Category: What he Wants

This goes over a few things that Jesus wants.

75% Of Fairfax County’s Murders This Year Allegedly Committed By Illegals, DHS Says

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Three of the four suspects facing trial for murder in Fairfax County, Virginia, this year entered the U.S. illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said. DHS directly called out Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger by saying she must end sanctuary policies in the state in a post on the alleged murderers Thursday. The department’s post comes after Fairfax County officials have allegedly refused to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

Source: 75% Of Fairfax County’s Murders This Year Allegedly Committed By Illegals, DHS Says | The Daily Caller

But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
Luke 11:28

Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S.

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Property taxes across the U.S. are rising faster than inflation, with the average homeowner last year paying $4,427, up 3.7% from 2024, according to a new analysis from real estate data firm ATTOM.  By comparison, the Consumer Price Index — a basket of commonly purchased goods and services — rose 2.7% last year. Homeowners in some states have faced considerably larger property tax increases, including an 18% hike in Delaware and an 11.6% jump in Maryland. Property taxes are typically levied by local governments to raise revenue for public services, including public schools, road construction, and police and fire departments. They account for 70 cents of every dollar in local tax collections, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

Source: Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S. – CBS News

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2

GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk

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General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a problem with their rearview cameras. The cameras on certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles may display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash,” the safety alert notes.

Only about 6% of the vehicles under recall have faulty cameras, according to the recall report. GM’s camera supplier, Sharp Electronics, identified an issue with the bonding process used to build the camera housing that could weaken the adhesive material on some assemblies.  GM also found that the mounting configuration of the Sharp camera on the Chevrolet Malibu could expose it to moisture that may penetrate the housing. The automaker indicated it is not aware of any crashes or injuries associated with the defect. GM will mail letters to owners of potentially affected vehicles on May 18, according to NHTSA. Owners can bring their cars to GM dealerships, which will replace the rearview cameras free of charge.

Source: GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk – CBS News

You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.
Psalm 18:35-36

Mom saves 2-year-old from backseat of submerged car after crash into Vermont river

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A woman was able to escape a submerged car with her 2-year-old son and swim to safety after crashing into a Vermont river on Monday. The Hartford, Vt. fire department said it responded to the area of Quechee Main Street and the Mill Run Condominiums for a report of a car in the Ottauquechee River at about 12:45 p.m. “The driver was hanging onto the vehicle as it floated downstream,” the department said. The toddler was in the backseat of the car, in a car seat.

“The mother was able to unbuckle him, cut through the deployed driver’s-side airbag, and emerge through the window,” the fire department said. “The two were able to swim ashore safely.” First responders got the pair into an ambulance and took them to a hospital to be checked out. No serious injuries were reported. Rescue swimmers also arrived on the scene make sure no one else was in the car. 

Source: Mom saves 2-year-old from backseat of submerged car after crash into Vermont river – CBS Boston

For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.
Philippians 1:29

How social media is driving teens toward steroids and extreme body transformations

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A growing number of teenage boys are chasing dramatic body transformations online — building massive muscles, shedding fat and documenting it all for millions to see.  But behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.

A rapid transformation — and a risky choice

At 16 years old, Zaid Laila says he didn’t want to spend years working out to build a body like those he saw online.  “Why wait 10 years … when I could do it in less than a year,” he said. The high school student from suburban Dallas began documenting his journey on social media, where his transformation quickly drew attention. His videos show a leaner, more muscular physique — the kind often celebrated across social media platforms. But Laila is open about how he got there: “A lot of steroids and a lot of working out.” He told CBS News he’s been using anabolic steroids for about 10 months, including trenbolone, a powerful drug developed for livestock and never approved for human use.

Source: How social media is driving teens toward steroids and extreme body transformations – CBS News

For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.
Galatians 6:8

Man charged with attempted murder after Dublin mum set on fire in horror attack at her home

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Alexis Lee Campion was left with severe burns to most of her body and was in a coma for weeks after she was set alight in a shocking attack at the front door of her home in Clondalkin, west Dublin last November

Source: Man charged with attempted murder after Dublin mum set on fire in horror attack at her home – Irish Mirror

In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?
Psalm 56:4

Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file

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The Trump administration has reportedly been pushing to release records from an FBI investigation related to Eric Swalwell and alleged links to a Chinese agent as the Democratic congressman makes gains in the California governor’s race. The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing “three people familiar with the effort”, that the FBI director, Kash Patel, is pushing to release the files, even though there is no public evidence of wrongdoing on Swalwell’s part.

The records stem from a decade-old investigation into a suspected spy who had developed relationships with US politicians and assisted Swalwell with fundraising. An FBI official previously said Swalwell was cooperative with the investigation and was not suspected of wrongdoing. He cut off contact with the woman after speaking to the FBI. The profile of Swalwell, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump who served as a congressional manager during the president’s second impeachment trial, has risen as the contest for California governor takes shape. The field of candidates to replace Gavin Newsom is crowded, with at least eight Democrats, including Swalwell, and two Republicans.

Source: Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file | Democrats | The Guardian

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:2

83-year-old veteran randomly shoved onto NYC subway tracks dies from injuries

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The 83-year-old US Air Force veteran who was randomly shoved onto the subway tracks by an illegal migrant on the Upper East Side has died from his injuries — and his alleged killer has been charged with murder.

Grandfather Richard Williams succumbed to his injuries after he was allegedly pushed onto the tracks with another man while waiting for a train at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Station just before noon March 8

Source: New York Times

Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:3

When the Smoke Clears You’ll be Stronger on the Other Side

The fire you’re walking through is not here to destroy you, it’s shaping you. What feels like breaking is actually building something stronger within you.  Bible Verse:Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you…

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75% Of Fairfax County’s Murders This Year Allegedly Committed By Illegals, DHS Says

Three of the four suspects facing trial for murder in Fairfax County, Virginia, this year entered the U.S. illegally, the Department of Homeland Security said. DHS directly called out Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger by saying she must end sanctuary policies in the state in a post on the alleged murderers Thursday. The department’s post…

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Property taxes are rising faster than inflation. See what homeowners pay across the U.S.

