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Anne Graham Lotz Posts Photo and Update on Her Cancer Battle: ‘Praising God by Faith’
Feb 15, 2019 09:28 pm
Anne Graham Lotz Posts Photo and Update on Her Cancer Battle: ‘Praising God by Faith’
OPINION (CBN News) – Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz has posted an update on her Instagram account about her last chemo treatment. The photo shows Lotz in the hospital bed with her two daughters on each side. “Thank you so much for your prayers! And thank God for His answers! Today my numbers were good so I didn’t have to have the painful neulasta patch. And my neuropathy is so bad they dropped one of my chemos,” she wrote. “My beautiful daughters have been by my side every time. In a month I will begin 4 weeks of daily

radiation while continuing one infusion every three weeks until October. This was the 7th dip in the ‘Jordan.’ Praising God by faith that all is well.” The update comes after her nephew, Will Graham, informed followers she was still dealing with weakness and exhaustion, but she wanted to get back into ministry. “She wants to preach. She’s a preacher. She wants to get out and preach and preach and preach,” he had said recently. Ministry has been at the forefront of Lotz’s mind during her treatment process. In a post on her website, 
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Pennsylvania girls form all-female troop after Boy Scouts begin accepting girls
Feb 15, 2019 06:08 pm
Pennsylvania girls form all-female troop after Boy Scouts begin accepting girls
(The Hill) – A group of 17 girls in Pennsylvania have formed one of the nation’s first all-female scout troops since the Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls this month. Chester County’s Troop 19 held their first official meeting in recent weeks, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, which reported that the troop is the nation’s first. A spokeswoman for the Boy Scouts of America noted to The Hill that the national organization has not officially identified a first all-girl troop. Melissa Pendill, the troop’s scout leader,

told the Enquirer that the girls in her troop, some of whom are also in the Girl Scouts, are “trailblazers.” “They just want an opportunity, and it’s available, so they’re grabbing it,” she told the paper. The parent organization, Boy Scouts of America, began officially allowing girls to join the Boy Scouts at the start of February, and are rebranding it as “Scouts BSA.” Girls joining the organization are required to be part of all-female troops, according to the Inquirer. 
READ MORE https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/430260-pennsylvania-girls-form-first-all-female-boy-scout-troop




Police Warn Parents About Dangerous New 48 Hour Social Media Challenge for Kids
Feb 15, 2019 04:07 pm
Police Warn Parents About Dangerous New 48 Hour Social Media Challenge for Kids
(CBN News) – A new social media trend is taken place in the nation, frightening parents and causing unnecessary police efforts. The trend involves teenagers disappearing from their families for up to 48 hours to see how much reaction they will receive on social media. Multiple local news reports indicate the teenagers receive points for every like, share, view, and post about their disappearance. “If you pretend to be

missing and then something actually does happen, then how is anybody going to know about it,” said parent of six Cheroy Murphy in an interview with KY3. “It is a scary thing to know that your kid is missing, and it is harder to know that they could just be joking. And then as a parent when do you decide the line of if they are really joking or really missing is?” Law enforcement officials are worried the new challenge will hinder them from doing their job efficiently. 
READ MORE http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/february/police-warn-parents-about-dangerous-new-48-hour-social-media-challenge-for-kids




Mississippi passes ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, gov. says he’ll sign into law
Feb 15, 2019 03:50 pm
Mississippi passes ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, gov. says he’ll sign into law
(CP) – Mississippi’s legislature passed a pair of bills Wednesday aimed at banning abortion at the time a baby’s heartbeat is detected, which occurs as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. Known as the “heartbeat bill,” the proposed legislation does not include exemptions for rape or incest. This and the early time in the pregnancy makes the proposed legislation, according to the Mississippi-based Clarion Ledger, “one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.”

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant applauded the passage of the bills on his Twitter account, stating his intention to sign the legislation into law when it comes to him. “I’ve often said I want Mississippi to be the safest place for an unborn child in America. I appreciate the leadership of the MS House and Senate, along with members of the legislature, for passing the fetal heartbeat bills today. I look forward to signing this act upon passage,” tweeted Bryant. 
READ MORE https://www.christianpost.com/news/mississippi-passes-heartbeat-abortion-ban-gov-says-hell-sign-into-law.html



DEVELOPING: Multiple wounded in Aurora active shooter situation
Feb 15, 2019 03:46 pm
DEVELOPING: Multiple wounded in Aurora active shooter situation
(ABC 7 Chicago) –  An active shooting situation has been reported at the Henry Pratt Company in southwest suburban Aurora in Kane County. The Henry Pratt company is located in the 400 block of South Highland Avenue. The shooting was confirmed by Kane County Sheriff. Several injuries have been

reported and victims have been taken to local hospitals. The extent of the victims’ injuries and the number of casualties is unknown. ATF and FBI agents were responding to the scene as of 2:37 p.m. The active shooter situation was confirmed by the City of Aurora on Twitter at 2:23 p.m.
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Focus on the Family to put live 4-D ultrasounds on Times Square jumbotron
Feb 15, 2019 10:16 am
Focus on the Family to put live 4-D ultrasounds on Times Square jumbotron
(CP) – In response to New York’s new abortion law, which effectively allows unlimited abortion until birth, Focus on the Family launched the largest pro-life effort in the organization’s history. The 12-week campaign, dubbed SEE LIFE CLEARLY, will culminate in a May 4 event in Times Square, “Alive from New York,” where live 4-D ultrasounds will be broadcast on a jumbotron.

