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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 Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023
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Join our Bible Readathon, every night except Sunday morning, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Call 508-924-5411 (no access code). Our moderator will welcome you and invite you to share in our reading. Praise God! His Word does NOT return to us void!
"So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)
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>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
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3 More Jan. 6 Defendants Ask Supreme Court to Review Widely Charged Obstruction Felony
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Three more criminal-case defendants have joined a petition seeking to have the U.S. Supreme Court review the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) novel use of an evidence-tampering statute to prosecute those who protested 2020 presidential election results at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Defendants Christopher J. Warnagiris, 43, Christopher J. Carnell, 21, and William Robert Norwood III, 40, jointly filed an amici curiae brief ( pdf) with the Supreme Court in support of a petition for review of the law filed on July 7 by defendant Edward Jacob Lang, 28.
The men were charged with obstruction of an official proceeding—Title 18 U.S. Code Section 1512(c)(2)—a felony carrying up to 20 years in prison.
The DOJ was given an extended deadline—Sept. 29—by which to file a response to the petition for review.
An eventual Supreme Court ruling on the evidence-tampering statute could have far-reaching implications, as obstruction of an official proceeding is the most widely charged felony in Jan. 6 cases.
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The stakes could not be higher, according to defense attorneys.
“It is no overstatement to say the future of the First Amendment hangs in the balance,” wrote attorneys Norman A. Pattis and Steven A. Metcalf in the July 7 petition (pdf) to the Supreme Court. “A statute intended to combat financial fraud has been transformed into a blatant political instrument to crush dissent.”
The attorneys expressed fears that prosecutions based on the obstruction charge could affect the 2024 presidential election.
“As the nation’s attention turns to the 2024 election, there is good reason to fear that the Justice Department’s current use of Section 1512(c)(2) will serve to chill political speech and expression on the eve of one of the most consequential events in American life – the election of the next President of the United States.” (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Lord God, we pray over our judges, courts, and the Supreme Court that they would all fulfill their oath that they have taken to protect our citizens and their rights. We declare that these cases would be reviewed and that justice would be done in the mighty name of Jesus. We continue to lift up all of those that are currently suffering because of these illegal cases. Amen.
- “So you shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 25:17)
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Vice President Mike Pence (L) watches as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) reacts after reaching out to shake hands with President Donald Trump as he arrives to deliver the State of the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Feb. 4, 2020. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
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Nancy Pelosi Is ‘Responsible’ for Jan. 6 After Turning Down Security Request: Trump
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Former President Donald Trump is accusing Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) of being primarily responsible for the Capitol breach on Jan. 6 as she turned down his offer of deploying 10,000 soldiers prior to the incident.
“I offered 10,000 people to the mayor of Washington D.C. and Nancy Pelosi … and they turned it down flat,” President Trump said in a Sept. 17 interview with NBC’s “ Meet the Press.” Nancy Pelosi, who was then the House speaker, “was in charge of security. She turned down 10,000 soldiers. If she didn’t turn down the soldiers, you wouldn’t have had January 6th.”
He dismissed claims that the National Guard offer was never officially made to Ms. Pelosi.
“The mayor of D.C. gave us a letter, saying that she turns it down, OK? We have it. Nancy Pelosi also was asked, and she turned it down,” he said, adding that the police commissioner of the Capitol Police said that he wanted the troops. "And Nancy Pelosi wouldn’t accept it. … Nancy Pelosi is responsible. And the J6 Committee refused to interview her.”
When interviewer Kristen Welker asked why President Trump did not “send help in that moment” during the Capitol breach, he replied, “I assumed that [Pelosi] took care of it.”
“I understand that the police testified against her—the chief, very strongly against her. Capitol Police, they’re great people. They testified against her.”
President Trump said the Jan. 6 committee “destroyed all the evidence” related to the incident. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Lord God, with numerous reports about how poorly security was handled, inside what should be the most secure place in our country, it is obvious this was intentional. We continue to lift up all of those suffering because of the illegal activities going on around January 6 -- that you continue to expose all corruption and restore all that was lost. In Jesus name, amen.
