• Christian, are you struggling through difficult circumstances? So did Moses. He even asked God why he was so afflicted with having to deal with the Hebrews whom God had put under his charge (Num. 11:11).

    Forget not, God tests us, both the righteous and the wicked (Ps. 11:5). He purifies us by fire as a silversmith refines silver or the goldsmith gold (Pro. 17:3). Our trials are to strengthen our faith, to produce endurance, patience, maturity (Jas. 1:2-4). Our tribulations lead to proven character and hope (Rom. 5:3-4).

    Fret not, then, dear brethren, when burdens seem heavy, or difficulties insurmountable. Instead, seek His face, knowing that He strengthens us (Isa. 41:10), and that we can do all things through Him (Phil. 4:13).

    He has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5), but will be with us always (Mt. 28:20). Therefore, lean on Him, humble yourself before Him, casting your anxiety on Him, and He will exalt you at the proper time (1 Pet. 5:6-7).

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    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, October 7

    "Wherefore hast Thou afflicted Thy servant?" Numbers 11:11

    Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be worth anything, it will stand the test. Gilt is afraid of fire, but gold is not: the paste gem dreads to be touched by the diamond, but the true jewel fears no test. It is a poor faith which can only trust God when friends are true, the body full of health, and the business profitable; but that is true faith which holds by the Lord's faithfulness when friends are gone, when the body is sick, when spirits are depressed, and the light of our Father's countenance is hidden. A faith which can say, in the direst trouble, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him," is heaven-born faith. The Lord afflicts His servants to glorify Himself, for He is greatly glorified in the graces of His people, which are His own handiwork. When "tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope," the Lord is honoured by these growing virtues. We should never know the music of the harp if the strings were left untouched; nor enjoy the juice of the grape if it were not trodden in the winepress; nor discover the sweet perfume of cinnamon if it were not pressed and beaten; nor feel the warmth of fire if the coals were not utterly consumed. The wisdom and power of the great Workman are discovered by the trials through which His vessels of mercy are permitted to pass. Present afflictions tend also to heighten future joy. There must be shades in the picture to bring out the beauty of the lights. Could we be so supremely blessed in heaven, if we had not known the curse of sin and the sorrow of earth? Will not peace be sweeter after conflict, and rest more welcome after toil? Will not the recollection of past sufferings enhance the bliss of the glorified? There are many other comfortable answers to the question with which we opened our brief meditation, let us muse upon it all day long.
    Christian, are you struggling through difficult circumstances? So did Moses. He even asked God why he was so afflicted with having to deal with the Hebrews whom God had put under his charge (Num. 11:11). Forget not, God tests us, both the righteous and the wicked (Ps. 11:5). He purifies us by fire as a silversmith refines silver or the goldsmith gold (Pro. 17:3). Our trials are to strengthen our faith, to produce endurance, patience, maturity (Jas. 1:2-4). Our tribulations lead to proven character and hope (Rom. 5:3-4). Fret not, then, dear brethren, when burdens seem heavy, or difficulties insurmountable. Instead, seek His face, knowing that He strengthens us (Isa. 41:10), and that we can do all things through Him (Phil. 4:13). He has promised that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5), but will be with us always (Mt. 28:20). Therefore, lean on Him, humble yourself before Him, casting your anxiety on Him, and He will exalt you at the proper time (1 Pet. 5:6-7). —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, October 7 "Wherefore hast Thou afflicted Thy servant?" Numbers 11:11 Our heavenly Father sends us frequent troubles to try our faith. If our faith be worth anything, it will stand the test. Gilt is afraid of fire, but gold is not: the paste gem dreads to be touched by the diamond, but the true jewel fears no test. It is a poor faith which can only trust God when friends are true, the body full of health, and the business profitable; but that is true faith which holds by the Lord's faithfulness when friends are gone, when the body is sick, when spirits are depressed, and the light of our Father's countenance is hidden. A faith which can say, in the direst trouble, "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him," is heaven-born faith. The Lord afflicts His servants to glorify Himself, for He is greatly glorified in the graces of His people, which are His own handiwork. When "tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope," the Lord is honoured by these growing virtues. We should never know the music of the harp if the strings were left untouched; nor enjoy the juice of the grape if it were not trodden in the winepress; nor discover the sweet perfume of cinnamon if it were not pressed and beaten; nor feel the warmth of fire if the coals were not utterly consumed. The wisdom and power of the great Workman are discovered by the trials through which His vessels of mercy are permitted to pass. Present afflictions tend also to heighten future joy. There must be shades in the picture to bring out the beauty of the lights. Could we be so supremely blessed in heaven, if we had not known the curse of sin and the sorrow of earth? Will not peace be sweeter after conflict, and rest more welcome after toil? Will not the recollection of past sufferings enhance the bliss of the glorified? There are many other comfortable answers to the question with which we opened our brief meditation, let us muse upon it all day long.
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  • At the outset of the book of Habakkuk, God prophesies that He is going to raise up the Chaldeans as punishment for wickedness, that they would "seize dwelling places which are not theirs, " and that they "come for violence" (Habakkuk 1:6,9). They are said to be their own authority. Part of this descriptive oracle states that their horses are "keener than wolves in the evening" (Hab. 1:8).