Property taxes across the U.S. are rising faster than inflation, with the average homeowner last year paying $4,427, up 3.7% from 2024, according to a new analysis from real estate data firm ATTOM.  By comparison, the Consumer Price Index — a basket of commonly purchased goods and services — rose 2.7% last year. Homeowners in some states have…

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Don’t Waste the Fire

The fire you’re walking through isn’t meant to destroy you, it’s meant to refine you. What feels like an ending may actually be God forging something eternal within you. You can either run from the fire or let it transform you, but you can’t do both. This moment has purpose, and what you do in…

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Daniel 3:24–25

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of…

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Psalm 27:1

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? In this verse we see that when darkness presses in, fear tries to convince you it’s bigger than your future, stronger than your faith, and closer than God. But it reminds us that…

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Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. In this verse we are reminded that God works all things together for good, but that doesn’t mean all things feel good. Trials, pain, and pressure are often the fire that shapes…

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What the Fire Burns Away

The fire you’re walking through isn’t here to destroy you, it’s here to refine you. What feels like pressure is often God producing power you didn’t know you carried. Sometimes God doesn’t remove the fire because it’s the only thing strong enough to break what’s been holding you back. What feels like loss may actually…

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GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk

General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a problem with their rearview cameras. The cameras on certain 2023-2025 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles may display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “A rearview image that does not display…

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Fear Shrinks in God’s Light

Fear grows loud in the dark, but it loses its power in the presence of God. The moment His light enters your situation, what once overwhelmed you begins to fade.  Bible Verse: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I…

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You’re Not Alone in the Fire

The fire doesn’t mean God abandoned you, it proves He is already there. You may be in the flames, but you are never in them alone.  Bible Verse:Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished and rose up in haste. He spoke and said to his counselors, “Didn’t we cast three men bound into the middle of…

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Hope in the Storm

Hope flows from God, filling your heart with joy and peace as you trust Him. It’s not fragile or uncertain, it overflows through the power of the Holy Spirit, anchoring you even in life’s hardest moments.  Bible Verse:Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may…

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Even If He Doesn’t

Real faith doesn’t hinge on outcomes, it stands firm no matter what. “Even if He doesn’t” is where fear ends and unshakable trust begins.  Bible Verse: If it happens, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But…

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Faith That Doesn’t Burn

When life turns up the heat, your faith isn’t falling apart, it’s being revealed. What feels like pressure is actually God proving that what He placed in you can’t be destroyed.  Bible Verse:In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials, that the…

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God Is Your Healer

What feels broken isn’t beyond God’s ability to restore, your healing story isn’t over yet. Even in the aftermath of sickness, God is already working to rebuild, renew, and make you whole again.  Bible Verse:For I will restore health to you, and I will heal your wounds, says the Lord, because they have called you…

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The Truth of What the Bible Says About Manipulation

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In the complex reality of what we call human relationships, the Bible serves as a timeless guide, shedding light on various aspects of our interactions with others. One of these exchanges that warrants our attention is manipulation, a subtle and often destructive force that can infiltrate our interactions. Let’s take a look at what the Bible has to say about manipulation, exploring its consequences and the divine wisdom that points us towards genuine, loving relationships.

1. Deceptive Practices Exposed: The Bible unequivocally condemns deceptive practices and manipulation. In Proverbs 11:1 (NIV), we find a stark proclamation: “The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.” We can see that dishonest scales represent deceptive practices, and the Lord’s detestation is a clear warning against manipulation.

2. The Deceitful Heart: Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV) pierces through the layers of our intentions, revealing the core of the issue: “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” This verse gives us a sobering reminder of our human tendency to manipulate, driven by self-serving desires.

3. God’s Call to Honesty: Ephesians 4:25 (NIV) issues a direct call to abandon deceit and embrace honesty: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” Honesty is the remedy to manipulation, fostering genuine connections within the body of believers.

4. Warning Against Manipulative Words: Proverbs 26:28 (NIV) highlights how the danger of manipulation comes through words: “A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.” Manipulative words, that come through lies or flattery, lead to harm and ruin, disrupting the harmony God intends for relationships.

5. The Light Exposes Darkness: Ephesians 5:11 (NIV) encourages believers to expose the deeds of darkness: “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.” Manipulation often thrives in the shadows, but the light of truth exposes its destructive nature.

6. The Model of Genuine Love: In 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NIV), the Bible presents a model of love that stands in stark contrast to manipulation: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” Genuine love, as depicted here, seeks the well-being of others and stands in opposition to manipulative motives.

Conclusion: As we navigate the complexities of relationships, the Bible serves as a guiding light, exposing the pitfalls of manipulation and steering us toward the path of honesty, genuine love, and authentic connections. Let us follow the wisdom of Scripture, fostering relationships that reflect the purity of God’s intentions for His children.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, You can see every heart and every hidden motive. You know the struggles we face with people who twist words, control situations, or try to lead us away from truth. Lord, give me wisdom and discernment to recognize manipulation when it appears. Guard my mind from confusion and our hearts from bitterness. Strengthen me to stand in truth with courage and humility. Help me to set healthy boundaries and not be controlled by fear, guilt, or pressure.

