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The Daily Brief:
An Online News Source for Intercessors
"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
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United We Stand Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026
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President Trump Addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly — Watch Live Today!
Today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, President Donald J. Trump will address world leaders at the opening of the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City.
The morning session begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled as the first speaker, followed by the President of the United States. Live coverage will stream on WhiteHouse.gov/live and the White House mobile app.
Download the app at whitehouse.gov/app/download to watch on iPhone or Android. Following the address, the President will hold a series of bilateral meetings in New York, including sessions with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Japan, and will meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council before returning to Washington on Tuesday evening.
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Introducing: PrayTheVote
Please find attached the link for PraytheVote:
-- an excellent resource to track elections in each state through November.
We trust that you will be richly blessed as you look over PraytheVote and consider incorporating this resource into your own daily time before our Lord.
As a reminder, we will continue to post this link on every edition of the Daily Brief through Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
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Join our Bible Readathon, every night except Sunday morning, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Call 508-924-5411 (no access code). Our moderator will welcome you and invite you to share in our reading. Go here to learn more. Thank you.
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> > > Please go here to pray through today's 24/7 International Strategic Prayer Guide. You may also call in at any time to read these prayers with others by calling:
712-770-4340 Code: 543555 #.
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>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
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Christian Mom Defeats Oregon Bid to Stop Her From Adopting
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A Christian mom in Oregon has won her battle against a liberal state to adopt children. Oregon child-welfare officials have agreed to let a Christian widow seek a license to adopt children from foster care without violating her religious beliefs, ending a three-year fight over a state rule that barred her because she would not promote gender ideology on the kids.
Jessica Bates, a widowed mother of five, sued the Oregon Department of Human Services in April 2023 after the agency rejected her application. Officials deemed her ineligible to adopt any child — even infants or children who share her religious beliefs — because she said she would not use inaccurate pronouns, take children to pride parades, or take a hypothetical 9-year-old to receive puberty blockers or hormone shots.
Under an agreed court order announced Monday, Bates may reapply for her license and need not promote gender ideology to a vulnerable child. Oregon also agreed that Bates, as the prevailing party, is entitled to attorneys’ fees and costs, to be decided later. “As a widowed mom of five, I was surprised to feel God nudging me to adopt. I never dreamt it would lead to a years-long lawsuit when Oregon excluded me just because of my religious convictions about gender,” Bates said. “I am grateful for ADF picking up my case, advocating for my and every American’s rights, and helping ensure many great homes can remain candidates to help the children in foster care.” (Life News) Read More Here |
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Father, we are grateful for VICTORY in court, allowing our sister in Christ to finally adopt children from foster care. We ask Your blessing upon this Christian mother in her desire to help children in need. May she see Your provision as she moves forward in obedience to You. We ask Your double-portion of favor to fall upon 'Alliance Defending Freedom', as they continue to boldly advocate for Christian rights. In the Name of Jesus, we declare that every child placed within a believer's household, in Oregon and across our nation, will come to know the Lord intimately and receive salvation in Christ! In the Blood of the Lamb, we lift this prayer.- Amen.
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12)
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DHS chief fires back at Jayapal over claim majority of immigration arrests pose 'no threat'
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ICE arrested nearly 51,000 illegal immigrants nationwide in August
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pushed back on Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s, D-Wash., claim that the "majority of people" arrested by DHS pose "absolutely no threat to public safety."
Mullin rejected Jayapal’s characterization on "Saturday in America," saying DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) remain committed to targeting high-risk individuals to keep American communities safe and arguing that crimes committed by illegal immigrants have led to tragedy.
"If we're going to have national security in this country, we [need to] know everybody that's entered this country. And so, I'm not going to release you back into the public once we know that you entered this country illegally," Mullin said. "It's time for you to go home."
"All the angel families that lost their loved ones at the hands of an illegal is 100% preventable, because that illegal shouldn't be in our country to begin with," the DHS boss added.
Jayapal, the ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement and a vocal ICE critic, argued that immigration enforcement under the Trump administration has targeted immigrants without criminal convictions.