“We’re looking to fill Times Square with pro-life Americans, and it will feature live music, compelling and inspirational speakers, and best of all, live 4-D ultrasounds broadcast on a massive digital marquee in Times Square, powerfully showing the world that a baby inside the womb is fully human and should be given the chance to be born,” Focus announced. Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, believes the images will have a powerful impact. 
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Woman banned from Twitter for writing ‘men aren’t women’ sues over tech censorship
Feb 15, 2019 10:03 am
Woman banned from Twitter for writing ‘men aren’t women’ sues over tech censorship
(CP) – A feminist journalist who was permanently booted from Twitter for tweeting such things as “men aren’t women” and referring to a biological male as “him” is suing the social media giant for unfair censorship. Meghan Murphy, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based founder and editor of Feminist Current announced this week in a press release that she is taking this action because of Twitter’s

“unconscionable” terms of service, and its false advertising of itself as a free speech platform. Under Twitter’s recently-instituted rules — which were not disclosed to users when she was kicked off — the social media company is allowed to ban people for practically any reason.Murphy’s account was shut down in late November after she referred to a man, Jonathan Yaniv, as “him.” Yaniv, a trans-identified male who still uses his own masculine name, 
READ MORE https://www.christianpost.com/news/woman-banned-twitter-misgendering-sues-tech-censorship.html


Gay marriage is ‘parody marriage,’ says Kansas bill introduced on eve of Valentine’s Day
Feb 15, 2019 09:59 am
Gay marriage is ‘parody marriage,’ says Kansas bill introduced on eve of Valentine’s Day
(USA Today) – A group of state representatives in Kansas introduced legislation Wednesday that seeks to define same-sex marriage as “parody marriage,” stop the state from recognizing gay marriage and establish an “elevated marriage” option for straight couples who seek “higher standards of commitment.” One of the two bills introduced contends LGBTQ people are aligned with the secular humanism movement, which it calls a religion. It also calls the gay pride rainbow flag a symbol of a “faith-based worldview.”

By doing so, the proposed legislation seeks to define marriage between a man and a woman as “neutral” and same-sex marriage as religious in nature. It then contends the state cannot constitutionally condone a religious practice. Legislation with a similar approach never made it to a vote in a South Carolina last year. The American Civil Liberties Union called that bill “unconstitutional” and “absurd.” 
READ MORE https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/02/13/kansas-bills-say-same-sex-marriage-parody-marriage/2866045002/

US Senate & House approve spending & border security bill to avert gov’t shutdown
Published time: 14 Feb, 2019 21:25
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US Senate & House approve spending & border security bill to avert gov’t shutdown
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Both houses of the US Congress have passed a spending and border security bill, dodging a new government shutdown. Lacking the funds for President Trump’s border wall, the bill opens the door to him declaring a national emergency.
Passed by both the Republican-controlled Senate and Democrat-controlled House, the bill now moves to the White House. While Trump is expected to sign it, the president has made it clear he will declare a national emergency to get the funding for his wall. The bill provides just $1.375 for fencing at the US-Mexico border, a far cry from the $5.7 billion Trump requested.

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The spending bill, which funds several government agencies to the tune of over $300 billion, passed the Senate with a vote of 83-16 and the House with a vote of 300-128 on Thursday. It also provides over $22 billion for “border security initiatives,” including upgraded technology at ports of entry, assistance for illegal immigrants apprehended crossing the border, and more border patrol hires. It will fund the government through the end of the fiscal year and provide a 1.9 percent pay raise for federal workers, as well as a $1 billion increase in funding for the Census Bureau.

Both parties have framed the bill as a victory. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell voiced his approval of Trump’s decision to use a national emergency to requisition more money for his wall, and Republicans pointed to the addition of more steel slat border fencing as a win.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the bill a “fair compromise,” noting they had gotten away without funding “the president’s expansive and ineffective wall.” The wall was at the heart of the impasse that caused the longest shutdown in US history, shuttering the government for almost two months as both parties refused to back down.

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Francis Chan Condemns Prosperity Gospel, Says Don’t Expect to Be Healthy and Wealthy
Feb 14, 2019 08:17 pm
Francis Chan Condemns Prosperity Gospel, Says Don’t Expect to Be Healthy and Wealthy
OPINION (Charisma) – Francis Chan recently filmed a video for the Gospel Coalition in which he explains why the prosperity gospel goes against the teaching of Jesus and the apostles. Chan says, “What’s awful about the prosperity gospel is it’s saying, ‘Your life is going to be completely different. I promise you. It’ll be completely different from what Christ went through. You’re going to be healthy, you’re going to be wealthy, people are going to love you.’ It really sets people up for failure in a lot of ways. “Peter says, ‘Don’t be surprised when the fiery trial comes upon you as if something strange were happening to you.’ What the prosperity gospel teaches is, ‘Hey, be surprised if there’s any type of trial in your life, because … He’s our heavenly father. 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/video/40403-francis-chan-condemns-prosperity-gospel-says-don-t-expect-to-be-healthy-and-wealthy 