Teach me to respond with grace without surrendering the truth You have placed in our hearts. Fill me with Your peace so that the actions of others do not shake my faith or identity. Lord, if there are wounds caused by manipulation, bring healing and clarity. Replace anxiety with confidence in You. Surround me with wise counsel and faithful friends who encourage truth and righteousness. Above all, help me walk in love, but also in wisdom. Guide our steps, guard our hearts, and keep me anchored in Your truth. In Jesus Name Amen.

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The Day Death Died: How One Empty Tomb Changed Everything Forever

What if the darkest moment in history was actually the doorway to the greatest victory the world has ever known? Easter is not just the story of Jesus rising, it’s the moment death itself was defeated and hope was reborn for all humanity. 👉 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your…

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Colossians 2:14

wiping out the handwriting in ordinances which was against us. He has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross. In this verse, Paul reveals the power of Christ’s sacrifice, our record of sin, the debt we could never repay, was canceled and nailed to the cross. Every accusation, every failure, and…

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Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” In this verse it demonstrates that even as He hangs on the cross, Jesus speaks words that defy human nature: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” In the midst of unimaginable pain and injustice, He chooses mercy…

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John 19:30

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. In this verse, Jesus declares, “It is finished,” and gives up His spirit, marking the completion of His mission. These words were not of defeat, but of victory. Every prophecy fulfilled, every sin paid for,…

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Psalms 22:1

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning? In this verse we see that David cries out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” a raw expression of deep anguish and spiritual loneliness. This verse captures the…

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Matthew 27:46

About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” In this verse, as Jesus hangs on the cross, He cries out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”; echoing Book of Psalms 22:1. This moment reveals the depth of Jesus’…

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1 Corinthians 15:55

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? In this verse, Paul triumphantly declares that death has lost its power through Jesus Christ: “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” What once brought fear and finality has been defeated by the resurrection. This verse is a…

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John 11:25

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. In John 11:25, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” revealing His authority over both death and eternity. He said this to Martha before raising Lazarus, this moment shifts hope from…

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Peace Beyond Understanding; Help In the Dark

God offers peace that doesn’t depend on circumstances, it guards your heart and mind.  Bible Verse:And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends…

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The Silence Is Deafening

The night is real, but it is temporary. In God’s timing, sorrow gives way to victory, and what felt like silence becomes the very space where faith is strengthened and morning is born.  Bible Verse: “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 The day after the crucifixion was…

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The Activities I can lose myself in.

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What activities do you lose yourself in?
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There are a few things that I lose myself in. They have been my go to things that I have done ever since I was a child. These are the thing sthat help keep me in a sound mind.

TO begin with, I have always been addicted to fishing. It does not matter what kind of fishing, from freshwater to saltwater. Bass fishing, Trout fishing, fly fishing and every other type of fishing that you could imagine. It has been one of my go to get aways.

Second, getting out in and spending time in my garage and tinkering with anything mechanical is another activity I use to clear my mind. Work on an old car, motorcycle, or snowmobile gives me extra piece of mind.

Third, spending time in the woods is meditative and mind clearing. It does not matter if I am going hunting, camping or hiking it is where I love to spend my time.

Finally, spending time time with my family completes the list of actives that I can lose myself in. Between all of these things they help me keep my sanity and always give me something to do.

3 tornadoes hit central Georgia, damaging homes and injuring two people

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Three tornadoes tore through parts of central Georgia early Thursday, damaging homes, toppling trees and leaving at least two people injured, according to the National Weather Service.

Source: 3 tornadoes hit central Georgia, damaging homes and injuring two people – CBS Atlanta

Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
Romans 14:1

Mike Johnson warns of encroaching Sharia law in US

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La , warned of what he characterized as an encroaching threat from Sharia law in the United States, which he said is incompatible with the U S Constitution Source: Mike Johnson warns of encroaching Sharia law in US | Politics

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Scottish Parliament rejects assisted suicide in historic vote

Liam McArthur has lost his bid to legalize assisted suicide in Scotland after an hours-long final debate in which more members of the Scottish Parliament stood up to speak against the proposals than Source: Scottish Parliament rejects assisted suicide in historic vote | World

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Democrats dismiss House hearing on Sharia threat in US

Multiple Democratic lawmakers were dismissive of a Tuesday congressional hearing about the growing threat of Islamic Sharia law in the U S , claiming it was a distraction from the greater dangers Source: Democrats dismiss House hearing on Sharia threat in US | Politics

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Kim Jong Un watches missile tests with his daughter touted as next leader

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Pictures show the North Korean leader and Kim Ju Ae in a conference room looking at a screen showing weapons being fired from the Choe Hyon destroyer.

Source: Kim Jong Un watches missile tests with his daughter touted as next leader | World News | Sky News

One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple.
Psalm 27:4

Suspected suicide bombings terrorize Maiduguri, Nigeria

Terrorists said to be members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday (March 16) bombed three areas of Maiduguri, Borno state in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, sources said. Source: Suspected suicide bombings terrorize Maiduguri, Nigeria – Christian Daily International

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UK House of Lords votes to allow abortion up to birth

The UK House of Lords has voted to allow a controversial clause on abortion legislation that removes criminal penalties for women ending their own pregnancies at any stage, including up to birth. Source: UK House of Lords votes to allow abortion up to birth – Brussels Signal

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Confusion over abortion rights in Northern Ireland highlighted by reported case

The case of a schoolgirl reportedly sent from Northern Ireland to England for an abortion, and reportedly left traumatized by the experience, shows how confusion remains about abortion rights, an evangelical advocate for mothers and children has told Christian Daily International. Source: Confusion over abortion rights in Northern Ireland highlighted by reported case – Christian…

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Recent News on Prominent Christian Figures & Cultural Impact (March 11 – March 18, 2026)