"For the first time this summer, the majority of people that DHS arrested were people who pose absolutely no threat to public safety, and the number of people with criminal convictions who are arrested by ICE actually decreased — decreased, not increased," Jayapal said during a hearing last week.
"That’s because when DHS expends all of its energy to go after parents, longtime friends, neighbors, when [Homeland Security Investigations] agents who are supposed to investigate serious crime and human trafficking are instead being moved to street sweeps and riding along with local police for random traffic stops, we are less safe, not more safe," she added.(Fox News) Read more here.
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Lord, we know that there is evidence of a number of dangerous illegal aliens that are on U.S. soil and so we we thank you, Lord, that this administration is taking this issue very seriously. We continue to pray that all of our leaders, local and federal would implement justice into this situation and that the laws of our land would be enforced, in Jesus' name.
"Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph." (Amos 5:15)
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Meloni to Ban Burqas in Schools,
Limit Number of Migrants in Classrooms
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government will introduce legislation to limit the number of foreign students in classrooms and ban full-face coverings in schools.
Appearing on Sunday at the Fenix, the annual national youth festival organised by Gioventù Nazionale, the youth wing of her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party, told her student supporters that Italian children should not become a minority in their own classrooms.
“It’s unthinkable that in an Italian classroom, Italian children feel cornered because they’ve become the minority. It can’t be done,” she said, according to Corriere della Sera.
The Italian premier said her Council of Ministers would therefore “soon introduce a law on the maximum number of foreign students in classes.”
Meloni said that this would be paired with a “requirement” for parents of foreign students struggling to integrate to learn Italian. The legislation would additionally impose a ban on burqas and niqabs in schools, she declared, saying that it is a “question of civilisation”.
“We go to school with our faces uncovered, and in Italy, no one, in the name of a real or presumed tradition, can decide that a young woman must hide. Gender equality is non-negotiable,” she added. (Breitbart) Read more.
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Father God, we do thank You for the courage demonstrated by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, so that her nation is protected from the encroachment of Islam. Italy must remain Italy, a nation which has always been true to our faith. We pray that the other leaders of the nations of Europe would also see "the writing on the wall," following her own lead to stand against the onslaught of Islam in their lands. We come against all backlash that would try to endanger the life of Giorgia Meloni, and we pray for her protection, now and always, in Jesus' mighty name.
Lord God, we also ask that our own leaders in the United States would "wake up" to see the danger at our own door and take similar measures to protect the United States of America from the encroachment of Islam in our cities and in our schools. Amen.
“And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
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Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts
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The agreement with Denmark would expand the American military presence while barring China and Russia from the territory
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President Donald Trump’s Greenland push has moved from threats to a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says will give the United States "permanent control" over the island’s security and allow Washington to expand its military presence there.
The agreement still requires approval from Danish and Greenlandic lawmakers. Its full terms have not been made public, but officials say it would leave Greenland under Danish sovereignty while barring China, Russia and other non-NATO adversaries from establishing military bases or making certain sensitive investments on the island.
Greenland rarely draws global attention. But as Arctic ice melts and great powers compete for influence, the world’s largest island has become a strategic prize. A semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland is home to a key U.S. military base and sits near emerging shipping routes and critical mineral deposits.
Greenland’s roughly 56,000 residents are spread across five municipalities, with most living in small coastal towns. About 80% of the island is covered by an ice sheet, leaving much of its vast interior uninhabited. Despite its small population, Greenland is nearly the size of Alaska and Texas combined.
Its location off Canada’s northeastern coast places Greenland at the heart of Arctic defense planning. The U.S. has maintained a military outpost in northwestern Greenland since 1953 at Pituffik Space Base, now operated by the U.S. Space Force. Russia also maintains military installations in the region, while China has sought greater access since declaring itself a "near-Arctic state" in 2018. (Fox News) Read more here.
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See also: Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing Greenland takeover plans - Fox News (Read here)
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Heavenly Father, we humbly seek Your guidance and strength for our leaders. Grant them wisdom to discern truth, courage to stand for righteousness, and hearts anchored in Your Word. Protect them from deception and empower them to lead with integrity and justice. May their actions bring glory to You and blessings to those they serve. Amen.