Hillsong Replies to LGBT Controversy, Says It Loves All People
Feb 14, 2019 07:53 pm
Hillsong Replies to LGBT Controversy, Says It Loves All People
(Charisma) – Hillsong Church issued a statement Thursday afternoon, Feb. 14, clarifying its position on same-sex attraction and its welcoming of LGBT attendees. The statement emphasizes that Hillsong Church “loves all people,” following critical comments made against the denomination over the last week. Hillsong’s full statement reads: We would like to clarify and correct the following misinformation that has appeared in several media outlets recently:

Hillsong Church does not preach against anyone or any group; we are not “anti-anyone.” We are an inclusive Christian church that loves, values and welcomes all people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, beliefs, values or personal identity. We are also a church that adheres to mainstream biblical values shared by the overwhelming majority of evangelical Christian churches around the world, and millions of Christians across the USA. 
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Mother is no longer gender-specific term, government lawyers say
Feb 14, 2019 07:25 pm
Mother is no longer gender-specific term, government lawyers say
(The Telegraph) – Mother is no longer a gender-specific term that applies only to women, lawyers on behalf of the Government have said. A barrister representing the Department of Health made the remarks at a High Court hearing over whether a transgender man can be recognized as a “father” on his child’s birth certificate. The man, who was born a woman and is identifiable only as TT for legal reasons, became

pregnant after undergoing successful fertility treatment despite already being legally recognized as a man. He has taken General Register and the Government to court after he was told he had to be cited as the child’s mother, not father, on the birth certificate. Earlier in the hearing, government lawyers… 
READ MORE https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/02/14/mother-no-longer-gender-specific-term-government-lawyers-say/



Facebook may soon remove “Anti-Vaccine” content
Feb 14, 2019 07:18 pm
Facebook may soon remove “Anti-Vaccine” content
(Bloomberg) – Facebook Inc., under pressure to reduce harmful, misleading and fake content, said it is exploring removing anti-vaccine information from software systems that recommend other things to read on its social network. Information discouraging people from getting vaccines for their children, which has gone viral on Facebook, especially in its Groups product, may have contributed to an increase in outbreaks of measles. The crisis drew attention on Thursday from Representative Adam Schiff, who sent a letter to

Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg and Google boss Sundar Pichai, asking them to address the problem. In response, Facebook said it is “exploring additional measures to best combat the problem,” according to a statement from the company. That might include “reducing or removing this type of content from recommendations, including Groups You Should Join, and demoting it in search results, while also ensuring that higher quality and more authoritative information is available.” 
READ MORE https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-14/facebook-says-it-may-remove-anti-vaccine-recommendations




Trump prepared to sign border security bill and declare national emergency
Feb 14, 2019 03:44 pm
Trump prepared to sign border security bill and declare national emergency
(Fox News) – President Trump is prepared to sign the border security compromise package to avert another government shutdown if passed by Congress and will declare a national emergency to obtain funding for the border wall, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell revealed Thursday. Speaking on the Senate floor, McConnell said he had just spoken to the president about the border security bill set to be voted on in Congress. McConnell said he supported Trump declaring a national emergency, something the

president has suggested for weeks he might do. The White House did not immediately comment to Fox News. The Senate is set to vote on the compromise first on Thursday, followed by the House. Congressional negotiators announced Monday they’d reached “an agreement in principle” on border security funding that includes more than $1.3 billion for physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The White House initially requested $5.7 billion for the border wall.
READ MORE https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mcconnell-says-trump-prepared-to-sign-border-security-bill-and-will-declare-national-emergency



8 Women Christian Men Should Never Marry
Feb 14, 2019 10:15 am
8 Women Christian Men Should Never Marry
OPINION (Charisma) – My column “10 Men Christian Women Should Never Marry“ went viral. More than 1.2 million people have shared that message so far—most likely because so many single men and women are seriously asking for guidelines on finding a compatible mate. In response, I received numerous requests to share similar guidelines for men who are looking for wives. Since I am mentoring several young men right now and have seen a few of them marry successfully during the past few years, it wasn’t difficult to draft this list. These are the women I tell my spiritual sons to avoid:

1. The unbeliever. In last week’s column, I reminded women that the Bible is absolutely clear on this point: Christians should not marry unbelievers. Second Corinthians 6:14 says, “Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness?” (NASB). Apart from your decision to follow Christ, marriage is the single most important decision you will ever make. Don’t blow it by ignoring the obvious. You need a wife who loves Jesus more than she loves you. Put spiritual maturity at the top of your list of qualities you want in a wife.

2. The material girl. One young friend of mine was engaged to a girl from a rich family. He saved up money for months to buy a ring, but when he proposed she told him he needed to go back to the jewelry store to buy a bigger diamond. She pushed her fiance to go into debt for a ring that fit her expectations. She wanted a Tiffany’s lifestyle on his Wal-Mart budget. I warned my friend that he was stepping into serious trouble. Unless you want to live in debt for the rest of your life, do not marry a girl who has dollar signs in her eyes and eight credit cards in her Gucci purse. 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/75209-8-women-christian-men-should-never-marry-2