    Consider this image, and the idea of such a destructive horde. Wolves that feed at night are hungry from the day, ready for attack, ready to devour.

    This is a picture often used in the New Testament as well. There are many who would, and do, come in among Jesus' flock to devour. They often disguise themselves in sheepskin, as even Jesus warned, "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves" (Mt. 7:15).

    For three years, with tears Paul warned the elders in Ephesus that after his "departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them" (Acts 20:29-31).

    Over and over we are admonished to be on guard against false teachings.

    Believer, do you use discernment when you hear men speak? The devil knows God's word better than most men and will use it to confuse and confound. false teachers lace their subtle lies with truth, a minor twist that renders their teaching poisonous.

    These teachers posture themselves as authoritative, often abusing the word "anointed." They speak of their visions, crow about the revelations given them, all the while making merchandise of God's people (2 Pet. 2:3).

    Christian do not be fooled. They disguise themselves as servants of righteousness (2 Cor. 11:15), but they stand condemned (Jude 1:12). Be not like the Thessalonians, but the Bereans who were counted more noble because they searched the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul taught was true (Acts 17:11).

    Never be afraid to question teachings from the pulpit, from a Bible study teacher, from anyone. If it was noble for the Bereans to compare Paul's teaching to Scripture, it is certainly noble for you to do so with teachings from someone who is assuredly lesser than Paul.

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    Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

    Evening, September 10

    "Evening wolves." Habakkuk 1:8

    While preparing the present volume, this particular expression recurred to me so frequently, that in order to be rid of its constant importunity I determined to give a page to it. The evening wolf, infuriated by a day of hunger, was fiercer and more ravenous than he would have been in the morning. May not the furious creature represent our doubts and fears after a day of distraction of mind, losses in business, and perhaps ungenerous tauntings from our fellow men? How our thoughts howl in our ears, "Where is now thy God?" How voracious and greedy they are, swallowing up all suggestions of comfort, and remaining as hungry as before. Great Shepherd, slay these evening wolves, and bid Thy sheep lie down in green pastures, undisturbed by insatiable unbelief. How like are the fiends of hell to evening wolves, for when the flock of Christ are in a cloudy and dark day, and their sun seems going down, they hasten to tear and to devour. They will scarcely attack the Christian in the daylight of faith, but in the gloom of soul conflict they fall upon him. O Thou who hast laid down Thy life for the sheep, preserve them from the fangs of the wolf.

    False teachers who craftily and industriously hunt for the precious life, devouring men by their false-hoods, are as dangerous and detestable as evening wolves. Darkness is their element, deceit is their character, destruction is their end. We are most in danger from them when they wear the sheep's skin. Blessed is he who is kept from them, for thousands are made the prey of grievous wolves that enter within the fold of the church.

