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to the victims of this flood. His plane will land at 12:20 p.m. Thank you for joining us, offering prayers of protection for President Bush and the First Lady while they are
on the ground in Texas. (Isaiah 54:17)
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Listen: Children Worship Jesus After Surviving Devastating Texas Floods
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As the devastating floods in Texas have taken the lives of more than 80 people and counting, one of the most heartbreaking parts of this tragedy are the lives of children that were lost while at summer camp. Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, has so far seen at least 27 lives claimed in this horrific event. After friends and other campers were swept up in this horrific event, a group of girls leaving the camp decided to give Jesus all the honor and praise singing hymns as they left the scene. “Here are some survivors from Camp Mystic. It’s OK to cry. It’s a traumatizing experience. Lives were lost,” one commentator wrote on X. “Their singing and praising God has brought tears to my eyes. Brave, brave girls.”
Pastor Travis Johnson also made a statement about the bravery of these young girls. These girls are precious. As they are leaving this difficult situation, they are singing. TEARS. Our hearts are broken for families who experienced such heavy loss this weekend in Texas. The flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in Central Texas has now taken the lives of at least 80+ people including many children. Would you please continue to pray for every family affected during this painful time, as well as the first responders that are part of the search and rescue process?
Dr. Malachi O’Brien further pointed out that the girls’ “resilience is unreal.” (Charisma News) Watch Video Here. |
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- Abba, our hearts are broken for the devastation in Texas, although we find great comfort in hearing the voices of children who fled Camp Mystic, singing praises to our heavenly Father. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch upon the hearts of these campers who have experienced enormous trauma and loss. May each child be strengthened by Your Holy Spirit as they cling to Jesus for hope and comfort. We pray for all the families devastated by this heartbreaking event and ask for Your mighty presence to fill their homes. Pour Your PEACE, that surpasses all understanding, upon each mind and heart across Texas, as our nation prays together and waits upon the Lord. Through the powerful Blood and Name of Jesus Christ, we pray- Amen.
- "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
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Three Chess Players at the Table:
July 8 and the Gaza Ceasefire Gambit
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by Tania Curado Koenig
Last night, beneath the chandeliers of the White House and behind sealed doors, three global actors — Qatar, Israel, and the United States — positioned themselves at a high-stakes chessboard. Each move made in silence; each silence calculated.
What began Monday evening was not just only diplomacy — it was a battle of timing, leverage, and spiritual alignment. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, having arrived in Washington early Monday morning, joined a private ceremonial dinner that evening hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House. The gathering was larger than initially reported. It was — even more than diplomacy — a strategic opening on a prophetic chessboard. Between the present were First Lady Sara Netanyahu, Ambassador Mike Huckabee (who spoke), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu presented President Trump with a formal letter nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The message was unmistakable: this was not about policy — it was about positioning, covenant, and the weight of the hour.
Early signs were promising. Witkoff was preparing to depart for Doha to deliver a final deal to Hamas. Most believed the deal would be sealed by midweek. But diplomacy, like chess, depends on all the pieces moving in turn. And one piece — Qatar — held back. Qatari mediators insisted the talks were ‘still at the stage of a general framework’ and ‘would need more time’ to finalise, despite American confidence that 3 of 4 core points were agreed .
A Final Note from the Chessboard
As this report reaches its conclusion, a reception is about to take place at Blair House — hosted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and First Lady Sara Netanyahu. The gathering brings together trusted voices from the Jewish and Christian communities, including Ambassador Mike Huckabee, William Koenig, Michele Bachmann and this writer who together wrote the letter for President Trump that you, faithful remnant, signed. We are not merely as an observer of diplomacy, but as a witness to alignment.
This event is not about applause or deals. It is about those who stand for the land. It is about those who see — and those who continue to pray.
This week has brought with it intense spiritual warfare. It has been felt throughout the nation, and especially here in Washington, D.C. There was not a single leader last night who did not speak of it — not in vague terms, but with trembling. Because we are taking ground. And your prayers matter.
And while the nations maneuver in ambiguity, let the record be prophetically established:
No move conceived in darkness shall prosper.
No false peace built on pressure shall be permitted to stand.
No withdrawal negotiated outside of covenant shall be sealed.
This match does not belong to Washington.
It does not belong to Doha.
This match belongs to the Lord.