Top US admiral in Middle East warns of growing Iranian threat
Feb 14, 2019 10:11 am
Top US admiral in Middle East warns of growing Iranian threat
(CNN) – Iran is in possession of improved and dangerous weapons systems that give Tehran the ability to threaten some of the world’s most important waterways, according to the top American admiral in the Middle East. “They have a growing capability in cruise missiles, they have a growing capability in ballistic missiles, they have a growing capability in unmanned surfaced systems, all these things that we watch that are offensive, and destabilizing in nature,” Vice Adm. James Malloy, the commander of US Naval

Forces Central Command, told a small group of reporters in Bahrain on Wednesday. Unmanned surface systems, which can include explosive boats designed to target enemy vessels, have concerned US officials for some time, particularly after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels based in Yemen used such a boat to attack a vessel that belonged to Saudi Arabia. The US has accused Tehran of supplying the Houthis with these boats. 
READ MORE https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/13/politics/us-admiral-iran-threat/index.html



Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Satanic Temple’s Attempt to Scrap Pro-Life Law
Feb 14, 2019 10:06 am
Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Satanic Temple’s Attempt to Scrap Pro-Life Law
(FaithWire) – The highest court in Missouri has slapped down an attempt by a Satanic group to have a crucial pro-life law scrapped. The Satanic Temple was hoping to see the elimination of a provision which ensures mothers are granted the opportunity to see an ultrasound of their baby before deciding whether or not to abort. Missouri’s “informed consent” bill also rules that mothers wait at least three days after requesting an abortion, to ensure they have enough time to mull it over.

They are also presented with a booklet that reads: “The life of each human being begins at conception.” An anonymous female member of the Satanic Temple argued that her religious rights were being violated due to the presentation of the booklet. According to St. Louis Public Radio, in her complaint, “Mary Doe” argued that under the Satanic Temple’s doctrine, her “body is inviolable and subject to her will alone.” 
READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/02/14/missouri-supreme-court-rejects-satanic-temples-attempt-to-scrap-pro-life-law/

How Holy Spirit Rescued This Porn Star From the Sex Industry
Feb 13, 2019 10:00 pm
How Holy Spirit Rescued This Porn Star From the Sex Industry
OPINION (Charisma) – Brittni De La Mora remembers the day the Holy Spirit rescued her out of the sex industry. The pornographic-film star—one of the most prominent in her field—was about to travel to her next big project. But before she boarded the plane, the Holy Spirit told her, “Bring your Bible.” De La Mora obeyed the Spirit’s prompting. While reading her Bible during the flight, she came across Jesus’ words to the church in Thyatira. “I get to Revelation 2:20-24,” De La Mora says.

“It says—and I’m paraphrasing—’I have this sin against you: You tolerate that woman named Jezebel. She leads My people into sexual immorality. I’ve given her time to repent, and if she doesn’t repent, I will cast her and her children into a sickbed.'” De La Mora says the moment she read that Scripture, the Spirit of God not only convicted her of sin but also gave her a promise: “Brittni, I have a better life in store for you, and if you just give Me a step of faith today, if you would just quit the industry, 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/life/culture/40372-how-holy-spirit-rescued-this-porn-star-from-the-sex-industry




Christian Grocery Store Owner Receives Social Media Backlash, Death Threat for ‘Heaven Has a Wall’ Ad
Feb 13, 2019 09:44 pm
Christian Grocery Store Owner Receives Social Media Backlash, Death Threat for ‘Heaven Has a Wall’ Ad
(CBN News) – A grocery store’s message at the top of its weekly advertising mailer is sparking controversy in light of the border wall debate. Mac’s Fresh Market, which has locations in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi, included a statement that read: “Heaven has a wall, a gate, and a strict immigration policy. Hell has open borders. Let that sink in.” The advertisement drew backlash on social media from opponents. But supporters have stepped in on the store’s Facebook page to let the store know about

their support. Benjamin Joyner, a Facebook user, wrote: “The gates and wall of heaven are the Blood of Jesus Christ. No one enters there illegally, except according to His Law, by accepting Jesus Christ as Lord. Not a soul has EVER entered there ILLEGALLY.” “A wall along our southern border should bear the same, barring those who would enter illegally our country, and allowing all who would enter legally according to the Law of the Land,” he continued. 
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Pentagon releases blueprint for accelerating artificial intelligence
Feb 13, 2019 09:38 pm
Pentagon releases blueprint for accelerating artificial intelligence
(Yahoo News) – The Pentagon made public for the first time on Feb. 12 the outlines of its master plan for speeding the injection of artificial intelligence (AI) into military equipment, including advanced technologies destined for the battlefield. By declassifying key elements of a strategy it had adopted last summer, the Defense Department appeared to be trying to address disparate criticism that it was not being heedful

enough of the risks of using AI in its weaponry or not being aggressive enough in the face of rival nations’ efforts to embrace AI. The 17-page strategy summary said that AI — a shorthand term for machine-driven learning and decision-making — held out great promise for military applications and that it “is expected to impact every corner of the Department, spanning operations, training, sustainment, force protection, recruiting healthcare, and many others.” 
READ MORE https://news.yahoo.com/pentagon-releases-blueprint-for-accelerating-artificial-intelligence-204022996.html




Pentagon says China and Russia developing satellite-killing lasers
Feb 13, 2019 09:31 pm
Pentagon says China and Russia developing satellite-killing lasers
(Fox News) – China and Russia are likely building high-powered lasers that can shoot down US satellites, according to a new Pentagon report. Both countries are developing an arsenal of anti-satellite weaponry including missiles, cyber attacks, and “directed energy weapons,” according to the US Defense Intelligence Agency. On Monday, the agency released an unclassified report on the security threat to the US’s dominance in space.