    What a wonder of grace it is when fierce persecutors are converted, for then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and men of cruel ungovernable dispositions become gentle and teachable. O Lord, convert many such: for such we will pray tonight.
    At the outset of the book of Habakkuk, God prophesies that He is going to raise up the Chaldeans as punishment for wickedness, that they would "seize dwelling places which are not theirs, " and that they "come for violence" (Habakkuk 1:6,9). They are said to be their own authority. Part of this descriptive oracle states that their horses are "keener than wolves in the evening" (Hab. 1:8). Consider this image, and the idea of such a destructive horde. Wolves that feed at night are hungry from the day, ready for attack, ready to devour. This is a picture often used in the New Testament as well. There are many who would, and do, come in among Jesus' flock to devour. They often disguise themselves in sheepskin, as even Jesus warned, "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves" (Mt. 7:15). For three years, with tears Paul warned the elders in Ephesus that after his "departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them" (Acts 20:29-31). Over and over we are admonished to be on guard against false teachings. Believer, do you use discernment when you hear men speak? The devil knows God's word better than most men and will use it to confuse and confound. false teachers lace their subtle lies with truth, a minor twist that renders their teaching poisonous. These teachers posture themselves as authoritative, often abusing the word "anointed." They speak of their visions, crow about the revelations given them, all the while making merchandise of God's people (2 Pet. 2:3). Christian do not be fooled. They disguise themselves as servants of righteousness (2 Cor. 11:15), but they stand condemned (Jude 1:12). Be not like the Thessalonians, but the Bereans who were counted more noble because they searched the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul taught was true (Acts 17:11). Never be afraid to question teachings from the pulpit, from a Bible study teacher, from anyone. If it was noble for the Bereans to compare Paul's teaching to Scripture, it is certainly noble for you to do so with teachings from someone who is assuredly lesser than Paul. ------------ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions Evening, September 10 "Evening wolves." Habakkuk 1:8 While preparing the present volume, this particular expression recurred to me so frequently, that in order to be rid of its constant importunity I determined to give a page to it. The evening wolf, infuriated by a day of hunger, was fiercer and more ravenous than he would have been in the morning. May not the furious creature represent our doubts and fears after a day of distraction of mind, losses in business, and perhaps ungenerous tauntings from our fellow men? How our thoughts howl in our ears, "Where is now thy God?" How voracious and greedy they are, swallowing up all suggestions of comfort, and remaining as hungry as before. Great Shepherd, slay these evening wolves, and bid Thy sheep lie down in green pastures, undisturbed by insatiable unbelief. How like are the fiends of hell to evening wolves, for when the flock of Christ are in a cloudy and dark day, and their sun seems going down, they hasten to tear and to devour. They will scarcely attack the Christian in the daylight of faith, but in the gloom of soul conflict they fall upon him. O Thou who hast laid down Thy life for the sheep, preserve them from the fangs of the wolf. False teachers who craftily and industriously hunt for the precious life, devouring men by their false-hoods, are as dangerous and detestable as evening wolves. Darkness is their element, deceit is their character, destruction is their end. We are most in danger from them when they wear the sheep's skin. Blessed is he who is kept from them, for thousands are made the prey of grievous wolves that enter within the fold of the church. What a wonder of grace it is when fierce persecutors are converted, for then the wolf dwells with the lamb, and men of cruel ungovernable dispositions become gentle and teachable. O Lord, convert many such: for such we will pray tonight.
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  • More OVERCOMING Medical Tyranny
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    SUMMARY: While I was on Telegram yesterday, I ran into two posts that linked to some websites. The website writes about a peer reviewed paper that reports the mRNA Jab contributes to “Unprecedented Levels of Morbidity and Mortality” from WCH. AND The Defender exposes Reuters fact checking to CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Reuters CEO was on Pfizer Board of Directors. Hmm…Propaganda for profit. …RESIST MEDICAL TYRANNY & READ!
    #ResistMedicalTyranny #BigPharmaLies #MSMLies
    More OVERCOMING Medical Tyranny https://oneway2day.com/2025/08/29/more-overcoming-medical-tyranny/ SUMMARY: While I was on Telegram yesterday, I ran into two posts that linked to some websites. The website writes about a peer reviewed paper that reports the mRNA Jab contributes to “Unprecedented Levels of Morbidity and Mortality” from WCH. AND The Defender exposes Reuters fact checking to CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Reuters CEO was on Pfizer Board of Directors. Hmm…Propaganda for profit. …RESIST MEDICAL TYRANNY & READ! #ResistMedicalTyranny #BigPharmaLies #MSMLies
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  • Though the concept often causes men to cringe and even Christians to draw back, could there really be anything more comforting than our knowledge of God's sovereignty? For the Christian, this should be cause for rejoicing, because we know that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him, to those who are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28).
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    Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, August 12

    "The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice." Psalm 97:1

    Causes for disquietude there are none so long as this blessed sentence is true. On earth the Lord's power as readily controls the rage of the wicked as the rage of the sea; His love as easily refreshes the poor with mercy as the earth with showers. Majesty gleams in flashes of fire amid the tempest's horrors, and the glory of the Lord is seen in its grandeur in the fall of empires, and the crash of thrones. In all our conflicts and tribulations, we may behold the hand of the divine King.

    "God is God; He sees and hears
    All our troubles, all our tears.
    Soul, forget not, 'mid thy pains,
    God o'er all for ever reigns."

    In hell, evil spirits own, with misery, His undoubted supremacy. When permitted to roam abroad, it is with a chain at their heel; the bit is in the mouth of behemoth, and the hook in the jaws of leviathan. Death's darts are under the Lord's lock, and the grave's prisons have divine power as their warder. The terrible vengeance of the Judge of all the earth makes fiends cower down and tremble, even as dogs in the kennel fear the hunter's whip.

    "Fear not death, nor Satan's thrusts,
    God defends who in Him trusts;
    Soul, remember, in thy pains,
    God o'er all for ever reigns."

    In heaven none doubt the sovereignty of the King Eternal, but all fall on their faces to do Him homage. Angels are His courtiers, the redeemed His favourites, and all delight to serve Him day and night. May we soon reach the city of the great King!

    "For this life's long night of sadness
    He will give us peace and gladness.
    Soul, remember, in thy pains,
    God o'er all for ever reigns."
    Though the concept often causes men to cringe and even Christians to draw back, could there really be anything more comforting than our knowledge of God's sovereignty? For the Christian, this should be cause for rejoicing, because we know that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him, to those who are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). -------------- Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, August 12 "The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice." Psalm 97:1 Causes for disquietude there are none so long as this blessed sentence is true. On earth the Lord's power as readily controls the rage of the wicked as the rage of the sea; His love as easily refreshes the poor with mercy as the earth with showers. Majesty gleams in flashes of fire amid the tempest's horrors, and the glory of the Lord is seen in its grandeur in the fall of empires, and the crash of thrones. In all our conflicts and tribulations, we may behold the hand of the divine King. "God is God; He sees and hears All our troubles, all our tears. Soul, forget not, 'mid thy pains, God o'er all for ever reigns." In hell, evil spirits own, with misery, His undoubted supremacy. When permitted to roam abroad, it is with a chain at their heel; the bit is in the mouth of behemoth, and the hook in the jaws of leviathan. Death's darts are under the Lord's lock, and the grave's prisons have divine power as their warder. The terrible vengeance of the Judge of all the earth makes fiends cower down and tremble, even as dogs in the kennel fear the hunter's whip. "Fear not death, nor Satan's thrusts, God defends who in Him trusts; Soul, remember, in thy pains, God o'er all for ever reigns." In heaven none doubt the sovereignty of the King Eternal, but all fall on their faces to do Him homage. Angels are His courtiers, the redeemed His favourites, and all delight to serve Him day and night. May we soon reach the city of the great King! "For this life's long night of sadness He will give us peace and gladness. Soul, remember, in thy pains, God o'er all for ever reigns."
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  • Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