"For the Lord has purposed, and who can annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back?" — Isaiah 14:27
The board is set. The next move is coming
(www.watch.org) Read more
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- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for President Donald Trump. Pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Pray for Ambassador Mike Huckabee. And pray for this great nation, America, that revival shall go across it, from Wisconsin to Florida, from Ohio to California, from Texas to New York.
- "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." (James 5:16)
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Gaza Permanent Ceasefire Questionable Says Senior Israeli Official
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Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said no permanent ceasefire would be possible without the complete removal of Hamas.
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A senior Israeli official has issued a less-than-optimistic assessment of the permanency of any ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking in Washington on condition of anonymity, the senior official said that a 60-day ceasefire "might" be possible within "a week, two weeks - not a day".
But on the chances of the ceasefire lasting beyond 60 days, the official said: "We will begin negotiations on a permanent settlement. But we achieve it? It's questionable, but Hamas will not be there."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to conclude a four-day visit to Washington later today. There had been hope that a ceasefire could be announced during the trip. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that it's close.
Speaking at a briefing for a number of reporters, the Israeli official would not be drawn on any of the details of the negotiations over concerns that public disclosure could jeopardise their chances of success. The major sticking point in the talks between Hamas and Israel is the status of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) inside Gaza during the 60-day ceasefire and beyond, should it last longer. (News.sky.com) Read more here.
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- Abba, we praise You that You alone know the beginning from the end and all that goes in between, You know Your heart for Your people Israel but also for those who war against them. We ask for Your perfect will to be done in the working out of a plan for Gaza. We ask Holy Spirit to move on all hearts involved in bringing a lasting peace to this conflict, show those of Hamas leadership how You see what was and is being done, words being spoken for good or evil. Jesus, we ask that Your hand move on all situations involved and bring forth what You have always known was the best possible plan for Israel and for the Palistinians who are not part of the fight. We ask this in the name Elohim, God "Creator, Mighty and Strong", the God who spoke the world into being.
- "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is
the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends
of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his
understanding no one can fathom."
(Isaiah 40:28)
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FBI Launches Criminal Probes into John Brennan, James Comey Over Trump-Russia Collusion Hoax
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The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan as well as former FBI Director James Comey related to the Trump-Russia collusion hoax, according to Fox News. The outlet reported, citing DOJ sources, that CIA Director John Ratcliffe has given evidence concerning Brennan to FBI Director Kash Patel and that an investigation into Comey is also underway.
The investigation may involve potentially false statements made to Congress.
The probes come after a review of the investigation into Trump in the Russia collusion investigation, and it was determined that the “decision by agency heads to include the Steele Dossier in the ICA ran counter to fundamental tradecraft principles and ultimately undermined the credibility of a key judgment.”
Ratcliffe declassified a “lessons learned” review of the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) from 2017. The ICA alleged that Russia attempted to push Trump into office, however, the review of the ICA discovered “procedural anomalies” and that officials rushed to judgement in the ICA, thwarting standards used in the intelligence community. (Discern Report) Read more here.
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- Abba, we praise You that the truth is finally being revealed concerning what actually started the "Russia, Russia, Russia" hoax. We thank You that You have known from the beginning all that was being done in darkness and now You are revealing the demonic plan set against Your son, Donald. We ask that You bring exposure to every person that lied in hopes of bringing down President Trump. We ask that not one will remain hidden. We ask that each of these people be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, no matter their position in the government, past or present. We ask this in the name Jehovah Roi, The God Who Sees everything.
- "Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their
plans from the Lord, who do their work in
darkness and think, "Who sees us? Who will know?" (Isaiah 29:15)
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Cloud Seeding is Raising Concerns
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Geoengineering, including cloud seeding, is raising
serious concerns
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The images from the devastating flood in Texas are hard to see. Some have used this tragedy to blame President Trump or climate change, neither of which is fair. While not proposing a causal connection by any means, we need to consider a serious concern — geoengineering using cloud seeding.
A company called Rainmaker conducts “precipitation enhancement” through cloud seeding. This company released silver iodide and salt into the clouds to increase rain on July 2, less than two days before the unprecedented flood. This was done upwind of the devastation. Wind patterns (coming from the S/SE) could have carried this cocktail straight into the region within a 24-to-48-hour window, just as the storm was building and dumping water. This raises troubling questions about human interference in our weather systems.
Texas has used cloud seeding for more than a decade. Below I will share some staggering results of cloud seeding in the Lone Star State.
-- Mat Staver; Liberty Counsel
To read this article, please go here.