- "Woe to the sinful nation, a people whose guilt is great, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption! " (Isaiah 1:4)
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China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu attends the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 2, 2023. (Caroline Chia/Reuters)
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ANALYSIS: Disappearance of Chinese Defense Minister Points to CCP Turmoil
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The mysterious disappearance of China’s defense chief just months after he ascended to the post is fueling questions about his fate and the stability of the Chinese Communist Party.
Li Shangfu, who was handpicked by Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the role in March, has been missing from public view for more than two weeks; his last appearance was on Aug. 29, when he delivered a keynote address to African defense officials at a security forum in Beijing.
A stream of reports citing sources in China and U.S. officials suggest that Mr. Li has been stripped of his responsibilities and is possibly under investigation for corruption, which would make him the fourth senior Chinese official falling from grace less than a year into Mr. Xi’s third term.
The unexplained absence, after Mr. Li unexpectedly pulled out of a meeting with Vietnamese counterparts in recent weeks, follows a pattern amid the summer of abrupt reshuffling that shook the top echelons of Chinese communist leadership, among them the surprise ouster of former Foreign Minister Qin Gang.
Also a Xi protégé, Mr. Qin vanished from the public eye for a month after holding the role for seven months. With no explanation, his predecessor, Wang Yi, took over the post in July, while Mr. Qin's records briefly disappeared from the Foreign Ministry website. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Lord God, just like we are currently praying for our own government for corruption to be exposed and dealt with, we pray the same thing over the Chinese government and its people. We pray that all corruption will come to the surface, and that the leaders that are not serving the Chinese people properly would be uprooted and replaced. We cover all of your people in China, Lord, in the blood of Jesus. We thank You, Lord, that you are continuing to provide and protect them no matter what happens, in Jesus' name, amen.
- "They have sunk deep into corruption, as in the days of Gibeah. God will remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins." (Hosea 9:9)
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‘Disturbing’ and ‘Inarticulate’: Pro-Life Leaders React to Trump’s Abortion Comments
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Pro-life advocates have called Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump’s comments “disturbing” after the 45th president said he will “bring peace” on abortion by negotiating a plan that pleases “both” abortion foes and activists — and attacked some of his rivals’ more comprehensive protections for life.
“I would sit down with both sides, and I’d negotiate something, and we’ll end up with peace on that issue for the first time in 52 years,” President Trump told Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” Sunday. When asked directly whether he will sign national legislation protecting unborn children from abortion beginning at 15 weeks, he replied, “I’m not going to say I would or I wouldn’t.”
The president portrayed himself as a chief negotiator between pro-life advocates and abortion activists, taking neither position firmly. “I’m almost like a mediator in this case,” he told Welker, who just replaced Chuck Todd as host of the ailing show. When all is said and done, Trump said, “I think both sides are going to like me.”
Pro-life leaders found the president’s comments concerning. “We’re at a moment where we need a human rights advocate, someone who is dedicated to saving the lives of children and serving mothers in need. Every single candidate should be clear on how they plan to do that,” Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, told The Washington Stand exclusively. “It begins with focusing on the extremes of the other side — and ambition and common sense on our own.”
“Quite frankly, it was a bit troubling,” said Tony Perkins, chairman of summit sponsor FRC Action, on “ Washington Watch” Monday.
The right-to-life movement also took exception when Trump targeted those to his right on the issue of abortion, especially his most successful Republican challenger, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, he noted, was “willing to sign a … six-week ban.” Just moments before Trump’s speech at the Pray Vote Stand Summit, DeSantis boasted of “enacting the strongest pro-life protections in the modern history of Florida: The Heartbeat Protection Act.”
“I think what he did is a terrible thing and a terrible mistake,” Trump told Welker. (The Washington Stand) Read more here.
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- Lord God, like Tony Perkins, we too are confused by this statement made by our former President, Donald Trump. We ask that You would invade his mind . . . that he would understand the clarity of Your Word: "choose life." The life of an unborn baby is non-negotiable. Before Mr. Trump goes any further in his campaign, we ask that he will grasp the importance of this critical matter, in Your Holy Name, amen and amen.