    Evening, August 7

    "Satan hindered us." 1 Thessalonians 2:18

    Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience, that Satan hinders us. From all points of the compass, all along the line of battle, in the vanguard and in the rear, at the dawn of day and in the midnight hour, Satan hinders us. If we toil in the field, he seeks to break the ploughshare; if we build the wall, he labours to cast down the stones; if we would serve God in suffering or in conflict- everywhere Satan hinders us. He hinders us when we are first coming to Jesus Christ. Fierce conflicts we had with Satan when we first looked to the cross and lived. Now that we are saved, he endeavours to hinder the completeness of our personal character. You may be congratulating yourself, "I have hitherto walked consistently; no man can challenge my integrity." Beware of boasting, for your virtue will yet be tried; Satan will direct his engines against that very virtue for which you are the most famous. If you have been hitherto a firm believer, your faith will ere long be attacked; if you have been meek as Moses, expect to be tempted to speak unadvisedly with your lips. The birds will peck at your ripest fruit, and the wild boar will dash his tusks at your choicest vines. Satan is sure to hinder us when we are earnest in prayer. He checks our importunity, and weakens our faith in order that, if possible, we may miss the blessing. Nor is Satan less vigilant in obstructing Christian effort. There was never a revival of religion without a revival of his opposition. As soon as Ezra and Nehemiah begin to labour, Sanballat and Tobiah are stirred up to hinder them. What then? We are not alarmed because Satan hindereth us, for it is a proof that we are on the Lord's side, and are doing the Lord's work, and in His strength we shall win the victory, and triumph over our adversary.
    Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions Evening, August 7 "Satan hindered us." 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience, that Satan hinders us. From all points of the compass, all along the line of battle, in the vanguard and in the rear, at the dawn of day and in the midnight hour, Satan hinders us. If we toil in the field, he seeks to break the ploughshare; if we build the wall, he labours to cast down the stones; if we would serve God in suffering or in conflict- everywhere Satan hinders us. He hinders us when we are first coming to Jesus Christ. Fierce conflicts we had with Satan when we first looked to the cross and lived. Now that we are saved, he endeavours to hinder the completeness of our personal character. You may be congratulating yourself, "I have hitherto walked consistently; no man can challenge my integrity." Beware of boasting, for your virtue will yet be tried; Satan will direct his engines against that very virtue for which you are the most famous. If you have been hitherto a firm believer, your faith will ere long be attacked; if you have been meek as Moses, expect to be tempted to speak unadvisedly with your lips. The birds will peck at your ripest fruit, and the wild boar will dash his tusks at your choicest vines. Satan is sure to hinder us when we are earnest in prayer. He checks our importunity, and weakens our faith in order that, if possible, we may miss the blessing. Nor is Satan less vigilant in obstructing Christian effort. There was never a revival of religion without a revival of his opposition. As soon as Ezra and Nehemiah begin to labour, Sanballat and Tobiah are stirred up to hinder them. What then? We are not alarmed because Satan hindereth us, for it is a proof that we are on the Lord's side, and are doing the Lord's work, and in His strength we shall win the victory, and triumph over our adversary.
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  • Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, August 6

    "Watchman, what of the night?" Isaiah 21:11

    What enemies are abroad? Errors are a numerous horde, and new ones appear every hour: against what heresy am I to be on my guard? Sins creep from their lurking places when the darkness reigns; I must myself mount the watch-tower, and watch unto prayer. Our heavenly Protector foresees all the attacks which are about to be made upon us, and when as yet the evil designed us is but in the desire of Satan, He prays for us that our faith fail not, when we are sifted as wheat. Continue O gracious Watchman, to forewarn us of our foes, and for Zion's sake hold not thy peace.

    "Watchman, what of the night?" What weather is coming for the Church? Are the clouds lowering, or is it all clear and fair overhead? We must care for the Church of God with anxious love; and now that Popery and infidelity are both threatening, let us observe the signs of the times and prepare for conflict.

    "Watchman, what of the night?" What stars are visible?What precious promises suit our present case? You sound the alarm, give us the consolation also. Christ, the polestar, is ever fixed in His place, and all the stars are secure in the right hand of their Lord.

    But watchman, when comes the morning? The Bridegroom tarries. Are there no signs of His coming forth as the Sun of Righteousness? Has not the morning star arisen as the pledge of day? When will the day dawn, and the shadows flee away? O Jesus, if Thou come not in person to Thy waiting Church this day, yet come in Spirit to my sighing heart, and make it sing for joy.