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- Father God, we thank You for Mat Staver and for Liberty Counsel for the work they are now doing on Capitol Hill to alert Congress of the danger of cloud seeding. In recent days, we have seen so much devastation in Texas, North Carolina, Chicago and New Mexico -- all caused by these catastrophic floods. We ask, dear Lord, that You would reveal all hidden things to those in authority, so they can make wise decisions to reign in this process through legislative action. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer, amen and amen!
- “Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known." (Matthew 10:26)
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1. EU could sanction Israel without consensus - Israel Hayom
In a groundbreaking legal review, the European Union has determined that some trade and diplomatic privileges granted to Israel can be suspended without full consensus among all 27 member states. The review, conducted in preparation for an upcoming foreign ministers' meeting, found that a qualified majority of 17 countries representing at least 65% of the EU population could suffice to revoke benefits such as customs exemptions and simplified trade arrangements.
The revelation, obtained Thursday by Israel Hayom, comes amid growing diplomatic pressure on Israel over its military operations in Gaza. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has launched a diplomatic offensive to block potential punitive measures that several EU member states are pushing to adopt.
While a full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement or specific sanctions over alleged human rights violations still requires unanimous consent, the legal opinion found that several key trade perks could be rolled back with only a qualified majority. These include Israel's participation in the EU's "Open Skies" agreement, certain scientific and technological partnerships, and visa facilitations, moves that could inflict unprecedented economic harm. (Read more)
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2. Netanyahu: If after 60 days Hamas isn't dismantled-we will resume fighting
- Israel National News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a video statement from Washington, DC, in which he discussed the current status of the war against Hamas and Israel's determination to free the hostages held by the murderous terror organization.
"We are determined to bring them all back," Netanyahu stated, adding: "At the moment, we are trying to obtain the release of half the living and deceased hostages, in return for a 60-day temporary ceasefire."
He continued: "At the beginning of the ceasefire, we will begin negotiations for the permanent end to the war. That means a permanent ceasefire. To obtain this, it needs to be done according to the minimum conditions that we set: Hamas puts down its weapons, Gaza is demilitarized, and Hamas no longer has any governing or military capabilities. These are our base conditions." (Read more)
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3. Israeli Official Says Some of Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium Likely Survived US Strikes: Report -Algemeiner
Israeli intelligence officials have reportedly concluded that parts of Iran’s underground stockpile of highly enriched uranium likely survived last month’s US-Israeli strikes, reviving questions about how severely the attacks degraded Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
According to the New York Times, a senior Israeli official said the country believes some of Iran’s 60% enriched uranium remains accessible at nuclear sites that were buried too deep to be destroyed in last month’s strikes.
Although Israel has long monitored Tehran’s nuclear program, the Israeli official said Iran intensified its push toward developing a nuclear weapon after Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah was killed last September.
Last month, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping military campaign aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and neutralizing what officials described as an imminent nuclear threat. (Read more)
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4. Israeli murdered in Gush Etzion terrorist attack - JNS
Palestinian terrorists killed an Israeli man in his 20s at the Gush Etzion Junction shopping mall in Judea on Thursday afternoon in a combined shooting and stabbing attack, medical authorities said.
The Magen David Adom medical emergency response group said its paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Two terrorists were “neutralized” on the spot, the statement said.
The victim was identified as Shalev Zvuluny, 22, a resident of the Jewish community of Kiryat Arba near Hebron. He was employed as a security guard at the shopping mall.
The terrorists were named by Arab media as Mahmoud Abed, from the nearby village of Halhul, and Malik Salem, from Tulkarem in Samaria. Both reportedly served in the Palestinian Authority’s police forces. (Read more)
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5. Israel, ICC prosecutor have third fight over 'State of Palestine' war crimes probes
- Jerusalem Post
These arrest warrants have shaken Israel’s legitimacy worldwide and threaten additional stark, negative, diplomatic, economic, legal, and other consequences.
But on April 24, the ICC’s Appeals Chamber gave Israel a rare and pleasant surprise when it stalled the prosecution’s progress against Israelis by saying that its lower court needed to review Jerusalem’s objections to the ICC’s jurisdiction more carefully than it had before.