The week brought poignant tributes to a civil-rights giant, urgent papal appeals for peace amid Middle East tensions, a major realignment in global Anglicanism, and ongoing signs of a “Quiet Revival” among younger generations. Reports continued to reference the lingering “Charlie Kirk Effect” from his 2025 assassination, while new data highlighted Pope Leo XIV’s unexpected…

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Human trafficking a rising problem in Cameroon

Human trafficking in Cameroon has been impeded by social stigma, inadequate financial resources, as well as lack of clarity in the laws. During a workshop on human trafficking organized by the Justice and Peace Commission of the Kumbo Diocese Christopher Bello said Cameroon is a source, transit and destination for human trafficking, noting this modern…

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Recent Abortion News (March 11 – March 18, 2026)

Abortion policy continued to evolve at the state level this week, with new restrictions signed into law, high-profile legislative failures, court victories on religious-freedom grounds, and ongoing preparations for 2026 ballot battles. Both pro-life and pro-choice groups remained active, framing developments around fetal protections versus access and health impacts. Here are the major stories: 1.…

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Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in

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Chile’s new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in, marking a sharp shift to the right in the country’s politics.

Source: Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera

Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day.
Psalm 71:8

Recent News on Christian Persecution (March 11 – March 18, 2026)

Advocacy groups including International Christian Concern (ICC), Open Doors, and Persecution Relief released multiple reports this week documenting fresh incidents of violence, arrests, and systemic discrimination. The global picture remains unchanged: roughly 388 million Christians (about 1 in 7 worldwide) continue to face high or extreme levels of persecution according to the 2026 World Watch…

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Religious minorities in Bangladesh blame Islamist hardliners for recent violence

Interfaith leaders held a protest rally in front of the National Press Club in the capital, Dhaka, on March 13. Religious minorities in Bangladesh are coming together to denounce rough treatment they have received in the wake of national elections last month. People belonging to minority religions and cultural groups have suffered intimidation, violent attacks,…

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Gen Z Christian Influencer Sees Faith Resurgence Among Young Americans

A 22-year-old Christian influencer named Bryce Crawford says more young Americans are rediscovering faith as frustration with ‘fake stuff’ and social media culture drives a search for deeper meaning. Crawford, who overcame anxiety and depression through his faith at age 17, is helping trailblaze a faith revival among young adults by spreading the gospel and…

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Pastor beaten unconscious in attack in central India

Hindu nationalists in central India last month led a mob that assaulted Christians at worship in a house church, including women and children, and beat the pastor unconscious, sources said. Source: Pastor beaten unconscious in attack in central India – Christian Daily International

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‘Where will we go?’ Eviction threat puts thousands of Christian families at risk in Pakistan’s capital

Thousands of Christian families living in informal settlements in Pakistan’s federal capital say they fear losing their homes after authorities issued verbal directives last week ordering residents to vacate government land, triggering protests and raising concern among human rights advocates about the possible displacement of an already marginalized community. Source: ‘Where will we go?’ Eviction…

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The National Congress of Honduras begins dialogue with churches to promote Bible reading in schools

The National Congress of Honduras has launched a series of meetings with representatives of the Catholic Church and the Evangelical Church as part of efforts to promote Bible reading in the country’s schools. The initiative is being coordinated by a special legislative commission tasked with developing a national plan and an implementation manual. Source: The…

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Suspected Iran-Linked Terror Group Targets Jewish Sites Across Europe

A previously unknown terrorist organization with suspected links to Iran has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Jewish targets across Europe, raising alarms among security officials and Jewish communities. Source: Suspected Iran-Linked Terror Group Targets Jewish Sites Across Europe – Worthy Christian News

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‘Nothing changes’: Four decades in power, Congo’s Nguesso seeks a new term

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Is Brazzaville’s stability a result of gradual democratic consolidation or carefully organised political continuity?

Source: ‘Nothing changes’: Four decades in power, Congo’s Nguesso seeks a new term | Elections News | Al Jazeera

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5

This week in Christian history

Events from this week in Christian history include the death of William Arthur, the release of volume 1 of The Fundamentals, and King Charles II s advancement of tolerance for non-conformist Source: This week in Christian history: ‘The Fundamentals’ released | Church & Ministries

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‘Almost 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution or violence’

Christians remain the most persecuted religious group globally, the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva has warned, urging governments to strengthen protections for freedom of religion. Source: ‘Almost 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution or violence,’ Holy See warns – Christian Today

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Christian couple separated from daughters after ‘religious extremism’ accusations lose appeal

Going to church three times a week is evidence of “religious extremism”. A Swedish couple that have been separated from their two eldest daughters for nearly four years due to alleged “religious extremism” have had an appeal rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. Source: Christian couple separated from daughters after ‘religious extremism’ accusations…

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More than 30 injured in nightclub bombing in northern Peru

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Peru has experienced an uptick in organised crime, including extortion, a trend analysts link to government corruption.

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When Mission Becomes Negligence: The Church’s Blind Spot

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Good intentions do not excuse harmful outcomes. When churches prioritize growth, image, or outreach over safety, they step into dangerous territory. This is the blind spot Scripture repeatedly warns us against. The church is called to take the gospel into all the world, but mission becomes dangerous when it blinds us to the responsibility of protecting the vulnerable. A church that sacrifices safety for success has already stepped outside the will of Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 18:6, Proverbs 22:3, Acts 20:28, Jeremiah 6:14, James 1:27, Psalm 82:3–4

There is a growing blind spot that has become common in many churches. This is something that is rarely admitted publicly out loud but is painfully real. In our zeal to grow, serve, reach, and expand, some churches have unintentionally allowed harmful environments to develop because mission has become more important than vigilance, reputation has become more important than righteousness, and numbers have become more important than nurturing. This is not simply an oversight, it is a spiritual crisis.