    "Now all the earth is bright and glad
    With the fresh morn;
    But all my heart is cold, and dark and sad:
    Sun of the soul, let me behold Thy dawn!
    Come, Jesus, Lord,
    O quickly come, according to Thy word."
    Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, August 6 "Watchman, what of the night?" Isaiah 21:11 What enemies are abroad? Errors are a numerous horde, and new ones appear every hour: against what heresy am I to be on my guard? Sins creep from their lurking places when the darkness reigns; I must myself mount the watch-tower, and watch unto prayer. Our heavenly Protector foresees all the attacks which are about to be made upon us, and when as yet the evil designed us is but in the desire of Satan, He prays for us that our faith fail not, when we are sifted as wheat. Continue O gracious Watchman, to forewarn us of our foes, and for Zion's sake hold not thy peace. "Watchman, what of the night?" What weather is coming for the Church? Are the clouds lowering, or is it all clear and fair overhead? We must care for the Church of God with anxious love; and now that Popery and infidelity are both threatening, let us observe the signs of the times and prepare for conflict. "Watchman, what of the night?" What stars are visible?What precious promises suit our present case? You sound the alarm, give us the consolation also. Christ, the polestar, is ever fixed in His place, and all the stars are secure in the right hand of their Lord. But watchman, when comes the morning? The Bridegroom tarries. Are there no signs of His coming forth as the Sun of Righteousness? Has not the morning star arisen as the pledge of day? When will the day dawn, and the shadows flee away? O Jesus, if Thou come not in person to Thy waiting Church this day, yet come in Spirit to my sighing heart, and make it sing for joy. "Now all the earth is bright and glad With the fresh morn; But all my heart is cold, and dark and sad: Sun of the soul, let me behold Thy dawn! Come, Jesus, Lord, O quickly come, according to Thy word."
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  • Sheena Goodyear - This plant peacefully houses warring ant species by giving them their own apartments:

    https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/plant-ant-apartments-1.7585758

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    A new study shows that how Squamellaria plants in Fiji house warring species of ants by building them their own little walled-off compartments with separate entrances. When researchers removed those walls, all hell broke loose.
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  • A very interesting article.

    Biblical Israel vs. Modern Israel: A Christian Guide to the Conflict
    https://thetruthaboutcancerofficial.substack.com/p/biblical-israel-vs-modern-israel?publication_id=2309986&post_id=166429486&isFreemail=true&r=1maoyr&triedRedirect=true&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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    During a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Senator Ted Cruz invoked Genesis 12:3—"I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you"—to justify unconditional U.S.
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  • Trump at NATO Summit to Push ‘Historic’ 5 Percent Spending Goal Amid Global Conflicts
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    Trump at NATO Summit to Push ‘Historic’ 5 Percent Spending Goal Amid Global Conflicts
    The Hague summit seeks to finalize a 5 percent defense spending target, yet allies disagree over timelines.
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  • https://nypost.com/2025/06/15/business/oil-prices-rise-as-israel-iran-conflict-heightens-fears-of-supply-disruptions/
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    Oil prices rise as Israel-Iran conflict heightens fears of supply disruptions
    Oil prices jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on Sunday, heightening fears that escalating battle could trigger a broader regional conflict and widel…
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  • I don't spend this day grilling hot dogs, or pounding drinks. I'm not going out on the lake, or inviting people over. I don't think about why we were there, or even the morality behind any conflict. I remember my mates, and the things we went through. I remember the good and the bad. I give thanks for surviving, and remember those who didn't. They mattered. They gave, more than me. We all get to live because of their sacrifices. Here's to you, lads! I will remember!
    I don't spend this day grilling hot dogs, or pounding drinks. I'm not going out on the lake, or inviting people over. I don't think about why we were there, or even the morality behind any conflict. I remember my mates, and the things we went through. I remember the good and the bad. I give thanks for surviving, and remember those who didn't. They mattered. They gave, more than me. We all get to live because of their sacrifices. Here's to you, lads! I will remember!
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  • Have you ever wondered, "why doesn't God just bring believers home?" or "why, when Jesus came to save us, did He leave us in this world?" We are here as His proxies, to spread His gospel, to make disciples, to show forth His glory. He told us we will have trials, but He also told us we should take heart, because He had already overcome the world (John 16:33). We are not alone; He is with us as He promised (Matthew 28:20), and He asked the Father to keep us from evil (John 17:15). While we are yet here, let us stand strong in His word, and the Spirit He gave us, that we might accomplish our mission of glorifying Him. When the time is right, He will take us home.

    Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, May 2

    "I pray not that Thou shouldst take them out of the world." John 17:15

    It is a sweet and blessed event which will occur to all believers in God's own time- the going home to be with Jesus. In a few more years the Lord's soldiers, who are now fighting "the good fight of faith" will have done with conflict, and have entered into the joy of their Lord. But although Christ prays that His people may eventually be with Him where He is, He does not ask that they may be taken at once away from this world to heaven. He wishes them to stay here. Yet how frequently does the wearied pilgrim put up the prayer, "O that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away and be at rest;" but Christ does not pray like that, He leaves us in His Father's hands, until, like shocks of corn fully ripe, we shall each be gathered into our Master's garner. Jesus does not plead for our instant removal by death, for to abide in the flesh is needful for others if not profitable for ourselves. He asks that we may be kept from evil, but He never asks for us to be admitted to the inheritance in glory till we are of full age. Christians often want to die when they have any trouble. Ask them why, and they tell you, "Because we would be with the Lord." We fear it is not so much because they are longing to be with the Lord, as because they desire to get rid of their troubles; else they would feel the same wish to die at other times when not under the pressure of trial. They want to go home, not so much for the Saviour's company, as to be at rest. Now it is quite right to desire to depart if we can do it in the same spirit that Paul did, because to be with Christ is far better, but the wish to escape from trouble is a selfish one. Rather let your care and wish be to glorify God by your life here as long as He pleases, even though it be in the midst of toil, and conflict, and suffering, and leave Him to say when "it is enough."
    Have you ever wondered, "why doesn't God just bring believers home?" or "why, when Jesus came to save us, did He leave us in this world?" We are here as His proxies, to spread His gospel, to make disciples, to show forth His glory. He told us we will have trials, but He also told us we should take heart, because He had already overcome the world (John 16:33). We are not alone; He is with us as He promised (Matthew 28:20), and He asked the Father to keep us from evil (John 17:15). While we are yet here, let us stand strong in His word, and the Spirit He gave us, that we might accomplish our mission of glorifying Him. When the time is right, He will take us home. Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, May 2 "I pray not that Thou shouldst take them out of the world." John 17:15 It is a sweet and blessed event which will occur to all believers in God's own time- the going home to be with Jesus. In a few more years the Lord's soldiers, who are now fighting "the good fight of faith" will have done with conflict, and have entered into the joy of their Lord. But although Christ prays that His people may eventually be with Him where He is, He does not ask that they may be taken at once away from this world to heaven. He wishes them to stay here. Yet how frequently does the wearied pilgrim put up the prayer, "O that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away and be at rest;" but Christ does not pray like that, He leaves us in His Father's hands, until, like shocks of corn fully ripe, we shall each be gathered into our Master's garner. Jesus does not plead for our instant removal by death, for to abide in the flesh is needful for others if not profitable for ourselves. He asks that we may be kept from evil, but He never asks for us to be admitted to the inheritance in glory till we are of full age. Christians often want to die when they have any trouble. Ask them why, and they tell you, "Because we would be with the Lord." We fear it is not so much because they are longing to be with the Lord, as because they desire to get rid of their troubles; else they would feel the same wish to die at other times when not under the pressure of trial. They want to go home, not so much for the Saviour's company, as to be at rest. Now it is quite right to desire to depart if we can do it in the same spirit that Paul did, because to be with Christ is far better, but the wish to escape from trouble is a selfish one. Rather let your care and wish be to glorify God by your life here as long as He pleases, even though it be in the midst of toil, and conflict, and suffering, and leave Him to say when "it is enough."
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  • True, very well written article, thank you, Rick.


    The Discussion: Part 2
    As Long As Conflict Pays, It Won't End
    https://www.rickelkin.com/p/the-discussion-part-2?publication_id=2827123&post_id=161709441&isFreemail=true&r=1maoyr&triedRedirect=true&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
    True, very well written article, thank you, Rick. The Discussion: Part 2 As Long As Conflict Pays, It Won't End https://www.rickelkin.com/p/the-discussion-part-2?publication_id=2827123&post_id=161709441&isFreemail=true&r=1maoyr&triedRedirect=true&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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    The Discussion: Part 2
    As Long As Conflict Pays, It Won't End
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  • https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-promises-that-u-s-wont-be-dragged-in-to-conflict-with-iran-ill-be-leading-the-pack/
    https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-promises-that-u-s-wont-be-dragged-in-to-conflict-with-iran-ill-be-leading-the-pack/
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    Trump Promises That U.S. Won’t Be ‘Dragged In’ To Conflict With Iran: ‘I’ll Be Leading The Pack’
    In a Time Magazine interview, which was published on Friday, President Donald Trump asserted that the United States will not be “dragged in" to any war with Iran, while emphasizing his commitment to preventing the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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  • Phillips 66 says activist investor pushing major changes has a conflict of interest with Citgo bid
    https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/phillips-66-claims-activist-investor-pushing-major-changes-has-conflict
    Phillips 66 says activist investor pushing major changes has a conflict of interest with Citgo bid https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/phillips-66-claims-activist-investor-pushing-major-changes-has-conflict
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    Phillips 66 says activist investor pushing major changes has a conflict of interest with Citgo bid
    Elliott Investment Management argues that streamlining Phillips 66 would improve the company's performance, but critics point out that Elliott is in a bidding competition to acquire Citgo, which is a major competitor with Phillips 66.
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  • If Calvary is a place of which you have never heard, it is time. Calvary is the hill on which was planted the cross upon which Jesus Christ died for your sins. Yes, you have sins. No, your "good works" cannot balance them. God's standard is perfection and only One has ever lived up to it - Jesus. He gave His life, His sinless life of perfect obedience, so that you in your disobedience could be reconciled to God. Turn to Him. Have faith in Him. Receive Him and know peace with God that can come only through Him.

    Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, April 10

    "The place which is called Calvary." Luke 23:33

    The hill of comfort is the hill of Calvary; the house of consolation is built with the wood of the cross; the temple of heavenly blessing is founded upon the riven rock- riven by the spear which pierced His side. No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like Calvary's tragedy.