This is really the third battle over whether there is a “State of Palestine” that can give the ICC jurisdiction to go after Israelis, following two prior wins for the Palestinians on the issue at the lower court level in 2021 and November 2024. (Read more)
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1. Young Men Returning To Church - Why Aren't Young Women Joining Them? - Prophecy Newswatch
In recent months, at two synods for different diocese of the Anglican Church of North America, I encountered a significant number of impressive young men, mostly in their twenties. In one case, they humbly served the clergy and leadership throughout the multi-day proceedings. In the other, they attended a local parish but chose to join and stay for the entirety of an exceptionally long ordination service.
I see something similar at my church, where there is often a row of single, young men, faithful, spiritually hungry, and interested in cultivating a deep, personal faith. I should note, that there is no corresponding row of young women, nor did I see similar numbers of young women at either of the aforementioned synods.
Though these stories are anecdotal, there is growing evidence of a "quiet revival" of Christian belief among Gen Z men. The New York Times reported last fall that, for the first time in American history, men now outnumber women in churches. The trend is especially pronounced among twenty-somethings.
Last year, a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute found that 39% of Gen Z women identify as religiously unaffiliated, compared with just 31% of men. Among white evangelicals, young men had begun showing significantly more religiosity than women.
Newer data from the U.K. shows a surprising reawakening across the pond, where church attendance overall has long been much lower than in the U.S. In April, the Bible Society reported that church decline in England and Wales "has not only stopped, but the Church is growing, as Gen Z leads an exciting turnaround in church attendance." (Read more)
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- Father God, how delighted we are to hear of the resurgence of young men attending church services and doing so for evidently the right reasons. We bless this number to increase steadily to help turn our culture back to a God-based culture that can bring Your blessings to each county and community where You are honored above ALL other Gods. About the young women, Lord, we pray that You will open their eyes to the deceptions that have caused such destruction in so many lives and caused those who love You to be marginalized. We pray that there will spring up laborers into the harvest to help young women see how they have been deceived into believing lies from the enemy as to who they are and what their purpose on earth is. Thank You, Lord, for these signs of a great coming revival that will sweep our country and the world. Amen!
- "Therefore saith he unto them, the harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest." (Luke 10:2)
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2. From Japan To The U.S - Earthquake Fault Lines Are Awakening –
Prophecy Newswatch
Is there a possibility that a cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Rainier could occur in the not too distant future? On Tuesday morning, Mt. Rainier was shaken by over 400 earthquakes. It was the largest earthquake swarm that we have seen at Mt. Rainier since 2009. Those that have been following my work for a long time already know why this earthquake swarm immediately got my attention.
One of these days, Mt. Rainier will suddenly erupt, and a lot of people living in the vicinity of the volcano will die. Authorities have always known about the threat that Mt. Rainier poses, but they just kept building more homes in the shadow of the volcano. The stage is set for a tragedy of unimaginable proportions, and the clock is ticking.
Mt. Rainier had been pretty quiet for a while, but that period of relative stability was shattered very early on Tuesday morning…
A swarm of small earthquakes was detected at Mount Rainier Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN).
The activity began on July 8, 2025, at 1:29 a.m. PDT, with hundreds of earthquakes recorded at depths ranging from 1.2 to 3.7 miles below the summit. The largest earthquake so far has been a magnitude 1.7.
This is really big news.
By the time the earthquake swarm was over, the U.S. Geological Survey had recorded over 400 earthquakes… (Read more here)
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- Dear Merciful Lord, we look to You at this time of threats of earthquakes and tsunamis to make sure the devastation is held back so that people are warned and have time to get right with You and get to safety. We pray this for our country as well as those in other countries like Japan. Lord, give our people better wisdom as to where to build homes and businesses and send laborers into this harvest, also, so that many lives may be saved. We honor You as the Lord of the Universe and Lord of our country and our natural resources..
- "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and defense; he has become my salvation." (Isaiah 12:2)
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3. Jewish Democrats in Congress sound the alarm on Mamdani – The
Hill
Jewish Democrats on Capitol Hill are raising concerns about New York Assembly member
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, arguing his
refusal to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” or recognize Israel as a Jewish state
could be dangerous during the current moment of rising antisemitism in the U.S.
Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist, bested a crowded field of Democratic
mayoral hopefuls last month on a message largely focused on affordability in the city. But
his ascension has been accompanied by intense scrutiny of his statements related to Israel, including his support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, accusing Israel of apartheid after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack and stopping short of denouncing the
saying “globalize the intifada” or calling Israel a Jewish state.