- "But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one." (Matthew 5:37)
- “Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.” (1 Corinthians 4:5)
- "This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live." (Deuteronomy 30:19)
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1. Netanyahu, Erdogan begin sit-down on UN sidelines, their first-ever meeting - Times of Israel
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York,
This is the first meeting between the Turkish leader and any Israeli premier since 2008. It is also Netanyahu’s first meeting with Erdogan.
The meeting is taking place at the Turkish House across from UN Headquarters.
Netanyahu was scheduled to visit in July but postponed the trip after having a pacemaker put in. (Read more)
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2. Zelensky tells Netanyahu he 'expects a lot' from Israel - Jerusalem Post
Expecting “a lot” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sat down to talk with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday afternoon in a basement conference room at the United Nations.
It’s the first face-to-face conversation between the two men since Netanyahu returned to office at the end of December.
Zelensky had wanted their first meeting to be in Ukraine. Netanyahu has not joined Western leaders in visiting Kyiv in a show of solidarity, taking a more cautious approach to Russia’s invasion of that country out of concern for angering Moscow. (Read more)
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3. Saudi FM pushes for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict - World Israel News
Following reports that Saudi Arabia suspended normalization talks with Israel over concerns that Jerusalem won’t grant sweeping concessions to the Palestinians, the Gulf Kingdom’s Foreign Minister called for the formation of an independent Palestinian state.
“The two-state solution must return to the forefront,” Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud told Al Arabiya TV on Monday.
‘The solution to the Palestinian issue supports the stability of the region and the world,” he added.
Prince Faisal also noted that “we now see a continuing escalation in the occupied territories,” in what appeared to be a reference to a spate of Palestinian terror attacks launched against Israeli soldiers and civilians. (Read more)
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4. Israel Unveils Its Latest High-Tech Merkava Mk 5: The ‘Barak’ Lightning Tank - Algemeiner
i24 News — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israeli Defense Ministry revealed on Tuesday its next-generation Merkava Mark 5 tank, nicknamed “Barak” [Hebrew for lightning], for the first time.
“The innovative era that brings with it the Barak tank to the IDF is an exceptional leap forward and a clear expression of the IDF’s technological abilities which time and again guarantee its qualitative advantage,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a statement.
After news broke last year of the Merkava Mark 5 entry into service, the IDF and Defense Ministry jointly announced the in-depth details of Israel’s new “Barak” and confirmed its high-tech capabilities.
The Merkava Mark 5 is equipped with the latest technology, including AI, which would reportedly boost the tank’s lethality and ability to generate intelligence reports for both itself and other forces. (Read more)
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5. Israel Dog Unit aprehends illegal infiltrators in central Israel - Israel National News
The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit specializing in security dogs, today conducted a special operation to deter and apprehend illegal infiltrators from the Palestinian Authority in the city of Tzur Yitzhak in central Israel. The operation included forces from the ISA, IDF, Israel Police, and the civilian security team of Tzur Yitzhak.
During the operation, several suspects were detained, including a group attempting to enter via gaps in the city's security fence and others attempting to enter with false identification or work permits.
IDU volunteers used working dogs and advanced drones to locate and apprehend the suspects, transported suspects for further questioning by security forces and gathered intelligence on the routes used by illegal infiltrators to circumvent the city's security mechanisms. (Read more)
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1. Former Oath Keeper Ray Epps, a target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, charged by DOJ - ABC News
Ray Epps, a former Oath Keeper member who became the target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories spread by many Republicans, has been charged in connection with the attacks at the U.S. Capitol.
The Justice Department charged Epps on Monday with a single misdemeanor count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted area via a criminal information, which is often an indication a defendant is prepared to plead guilty.