Jesus made His priorities unmistakably clear. In Matthew 18:6, He warns, “If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a millstone tied around his neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.” You cannot read that verse and tell yourself that child safety is optional or not important. You cannot hear Jesus’ tone and think that He is soft on negligence. Christ is forceful, direct, and unwavering: the vulnerable matter to Him, and harming them is severely judged and a detrimental mistake.

Sadly many churches operate as though those words are symbolic instead of literal. When warning signs go unreported or confronted because “we don’t want to cause trouble,” the mission becomes negligence. When leaders silence concerned parents because “we need to trust our volunteers,” the mission becomes inadvertence. When reputations are protected while children are placed at risk, mission becomes negligent, sloppy and thoughtless. This is the blind spot the Bible has warned us about. We need to listen to those who are concerned, they see something that we might not. 

The writer of Proverbs 22:3 declares, “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Wisdom does not wait to act; wisdom does not minimize danger; wisdom does not hide in the comfort of denial. A prudent church examines its ministry environment, policies, and leadership practices with humility and seriousness. A simple church keeps doing what it has always done and hopes nothing goes wrong.One of the most tragic patterns in church history is the willingness to tolerate harmful behavior in the name of unity, grace, or mission.

We have seen this come to light so much recently, and we need to. Churches that have tried to hide what has happened instead of confronting it. Others that have attacked victims instead of being their protectors. Some that have plugged their ears and hummed so they thought they could have some sort of plausible deniability.  This is the same error God condemned in the leaders of Israel. In Jeremiah 6:14, He rebuked the leaders for saying, “Peace, peace,” when there was no peace. They were pretending all was well while they allowed the vulnerable to suffer. God called this false peace. Today, when churches refuse to confront danger because it is uncomfortable, difficult, or reputation-damaging, these churches are also practicing and participating in what is false peace.

“During the early days of the Salvation Army, William Booth and his associates were bitterly attacked in the press by religious leaders and government leaders alike. Whenever his son, Bramwell, showed Booth a newspaper attack, the General would reply, “Bramwell, fifty years hence it will matter very little indeed how these people treated us; it will matter a great deal how we dealt with the work of God.” 

W. Wiersbe, The Wycliffe Handbook of Preaching & Preachers, p. 185.

There is nothing godly about pretending that harm does not exist. There is nothing Christian about ignoring risk. And there is nothing righteous about allowing potential predators to remain unchecked in a congregation because “we don’t want to hurt feelings.”

The apostle Paul offers the opposite vision of leadership in Acts 20:28: “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” A good shepherd does not simply feed the sheep, they guard the sheep. They set boundaries. They watch for wolves. They do not leave the gate open in the name of hospitality.

A church that does not guard its children is not practicing biblical leadership.

James doubles down and goes even further. In James 1:27, he writes, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.” Basically, if your faith does not protect the vulnerable, your faith is defective. If your church does not shield the innocent, the church is not practicing pure and faultless religion.

If you believe that God’s word is true, then mission, real mission, biblical mission, must involve meaningful protection.

The psalms echoes this reality with prophetic clarity in Psalm 82:3–4: “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Our mission, the church’s mission, should include defense. The mission includes intervention. The mission includes rescue.

The church can create an unintentional blind spot when outreach starts to eclipse oversight, when building well intention programs overshadow building safety, when enthusiasm outruns discernment, and when forgiveness is misapplied to dangerous situations. There are things God calls us to forgive, but there are also things God calls us to confront and remove. Grace is not permission to enable harm.

Truth is if a church that does not feel safe for children it is not faithful to Christ. A church that does not build boundaries around the vulnerable is a church that does not walk in holiness. A church that ignores warning signs is not practicing wisdom.

Not everything is lost, there is hope. If there are blind spots they can be corrected. Cultures can be renewed. If it is a lack of policies they are repairable. Leadership can be strengthened. And churches can reclaim their calling to be sanctuaries not just in name, but in practice.

The church must adopt the posture of Christ, fiercely protective, deeply loving, unafraid of confrontation, and absolutely committed to righteousness. This means training volunteers, enforcing boundaries and reporting credible concerns immediately. It means creating clear policies that support and empower parents to speak and choosing integrity over image.

The mission flourishes in environments of righteousness, not recklessness.

When mission becomes negligence, the gospel message itself is compromised. Growth, outreach, and influence mean little if they come at the expense of safety and integrity. Scripture consistently places faithfulness above expansion and obedience above appearance. The church must be a place where the vulnerable are defended, not exposed. Safety strengthens witness. Protection strengthens credibility. Responsibility strengthens impact. A church that guards its children guards its future, honors its Savior, and reflects the very heart of God.

Application

Let mission, ministry, and growth never outrun vigilance, choose protection, wisdom, and righteous responsibility in every part of church life.

Thought to Ponder

Where have I allowed comfort, silence, or fear to overshadow responsibility, and how is God calling me to act with greater courage and clarity?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, open my eyes to every blind spot and forgive me where mission has overshadowed wisdom. Give me the courage to protect, the discernment to see danger clearly, and the strength to act without hesitation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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You Can’t Demand Respect While Giving None: The Silent Crisis Between Generations

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“You Can’t Demand Respect While Showing None: The Leadership Failure Fueling Today’s Cultural Divide”

Everywhere you look, people are demanding respect, but fewer people seem willing to give it. Many older voices insist younger generations must honor them simply because of age or position, yet too often those same voices model criticism, ignorance, arrogance, or dismissal toward others. This contradiction has quietly shaped the culture we now live in. When respect is demanded but not demonstrated, trust collapses, resentment grows, and entire generations begin rejecting the very idea of honor. If we want to understand why society feels increasingly divided and hostile, we must first examine the example set by those who have expected respect the most.