The latter two have sparked worries among Jewish Democrats in Congress — especially with Mamdani having a path to lead the city with the largest Jewish population in the country. (Read more)
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- Lord Jesus, we bring the rising success of this apparently prejudiced candidate for mayor of New York City to You for You to either open his eyes and show him the errors of his ways or else remove him as a candidate for this office. We pray that You will open the eyes of those who voted for him to the dangers of letting a man who talks like this run the largest city in our country that has the largest Jewish population also. Open the eyes of the electorate in NYC to the failure, also, of the Soviet Union where socialism was imposed by force. Father, we bless the citizens of this great city to see clearly with Your eyes the truth of what is going on around them and save them from those who intend that which is evil. Raise up intercessors among them, Lord.
- "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them are sanctified by faith that is in me." (Acts 26:18)
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4. Trump administration pulls lever to threaten Harvard’s accreditation – The Hill
The Education Department and Department of Health and Human Services told Harvard University’s accreditor Wednesday there is “strong evidence to suggest the school may no longer meet” accreditation standards.
The letter to the New England Commission of Higher Education is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s multifront effort against the nation’s oldest college. Loss of accreditation would mean Harvard could not receive federal student aid.
The federal departments said Harvard was found in violation of antidiscrimination laws and therefore its accreditor needs to work with the university or take away accreditation if Harvard fails to remedy the situation.
“Accrediting bodies play a significant role in preserving academic integrity and a campus culture conducive to truth-seeking and learning. Part of that is ensuring students are safe on campus and abiding by federal laws that guarantee educational opportunities to all students,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.
“By allowing anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination to persist unchecked on its campus, Harvard University has failed in its obligation to students, educators, and American taxpayers. The Department of Education expects the New England Commission of Higher Education to enforce its policies and practices, and to keep the Department fully informed of its efforts to ensure that Harvard is in compliance with federal law and accreditor standards,” she added.
The Commission released a FAQ sheet regarding the situation after Harvard was found out of Title VI compliance by the administration in June, clarifying that the federal government’s findings does not mean the university automatically gets accreditation taken away.
The commission also said the federal government cannot force it to take away accreditation from a university. (Read more)
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- Lord God, we need you at Harvard University. We need you to infiltrate the minds of every person working at the school including the students. Only you can change their hearts and minds. We need the professors and teachers to have the mind of Christ and to truly raise up generations who know and love you, and who don’t harass and discriminate against your Jewish people. Only you can save what has been lost. We ask you to honor our prayers and let Harvard University become a place of safety and peace for all who attend. We praise your Holy name, Lord God. We ask for a miracle! Thank you, Lord, for providing this blessing to Harvard and also to other universities in America. We ask you to remove ungodliness from these college campuses and to replace them with your kindness and godliness. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, amen and amen.
- "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce, ungodliness, and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age." (Titus 2: 11-12)
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5. Why Trump Is Losing Patience With Russia and What’s Next – The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump has taken action against Russian leadership as Moscow continues to rebuff international calls for a cease-fire in Ukraine.
Trump is looking to arm Ukraine with additional defensive weapons and has endorsed a plan to hammer Moscow with new sanctions until Russia comes back to the negotiating table in good faith.
This follows a series of intensive Russian attacks against urban centers in Ukraine over the past week, and a wide-ranging phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Trump said did not yield any progress.
Putin has consistently rebuffed the Trump administration’s demands that it work toward a cease-fire in Ukraine, saying that he supports ending the war but only on Russia’s terms.
Here’s what to know about the White House’s pivot on Moscow.
Call With Putin a Turning Point
Trump’s increasing commitment to furnish Ukraine with the weapons it needs to defend itself follows a July 4 call with Putin. The call was the sixth such conversation between the two leaders since Trump returned to office in January.
No progress toward a cease-fire was made on the call, however, and Trump told reporters afterward that he was “very disappointed” with the conversation.
What’s more, something about the conversation appeared to convince Trump that Putin was not interested in cease-fire negotiations at all.
“I don’t think he’s looking to stop,” Trump said of Putin.
Hours after the call, Russia launched what was its largest aerial assault on Ukraine to date, including a combination of more than 550 drones and missiles.
Just days later, on July 9, Russia launched an even larger attack that struck targets in civilian centers in Ukraine. That attack incorporated more than 700 drones, mostly provided by Iran, and more than a dozen ballistic missiles.
Following the Trump-Putin call, Trump also held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described the conversation as “very important and productive.”
