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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, Sept 1, 2023
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The Daily Brief will not be published on Monday, Sept. 4th, Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, Sept. 5th.
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"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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Trump says Fear Mongering About Covid Variants a "Lunatic" Ploy to Rig the 2024 Elections
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Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused "left-wing lunatics" of fear-mongering about new COVID-19 variants in order to justify the reintroduction of their left-wing lockdown and mandate policies, which included the use of drop boxes and mail-in ballots in 2020, in a bid to rig the 2024 election.
President Trump made the remarks in a video posted on Aug. 30 on Truth Social, saying that his message should serve as a warning to every COVID-19 "tyrant" who not only wants to "take away our freedom" but who would be playing into the hands of those wanting to exploit COVID-19 restrictions to interfere in next year's election.
"The left-wing lunatics are trying very hard to bring back COVID lockdowns and mandates with all of their sudden fear-mongering about the new variants that are coming," President Trump said in the video. (The Epoch Times) Read more
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Abba, there is much talk now about new mask mandates and shutdowns such as we experienced during the initial spread of Covid 19. President Trump is leading the charge against these things ever being accepted by the citizens of the United States again. Jesus, last time most churches didn't stand in faith with you, they followed after man's truth, not yours. Lord, we learn faith, trust and courage when our world is spinning out of control and our only hope is you.
We are back in that place. Lord, we ask you to bring revival, let the outpouring of your Spirit renew our minds, rebuild our faith and trust in you, strengthen our resolve to stand on your word, not the word of man. Revive your church, let her walk in what it means to live out Kingdom life here on earth. Let all evil intentions of the enemy be brought into the light and destroyed. Let all those in our government, corporations, and anyone else who follow after the enemy and not you, be exposed. Let each have to face the reality of the vile things they have participated in and let your judgement fall. We ask this in the name Elohim,God our creator, mighty and strong.
- "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)
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JUST IN: Trump Won't Appear for Arraignment, Enters "Not Guilty" Plea in Georgia RICO Case
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President Trump waived his arraignment and entered a “not guilty” plea to the 13 RICO and conspiracy felony counts related to his efforts to challenge the 2020 election in Georgia.
Other co-defendants in the RICO case filed similar waivers.
“I have discussed the charges in the Indictment and this Waiver of Appearance at Arraignment with my attorney Steven H, Sadow, and I fully understand the nature of the offenses charged and my right to appear at arraignment,” Trump said in a filing on Thursday. (The Gateway Pundit) Read more here.
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- We thank You, O Lord, that President Trump knows how to stand his ground in the face of opposition. We continue to lift him before You as he seeks wisdom to navigate the tricky waters that lie ahead of him. In Your Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
- "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." (Deuteronomy 31:6)
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Ahead of High Holidays, Israel Warns Travelers of Iranian Kidnapping Threats
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The National Security Council puts out an updated set of travel warnings ahead of the Jewish High Holidays next month, placing a particular emphasis on the threat of kidnapping abroad by Iranian-backed groups and within Israel by Hamas.
The warnings, put out by the NSC’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau, indicate that Iranian forces and their proxies are continuing their efforts to contact Israelis abroad under the guise of businessmen, in order to kidnap them. Jews and Israelis in countries bordering Iran, or in Africa or the Mediterranean Basin, face a particular threat from Iranian operatives. (Times of Israel) Read more here.
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- Father God, Yeshua, we thank You for this warning, and we ask that these travelers would indeed take heed to this alert. We ask that Your angels will surround each traveler in the days ahead, in Your love and in Your name, amen and amen.
- "He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways." (Psalm 91:11)
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1. Netanyahu expected to meet Biden on UN sidelines in New York September 21 - Times of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Joe Biden on September 21 when both leaders are in New York for the annual UN General Assembly, Israeli diplomatic sources told The Times of Israel Thursday.
If it indeed takes place, the meeting will end a lengthy period that saw the American leader keep Netanyahu at arm’s length as the premier impatiently awaited an invitation, underlining the deep malaise between Washington and the hardline government in Jerusalem.
However, it remained unclear if the pair would also sit down at the White House in Washington, as Netanyahu has sought. This would be seen as a significant diplomatic upgrade from a sideline meeting far outside the seat of American power.
(Read more)
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2. IDF soldier killed, five wounded in ramming attack near Modi'in - Israel National News
An IDF soldier was killed and several others injured in a ramming attack by a terrorist driving a commercial truck Thursday morning near the Maccabim checkpoint on Route 443.