It calls out both China and Russia as two countries with the technological prowess to take down US communication and navigational satellites, which could cause mayhem for businesses and the military. The threat may sound far-fetched. But not to the Pentagon; the agency’s report lays out all the different ways Beijing and Moscow could attack US satellites in order to win future wars. 
READ MORE https://www.foxnews.com/tech/pentagon-china-russia-developing-satellite-killing-lasers



Does The Great Commission Exclude Teaching On Prophecy?
Feb 13, 2019 03:48 pm
Does The Great Commission Exclude Teaching On Prophecy?
OPINION (PNW) – The prevailing mindset of many Bible-believing pastors today is that eschatology, or the study of future things, is not only separate from the preaching of Gospel but detracts from it. They maintain that our task of fulfilling the Great Commission excludes teaching on prophecy, which they believe only confuses believers and stirs up unwelcome controversy. Is this way of thinking biblical? No, it is not. This represents a myopic way of viewing both the commands and teachings of Jesus, who highlighted

“eternal life” as the result of belief in Him and commanded His followers to watch for His return. Let’s explore these things in more detail. Jesus emphasized eternity throughout His earthly ministry. The Gospel of John records at least a dozen instances where Jesus promised “eternal life” to those who believe in Him. We are all familiar with John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” The foundation of the Gospel is the promise of eternal life versus the fate of everlasting punishment in hell. 
READ MORE http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=2964

 



After Signing One-World Religion Covenant, Pope Francis Makes His Next Push
Feb 13, 2019 03:34 pm
After Signing One-World Religion Covenant, Pope Francis Makes His Next Push
OPINION (Charisma) – Just days after the pope signed the most important interfaith document in history, he had the opportunity to address global political leaders by video at the World Government Summit in Dubai. During his remarks, he once again stressed the need for global unity, and he encouraged those attending to embrace “sustainable development”, but he also stressed that sustainable development will never succeed without “solidarity”. Of course, most Americans don’t even know that a “World Government Summit” even exists because the mainstream media in the U.S. doesn’t really talk about it, but it is actually a very big deal.

And obviously, the pope feels very strongly about what they are trying to do because he took time out of his very busy schedule to record a video message for them: World leaders are currently meeting at the World Government Summit, taking place in Dubai from 10-12 February. In his video message, Pope Francis greets those participating in the summit, and recalls his own visit to the United Arab Emirates earlier this month. “I encountered a modern country which is looking to the future without forgetting its roots,” he said. “I also saw how even in the desert the flowers spring up and grow. I returned home with the hope that many deserts in the world can bloom like this.” 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/75191-after-signing-one-world-religion-covenant-pope-francis-makes-his-next-push




Netanyahu: Meetings in Warsaw With Arab Leaders Are in Pursuit of ‘War With Iran’
Feb 13, 2019 02:27 pm
Netanyahu: Meetings in Warsaw With Arab Leaders Are in Pursuit of ‘War With Iran’
(WFB) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday, in what could be a possible gaffe, that his meetings with Arab leaders in Poland are in pursuit of “war with Iran.”The comments were made to reporters on the sidelines of the Warsaw Middle East ministerial following Netanyahu’s meeting with the Sultanate of Oman’s Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Yusuf bin Alawi. “Here I am going to a meeting with 60 foreign ministers and envoys of countries from around the world against Iran,” Netanyahu said.

“What is important about this meeting—and this meeting is not in secret, because there are many of those—is that this is an open meeting with representatives of leading Arab countries, that are sitting down together with Israel in order to advance the common interest of war with Iran.” “What we are doing is pushing and driving Iran from Syria,” Netanyahu added. “We are committed to doing this.” 
READ MORE https://freebeacon.com/national-security/netanyahu-meetings-in-warsaw-with-arab-leaders-are-in-pursuit-of-war-with-iran/



Megachurch Pastor James MacDonald Fired Following ‘Highly Inappropriate Comments’
Feb 13, 2019 02:20 pm
Megachurch Pastor James MacDonald Fired Following ‘Highly Inappropriate Comments’
(Charisma) – James MacDonald, pastor of the megachurch Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC), was fired from the church after a radio show host aired the first of several inflammatory audio clips. In the clips, a man who is presumed to be MacDonald makes crude comments about Christianity Today, reporters and even discusses a plan to plant child pornography on someone’s computer.  According to HBC: Following a lengthy season of review, reflection, and prayerful discussion, the Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel had determined that

Pastor MacDonald should be removed from his role of senior pastor. That timeline accelerated when on Tuesday morning, highly inappropriate recorded comments made by Pastor MacDonald were given to media and reported. Given that and other conduct under consideration, in accordance with the procedures in our bylaws, Pastor MacDonald was removed as senior pastor and as an elder of the church for engaging in conduct that the elders believe is contrary and harmful to the best interests of the church.  
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/us/75192-megachurch-pastor-james-macdonald-fired-following-highly-inappropriate-comments



