalm 90:17)
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5. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Choice, Is Sanctioned by China and Faced Alleged Venezuela Assassination Plot - Breitbart
As a United States senator for over a decade, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), dedicated much of his effort to fighting the interests of repressive communist and socialist states, resulting in the Chinese Communist Party banning him from the country and an alleged assassination plot by the Venezuelan regime.
Trump announced on Thursday that he had chosen his one-time presidential rival and ally in the 2024 election cycle to run the State Department on Thursday, praising him as “a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom.”
“He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries. I look forward to working with Marco to Make America, and the World, Safe and Great Again!” Trump said in a statement to the press. Read more
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- Lord, we thank You for this nomination, as Mr. Rubio knows well the international issues facing the United States. We ask that You grant him freedom from the evil intentions of every adversarial regime.
- “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.” (Isaiah 54:17a)
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6. Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to serve as White House press secretary – Fox
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick of campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to serve as press secretary for his upcoming administration.
"Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," Trump said in a statement Friday evening.
"Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again."
Leavitt, 27, will be the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, unseating Nixon administration press secretary Ron Ziegler, who was 29 when he served in the role from 1969-1974. Read more
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- Lord, we ask that you infuse strength and wisdom into this young woman who will be confronted with hostility on a constant basis. We thank you for her past skills against such political hostility and pray for her to be Your ambassador against the foolish arguments and questions of the press.
- “For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)
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ACPE Statement on False Prophetic Words
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Concerning False Prophetic Words Targeting
President Donald Trump and America
I Corinthians 14:29 (Amplified Bible, AMP):
“Let two or three prophets speak (as inspired by Holy Spirit),
while the rest pay attention and weigh carefully what is said.”
The Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders (A.C.P.E.) is a group of sixty seasoned prophets who have been meeting for 25 years. Several of the names on this document are pioneers of the modern-day prophetic movement. The ACPE was initially convened after several questionable national-level words were released—prophetic words that caused great confusion within the Body of Christ.
As a council of prophetic elders, our intent remains to hear the word of the Lord together and seek God’s wisdom to apply 1 Corinthians 14:29 when a questionable word is issued that could bring fear or confusion, neither of which God authors. It is for this purpose that we write this statement. Read More
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BULLETIN: Biden Authorizes Ukraine to use US Missiles to Hit Russia
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DEVELOPING STORY: President Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied, long-range missiles to strike Russia, according to the New York Times. This has Barack Obama’s stink all over it, folks.
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin said this decision would mean that “all NATO countries are officially at war with Russia.”
The decision comes as Biden has just two months left in office while Trump is pressuring Ukraine & Russia to come to the negotiating table.
“Mr. Biden’s decision is a major change in U.S. policy. The choice has divided his advisers, and his shift comes two months before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office, having vowed to limit further support for Ukraine,” The Times reports.
The decision reportedly comes in response to the deployment of North Korean troops.
“On his way out of office, Joe Biden is dangerously trying to start WWIII by authorizing Ukraine the use of U.S. long range missiles into Russia,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote on X. “The American people gave a mandate on Nov 5th against these exact America last decisions and do NOT want to fund or fight foreign wars. We want to fix our own problems. Enough of this, it must stop.”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said “every dollar we have at our disposal will be pushed [to Ukraine] between now and January 20th” when Trump takes office. In September alone Biden gave Ukraine $8 billion and just a few weeks ago sent another check for more than a half billion dollars.
Prepare for World War III, America. (Read more) Source: Todd Starnes
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- Father God, we are stunned to read this news. We give this matter to You, O Lord, and if it be thy will, we ask that You send Your holy angels to intervene, stopping this plan. Help us, O Lord, we pray, amen and amen!
- "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God." (Romans 8: 26,27)
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President-Elect Donald J. Trump
Fills Cabinet Posts
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Trump taps Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright for Department of Energy: 'Leading technologist and entrepreneur'
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Trump picks Karoline Leavitt to serve as White House press secretary
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Trump picks Steven Cheung for communications director, Sergio Gor for personnel office director
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- Father,
We ask your blessings upon this wonderful new transition team appointed by President Trump. Lord God, please teach them to work in unity as one with you to build America into what you want it to be. May righteousness lead them in any decisions that need to be made as this team unites all people of our nation. Thank you, Lord, for guiding them, protecting them and their families as You pour out your Spirit of truth upon each one. We are truly a blessed nation! Amen and Amen.
- "For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” (Luke 21:15)
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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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Scientists Decode World's Oldest Map: Points To Noah's Ark Location
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A discovery of absolutely epic proportions has just been revealed, but the corporate media in the United States almost entirely ignored it. A team of scientists led by Dr. Irving Finkel has deciphered the oldest map in the world, and we are being told that it actually reveals the location of Noah's Ark.
This is huge news, but the corporate media in our country was so focused on the presidential election that they barely took notice of it. Fortunately, many foreign news outlets published feature stories about this amazing discovery. For example, the following comes from the Jerusalem Post...
Scientists have recently unlocked the secrets of the world's oldest map, a 3,000-year-old clay tablet known as the Imago Mundi, which is believed to show the location of Noah's Ark. The ancient Babylonian artifact, etched with cuneiform--a script using wedge-shaped symbols--has puzzled archaeologists for centuries. Discovered in what is now Iraq in 1882, the tablet is housed at the British Museum, where it has become one of its famous collections.
The Imago Mundi depicts a circular world map, illustrating early Babylonian ideas about the world's creation. The map is thought to show the entire known world at the time, with Mesopotamia at the bottom center.
This ancient Babylonian artifact deeply puzzled researchers for many years. Read More
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"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
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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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