Respect has been something that has been spoken of as something that should automatically be given to our older generations. While Scripture does encourage honoring elders (You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:32). If we read the bible we can see that biblical honor is closely connected with character, humility, and wisdom. A serious problem arises when individuals demand respect based solely on age or authority while consistently showing disrespect, harshness, or disregard for others. When we allow it, respect becomes something demanded rather than modeled, it loses its moral authority.

As we grow up we learn far more from what we observe than from what they are told. If older leaders, whether parents, elders, teachers, community figures, or church leaders, speak about honor while acting with impatience, arrogance, ignorance, or hypocrisy, the message becomes confusing. This contradiction breeds cynicism. Young people begin to associate “respect” with control rather than mutual dignity. Over time, they may reject the entire concept because they see it as unfair or one-sided. Why wouldn’t they?

This continual pattern has contributed to the broader cultural breakdown of civility. When respect is not demonstrated by those asking for it, society begins to treat respect as optional or transactional. Public discourse becomes harsher, authority is distrusted, and generational relationships fracture. What should have been a chain of wisdom passed down becomes a cycle of resentment.

Biblically, leadership and maturity are meant to be examples. Older believers are called to model patience, gentleness, and integrity so that younger people can see respect lived out in action:

 “ That older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance, and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good, that they may train the young wives to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded. In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, and incorruptibility. Titus 2:2–7”

True authority grows from humility and consistency. When respect is both given and demonstrated, it restores trust and helps rebuild the moral fabric that healthy communities depend upon.

The truth is simple but uncomfortable: respect cannot be forced, demanded, or commanded into existence, it must be demonstrated. When those with age, authority, or influence fail to show humility, patience, and dignity toward others, they weaken the very standard they claim to defend. Over time, younger generations stop listening not because they hate wisdom, but because they rarely see true wisdom and respect practiced. If society is ever going to recover a culture of honor, it will not begin with louder demands for respect. It will begin when people, especially those in positions of maturity and leadership, choose to model the very respect they hope to receive. Real honor is not claimed; it is earned through consistent character.

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35

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Led, Loved, and Never Alone

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1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (Psalm 23)

We are reminded that God is not distant, He is our Shepherd. He leads, provides, protects, and restores. Even when life moves through dark valleys, we are never abandoned. God’s presence brings peace, not fear. This psalm invites us to trust His guidance daily, rest in His care, and believe that His goodness and mercy are not temporary blessings, but faithful companions that follow us all the days of our lives.

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 Today, intentionally pause and acknowledge God as your Shepherd. When a worry arises, pray Psalm 23 aloud and choose to trust His guidance instead of rushing to control the outcome.

Journaling Prompt:

  • Where do you most need to trust God’s leading right now; green pastures, still waters, or a dark valley?

Closing Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, You are my Shepherd. Lead me where You will, restore my soul, and calm my fears. Help me trust Your presence in every season. Thank You for Your goodness and mercy. In Jesus Name Amen.

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The Gospel Never Requires Sacrificing Our Children

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The mission of Jesus has never demanded that children be placed at risk. When protection is treated as optional, the church has confused faithfulness with negligence. The gospel is not advanced by endangering the innocent, it is betrayed.

Scripture:  Matthew 18:6; Psalm 82:3–4; 1 Corinthians 5:11–13; Acts 20:28; Proverbs 22:3; Psalm 127:3

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

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The mission of the church is clear: to proclaim the gospel and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18–20). However, the urgency to reach the lost must never come at the expense of our most vulnerable, the children entrusted to the church’s care. The bible emphasizes with unmistakable clarity: children are sacred, and any action that endangers them is a serious offense against God.

Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:6 illustrates the severity of this offense: “If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” He used imagery that is stark, emphasizing that harming a child spiritually or physically is not a minor mistake, it is a grave sin.

This is not the only time this principle is mentioned it is echoed throughout Scripture. In Psalm 82:3–4, God commands, “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Children, as the most vulnerable in a congregation, fall squarely within this command. Protecting them is not optional; it is a reflection of obedience to God.

The apostle Paul prioritizes the need for vigilance in 1 Corinthians 5:11–13, urging the church not to tolerate unrepentant sin among its members: “Do not associate with anyone who claims to be a believer but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.” Even though Paul’s focus is broader, the same principle applies when children are at risk: failure to confront harmful behavior is complicity. The safety of children is paramount, and the church must act decisively.

The Bible even stresses the daily discipline of leadership emphasizing accountability. Acts 20:28 prompts elders, *“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.” Leadership is not meant to be ceremonial or symbolic, it comes with real responsibility for the protection and spiritual care of the flock. As a shepherd it is leadership’s responsibility to protect the flock from wolves and predators that mean harm. Children are among the most vulnerable members, and leaders who fail to safeguard them are failing to hold a central aspect of their calling.

Being astute and using practical measures are supported with biblical wisdom. Proverbs 22:3 states, “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” Proactivity when protecting children, through background checks, adult supervision, safety policies, common sense, and clear reporting procedures, is a biblical mandate. By ignoring risk it is not staying neutral; it runs the risk of exposing children to harm and the church to spiritual and moral failure.

Ultimately, the gospel is advanced through love, protection, and obedience, not through recklessness or negligence. Psalm 127:3 declares, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Our children are gifts, not tools for ministry or outreach experiments. Any church that compromises the safety of its children in the name of mission or growth is not following Christ faithfully.

The call for today’s church is clear: the mission to make disciples must be carried out in a way that never endangers the innocent. Making sure our children are protected is not a distraction from the gospel, it is a central expression of it. Faithfulness to Christ requires courage, vigilance, and unwavering commitment to the safety of those He treasures most. 