Epps' attorney, Edward Ungvarsky told ABC News he anticipates a guilty plea to the charge. Epps said he went to D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, to protest the 2020 election. Republicans accused him of being an undercover federal agent that urged supporters of former President Donald Trump to storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Read more)
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- Holy One, we pray for righteousness to prevail in this matter. We pray for all the hidden secrets to be publicly unveiled regarding every person involved, in Jesus name. We ask that this man speak the truth no matter what, so the entire nation would know if there has been a bigger plot against our Constitution and citizens or not. We pray for every person who is suffering unrighteously to be released, in Jesus name.
- "God is wise in heart and mighty in strength, Who has hardened himself against Him and prospered?" (Job 9:4)
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2. Half the nation’s governors fire off letter to Biden on migrant crisis as numbers surge - DML News
More than two dozen governors are calling on President Biden to provide “honest, accurate, detailed information” about the ongoing migrant crisis at the southern border, including where migrants are moving to and data on removals and asylum claims — as they warn that states are facing “staggering” costs related to the crisis.
“As a result of your policies which incentivize illegal immigration, our states are carrying the burden of both the years-long surge in illegal border crossings and cartels’ coordinated trafficking of drugs and human beings,” the 25 governors led by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, say in a letter to Biden.
“States are on the front lines, working around-the clock responding to the effects of this crisis: shelters are full, food pantries empty, law enforcement strained, and aid workers exhausted,” they say. “As governors, we call on you to provide honest, accurate, detailed information on where the migrants admitted at the southern border are being relocated in the United States, in addition to comprehensive data on asylum claim timelines and qualification rates, and successful deportations.” (Read more)
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- Father, we pray for a complete stop to this open-border invasion being sponsored by Joe Biden and the financiers of these people following the money, in Jesus name. We call for an end to this battle and victory for the governors who have written this letter. We pray for them to work together to erect a southern wall of protection for our nation that will stop this appalling human invasion of our nation. We pray for the illegal border-crossers to be immediately returned to their home countries, without question or inquiry, in Jesus name. There are legal avenues to enter this nation and we agree that everyone must follow the laws of our land or face the legal consequences, in Jesus name. No one is above the law in the United States.
- "For I,' says the Lord, 'will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst." (Zechariah 2:5)
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3. Battleground Pennsylvania ushers in automatic voter registration ahead of 2024 - Washington Examiner
Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D-PA) office announced on Tuesday that Pennsylvania is rolling out automatic voter registration ahead of what promises to be a close 2024 matchup in the battleground state.
Shapiro, who has emerged as a popular figure in the state, said the move would be beneficial for democracy.
“Automatic voter registration is a commonsense step to ensure election security and save Pennsylvanians time and tax dollars,” the governor said in a statement. “Residents of our Commonwealth already provide proof of identity, residency, age, and citizenship at the DMV — all the information required to register to vote — so it makes good sense to streamline that process with voter registration.”
When citizens go to obtain or renew their motor vehicle licenses, they will need to opt out of voter registration if they wish not to be registered. (Read more)
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- Holy King, we pray for a full stop to the marketing of our national right to vote. May we take back the authority to choose our elected representatives in an honest, transparent and upright manner, in Jesus name. As we make every effort to maintain legal and honest elections, it seems we are always chasing around those who work to manipulate our country with technology and deceptive words. We pray for Godly wisdom and Your reins upon these troublers to bring all things under authority, in Jesus name.
- "'When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly." (Psalm 75:2)
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4. Report reveals where Trump will be during second GOP presidential debate - DML News
Former President Donald Trump will be skipping the second GOP primary presidential debate, according to a report by the New York Times. The second debate, scheduled for September 27, will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California and hosted by Fox Business. However, while Trump’s challengers are debating on stage, he will be speaking with a group of 500 auto workers – again, timed to coincide with the GOP debate.
The New York Times reported:
Former President Donald J. Trump is planning to travel to Detroit on the day of the next Republican primary debate, according to two Trump advisers with knowledge of the plans, injecting himself into the labor dispute between striking autoworkers and the nation’s leading auto manufacturers.