    "Is it not strange, the darkest hour
    That ever dawned on sinful earth,
    Should touch the heart with softer power,
    For comfort, than an angel's mirth?
    That to the Cross the mourner's eye should turn,
    Sooner than where the stars of Bethlehem burn?"

    Light springs from the midday-midnight of Golgotha, and every herb of the field blooms sweetly beneath the shadow of the once accursed tree. In that place of thirst, grace hath dug a fountain which ever gusheth with waters pure as crystal, each drop capable of alleviating the woes of mankind. You who have had your seasons of conflict, will confess that it was not at Olivet that you ever found comfort, not on the hill of Sinai, nor on Tabor; but Gethsemane, Gabbatha, and Golgotha have been a means of comfort to you. The bitter herbs of Gethsemane have often taken away the bitters of your life; the scourge of Gabbatha has often scourged away your cares, and the groans of Calvary yields us comfort rare and rich. We never should have known Christ's love in all its heights and depths if He had not died; nor could we guess the Father's deep affection if He had not given His Son to die. The common mercies we enjoy all sing of love, just as the sea-shell, when we put it to our ears, whispers of the deep sea whence it came; but if we desire to hear the ocean itself, we must not look at everyday blessings, but at the transactions of the crucifixion. He who would know love, let him retire to Calvary and see the Man of sorrows die.
    If Calvary is a place of which you have never heard, it is time. Calvary is the hill on which was planted the cross upon which Jesus Christ died for your sins. Yes, you have sins. No, your "good works" cannot balance them. God's standard is perfection and only One has ever lived up to it - Jesus. He gave His life, His sinless life of perfect obedience, so that you in your disobedience could be reconciled to God. Turn to Him. Have faith in Him. Receive Him and know peace with God that can come only through Him. Spurgeon's Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, April 10 "The place which is called Calvary." Luke 23:33 The hill of comfort is the hill of Calvary; the house of consolation is built with the wood of the cross; the temple of heavenly blessing is founded upon the riven rock- riven by the spear which pierced His side. No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like Calvary's tragedy. "Is it not strange, the darkest hour That ever dawned on sinful earth, Should touch the heart with softer power, For comfort, than an angel's mirth? That to the Cross the mourner's eye should turn, Sooner than where the stars of Bethlehem burn?" Light springs from the midday-midnight of Golgotha, and every herb of the field blooms sweetly beneath the shadow of the once accursed tree. In that place of thirst, grace hath dug a fountain which ever gusheth with waters pure as crystal, each drop capable of alleviating the woes of mankind. You who have had your seasons of conflict, will confess that it was not at Olivet that you ever found comfort, not on the hill of Sinai, nor on Tabor; but Gethsemane, Gabbatha, and Golgotha have been a means of comfort to you. The bitter herbs of Gethsemane have often taken away the bitters of your life; the scourge of Gabbatha has often scourged away your cares, and the groans of Calvary yields us comfort rare and rich. We never should have known Christ's love in all its heights and depths if He had not died; nor could we guess the Father's deep affection if He had not given His Son to die. The common mercies we enjoy all sing of love, just as the sea-shell, when we put it to our ears, whispers of the deep sea whence it came; but if we desire to hear the ocean itself, we must not look at everyday blessings, but at the transactions of the crucifixion. He who would know love, let him retire to Calvary and see the Man of sorrows die.
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  • https://hannity.com/media-room/boasberg-has-tds-president-trump-shreds-highly-conflicted-judge-rigged-court-system/
    https://hannity.com/media-room/boasberg-has-tds-president-trump-shreds-highly-conflicted-judge-rigged-court-system/
    HANNITY.COM
    BOASBERG HAS TDS! President Trump Shreds ‘Highly Conflicted’ Judge, ‘Rigged’ Court System
    President Donald Trump unloaded on Obama-appointed DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg in an early morning TRUTH Social post on Thursday.
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  • This is Huge BIGGLEY!

    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/boom-laura-loomer-uncovers-enormous-taxpayer-funded-conflict/
    This is Huge BIGGLEY! https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/boom-laura-loomer-uncovers-enormous-taxpayer-funded-conflict/
    WWW.THEGATEWAYPUNDIT.COM
    BOOM: Laura Loomer Uncovers an Enormous Taxpayer-Funded Conflict of Interest Involving Obama Judge Who Ordered Trump Admin to Stop Deporting Criminal Aliens Mid-Flight and HIS OWN DAUGHTER | The Gateway Pundit | by Cullen Linebarger
    Laura Loomer reveals a startling conflict of interest involving Judge James Boasberg and his daughter’s role at a nonprofit aiding criminal aliens. This revelation could trigger significant legal repercussions for the judge.
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  • Cognitive Dissonance & mRNA Vaccines | What Is Cognitive Dissonance? Mental discomfort that occurs when someone holds conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes + What Are mRNA Vaccines?
    https://rumble.com/v6dlsl7-cognitive-dissonance-and-mrna-vaccines-what-is-cognitive-dissonance.html
    Cognitive Dissonance & mRNA Vaccines | What Is Cognitive Dissonance? Mental discomfort that occurs when someone holds conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes + What Are mRNA Vaccines? https://rumble.com/v6dlsl7-cognitive-dissonance-and-mrna-vaccines-what-is-cognitive-dissonance.html
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  • https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/united-states-are-pushing-whole-world-global-conflict/
    https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/11/united-states-are-pushing-whole-world-global-conflict/
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  • The purpose of our uniformed military is to be prepared for war and then to fight and WIN the damn wars they are sent to fight in (and not participate in endless bullshit conflicts that only serve to benefit the political establishment and their cohorts in the M-I complex). Yes, the military serves other purposes, but those who have allowed this DEI utter nonsense into the ranks of our fighting forces to “feminize” a class of people who we recruit and then train to be warriors should be shown the door immediately.
    https://x.com/GenFlynn/status/1854195434262339617
    The purpose of our uniformed military is to be prepared for war and then to fight and WIN the damn wars they are sent to fight in (and not participate in endless bullshit conflicts that only serve to benefit the political establishment and their cohorts in the M-I complex). Yes, the military serves other purposes, but those who have allowed this DEI utter nonsense into the ranks of our fighting forces to “feminize” a class of people who we recruit and then train to be warriors should be shown the door immediately. https://x.com/GenFlynn/status/1854195434262339617
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  • A Twitter post by Darrell Harrison