John Kilpatrick: This Is Why You’re Under Satanic Attack
Feb 13, 2019 09:02 am
John Kilpatrick: This Is Why You’re Under Satanic Attack
OPINION (Charisma) – Rev. John Kilpatrick says Satan is attacking you because of your future, “because he sees your future path.” Kilpatrick tells Jim Bakker that the attacks do not stem from our pasts, because those choices have already been made. But our futures hold the potential for mighty works for the Lord. For those under attack right now, Kilpatrick has a powerful word. 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/video/75189-john-kilpatrick-this-is-why-you-re-under-satanic-attack




Record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on car payments, a red flag for economy
Feb 13, 2019 08:52 am
Record 7 million Americans are 3 months behind on car payments, a red flag for economy
(The Seattle Times) – A record 7 million Americans are 90 days or more behind on their auto loan payments, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Tuesday, even more than during the wake of the financial crisis era. Economists warn this is a red flag. Despite the strong economy and low unemployment rate, many Americans are struggling to pay their bills. “The substantial and growing number of distressed

borrowers suggests that not all Americans have benefited from the strong labor market,” economists at the New York Fed wrote in a blog post. A car loan is typically the first payment people make because a vehicle is critical to getting to work, and someone can live in a car if all else fails. When car loan delinquencies rise, it is a sign of significant duress among low-income and working-class Americans. 
READ MORE https://www.seattletimes.com/business/record-7-million-americans-are-3-months-behind-on-car-payments-a-red-flag-for-economy/

Meet the Canadian Preacher Who Doesn’t Believe in God
Feb 12, 2019 08:33 pm
Meet the Canadian Preacher Who Doesn’t Believe in God
(NY Times) – The Rev. Gretta Vosper hadn’t noticed the giant industrial metal cross rising in front of her church for years, hidden as it was by a bushy tree. But then someone complained about it. Since Ms. Vosper does not believe Jesus was the son of God, the complainer wrote in an email, she should take the cross down. “The next day, a storm took the tree out,” she said, peering up at the cross with a benign smile.

Some Christians might call that an act of God. But Ms. Vosper does not believe in God either. Instead, the parable says more about her determination. Despite being an outspoken atheist, Ms. Vosper has steadfastly maintained her place in the United Church of Canada, which with two million followers across the country is Canada’s pre-eminent Protestant church. 
READ MORE https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/01/world/canada/gretta-vosper-reverend-atheism.html




Russia Prepares for Cyberwar by Cutting All Domestic Internet From the World Wide Web.
Feb 12, 2019 08:14 pm
Russia Prepares for Cyberwar by Cutting All Domestic Internet From the World Wide Web.
(Newsweek) – Russian authorities are planning to disconnect the entire country from the global internet temporarily, according to reports. The experiment aims to test Russia’s cyber defenses and ensure the nation’s internet service, known as Runet, can continue to function in the event of a foreign attack. Officials will verify whether Russia can continue to operate its web service without passing data to and from the outside world.

Russian telecom companies will have to re-route all internet traffic to exchange points managed or approved by the Russian telecom supervisor Roskomndazor. It is unclear exactly when the test will be launched, but officials said it is expected to take place over the next several months. The experiment is part of a new draft law known as the Digital Economy National Program. The law will also obligate Russia to create its own Domain Name System (DNS) so it can continue to operate if it loses connection to international servers. 
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When will the “Big One” strike California?
Feb 12, 2019 08:05 pm
When will the “Big One” strike California?
(Express) – California will eventually be struck by a huge earthquake that could have catastrophic effects. But when will the Big One hit? California was struck by a total of seven earthquakes today, ranging from magnitude-2.7 to magnitude-3.3. The USGS described each quake as ‘light’, meaning there was no serious damage to buildings or people. But California could one day be hit by an earthquake between magnitude seven and eight and could cause landslides and chemical spills.

The San Andreas fault line in California is a hot spot for earthquakes, as the Pacific and North American tectonic plates meet. The last time it was struck by the Big One was in San Francisco in 1906. The earthquake killed around 3,000 people after ripping through 296 miles (477 km) of the San Andreas fault line. But John Vidale, director of the Southern California Earthquake Centre, warned there is no way of predicting when the Big One will hit. 
READ MORE https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1085783/ring-of-fire-california-earthquake-big-one-LA-san-francisco-earthquake/amp


Raising Sparrow: Not a boy or a girl. This Florida family is raising a gender-neutral ‘theyby’
Feb 12, 2019 07:51 pm
Raising Sparrow: Not a boy or a girl. This Florida family is raising a gender-neutral ‘theyby’
(WHAS 11) – Many parents find out the sex of their child before the baby is born. Others opt for the surprise, waiting to hear, “it’s a boy” or ‘its a girl.” However, some families are exploring another option by raising a “gender neutral” child. Instead of “boy” or “girl”, gender neutral babies are known as “theybies”. “Theybies” refer to babies without a known sex. This parenting philosophy means only the parents and trusted caregivers know the baby’s anatomy.