The trip, which will include a prime-time speech before current and former union members, is the second consecutive primary debate that Mr. Trump is skipping to instead hold his own counterprogramming. He sat for an interview with the former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that posted online during the first G.O.P. presidential debate in August. (Read more)
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- Father, we put President Trump directly in Your holy hands and ask that You would purify and sanctify Him with Your fire, and that he will be refined to lead the many different elements of our nation. We pray for him to have a keen understanding of your timing and that his advisors are righteous and able to provide Godly counsel, in Jesus name.
- "The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, . . . " (Ps. 19:9-10a)
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5. Biden admin unleashes 50-year mining, oil drilling ban across thousands of acres in New Mexico - Fox News
The Biden administration proposed to block off thousands of acres from future oil drilling or mining in northern New Mexico in an effort to protect Native American lands. According to the Department of the Interior (DOI), the proposal would ban new mining claims and oil and gas development across more than 4,200 acres in Sandoval County, New Mexico, located north of Albuquerque.
If finalized and implemented, the action would remain in place for up to 50 years.
"Today we’re responding to call from Tribes, elected leaders, and community members who want to see these public lands protected," Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in a statement. "We look forward to hearing more from the public to inform decisions about how activities, like gravel mining, may impact these lands, including the important cultural and natural resources." (Read more)
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- Lord God, only You know what is the best use of this land that is owned by the Native American tribes in New Mexico. We ask for Your will to be done in this sensitive matter, in Your Holy Name, amen and amen.
- "Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10)
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6. Nolte: Democrat-Run California Predicted to Lose Five House Seats by 2030 - Breitbart
This news comes from Decision Desk HQ, which looked at the data and concluded, “If current trends continue, the state could lose as many as five congressional districts in the 2030 reapportionment cycle.” Now you know one of the many reasons Democrats are flooding America with illegals and want to make them citizens.
Currently, California is the biggest state in the union, with 52 congressional districts. Only twelve of those districts are Republican seats. The remaining 40 are Democrat seats. Both of the (formerly) Golden State’s Senate seats are held by Democrats.
Obviously, California has a big impact on which party holds the U.S. House of Representatives. (Read more)
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- Lord God, it is true that "you reap what you sow." This huge state has been sowing a godless, woke agenda for many years now: one that harms their children and impacts their crime-ridden streets. Lord God, it is now wonder that so many of its citizens are now fleeing to other states. We thank You, O Lord, for the impact this will have on the House of Representatives here in Washington, D.C. In Your name, Abba, amen and amen.
- "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Galatians 6:7)
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7. Masks Return: Some U.S. Hospitals Reinstate Mask Policies - Brietbart
Some hospitals and hospital systems across the country are reinstating mask policies well over three years after the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Major mask mandates that dominated the country for months on end — including the controversial mask mandate for air travel, which the courts struck down — have come and gone. However, some entities, including schools and some workplaces, have brought them back, at least on a short-term basis, citing rising cases of the coronavirus.
Massachusetts’ Baystate Health is among those bringing back masking, requiring those entering patient rooms or care areas to wear a mask.
Dr. Andrew Artenstein, Baystate Health’s chief physician executive and chief academic officer, said the hospital system opted to make this decision because of an increase in coronavirus cases. He believes this move will “protect the safety and health of [their] patients, visitors, and employees.” (Read more)
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- Lord God, we pray in the Spirit over this news, asking only that Your will be done in this matter. Spare us, Holy One, from having to don these masks again, in Your Name, amen and amen!
- "Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession [g]for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God." (Romans 8:26,27)
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8. Debris reportedly found in South Carolina after F-35 stealth fighter jet disappearance; USMC pauses air ops - Fox News
A debris field has been located by military officials amid their investigation of the F-35 jet that disappeared in South Carolina on Sunday.
Joint Base Charleston told Fox News Digital that the debris field was found in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Officials did not confirm that the debris was from the missing aircraft.
A pilot ejected from the aircraft on Sunday afternoon after a "mishap." The jet was a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II that belonged to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The pilot landed on the ground safely and was treated at a local medical center. (Read more)
> > > See also: "Remains of F-35 Fighter Jet Discovered After Evading Radars For Several Hours" - msn.com Go here.