One of the victims was critically injured and died of his wounds shortly afterward. One was moderately to seriously injured, and the others were lightly injured. The victims have been evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Sheba Medical Center.
The IDF reported that three of those injured were IDF soldiers. Their families have been notified.
The terrorist who drove the truck has been located and was eliminated near the Hasmnoaim checkpoint. Police officials later commented that the driver was a 41-year-old Palestinian man from Judea and Samaria who held a valid work permit for entering Israel. (Read more)
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3. UN secretary-general expected to visit Israel, Palestinian Authority - JNS
A planned trip by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres to Israel and the Palestinian Authority is unlikely to yield significant developments but may help relieve tensions in a strained relationship.
The United Nations has not announced any official excursion, though “the secretary-general intends to visit Israel and the P.A. quite soon,” an Israeli diplomatic source told JNS.
Guterres originally aimed to go in August but decided to bump the trip until after the U.N. General Assembly meeting in September, a U.N. source with knowledge of the matter told JNS. The source expects the meeting to take place at the end of the month or in early October. (Read more)
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4. Libya rejects peace with Israel, vows to uncover 'what happened in Rome' - Jerusalem Post
Libya "completely rejects" any notion of normalization with Israel and has launched an investigation into former foreign minister Najla Mangoush's meeting with Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen in Rome last week, Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah said on Thursday in his first public reaction to the incident.
Speaking in a government cabinet meeting, as per Libyan reports, Dbeibah argued that the Rome meeting is a "serious matter" and has vowed to uncover "what happened in Rome, regardless of the circumstances, reasons, methods, and regardless of good or bad intentions.
"Even if it was a side meeting, or in passing, it requires a harsh response to be a lesson on the nation’s sanctities," Dbeibeh was quoted by Libyan media as saying, stressing his and his unity government's "complete rejection" of normalization with Israel and "bias toward the Palestinian people and their just cause." (Read more)
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5. After delay, UNIFIL renewed for another year - JNS
A vote on Wednesday had fallen through, with the United Kingdom and the United States objecting to the terms, with UNIFIL’s freedom of movement as a sticking point. However, a compromise was reached on Thursday to renew the U.N. force on the Israeli-Lebanese border.
France reinserted language from last year’s mandate, which it had removed, affording UNIFIL “announced and unannounced patrols,” U.S. News & World Report reported.
“UNIFIL cannot carry out its peacekeeping responsibilities when Hezbollah ignores U.N. resolutions, strengthens its military presence in Southern Lebanon, prevents the Lebanese government from extending its authority over its entire territory and receives illegal arms from Iran,” stated the American Jewish Committee. (Read more)
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1. Never Going Back: Governor Refuses to Implement COVID Mask Mandate – ZeroHedge
Amid chatter about the possible return of COVID-19 mask mandates, at least one governor said that they will not return to his state under any circumstances.
“Mississippians will not and should not submit to fear again,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, said in a recent statement.
“In the early days of COVID, there was understandable uncertainty. We did not yet know what we were facing. As the months unfolded, it became clear that there were two pandemics. A disease that was easy to spread and that was deadly for many vulnerable people, and a pandemic of fear stoked by ‘the expert class’ that demanded total subjugation.” He added that the "simple answer" to mandates is "no," adding, "We will not return to widespread masking or COVID rules.” That statement was issued as he pointed to a CBS News report that asked if mask mandates are coming back. (Read more)
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- Abba, we give you praise for Gov. Reeves willingness to stand against any more attempts of the Biden regime, the CDC or anyone else to bring us back into forced slavery of masking and shutdowns. We ask you to intervene for our nation and the world, that those who are trying to control our lives will be met with such an outcry of "NOT AGAIN", that they will reconsider any plans they thought would work. We ask that "we the people" will seek your face and pray, that our prayers will release your warrior angels to fight for us, to bring your victory into our nation. We ask this in the name Jehovah Sabaoth, the Host of Heaven's Armies. AMEN
- "To the faithful, you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.
To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the
crooked you show yourself shrewd.
You rescue the humble, but your eyes watch
the proud and you humiliate them."
(2 Samuel 22:26-28)
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2. CDC Wars Latest Covid 19 Variant BA.2.86 Infects the FULLY VACCINATED, Admitting the Vaccines Don’t Work – Pandemic.News
The government is still talking about
the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), the latest variant of which is a threat to the fully vaccinated, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
BA.2.86, as they are calling it, is a specific threat to those who previously got injected for other strains of the Fauci Flu, or who tested “positive” for some other past form of the virus using Chinese-made “test” kits.