“From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.”
(Acts 17:26)
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Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit US on Sept 24
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President says AI 'probably the biggest thing anybody's ever seen'
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States on Sept. 24 with artificial intelligence (AI) expected to be a key topic during their talks.
Trump made the announcement during remarks at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Thursday afternoon while discussing his administration's push to build more AI data centers.
"President Xi is coming over on Sept. 24," Trump said. "We talked about it when I was over in Beijing, and we'll be talking about it again."
A White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital on background that the meeting will occur Sept. 24.
Trump called AI "probably the biggest thing anybody's ever seen" and said the United States must stay ahead of China in the race to dominate the technology.
"Whoever wins that race is probably going to win, period," Trump said. (Fox News)
Read more here.
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See also: Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad (Fox News) Read more here.
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Please go here to read the official press release, issued by the office of the First Lady,
titled:
"First Lady Melania Trump Releases Details Ahead of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of The People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan’s Visit to The White House"
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Lord God, we cover these meetings between our president and China’s President Xi, that they would be fruitful, encouraging, and successful in Jesus' name. We break all bribes and evil agendas from the enemy to try to get in between these two leaders as they speak. And we pray that You give them wisdom to tackle the serious issues of our day, including the controversy around the advancement of artificial intelligence, in Jesus' name, amen.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)
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1. Official Israeli map website reveals location of IDF bases in Gaza - Times of Israel
The Israeli government’s official public mapping site, govmap, recently uncensored previously blurred sections of the Gaza Strip, revealing the locations of military positions in high definition.
The change was first noted on Monday by “Stinky,” a social media account dedicated to open-source intelligence (OSINT), especially geo-locating incidents in the Gaza Strip.
Previously, govmap.gov.il would censor and blur all portions of the Gaza Strip in its aerial imagery, right up until the Israeli security fence. Military bases and other sensitive sites inside Israel and the West Bank are also blurred. (Read more)
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2. IDF foils imminent terror attack in Judea and Samaria - Israel National News
IDF forces operated at several locations throughout Judea and Samaria during Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) as part of counterterrorism operations.
In Qabatiya, in the Menashe Brigade sector, Duvdevan Unit soldiers arrested two terrorists who were planning to carry out an attack in the immediate future.
In the village of Bidu, in the Binyamin Brigade sector, forces mapped the home of the terrorist who murdered Netanel Shakron on Sunday. During an additional brigade operation in the village, troops searched approximately 100 locations, questioned 90 suspects, and located a hunting rifle. (Read more)
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3. IDF raids several areas in West Bank following Neveh Tzuf terrorist attack - report - Jerusalem Post
The IDF raided several areas in the West Bank over the course of Yom Kippur, following the terrorist attack in Neveh Tzuf on Sunday, Army Radio reported.
The report added that the funeral for the victim of Sunday's shooting attack, Netanel Chkroun, will take place on Monday at 11:00 p.m.
According to Army Radio, the IDF mapped out the home of the terrorist in the West Bank Palestinian village of Biddu, which is located near Ramallah. (Read more)
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4. 'Mossad Network': Turkish media links $3 billion fraud ring to Israel's intelligence agency - Jerusalem Post
Turkish authorities continue to investigate an international investment fraud network accused of stealing some $3 billion, which local media has called an “international network linked to Israel.”
Some Turkish media outlets go a step further, linking it directly to Israel’s government, with some even portraying the fraud as part of a “Mossad network,” claims that do not appear in the official statement from the TurkishMinistry of Justice.
According to an official update published by the Anadolu Agency, 201 suspects were arrested, including nine Israeli citizens. Forty-five of those detained were foreign nationals from 20 different countries. (Read more)
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5. US Embassy warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures in Israel
- World Israel News
The US Embassy in Jerusalem warned Americans in Israel and the wider Middle East of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions as regional tensions raise the risk of an unexpected escalation.