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- Lord God, we ask that You grant Your wisdom to those in authority so that this "mishap" will never occur again. We ask that this $100 million dollar aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, be spared from further misshaps in the future. In Your Name, amen and amen.
- "For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light." (Mark 4:22)
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9. China flies more than 150 military planes toward Taiwan as island condemns military ‘harassment’ - Fox News
China’s military sent over 150 warplanes toward Taiwan this week in an unprecedented military action that the island’s government swiftly condemned as "harassment."
On Monday, mainland China’s military, known formally as the People’s Liberation Army, flew 103 warplanes near and over the island in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high. On Tuesday, an additional 55 PLA aircraft were detected near the island by Taiwan’s R.O.C. Armed Forces.
The Ministry of National Defense said 40 of the planes invaded Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone, the symbolic median line between mainland China and the island. They included more than 30 fighter jets as well as midair refueling tanker planes. Another 27 of the warplanes on Tuesday crossed the ADIZ.
"We urge the Beijing authorities to bear responsibility and immediately stop such kind of destructive military activities," Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement, calling the Chinese military action "harassment" that could escalate in the current tense atmosphere. (Read more)
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- Mighty King, we ask You to cause China to stand down from their hostile activities and aggression against Taiwan, in Jesus name. We call the Chinese government to respect and honor the integrity of the government and citizens of Taiwan and cease their efforts to overthrow this democratic nation. We pray for the leaders of Taiwan to have divine wisdom in their response and may other nations aligned with them stand in one accord. We pray for a strong hedge of protection over this nation and Holy One, we call for revival to break loose all over the island nation, in Jesus name.
- "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11)
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The Truth About Jan 6
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, September 19, 2023
The Democrats in Congress and those appointed to the Judiciary have made a very strong point about the January 6, 2021 convergence on the US Capitol: anyone associated with entering the Capitol on that day is an insurrectionist and should be treated with the harshest punishment. The Democrats and some Republicans are going after the golden ring of the Jan 6 “rebellion,” their alleged ringmaster President Donald Trump. Americans have witnessed how the Democrat-led trials have withheld video footage, edited footage, selected testimony and created their narrative about the threat these protesters posed to their form of democracy. But the question still remains: Who was responsible? What is the truth?
A very calm Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was in her Capitol Hill office on January 6, 2021 observing President Donald Trump’s speech and watching protesters gather by the capitol. Her daughter Alexandra was filming her. We know this because the video aired for the first time October 13 on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360. Pelosi, wearing a COVID mask is seen saying: “It’s very dangerous what he’s doing. He’s getting all these people to show up and protest “stop the steal.” He’s putting all these crazy ideas in their heads…Tell him if he comes here, we’re going to the White House (laughing)…” Two staffers in masks report to Pelosi that Secret Service dissuaded Trump from coming to the Capitol. Then she drops a bombshell. Read More
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House Republicans Reportedly Set Date for First Biden Impeachment Inquiry Hearing
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House Republicans have scheduled the first hearing in their impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, according to Fox News. The outlet said it had learned from unidentified sources familiar with the matter that the hearing is set for Sept. 28.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the impeachment inquiry on Sept. 12, saying House investigators have found a “culture of corruption” surrounding Biden and his family, particularly son Hunter Biden.
Republicans, including McCarthy, have been tight-lipped about their plans for Biden’s impeachment.
According to Fox News, GOP leaders hope the inquiry, wherever it might lead, will be wrapped up before the 2024 primary voting begins.
McCarthy has been clear that he believes there is ample evidence to warrant the inquiry and potentially a vote to impeach the president. “I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden,” McCarthy said at a news conference Sept. 12.
“This logical next step will give our committees the full power to gather all the facts and answers for the American public,” the speaker said. (Western Journal) Read more here.
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- Lord God, we ask that this investigation and inquiry be done thoroughly, leaving "no stones unturned" in this critical matter. The man who sits in the White House must be of an exemplary character, with no hidden fault within. Thank You, O Lord, for Speaker McCarthy and the others who will be charged to carry out this investigation. May their research be accurate, true, and without question, in Your name, amen and amen.