The CDC insists this new strain could be more deadly than previous strains, particularly in people who got jabbed and now have a wrecked immune system as a result. (Read more)
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- Abba, there is so much the general population does not know about the many physical ramifications of the Covid jabs. We cry out to you for mercy. We ask your forgiveness for not trusting you to be our healer but instead relying on "doctors and scientific knowledge" to protect us from something that you know all about! We ask for your hand of protection on all who, for whatever reason, took the shots and even the boosters. We ask you to cleanse blood streams and all vital organs of anything that might now make them more susceptible to infection or blood clots. We ask you to renew, rebuild all immune systems that have been modified to the point that they can no longer function as you created them to function. We cry out for your justice to fall on every person who knowingly lied or stayed silent about the true impacts of these horrible shots. We ask this in the name Jehovah Rapha, God our Healer.
- "Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee,
teaching in the synagogues and announcing the
Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every
kind of disease and illness." (Matthew 4:23)
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3. Ramaswamy: Today’s Politicians are Hollowed out Husks Serving as Puppets” to the Globalist Machine – ZeroHedge
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke in length recently about his opinions on the deep state and how he would go about opposing it, calling U.S. politicians “puppets” and “hollowed out husks” serving a ‘globalist machine
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During the podcast appearance with Shawn Ryan, Ramaswamy noted “It’s a machine that we’re up against. If we think it is individual, person-to-person combat, like: ‘We found the bad guys of the globalist cabal, we got ’em smoking cigars in the back room,’ that is the wrong mental model. That’s how it worked in the old world.”
“What we have today going on in the U.S. is a modern 1775 moment,” he explained, adding “In the old world, there were a group of people who got together in the back of palace halls and determined what was right for the rest of society. The old world vision, and it is rearing its head again in this country today.”
Ramaswamy emphasized that the attitude of that vision is that “We The People can not be trusted to sort out our differences through free speech and open debate in a constitutional republic, on how we fight climate change or racial injustice. It has to be decided in the back of palace halls by an enlightened elite.”
“We fought a revolution to say hell no to that vision, that yes, We The People in this constitutional republic decide how we self-govern, thank you very much,”
he continued. (Read more)
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- Abba, the political arena in the US right now is pretty scary. There are so many voices that sound "right on", but when we do some investigating into backgrounds and previous associations, the whole picture becomes skewed because what is being said now, is not what was being said earlier in the candidate's life.. Father God, we are not trying to accuse people, we just don't know what to believe! Jesus, your remnant needs the gift of discernment to be activated, trained and used to seek your truth, to separate the truth from the half-truths being spoken, to highlight lies that we can't see, things we don't have the background to really understand. Your heart is for your kids to hear your voice and know what is best for each of us, for our nation as a whole. Jesus, we just plain need you. Help us. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the one who saves us. AMEN
- " Let those who are wise understand these things.
Let those with discernment listen carefully. The
paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous
people live by walking in them. But in those paths
sinners stumble and fall." (Hosea 14:9)
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4. Call Back Trump to End Ukraine War and Save the Western World Hungary’s Orban Tells Tucker – LifeSite News
Donald Trump's ‘foreign policy was the best one for the world in the last several decades. Call back Trump. That’s the only way out,’ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
Former President Donald Trump is the only man who can “save the western world” and the globe by bringing peace to Ukraine and thus avoiding a third world war between nuclear powers, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Tucker Carlson.
“Call back Trump. That’s the only way out. Call back Trump,” Orbán said in a new episode of Tucker Carlson’s show on ‘X’ / Twitter released Tuesday evening that has received 111 million views as of Thursday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Since the Ukraine war is reshuffling the world order and “threatens to destroy human civilization,” the former FoxNews flagship host traveled to Budapest to interview Orbán, whose nation both borders Ukraine and also acquires most of its energy from Russia. (Read more)
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- Thank You, Father God, for the wisdom to the West through Hungarian Premier Orban. May our leaders hear what he is saying regarding “no boots on the ground” from western nations, lest we find ourselves in World War III.