In a security alert issued Sept. 19, the embassy urged US citizens to exercise increased caution and closely monitor their flights, warning that changes could occur with little notice.
Travelers were advised to check directly with their airlines as well as official departure and arrival information from Ben Gurion Airport and Haifa Airport. (Read more)
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1. Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in government-organized demonstration - Times of Israel
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered for a government-organized rally on Friday, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel launched the war with the Islamic Republic in February.
Iran’s government has sought to rally the people and stress national unity, even as the economy worsens under a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and new US sanctions meant to increase Tehran’s economic pain.
Estimates varied of the number of people volunteering to receive limited military training and defend the country in an effort described as “Janfaday-e Iran,” or the “ones who sacrifice their lives for Iran.” They marched through downtown Tehran in combat uniform, carrying flags, as onlookers cheered.
Tehran’s IRGC chief, Gen. Hassan Hassanzadeh, told the state broadcaster that over 600,000 people had registered to participate, with over 1 million expected to take part in the training. On Friday morning, the broadcaster estimated over 300,000 people were on the streets. (Read more)
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Lord of Heaven’s Armies, we pray that every action of the Iranian regime will fail. As the situation there grows more tense and evil continues to raise its ugly head, we ask that You send Your Heavenly Host to destroy all opposition.
“The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” (Isaiah 52:10)
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2. Secret Navy SEAL operation in Strait of Hormuz revealed - Israel Hayom
The US Navy has conducted a covert operation in the Strait of Hormuz in recent months, led by elite Navy SEALs, to clear the strategic waterway of mines, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the operation.
The mission lasted four months and was conducted mostly under cover of darkness. Alongside the divers, unmanned vessels and specialized underwater systems were deployed in the hazardous strait. The inherently complex and dangerous work of neutralizing the mines was carried out underwater and in darkness, with the aim of removing one of the main factors that has deterred ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz since February.
Iran claimed throughout the war that it had mined the strait, while the International Maritime Organization said in June that about 80 mines had been placed in the main shipping lanes. Late last month, US President Donald Trump said all mines in the strait's international waters had already been removed or destroyed, a claim also made by the US military.
The US Navy's three minesweepers based in the Gulf were reportedly outside the area, in the Indian and Pacific oceans, at least since early June. Even in peacetime, clearing naval mines can take months. Such operations are normally carried out by specialized vessels repeatedly sweeping shipping lanes, bringing mines to the surface and destroying them.
According to the report, the US operation involved Navy SEAL divers working in small teams from rubber boats and locating Iranian mines with robotic boats and underwater vehicles towing sonar arrays. The sonar scans the seabed at high resolution, identifies objects lying on it and allows large areas to be covered without putting crews at risk. (Read more)
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Thank you, Lord, that these mines have been cleared, and we pray that the Strait of Hormuz would return to its original passage with all ships cleared to pass through.
‘Be restored; encourage one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.’ (2 Corinthians 13:11)
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3. Sept. 18: TV report says election booths will publish voter turnout every four hours to combat misinformation - Times of Israel
As part of efforts to combat election interference and misinformation, each voting booth across the country will publish voter turnout percentages every four hours, Channel 12 reports.
The change reportedly aims to combat any attempts to spook the public by claiming that a certain community in the population is rushing to the polls.
After the 2015 election, a notable pollster said Netanyahu’s appeal to his supporters to go out and vote to offset the “droves of Arabs” flowing to the polling stations may have played a decisive role in his victory. (Read more)
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Thank you for this strategy to publish voter turnout in Israel every four hours to combat misinformation and to encourage voters to go out and vote.
"Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." (Proverbs 12:22)
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4. Board of Peace to brief countries during UN General Assembly on Gaza rebuild efforts - Times of Israel
The Board of Peace will hold a briefing for representatives from dozens of countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week to update them on efforts to implement US President Donald Trump’s plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip.
“The briefing will bring together members of the Board, partners, mediators and key stakeholders to take stock of progress to date and discuss the priorities for the period ahead,” reads the invitation sent to countries’ UN missions, which The Times of Israel obtained on Thursday.