From what’s been made public of the call, Trump and Zelenskyy discussed how to best strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses to prevent further civilian casualties, as well as the possibility of a future joint weapons venture. (Read more here)
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- Father God, we desire peace in Ukraine and Russia. The war in this region has intensified. God bless President Trump. He has been communicating with President Putin trying to bring this war to an end, but has been met with resistance. Lord, we want peace in this region. Please make a way for peace, where there is no peace. We pray you soften Vladimir Putin‘s heart and change the way he is thinking and pursuing war against Ukraine. Give President Trump wisdom and knowledge to help get a peace deal done quickly. We love you and we pray your will be done. We give this burden to you. We know nothing is impossible when you solve this crisis that has been going on for years. We praise you, king of Kings, Lord of all. This is what we ask and we believe you will answer our request. We ask this and pray in the name above all names, Jesus Christ. Amen and amen.
- "And a harvest of righteousness is sewn in peace by those who make peace." (James 3:18)
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6. USAID Quietly Sent Thousands of Viruses to Chinese Military-Linked Biolab - Discern Report
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(Daily Caller)—The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shipped thousands of viral samples to a lab in Wuhan over the course of a 10-year program even though it had no formal agreement with the lab in place, according to previously unreported documents.
The documents show that USAID funded the exportation of 11,000 samples from Yunnan Province, where some of the closest relatives of the COVID-19 virus circulate, to Wuhan, the epicenter of the pandemic, with no apparent plan for ensuring the samples were not misdirected to bioweapons and remained accessible to the U.S. government.
A $210 million USAID public health program called PREDICT, steered by the University of California-Davis, collected viral samples in countries throughout the globe but lacked long-term storage when funding dried up, according to rudimentary plans in 2019.
USAID’s sample dispensation plan for China is sparse: “No need [sic] information from Yunnan. They were never an official lab partner for PREDICT. All samples they helped collected [sic] are sent to, tested, and stored in Wuhan.”
The “lab” refers to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). WIV was a close partner of USAID contractor EcoHealth Alliance and a slated partner for a PREDICT-like program supported by the State Department. The lab has poor biosafety practices and ties to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). (Read more here)
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- Holy God, this information which we have learned about is unbelievable. USAID funding 11,000 sample viruses from Yunnan Providence to Wuhan the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no accountability. The money ran out. What did they do? Lord please take charge and put leaders who care about humanity in control so this can never happen again. The world cannot defend against bio weapons. You are our only hope to stop this madness. Please shut this enterprise down immediately so that we can live in peace, and we can have no fear of anymore deadly pandemics in our future. Thank you, Lord you are still on the throne and you reign over all the Earth. Thank you for our salvation and your love and for protection from the evil upon this earth. We praise you, Almighty God, who was and is and is to come. In Jesus' precious name we pray, amen and amen.
- "For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence." (Psalm 91:3)
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FDA quietly updates heart warnings on COVID shots—too little, too late
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, July 10, 2025
During the COVID-19 pandemic, America witnessed an unprecedented propaganda campaign that steamrolled dissent, censored legitimate questions, and vilified anyone who dared to challenge the government’s pharmaceutical gospel. Doctors lost licenses. Scientists were blacklisted. Everyday citizens were mocked as “conspiracy theorists” for simply raising concerns. Now, as the FDA updates vaccine warning labels for heart inflammation, and data long buried under red tape finally sees daylight, those who questioned the narrative stand vindicated. From the very beginning, the public was told in no uncertain terms: the shots were “safe and effective.” Period. But they were never neither.
Any alternative view, including peer-reviewed studies, was and mostly remains suppressed by media giants working hand-in-glove with federal agencies and big pharma. The phrase “trust the science” became a religious mantra, even when that “science” contradicted itself week to week. First, the vaccine was said to prevent COVID entirely. Then it was merely to reduce symptoms. Then it wouldn’t stop transmission—but still take it. Then you’d need boosters, maybe indefinitely. All the while, dissenters who cited government data or asked basic questions about risks were labeled extremists or anti-vaxxers. Behind the curtain, however, a very different story was unfolding. Read More
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SCOTUS Allows Trump to Fire Federal Workers
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Supreme Court Gives Trump Greenlight To Axe Federal Bureaucrats
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The Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump to move forward with plans to reduce the federal workforce.
The majority lifted a lower court’s injunction that blocked implementation of Trump’s executive order directing agencies to prepare “large-scale reductions” in the workforce.