- "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." (Ephesians 5:15-17)
"But test everything; hold fast what is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
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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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Amid the Horrors of the Holocaust, Jewish Musicians Composed Songs of Survival
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At the Terezin concentration camp, some of Europe’s top artists found solace in creating new work. Today one musician is determined to give them an encore
In 1988, Mark Ludwig, a tenured violist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, was between events at New York City’s Carnegie Hall when he wandered into his favorite used bookshop. He picked up a biography of Leo Baeck, the 20th-century German rabbi and scholar. Baeck had been imprisoned during World War II at the Terezin concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. He’d survived, settled in London and become one of the foremost theologians of his day. Something in the book caught Ludwig’s attention—Baeck’s observation that despite the hardship and cruelty of the camp, inmates produced an impressive output of high-quality classical music.
Ludwig had heard of Terezin: The Nazis had established it as a way station to the notorious extermination camps such as Auschwitz. He knew that famous artists and musicians had been incarcerated there. He had seen I Never Saw Another Butterfly, a book of the children’s art created in secret classes at the camp. But he was not aware of the musical compositions. So the next time he was in Europe, he went to an archive in Prague, where the director handed him some sheet music written by one of the inmates. Read More
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Israel Pro-Life Leaders, Lay People to Gather at First National Prayer Event for Unborn During ‘Ten Days of Awe’
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JERUSALEM, Israel – Pro-life leaders in Israel will hold a first-ever "National Prayer for Life" event in central Israel this Friday during the "Ten Days of Awe" between the Jewish Feast of Trumpets holiday and the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, which begins Sunday evening. It's estimated that 1 in every 5 pregnancies in Israel ends in abortion, and that prompted Messianic and Evangelical Jewish leaders to call pastors and lay people to central Israel for a collective act of repentance and petition on behalf of the nation for abortion, which was legalized in 1977, but has been practiced since the founding of the modern state. Sandy Shoshani, the director of Be'ad Chaim in Jerusalem, one of the few pro-life groups in the country, was one of the event's chief organizers. She told All Israel News that the Ten Days of Awe is an important time to bring the matter before the Lord. “We urge the Body of Messiah to stand with us in the gap for the unborn during these next 10 days," she said.
Shoshani added, “We repent for the shedding of the innocent blood of two million babies in the Land of Israel since its establishment as a State. We beseech the God of Heaven to protect these vulnerable little ones. We pray for restoration for all those who suffer guilt and shame as a result of abortions. And we ask the Lord to rescue those who are being led away to death, and save those who stumble toward slaughter.” Organizers have also produced a prayer guide for the 10 days, suggesting scriptures and areas for prayer. Event leaders hope to enlist support from both Jewish and Arab congregations in the land. All Israel News quoted Orit Kramer, who leads a pro-life ministry in Haifa with her husband called A Future and a Hope, who cited Proverbs 16:7, “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even our enemies to be at peace with us.” (CBN) Read More
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- Father, have mercy upon us as we pray against the demonic-sin of abortion that has defiled the nations. Hear the prayers of Your People as we bring repentant hearts before Your Holy Throne. Our hearts are broken before You and we pray for a realignment to Your Holy Ways, not only for Israel and America but around the world. Forgive us, Abba. May all repentance prayers lifted for "National Prayer for Life" be a sweet fragrant offering to You. In the merciful and mighty name of Jesus Christ-Amen.
- "And the LORD smelled a soothing aroma. Then the LORD said in His heart, 'I will never again curse the ground for man's sake, although the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done." (Genesis 8:21)
"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." (Hebrew 4:16)
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“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you, I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you.” (Psalm 143:8-10)
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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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Nothing but the blood
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Words and Music: Robert Lowry
Scripture: Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. Hebrews 9:22
Lyrics:
What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Now by this I’ll overcome—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
Now by this I’ll reach my home—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Glory! Glory! This I sing—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring—
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
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