Faithfulness requires unwavering courage. Leaders must shepherd well, families must remain vigilant, and the church must implement proactive safeguards. Ignoring risk, delaying action, or valuing reputation over protection is a failure of discipleship and leadership. They must listen to those in the Church as well to make sure they look into every accusation. 

Finally, protecting children is not a side issue, something to put a pin in, it is central to living out the gospel. The church cannot claim to follow Christ while neglecting the vulnerable. True ministry reflects the heart of Jesus, who welcomed, defended, and valued children above all. A church that safeguards its children glorifies God, strengthens its witness, and ensures that the gospel reaches the world without compromise.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, You are our refuge and our defender. You see what is hidden, You know what is whispered, and nothing escapes Your sight. Today we come before You with humility and holy resolve, asking You to guard the children entrusted to our care.

Father, forgive us where fear, comfort, or reputation has silenced truth. Forgive us where we have delayed action instead of choosing righteousness. Cleanse Your church of negligence, compromise, and misplaced priorities. Restore in us a holy fear of the Lord that values obedience over appearance.

Lord Jesus, You welcomed children, blessed them, and warned sternly against those who would harm them. Let Your heart beat within Your church again. Raise up shepherds who protect, not predators who exploit. Give courage to leaders to act decisively, wisdom to parents to discern clearly, and boldness to the faithful to speak truth in love.

Holy Spirit, shine Your light into every dark corner. Expose what must be exposed. Heal those who have been wounded. Restore trust where it has been broken, and bring comfort to every child who has suffered in silence.

Make Your church a place of safety, purity, and refuge where the vulnerable are defended, the innocent are cherished, and the gospel is lived without compromise.

We declare that our children belong to You. We commit ourselves to protect them, to listen to them, and to stand guard over their lives with unwavering faithfulness. In Jesus Name Amen

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You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
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  • Car Accidents
    • high speed 90 mph rollover
    • hit a tree at 60 mph went through windsheild
  • Motorcycle accidents
    • hit a tree lying across a trail that was not there minutes before
    • Chain came off at 70 mph no helmet and land sliding on my feet
  • Snowmobile Accident
    • Hit a car head on at high speed
  • Electric Shock
    • Electrocuted be a high voltage heater
    • Electrocuted off of a power pole
  • Heatstroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis

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But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31


Feeling exhausted doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’ve been carrying a lot. God has never expected you to rely only on your own strength. We are promised renewal for those who wait on Him. Waiting isn’t quitting; it’s trusting. When we slow down and lean into God, He replaces your burnout with endurance and your frustration with peace.

Call to Action:
 Pause today and intentionally bring your exhaustion to God.


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Dear Heavenly Father, I’m tired, and I need You. Please renew my strength and teach me to rely on You instead of myself. In Jesus Name Amen

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God’s Heart for the Vulnerable

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Defend the vulnerable and stand up for those who cannot stand alone. God calls His people not to overlook injustice, but to actively protect the weak and rescue those in danger.

“Defend the weak, the poor, and the fatherless. Maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked.”  Psalm 82:3–4

 God consistently reveals His heart for those who cannot defend themselves. Children are not secondary to the mission of the church, they are central to God’s considerations. The Bible does not treat protection as optional compassion but as moral obedience. When the church overlooks warning signs or excuses harmful behavior, it contradicts God’s clear command to defend the vulnerable. True gospel ministry reflects God’s justice and care, not institutional convenience. Protecting children is not a distraction from ministry; it is an expression of it.

Application:
 Choose to see protection as biblical obedience, not an inconvenience.

Thought to Ponder
 Where might God be calling me to defend someone vulnerable more intentionally?

Prayer:
 Dear Heavenly Father, align my heart with Yours. Give me eyes to see the vulnerable and courage to act in love and truth. Give the strength to stand in the chaos and turmoil that these truths might cause. In Jesus Name Amen

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Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
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Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
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Woman who falsely accused 10 men of raping her jailed

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Don’t Quit on a Bad Day

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Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9


 It’s easy to feel motivated when life is going well, but faith is tested when it’s not. This verse reminds us that doing the right thing doesn’t always feel rewarding right away. God sees every prayer, every act of obedience, and every moment you choose not to give up. Just because you don’t see results yet doesn’t mean nothing is happening. Growth first happens underground before it shows above the surface.

Call to Action:
 Today, choose not to quit, especially where you feel tired.

Prayer:
 Dear Heavenly Father, help me stay faithful in the chaos, disorder and turmoil, even when I don’t see immediate results. Give me strength to keep going and trust You with the outcome. In Jesus Name Amen

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Why Discernment Is an Act of Love

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Acts 17:11

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Romans 8:25

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So many Experiences

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There are so many experiences in my life that have helped me grow.

  1. Moving on my own when I was younger
    • Taught me I did not know everything
  2. Getting Married
    • Taught me to look at more than myself
  3. Having a heat stroke
    • Taught me I was not invincible
  4. Getting Multiple Sclerosis
    • Taught me to appreciate life and God
  5. Having Children
    • Taught me that I could love more than I ever imagined
  6. Hitting a tree at 60 MPH and going through the wind shield
    • Made me appreciate God even more
  7. Having Teenagers
    • Taught me how to have grace

There are so many things that I have not even touched, but I can say that when we look throughout our lives and listen. We can see that God is in everything we do. No matter how good or bad He walks through it with us.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

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The Church in Times of Crisis: Built for This Moment

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When the world is shaking and systems are failing, God reminds us that the Church is not an afterthought in crisis, but His chosen instrument for hope, truth, and redemption

When you were born, your mother brought you to church…When you were married, your wife brought you to church…When you die, your friends will bring you to church…Why not try coming to church on your own sometime?