Orban thinks re-electing Trump is the only way to stop the war in Ukraine. We realize You can stop the war any way You wish, but we do see the fruit of Pres. Trump’s foreign policy, as Orban pointed out. Father You know whom You want to use to help stabilize Ukraine and to upend the chaos, corruption and division in our own country. We earnestly pray and plead that You will cause the leaders that we need to be elected and to replace and fill all corrupt government offices.
We do pray for Premier Orban and ask that Hungary would continue to be a Christian nation and light in the darkness. Protect Hungary’s borders as You bring Your shalom and order to Ukraine. Send mercy and comfort to those who grieve, and restore what the locusts have eaten. We do also ask that You please vindicate Your servant, Donald J. Trump; may truth and justice prevail. Bless and continue to use Tucker Carlson to promote the Truth. In Yeshua’s mighty name, Amen!
- ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.’ (Matthew 6:9b-10)
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5. Calvary Chapel, San Jose, Fined for Defying Covid Lockdowns, Sues California for Illegally Tracking Worshippers – Pandemic.news
Pastor Mike McClure of Calvary Chapel San Jose, a prominent church in California, is suing Santa Clara County
for issuing a fine of $1.2 million during the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) “pandemic” because the church remained open for services rather than closed as demanded by the police state.
The lawsuit demands restitution from Santa Clara County for illegally spying on church members at Calvary Chapel San Jose, using SafeGraph, an advanced geofencing-based surveillance system, to track their whereabouts.
Whenever a church member was observed through the geofencing surveillance system via their smartphones to have attended a service at Calvary Chapel San Jose during the “pandemic” lockdowns, Santa Clara County would tack on another fine.
Citing both the First and Fourth Amendments to the United States Constitution, the suit alleges that Santa Clara County violated church members’ right to privacy and protection against warrantless searches. (Read more)
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- Lord God, the unconstitutional spying on Calvary hurch members, through geofencing-based surveillance during the COVID-19 “Pandemic”, was an abominable act against U.S. citizens, illegal as a violation against our rights to privacy. We thank You for the organization, Advocates for Faith & Freedom, that filed the suit on behalf of Calvary Chapel/San Jose. The suit alleges that Santa Clara County violated church members’ right to privacy and protection against warrantless searches, citing the First and Fourth Amendments to our God-Inspired Constitution. We ask Your divine help, wisdom and favor for the attorneys and for Calvary spokepersons, that a victory for the church would be the outcome, as the case is heard. Lord, we ask You to set the amount for the financial settlement that would set a strong precedent so other counties will refrain from attempts to violate the rights of its people in the future.
- "The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the perversity of the treacherous will destroy them." (Proverbs 11:3)
“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12)
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6. End of the US Empire and its Weaponized Dollar? BRICS to Account for HALF of Global Food Production When New Member States Join Next Year – NewsTarget
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) bloc of top emerging economies, which was formed in 2009, just took a major step in the expansion of its influence by inviting six more progressive nations to become new state members.
Come January 2024, Argentina, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be admitted to the block, ending the global dominance over the majority of sectors and industries by the United States and the weaponized dollar as well as other Western alliances.
"This membership expansion is historic," Chinese President Xi Jinping said. "It shows the determination of BRICS countries for unity and cooperation with the broader developing countries." "BRICS has embarked on a new chapter in its effort to build a world that is fair, a world that is just, a world that is also inclusive and prosperous," added South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. "We have consensus on the first phase of this expansion process and other phases will follow. (Read more)
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- Omnipotent Father, we are very concerned about such an alliance and the undercurrent that it is producing in the economic world. We desire that all countries prosper, but not at the expense of our country and our friends. Father, with allies like Russia and China, we pray that You would keep a strong hand on this group of nations who have the power to regulate such a huge amount of of the food supply and oil supplies of the world. Dear Lord, we look to You to provide our needs as a nation and shield us from harm.
- "Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me." (Psalms 35:24)
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7. 8 Signs That We are on the Verge of a Major Credit Card Debt Crisis – The Economic Collapse Blog
In all my years, I have never seen numbers like we are witnessing right now. The following are 8 signs that we are right on the verge of a major credit card debt crisis…
#1 The total amount of credit card debt in the United States has surpassed the one trillion dollar mark and is now at the highest level ever recorded
The New York Federal Reserve reported earlier in August that total credit card debt surged to $1.03 trillion during the three-month period from April to June, an increase of $45 billion – or 4.6% – from the previous quarter. It marks the highest level on record in Fed data dating back to 2003.