“Because the Government is likely to succeed on its argument that the Executive Order and Memorandum are lawful—and because the other factors bearing on whether to grant a stay are satisfied—we grant the application,” the Supreme Court’s order states.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued the sole dissent, calling the majority’s decision “hubristic and senseless.”
“I see no basis to conclude that the District Court erred—let alone clearly so—in finding that the President is attempting to fundamentally restructure the Federal Government,” she wrote.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that she agrees the President “cannot restructure federal agencies in a manner inconsistent with congressional mandates” but noted the executive order only directed agencies to create plans for reducing the workforce “consistent with applicable law.”
“The plans themselves are not before this Court, at this stage, and we thus have no occasion to consider whether they can and will be carried out consistent with the constraints of law,” she wrote.
The lower court’s injunction “brought to a halt numerous in-progress RIFs at more than a dozen federal agencies, sowing confusion about what RIF-related steps agencies may take and compelling the government to retain—at taxpayer expense—thousands of employees whose continuance in federal service the agencies deem not to be in the government and public interest,” the Trump administration argued in its application. (Daily Caller) Read more here.
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Lord, we thank You for the high court's decision. We ask You to guide President Trump as he works to reform our government and bring it in line with what the founders envisioned. (Prayer offered by IFA)
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NASA sends specialized aircraft, technology to aid Texas flood search and recovery operations
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In the wake of the catastrophic July Fourth floods that barreled through south central Texas, claiming 119 lives and leaving nearly 200 people missing, NASA dispatched two aircraft to aid local recovery efforts and search and rescue operations.
NASA's high-altitude WB-57 aircraft took off from Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston on Tuesday, and will conduct aerial surveys using its DyNAMITE (Day/Night Airborne Motion Imager for Terrestrial Environments) sensor.
The sensor will take high-resolution photos of the Guadalupe River and several miles of the surrounding area, which could accelerate emergency response times.
The aircraft are responding as part of NASA’s Disasters Response Coordination System, which was activated to support the flood emergency response in coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and humanitarian groups.
"Persistent cloud-cover has made it difficult to obtain clear satellite imagery, so the Disasters Program coordinated with NASA’s Airborne Science Program at NASA’s Johnson Space Flight Center in Houston to conduct a series of flights to gather observations of the impacted regions," according to a NASA statement.
Officials said the data will be provided to response teams and aid in rescue efforts and resource allocation.
The agency also sent its Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR), aboard a Gulfstream III, from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Wednesday to collect observations over the Guadalupe, San Gabriel and Colorado river basins.
UAVSAR, which can spot water through vegetation, will be collecting data through the end of the week. (Fox News) Read more here.
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- Father God, we know that You are grieving the loss of lives from the floods just as we are--especially the families and loved ones of those deceased and those still unaccounted for. Thank You that in our grief You will come and comfort us, each in whatever way is needed, and that You truly understand our feelings and circumstances as we seek Your help in our agony.
Today we want to especially thank You for the God-inspired amazing technology that is available for thermal imaging and for the aircraft donated by NASA to provide high resolution photos through the DyNAMITE Sensor aboard the WB-57’s, as well as the Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar--UAVSAR. May this technology be used correctly, and provide the much needed assistance to the search teams on the ground and in the waters. Father, we earnestly pray that no critical areas would be overlooked and that data would be interpreted correctly.
Have mercy, Abba, have mercy. You surely know what it is like to lose a child in horrific circumstances. Thank You that Your Son Jesus’s pain and suffering will supply the help and healing needed now. We give You all of the honor and thanksgiving. In Yeshua’s name, Amen & Amen.
- "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
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Vance: Here’s How Mamdani Won the New York Mayoral Primary
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Vice President JD Vance is criticizing New York City Democrat mayoral nominee Zohran
Mamdani, accusing him of building a coalition of what Vance called “downwardly mobile,
college-educated people,” and carved-out ethnic blocs by pandering to shared hatreds.
“This is a guy who won high-income and college-educated New Yorkers, and especially both young [and] highly educated New Yorkers, but he was weakest among black voters and those without a college degree,” Vance said of the 33-year-old New York state assemblyman in an acceptance speech Saturday for the Claremont Institute’s Statesmanship Award in San Diego.
“That’s an interesting coalition. Maybe it works in the New York Democratic primary. I don’t
think it works in the United States at large,” the vice president said.
However, Vance expressed sympathy for disaffected wealthy voters.