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Scripture: Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 3:10

Throughout history, when moments of crisis have arrived it has never stopped the work of God, they have revealed it. Because of extreme persecution it scattered the early church, but the gospel still spread. Empires rose and fell, but Christ’s Kingdom endured. Pandemics, wars, economic collapse, and moral confusion have come and gone, but the Church remains, not because of buildings, budgets, or cultural favor, but because Jesus Himself sustains it. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young. (Psalm 40:11)

Today, there are many believers that feel unsettled. The world seems louder, angrier, and more unstable than ever. Our trust in institutions is eroding. It seems like truth feels negotiable. Fear always travels faster than faith. In moments like these, it’s easy to ask, Where is God? But the Bible invites us to ask a better question: Where is the Church?

Jesus never promised His followers an easy and calm world, He promised His presence in a broken one. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus declares, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Gates are defensive structures. This means that the Church was never meant to retreat and hide; it was meant to move forward with truth, love, and courage. Crisis does not weaken the Church, it should clarify its mission.

When the early church started it did not grow because it was comfortable. It grew because it was faithful. We see In Acts, that believers faced persecution, imprisonment, and martyrdom, yet they prayed boldly, shared generously, and loved sacrificially. Acts 8:1-8 confirms that when persecution scattered the believers, they “went everywhere preaching the word.” What the enemy used to try and silence them, God used to multiply them.

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and lamented greatly over him. But Saul ravaged the assembly, entering into every house and dragged both men and women off to prison. Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word. 

Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. The multitudes listened with one accord to the things that were spoken by Philip when they heard and saw the signs which he did. For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed. There was great joy in that city. (Acts 8:1-8)

Ephesians 3:10 says that through the Church, “the manifold wisdom of God” is made known, even to spiritual powers. This means the Church is not merely here to react to the world’s chaos; it is here to reveal God’s wisdom in the middle of it. The Church is God’s plan to display hope where despair reigns, truth where lies dominate, and light where darkness presses the hardest.

Having this calling requires clarity. The Church has to remember what it is, and more importantly what it is not. The Church is not a means to control people, a social club, or a motivational platform. It is the Body of Christ, commissioned to unapologetically proclaim the gospel, make disciples, care for the broken, and stand for truth without compromise and without cruelty. When the Church forgets this, it loses its voice. When it remembers this, it becomes unstoppable.

So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God, being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;  in whom the whole building, fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord;  in whom you also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:19-22)

Crisis can expose our foundations. It will reveal whether our faith is built on convenience or conviction. In times of ease, it’s easy to blend in. In times of pressure, the Church must decide whether or not it will reflect the current culture surrounding it or reflect Christ. Romans 12:2 calls believers not to be conformed to the world but transformed by the renewing of the mind. That renewal is not abstract, it shapes how we speak, love, serve, and stand firm.

In times of crisis, the Church is called to be more than a building or a program, it is called to be a living witness of hope. When everything is breaking apart, fear rises and certainty fades, the people of God are meant to stand steady, anchored in truth and united in love. Crisis has a habit of revealing what is real. It will strip away comfort and expose whether faith is shallow or rooted.

The Church should not mirror the panic and confusion of the world, instead it needs to model trust in God’s sovereignty and direction. Prayer becomes even more urgent, the Bible becomes essential, and the church family becomes vital. Through disaster, poverty, tribulation, and hardships, believers are reminded that the Church grew strongest not in ease, but when the pressure was on. When believers cared for one another, spoke truth boldly, and refused to compromise the gospel.

Through crisis it also helps refine the Church’s mission. It pushes the church outward, toward compassion, generosity, and courageous, unyielding service. The Church becomes the refuge for the overwhelmed and weary, a voice for truth, and an unquenchable light in the dark places. Rather than retreating, God’s people are invited to rise, serving faithfully, loving sacrificially, not backing down from the message of Jesus, and proclaiming hope that cannot be shaken.

Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

In every generation, crisis tests the true Church. And in every generation, God has proven Himself faithful, using uncertain times to strengthen His people and advance His purposes through unwavering faith and submissive hearts.

This four-week series will explore what it means to be the Church when the world is in turmoil. We will look at why the Church matters more than ever, how believers are called to be salt and light, how to love the world without becoming like it, and how to stand firm without becoming harsh. These are not theoretical ideas, they are survival skills for faithful discipleship.

Now is not the time for the Church to shrink back. Hebrews 10:39 reminds us that we are not those who draw back and are destroyed, but those who believe and are saved. God has placed His people in this generation, in this moment, for a reason. We are not late. We are not unprepared. We are not forgotten. The same Spirit that empowered the early church dwells in us today.

The question before us is not whether the world is in crisis, it is whether the Church will rise to meet it with humility, courage, truth, and love. The darkness does not need more commentary. It needs light. And Jesus has already declared who that light is: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).

God is calling His Church to remember who we are. Not spectators, not survivors, but witnesses. If fear has silenced your faith, if weariness has dulled your hope, or if compromise has replaced conviction, this is the moment to return to Christ’s true one and only mission. Ask God to renew your courage, refocus your purpose, and recommit your life to being part of His work in this generation.

Thoughts to Ponder

  1. When you look at the current state of the world, do you respond more with fear or faith?
  2. How do you personally view the role of the Church in times of cultural or moral crisis?
  3. In what ways might God be calling you to step forward rather than pull back?
  4. How can the church better reflect Christ to a hurting and divided world?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, You are the builder and foundation of the Church. In a world shaken by fear, chaos, confusion, skepticism, doubt, and division, anchor me in Your truth. Renew my courage where I am weary, my love where we have grown cold, and my faith where doubt has crept in. Teach me to stand firm without bitterness, to speak truth with grace, and to shine Your light in dark places. Use us, Your Church, for Your glory in this moment. I trust You, and I will follow You. In Jesus Name Amen

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