#2 The average rate of interest on credit card balances has now risen to a new all-time record high of 20.63 percent
#3 A whopping 47 percent of all U.S. cardholders are now carrying balances from month to month… (Read more)
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- Father God, we pray that You would keep a watch over all Your people and give them wisdom about how to use the finances that You have provided for them. In the midst of all the alarming news about how many people are in continuing debt, how the interest rates are climbing, and how harmful policies of the current administration are causing shortages, we pray that Your people, who are called by Your name, will turn from all wickedness and seek Your face to provide for themselves and others.
- "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread." (Psalms 37:25)
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8. Trump to Meet with Afghan Withdrawal Gold Star Families at Bedminster After Biden Treated Them Poorly - The Gateway Pundit
President Joe Biden may not have the time of day to give to families who lost loved ones in the botched withdrawal of Afghanistan — but count on GOP front-runner Donald Trump to pay them the attention and respect they’re due.
According to Breitbart, the former president and GOP Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida were scheduled to meet with some of the Gold Star families who lost loved ones in the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
The meeting at Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club was scheduled one day after some of the families testified before a roundtable hosted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C. — and on the second anniversary of the last American plane to leave Afghanistan.
At the Tuesday hearing, according to NBC News, families expressed their disappointment with President Joe Biden’s administration for the botched withdrawal, including the Kabul airport bombing that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. troops.
“Our so-called leader can’t even utter their names in public — not even once,” said Mark Schmitz, father of Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, who died in the bombing. (Read more)
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- Our hearts go out to the hurting families that lost loved ones in this disastrous decision by the current administration to not follow President Trump's withdrawal plans. Praise God that President Trump was able to meet with them and give them some comfort and recognition for the loss of their family members. May the Lord surround them with His Presence to give them peace and healing in the aftermath of this event.
- "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds." (Psalms 147:3)
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9. Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctor clears him after freezing, says 'occasional lightheadedness' common - USA Today
Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctor cleared him to continue with his schedule, saying he has experienced "occasional lightheadedness," from dehydration and a previous concussion.
"Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration," wrote Dr. Brian P. Monahan in a note McConnell's office released.
McConnell, 81, froze Wednesday at a press conference in northern Kentucky. It was the second time in a matter of weeks that he had to pause taking questions at a press conference and receive assistance from aides.
President Joe Biden said Thursday he spoke to McConnell on the phone and the Republican leader was “his old self.” Biden said he has an understanding of what McConnell is going through based on conversations with neurosurgeons. (Read more)
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- Father God, we thank You for this good report, given by Senator Mitch McConnell's physician. We ask for continued health and strength for all who are in leadership in both the House and in the Senate as they continue to serve our people in the Halls of Congress. In Your Name, amen and amen.
- "My power and my strength. come from the Lord, and he has saved me." (Psalm 118:14)
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Bombshell Election Fraud Evidence Uncovered
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, August 31, 2023
The Democratic Party is using its elected and appointed judges and prosecutors to harass, indict and incarcerate anyone who was involved with contesting the 2020 presidential election. The bottom line narrative is that there was no election fraud and anyone who believes there was election integrity issues is a traitor and a terrorist. If you are a public figure warning about election integrity, you better have your facts locked down or you will pay. Former FOX News employee Tucker Carlson is an example with his claims about Dominion voting machines. President Trump and his advisors are being indicted by Democrats. This is so similar to what happens in communist dictatorships. But what’s the truth?
Truth is, as far back as June 2020 people were questioning about election integrity. In October 2020, The Daily Jot reported: “Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota are all states that are on the bubble regarding which way they will land in the electoral college. Michigan voters can change their vote by submitting by October 30 a signed request to have their vote nullified. Minnesota voters had until October 20 to request a new ballot. Wisconsin voters had until October 29 to request a new ballot. In New York and Pennsylvania, you can just show up on election day and cast your vote and your early vote will be nullified. All these examples allow for voter fraud in that ballots can be counted twice if election officials don’t pay attention or have nefarious designs in mind.” Read More
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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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‘Extremely rare’ Roman temple discovered on supermarket building site
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Construction workers at the site on the outskirts of Sarsina, a small town in Italy, unearthed the ruins of an ancient Roman temple — or ‘capitolium’ — dating back to the first century BC.
(CNN) — Sarsina is a sleepy, rural town of barely 3,000 residents straddling the pristine Apennine mountains in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region, surrounded by stunning views and grazing sheep.