“I think that we should care about all the people in our country, particularly those downwardly mobile, college-educated people who feel like the American dream is not quite
all that it’s cracked up to be. But we have to be honest about where [Mamdani’s] coalition is … It’s about elite disaffection and elite anger.”
Vance noted that the other part of Mamdani’s coalition-building success is exploiting foreign ethnic conflicts that have little to do with American life. “That base was supplemented by carefully selected ethnic blocs carved out of the electorate
using identity politics as the knife,” he said. That … explains Mamdani’s bizarre appeals to foreign politics intended to signal to one particular group of New Yorkers or another.” (Daily Signal) Read more here.
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- Abba, You are the only one who truly knows Mr. Mamdani's heart, his beliefs, his intentions. We ask You to shine Your light on what the public needs to see, to know, to understand about him. We ask You to expose anything that he is not willing to talk about, not willing for his constituents to realize. Father God, Mr. Mamdani has made no secret about his view of the form of government You established through our Founding Fathers. We ask You to speak to his mind and heart, and reveal to him that You exist, You rule, You are the only God. Your Word says that You set kings up and You bring them down. We ask You to do exactly that in the upcoming election in NYC for Mayor. We ask You to put into office Your choice, Your hand picked person, regardless of party. Jesus, we ask for downloads of revelation, guiding and directing Your intercessors in how to pray against any plans of the enemy to work against Your chosen candidate. Give us vision to see what You see so we can follow Your lead. We ask this in the name El Shaddai, God Almighty, the God who has power over all things.
- "You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and
honor and power. For you created all things,
and they exist because you created what you pleased."
(Revelation 4:11)
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Netanyahu Holds Appreciation Reception for Christian and Jewish Supporters at the Blair House as Storm Hits Near Obama’s D.C. Residence
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By William Koenig - Washington, D.C. - July 10, 2025
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The Capital Gripped by Darkness and Storm
By the time the storm reached the heart of Washington D.C., live feeds from prominent locations including the White House began to reflect the gravity of the unfolding situation. Visibility outside had dropped to nearly zero as sheets of torrential rain pelted the city’s buildings and streets. Flash flooding began to emerge in low-lying areas, and wind gusts made movement hazardous.
Eyewitness accounts from across the city and surrounding suburbs described a chaotic scene. Trees were seen swaying violently, with branches snapping off and debris swirling through the air. The distinct roaring noise often reported before the touchdown of a tornado had reportedly been heard by some residents in northeast Washington and the Takoma neighborhood.
The impact of the storm was not limited to residential areas. National landmarks and government buildings in downtown Washington were also engulfed by the deluge. The White House, the Capitol Building, and the National Mall were all subjected to the heavy rains and wind gusts. (Source: Travel And Tour World – July 9, 2025 ) No link available.
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> > > To read Bill's commentary about what exactly was taking place at this site, across
the street from the White House, please go here.
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- Father God, we thank You that all who live in Washington, D.C. were kept safe in the midst of this violent storm on Wednesday night. We quote now from his article:
"The timing is striking. As Netanyahu honored allies and expressed gratitude for those who stand with Israel at Blair House — the storm’s violent epicenter passed near a home symbolically tied to one of the central architects of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and a frequent advocate for the Palestinian cause.
For those who pay attention to patterns — especially in moments involving Israel — this did not go unnoticed.
The reception concluded with strong fellowship among Jewish and Christian attendees, a tangible reminder of the biblical and geopolitical stakes of this moment. The storm may have passed through D.C. quickly, but the significance remains."
- Lord God, we ask You to help us, Your intercessors, to discern the times and to intercede according to Your will, in all matters set before us. Thank You, O Lord, for allowing each one of us to serve as Your watchmen on the wall . . . for such a time as this. Amen.
- " . . . who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14)
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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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NASA Sets Briefings for SpaceX Crew-11 Mission to Space Station
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NASA and its partners will discuss the upcoming crew rotation to the International Space Station during a pair of news conferences on Thursday, July 10, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
First is an overview news conference at 12 p.m. EDT with mission leadership discussing final launch and mission preparations on the agency’s YouTube channel.
Next, crew will participate in a news conference at 2 p.m. on NASA’s YouTube channel, followed by individual astronaut interviews at 3 p.m. This is the final media opportunity with Crew-11 before they travel to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for launch.
The Crew-11 mission, targeted to launch in late July/early August, will carry NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov to the orbiting laboratory. The crew will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A.
To read the full news release, click here.
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"Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted."
(Matthew 5:4)
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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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