“The session will include an update on the (Hamas disarmament) roadmap and ongoing negotiations, near-term priorities and projects, and the broader outlook for the next phase of our collective efforts,” the invitation for the September 23 gathering continues.
“Your participation and leadership would be greatly valued as we advance our shared commitment to transparent, accountable and effective governance for Gaza, with the ultimate objective of achieving peace and prospects for the people of Gaza, security and stability for the people of Israel and integration and partnerships across the region,” the invite concludes. (Read more)
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We pray for success on the efforts to bring security and stability to the area of Gaza.
"In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." (Psalm 4:8)
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5. Data centers, drawing concerns over water and power, may have another surprise impact: Forever chemicals -The Hill
As AI data centers face intense public pushback over issues including their electricity and water use, another potential environmental impact is percolating: the proliferation of forever chemicals.
Data centers can use these chemicals in at least two ways: in their cooling processes and through their more general use of semiconductors.
Supporters say that their use in cooling can reduce data centers’ significant water use, helping alleviate a major problem associated with the rapid build-out of AI infrastructure.
But critics warn that using even more forever chemicals threatens to exacerbate a massive environmental threat.
Forever chemicals are the nickname of a family of chemicals also known as PFAS that can linger in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years because of their strong carbon-fluorine bonds, which make them difficult to break down. They have become widespread in both nature and humans because of pollution.
Exposure to certain PFAS has been linked to health issues including cancer, fertility issues, kidney and liver issues and immune system problems. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray over the concerns of the data centers usage of water and electricity. We pray that restrictions and guidelines be put in place to protect the communities.
'The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it." (Genesis 2:15)
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6. Fiji declares an HIV emergency and expands testing as cases surge - NBC News
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Fiji has declared an HIV national emergency after data showed one in 60 people in the South Pacific island nation was estimated to be infected.
The government says it is increasing testing and treatment efforts to fight a surge in new infections, which have increased 12-fold over the last 15 years, according to the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS ( UNAIDS). However, agencies now had to work together on the crisis, officials said this week.
The latest figures showed about 9,000 people were living with HIV in 2025 in a country that has fewer than a million people, according to the U.N. agency. It said only 39% of patients knew their HIV status and just 22% were receiving antiretroviral treatment.
Fiji officials said one in every 60 adults in the country has HIV, compared with one in 167 five years ago. Among pregnant women, one in every 50 has HIV.
“This means HIV is now a national crisis and the government is treating it like one. No more business as usual,” Health Minister Antonio Lalabalavu said in a video statement on Facebook. “More people in Fiji are living with HIV than ever before.” (Read more)
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Lord, we pray over these conditions in Fiji, where one out of sixty people have HIV. We pray for the medical community to have wisdom on how to help their population in combating HIV.
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." (James 1:5)
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Give Ear: God’s Road Map Through History
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, September 21, 2026
Ha’azinu, meaning “Give ear,” is an expression that means, “Listen to this.” It is the first word of the Song of Moses: “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak” (Deuteronomy 32:1). This prophetic song warns Israel about its coming apostasy and God’s righteous judgment, but it also reaches far into the future toward Messianic redemption. Moses taught this song to the Children of Israel, charging them to take his words to heart and obey the LORD. This was no trivial matter. Moses declared, “For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life” (Deuteronomy 32:47). Revelation 15:3 tells us those overcoming the beast will sing the Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb.
Moses continues, “Let my teaching drop as the rain” (Deuteronomy 32:2). The rabbis compare Torah to rain falling from heaven to earth. Just as rain brings growth and new life from the ground, the Word of God brings life to those who receive it. ADONAI nurtured Israel like an eagle stirring its nest, carrying and protecting its young. Yet Israel grew fat and kicked, forsaking the God who made them and following worthless gods. The LORD warns that rebellion brings famine, plague, exile and the sword. Yet He will not abandon His people forever. God separated the nations. Israel rebelled. God responded with judgment. Then God promised to judge Israel’s enemies, expose false beliefs and ultimately make atonement for His people and His land. Read More
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Franklin Graham's daughter Cissie tapped as religious freedom ambassador
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President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch, daughter of evangelist Franklin Graham and granddaughter of the late Billy Graham, to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department post focused on promoting religious liberty around the world.