    I have some close friends who, for personal reasons, are conflicted about voting for Donald Trump. I voted for him. And though, as with any candidate running for political office, there is much to be desired about Trump, both as a man and a presidential candidate in terms of his policies, I found these words from an 1876 speech by former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, titled Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln, to be helpful to me personally:

    "Though he [Lincoln] loved Caesar less than Rome, though the Union was more to him than our freedom or our future, under his wise and beneficent rule we saw ourselves gradually lifted from the depths of slavery to the heights of liberty and manhood; under his wise and beneficent rule, and by measures approved and vigorously pressed by him, we saw that the handwriting of ages, in the form of prejudice and proscription, was rapidly fading away from the face of our whole country . . . We saw Abraham Lincoln, after giving slaveholders three months' grace in which to save their hateful slave system, penning the immortal paper [Emancipation Proclamation], which though special in its language, was general in its principles and effect, making slavery forever impossible in the United States. Though we waited long, we saw all this and more."

    Keep in mind that Douglass was no great admirer of Lincoln. He knew that on the issue of slavery Lincoln was not an abolitionist. In fact, in that same speech, he said, "You [white people] are the children of Abraham Lincoln. We [black people] are at best only his step-children." My point is that though Lincoln, in totality, was not the kind of president Douglass wished him to be, he was nevertheless an ardent supporter of Lincoln knowing that, though he had to "wait long," Lincoln was the right candidate to support.

    I'll leave it there.
    A Twitter post by Darrell Harrison I have some close friends who, for personal reasons, are conflicted about voting for Donald Trump. I voted for him. And though, as with any candidate running for political office, there is much to be desired about Trump, both as a man and a presidential candidate in terms of his policies, I found these words from an 1876 speech by former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, titled Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln, to be helpful to me personally: "Though he [Lincoln] loved Caesar less than Rome, though the Union was more to him than our freedom or our future, under his wise and beneficent rule we saw ourselves gradually lifted from the depths of slavery to the heights of liberty and manhood; under his wise and beneficent rule, and by measures approved and vigorously pressed by him, we saw that the handwriting of ages, in the form of prejudice and proscription, was rapidly fading away from the face of our whole country . . . We saw Abraham Lincoln, after giving slaveholders three months' grace in which to save their hateful slave system, penning the immortal paper [Emancipation Proclamation], which though special in its language, was general in its principles and effect, making slavery forever impossible in the United States. Though we waited long, we saw all this and more." Keep in mind that Douglass was no great admirer of Lincoln. He knew that on the issue of slavery Lincoln was not an abolitionist. In fact, in that same speech, he said, "You [white people] are the children of Abraham Lincoln. We [black people] are at best only his step-children." My point is that though Lincoln, in totality, was not the kind of president Douglass wished him to be, he was nevertheless an ardent supporter of Lincoln knowing that, though he had to "wait long," Lincoln was the right candidate to support. I'll leave it there.
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  • Prayer, desperate prayer, seems so simple, but it’s a step rarely taken by those in family conflict.
    ~Erwin W. Lutzer
    Prayer, desperate prayer, seems so simple, but it’s a step rarely taken by those in family conflict. ~Erwin W. Lutzer
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  • https://local12.com/news/nation-world/israel-investigates-if-hamas-top-leader-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-gaza-military-operation-dna-test-idf-october-7-attack-retaliation-gaza-strip-refugee-camps-humanitarian-aid-president-joe-biden-middle-east-conflict-palestinian-death-toll#
    https://local12.com/news/nation-world/israel-investigates-if-hamas-top-leader-yahya-sinwar-killed-in-gaza-military-operation-dna-test-idf-october-7-attack-retaliation-gaza-strip-refugee-camps-humanitarian-aid-president-joe-biden-middle-east-conflict-palestinian-death-toll#
    LOCAL12.COM
    Israeli foreign minister announces killing of Hamas' top leader, Yahya Sinwar
    The military said in a statement that three militants were killed during operations in Gaza.
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