While it has a glorious past, as a strategic defensive outpost for the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the famed playwright Plautus, today there’s not much to do beyond hiking and birdwatching.
And though both locals and holidaymakers would agree that a rustic, slow-paced lifestyle is part of Sarsina’s charm, its residents were nonetheless excitedly awaiting the construction of a development including a new supermarket, fitness center and playground. But it was not meant to be — at least, not as originally planned.
That’s because workers at the site on the outskirts of town in December 2022 unearthed the ruins of an ancient Roman temple — or ‘capitolium’ — dating back to the first century BC.
In early July, a first look at the underground treasure came to light: a single imposing structure of horizontal sandstone blocks and marble slabs, 577 square meters wide, which researchers have identified as the podium above which the columns and walls of an ancient temple were built. Read More
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After 'Jesus Revolution' and 'Sound of Freedom,' Faith-Film Future Looks Bright: Here's What's Next
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As movies like "Jesus Revolution" and "Sound of Freedom" continue to surprise at the box office, the outlook for faith and family-friendly entertainment is on an upward swing. While Hollywood today mostly seems to focus on franchises, reboots, and R-rated content to reinvigorate audience numbers, the faith and family-friendly genre is reaching new heights. That said, there's a past with this uplifting content that's worthy of understanding. Movieguide founder Dr. Ted Baehr recently told CBN's "The 700 Club" Tinseltown has a checkered history presenting biblical content. "It's coming back in a big way," he said, noting the recent surge in faith and family-friendly content. "Actually, the first Christian movies, the first Passion Play, was 1897. Then there were three in 1898. So, they go in waves." Rich Peluso, head of Sony's Christian arm Affirm Films, agreed, saying those waves often led to washouts. "When motion pictures first started, most of the content being created was biblical in nature because it was a commonly understood ... intellectual property," Peluso said. "People knew the story in the book. And then it kind of fell out of fashion, and then we saw the second wave kind of in the 50s and 60s with robe and sandal movies."
Despite the timeless popularity of films like "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and Cecil B. DeMille's "Ten Commandments," Peluso said it took a 2004 blockbuster — "The Passion of the Christ" — to wake up Hollywood to the idea of bringing faith into the contemporary drama space. A decade later, other independent projects further exposed the power of the faith audience. The success of "God's Not Dead" and other projects led critics to dub 2014 "The Year of the Bible." Pure Flix co-founder Michael Scott remembers the risk of taking "God's Not Dead" to theaters. "That was the first film we had to raise a significant amount of P&A — P&A means the marketing dollars to advertise a film," Scott said. "We basically had to raise $5 million to take out 'God's Not Dead.' We spent a little over $1 million on the film. We're in $6 million. That's a lot of money." He continued, "And I'm ... down on my hands and knees just praying to God saying, 'I hope the film makes in total $6 million.'" And, as history shows, the Lord answered that prayer tenfold. "Opening weekend, God had a different thing," Scott said. "It did almost $10 million and went on to do $60 million. And I think that was a catalyst that allowed us to take that, launch the (Pure Flix) streaming company, do more theatrical films, put more product into the marketplace, and it was just a wonderful thing that took place." (CBN) Read More
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- Abba, we praise You for filmmakers that are courageously changing the entertainment industry. We pray that film producers and directors will continue to bring You Glory by being obedient to Your calling upon their lives. We declare the unchurched viewing these movies will thirst to know the HOPE of Jesus. Continue to bring blessings through obedience, evident by film-profits exceeding above and beyond what was ever imagined! In the Mighty name of Jesus Christ-Amen
- "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20)
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"We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. "
(2 Corinthans 11:8-10)
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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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Whosoever Meaneth me
To listen to this classic hymn, CLICK HERE
Words and Music: J. Edwin McConnell
Scripture: Whosoever will, let him take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17
Lyrics:
I am happy today,
And the sun shines bright,
The clouds have been rolled away;
For the Savior said,
Whosoever will
May come with Him to stay.
Refrain
Whosoever surely meaneth me,
Surely meaneth me,
O surely meaneth me;
Whosoever surely meaneth me,
Whosoever meaneth me.
All my hopes have been raised,
O His name be praised,
His glory has filled my soul;
I’ve been lifted up,
And from sin set free,
His blood has made me whole.
Refrain
O what wonderful love,
O what grace divine,
That Jesus should die for me;
I was lost in sin,
For the world I pined,
But now I am set free.
Refrain
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