Lynch announced the nomination on social media Tuesday.
"President Donald J. Trump has asked me to serve as the U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom. I would consider it a great honor and privilege to do so," Lynch said on X.
"If confirmed by the Senate, please pray that I would serve with excellence and make the most of every opportunity to protect our most precious and fundamental right – and one that far too many people around the world still live without - freedom of religion," she added.
Lynch, whose legal name is Jane Lynch, has worked with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse since 2010 and currently serves as a senior adviser and ministry spokesperson. She also hosts the "Fearless with Cissie Graham Lynch" podcast.
She served on the Executive Evangelical Advisory Board of Trump's Faith Advisory Council during his first term and delivered a prime-time address at the 2020 Republican National Convention. In May, Lynch spoke at a national prayer gathering on the National Mall in Washington marking the 250th year of U.S. independence. (MSN.com) Read more
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Thank You, Lord for this nomination. We ask that You grant her this position, and we bind every plan of the enemy that would cause her difficulties. May she walk in Your wisdom, with Your Blood and the Holy Spirit surrounding her.
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Order to Stop Funding DEI Initiatives in Education
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A federal judge struck down a policy implemented by the Trump administration that required the Department of Education to end millions of dollars in grants for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Boston District Judge Angel Kelley on Thursday ruled in favor of eight Democrat-led states that had continued to challenge the Education Department policy after the Supreme Court in April 2025 allowed the administration to proceed with terminating the teacher training grants.
The judge said the policy failed to provide discernible criteria for what programs would be considered as DEI initiatives and likely to lose funding. The department also failed to consider the impact of canceling the grants on those who relied upon the funding, she said.
“The Directive does not acknowledge the fact that thousands of teachers, as well as teachers in teacher-training pipelines, would be affected, upending the careers of much-needed educators,” Kelley wrote. (The Epoch Times) Read more
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Father, we pray that this ruling will be appealed and reversed. The Trump administration has fought back against the policies that have discriminated against many and even caused unqualified people to be hired. This ruling deletes the ability to keep merit as the basis of American education and industry.
“So Peter opened his mouth and said: ‘Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.’” (Acts 10:34-35)
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President Trump Declares This Week to be "Constitution Week"
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Last week, on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, President Trump issued a proclamation, decreeing that the week of Sept. 17th to Sept. 23rd would be named as "Constitution Week."
In a stirring decree, the President honored our Constitution, and all that it stands for, in our nation.
To read this proclamation, please go here.
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Father God, we do thank You for our Constitution and for the 39 Patriots who signed
this document on Sept. 17th, 1787. We praise You, too, that we now have a President
in the White House who also honors the U.S. Constitution and all it stands for. We come into agreement with President Trump, and we pledge our own hearts and our
resources to uphold its principles. In Your Name we offer this prayer, Lord God, amen and amen.
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance."
(Psalm 33:12)
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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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Puzzling sound in backyard leads homeowner to massive 1,000-year-old treasure
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Largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found in one country occurs during homeowner's patio renovation
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A homeowner preparing the yard for a new patio recently made an incredible find — and it's been declared the largest known Viking Age silver hoard ever discovered in Denmark.
Officials from North Jutland Museums in northern Denmark announced the discovery on Aug. 31.
The hoard was discovered by a private citizen who was preparing the ground for a new tiled terrace, according to a statement from the museum.
The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, called the discovery "the biggest surprise of my life" after stumbling upon the hoard while doing yardwork.
"It should have been just a few hours of hard gardening to remove stubborn grass, stones and gravel in relation to a new tiled terrace," the person said.
About half an hour into the work, the homeowner struck "something that made a strange sound."
The person added, "At first I thought it was old iron or fence wire as well as some potsherds, but when I started digging with my hands, I could suddenly fish one metal object after another out of the ground." (Fox News) Read More
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"We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed..." (2 Corinthians 4:8,9)
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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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