They believe the gender part comes later and is left up to the child. Ari Dennis is one of those parents. “We did not assign a sex at birth which means when they were born, they had genitals, we know what they are, we just chose to acknowledge that those genitals don’t indicate anything about gender,” Dennis said. Sparrow is a smiling, curious, adorable 11-month-old baby. If you met Sparrow, you might ask if Sparrow is a boy or girl. 
READ MORE https://www.whas11.com/article/features/raising-sparrow-not-a-boy-or-a-girl-this-florida-family-is-raising-a-gender-neutral-theyby/67-146c8c69-3118-43cf-8db6-e21f063d6141



Evangelical University No Longer Requires Students to Sign Covenant That Promotes Traditional Marriage
Feb 12, 2019 07:45 pm
Evangelical University No Longer Requires Students to Sign Covenant That Promotes Traditional Marriage
(Charisma) – When the administration of Azusa Pacific University dropped the section of its student code of conduct that banned same-sex relationships last August, the reaction was swift. American Christian media and church leaders were quick to accuse the evangelical school of caving to societal pressure and compromising its Christian identity. The response prompted the university’s board to reverse the

change, affirming the definition of marriage as being between “one man and one woman.” About the same time, Trinity Western University—Canada’s premier evangelical university—also made a change related to same-sex relationships, but in a different way and with different results. In TWU’s case, the school kept its community covenant, which requires students to “abstain” from “sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between a man and a woman.” 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/world/75182-evangelical-university-no-longer-requires-students-to-sign-covenant-that-promotes-traditional-marriage


Pope Francis, Leading Imam Sign Covenant Pushing Us Toward One-World Religion
Feb 12, 2019 12:29 pm
Pope Francis, Leading Imam Sign Covenant Pushing Us Toward One-World Religion
OPINION (Charisma) – A historic interfaith covenant was signed in the Middle East on Monday, and the mainstream media in the United States has been almost entirely silent about it. Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb is considered to be the most important imam in Sunni Islam, and he arrived at the signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi with Pope Francis “hand in hand in a symbol of interfaith brotherhood.” But this wasn’t just a ceremony for Catholics and Muslims. According to a British news source, the signing of this covenant was done “in

front of a global audience of religious leaders from Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other faiths”: The pope and the grand imam of al-Azhar have signed a historic declaration of fraternity, calling for peace between nations, religions and races, in front of a global audience of religious leaders from Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other faiths. Pope Francis, the leader of the world’s Catholics, and Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, the head of Sunni Islam’s most prestigious seat of learning, arrived at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi hand-in-hand in a symbol of interfaith brotherhood. READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/75125-pope-francis-leading-imam-sign-covenant-pushing-us-toward-one-world-religion



Indonesia volcano erupts sending volcanic ash cloud thousands of feet into the sky
Feb 12, 2019 10:48 am
Indonesia volcano erupts sending volcanic ash cloud thousands of feet into the sky
(Express) – The Dukono volcano in Indonesia has erupted over the past few days, ejecting columns of ash high into the air, just months after violent activity from Mount Agung shook the nation. Indonesia’s Mount Dukono – based on Halmahera island to the east of the country – has been ejecting ash over the last day, with a continuous fog exploding from the main crater, according to Indonesia’s volcanic survey. Indonesia’s 127 active volcanoes all pose significant risks to some five million people living nearby.

Mount Agung alone killed more than 1,000 people in March last year. While Mount Dukono is not quite as dangerous yet, it is one of the country’s most active volcanoes. The PVMBG (Volcanic Survey of Indonesia) has put Dukono on a level two ‘alert’ as the volcano ejects 7000ft of ash. The service has warned people should not travel near the volcano, and an aviation notice has been issued for any nearby aircraft, advising pilots not to fly. 
READ MORE https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1086183/Indonesia-volcano-eruption-Dukono-volcano-erupts-ash-cloud-alert-level-PVMBG



The Powerful Role of Jesus’ Blood in Spiritual Warfare
Feb 12, 2019 10:28 am
The Powerful Role of Jesus’ Blood in Spiritual Warfare
OPINION (Charisma) – There are over 400 references to blood in the Scriptures. There is a spiritual meaning for “blood” in addition to being the red fluid that flows through our bodies. The blood is said to carry the “soul” of the human being. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your lives; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul” (Lev. 17:11). The rule is: soul in place of soul. When a human being sins, his soul becomes unclean. The soul (represented by the blood) is then given to make atonement for the sinning soul:

to purify the soul, and to pay the punishment. The unclean soul under the death penalty is redeemed, “bought back” by the death of the innocent soul. Ultimately, the soul of a righteous human being is demanded to compensate for the soul of the sinful human being. The animal sacrifices of the Torah are only symbolic, pointing to the blood of Yeshua. The soul of an animal cannot make atonement for the soul of a human. The animal’s blood points to the blood of the righteous Messiah, who indeed makes atonement for us: soul for soul. 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/spirit/spiritual-warfare/40358-the-powerful-role-of-jesus-blood-in-spiritual-warfare



Chris Pratt says Christian faith is saving him from ‘lion’s den’ of fame: ‘It will kill you’
Feb 12, 2019 10:14 am
Chris Pratt says Christian faith is saving him from ‘lion’s den’ of fame: ‘It will kill you’
OPINION (CP) – Actor Chris Pratt credits his Christian faith with saving him from Hollywood’s “lion’s den” of fame — a force, he said, that has the power to “kill” its victims. During an interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Pratt was asked: “Do you ever feel like you’re in the lion’s den by being a celebrity in the public eye?” The actor responded with a quote from his pastor about the pressures of fame and struggle to maintain humility:

“If the spotlight that is shining on you is brighter than the light that’s within you, it will kill you.” “And you see it all the time,” he said, calling stardom “a real bright spotlight.” “Sometimes just having a self to share is what kills you, because there’s nothing left,” Pratt continued. “So you have to have a light to share. A light that’s just as bright as any of these lights. Then you can survive and then you can save some of yourself and not give it all away. It’s true.” 
READ MORE https://www.christianpost.com/news/chris-pratt-christian-faith-lions-den-fame-it-will-kill-you.html




Ellen Page Calls Out Chris Pratt for Attending an ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Church
Feb 12, 2019 09:45 am
Ellen Page Calls Out Chris Pratt for Attending an ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Church
(FaithWire) – Over the weekend, actress Ellen Page attacked Chris Pratt for attending a church that affirms the biblical teaching on marriage. Page took to Twitter to call out Pratt’s church, calling it “infamously anti lgbtq,” quoting a tweet that promoted Pratt’s recent appearance on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert.“Oh. K. Um,” she commented. “But his church is infamously anti lgbtq so maybe address that too?”

Pratt, who is known for attending Zoe Church in L.A. as well as Hillsong L.A. (alongside other celebrities like Justin and Hailey Bieber), is very vocal about his faith. Whether it’s posts on social media or awards show acceptance speeches, Pratt has taken many opportunities to share his love of God with others. In 2015, the senior pastor of Hillsong, Brian Houston, said that the church does not condone homosexual activity. READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/02/11/actress-attacks-chris-pratt-for-attending-anti-lgbtq-church/



‘Anti-Semitism Is Spreading Like Poison’: Swastikas Litter Paris as France Sees 74% Spike
Feb 12, 2019 09:36 am
‘Anti-Semitism Is Spreading Like Poison’: Swastikas Litter Paris as France Sees 74% Spike
(CBN News) – French authorities found swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti in several locations in Paris on Monday, a symptom of France’s growing problem with anti-Semitism. Vandals painted swastikas and anti-Semitic slurs on mailboxes displaying the portraits of French politician and Holocaust survivor, Simone Veil. Veil, who died in 2017, was a leading French politician who was deported to Auschwitz when she was a teenager.

She is one of only five women buried in the Pantheon, which holds the remains of France’s most influential figures, including Voltaire and Victor Hugo. More anti-Semitic graffiti was painted on a wall in the 18th arrondissement (borough) of Paris. Frédéric Potier, a government official in charge of fighting hate crimes, said on Twitter that he notified authorities. “Anti-Semitic tags in the heart of Paris this weekend, to the point of nausea. When the hatred of Jews overlaps with the hatred of democracy, 
READ MORE http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/israel/2019/february/anti-semitism-is-spreading-like-poison-swastikas-litter-paris-as-france-sees-74-increase-in-anti-semitism

BREAKING NEWS: Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan finished, officials say
Feb 10, 2019 10:12 pm
BREAKING NEWS: Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan finished, officials say
(Fox News) – The Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan is finished and President Trump has been briefed on its contents, two senior administration officials told Fox News on Sunday. The final draft of the administration’s “Deal of the Century” is 175 to 200 pages long — and fewer than five people have access to the complete document, sources told Fox News. “The plan is done… [the president] is happy with the parameters of the deal,” a senior administration official said.

Trump was briefed by U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Senior Adviser Jared Kushner and special envoy for Mideast peace Jason Greenblatt multiple times on the specifics of the deal, Fox News is told. Officials said that the plan is unlikely to be released before upcoming Israeli elections on April 9. “We are not going to do anything that threatens Israel’s security,” a senior administration official said. 
READ MORE https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administrations-middle-east-peace-plan-finished-officials-say?fbclid=IwAR1mjF0qDcidbZEn0nBqLT6-dlDqGNnJ94eYl5dqPESSQxgevBTY8vFpQLg





‘Once a decade’ freak hailstorm coats Indian capital in white
Feb 10, 2019 07:52 pm
‘Once a decade’ freak hailstorm coats Indian capital in white
(Independent) – Residents compared the scene to famous Himalayan hill towns like Shimla and Srinagar, while the accompanying lashing wind brought comparisons to Chicago. “I have not seen so many hailstones gather in seconds,” one Twitter user, Dr. Tirthali, wrote. “The noise was deafening.” “Those who went to Mukteshwar [Uttarakhand] or Kashmir to enjoy snowfall have wasted their money,” said Shikhar Sharma. “Delhi and NCR [National Capital Region] are having some fun.”

While even relatively light rains can bring Delhi’s roads to gridlock, the addition of hail and prolonged heavy downpour meant disruption extended to both flights and rail connections. At least 12 Delhi-bound trains were delayed by up to six hours, and dozens of flights destined for the capital were redirected to nearby cities during the worst of the storm, between 6 pm and 8 pm. 
READ MORE https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/delhi-hail-storm-weather-rain-india-forecast-a8769546.html





$18 Million Doomsday Bunker Goes Up For Sale in Vegas
Feb 10, 2019 07:39 pm
$18 Million Doomsday Bunker Goes Up For Sale in Vegas
(CBS13) — A house like no other is for sale in Las Vegas. The subterranean bunker has everything you could need, without ever going above ground. Built 26 feet underground, the structure was designed to make you feel right at home with a lawn, pool, and trees. Landscape murals decorate the home with

beautiful scenery and a fake sky mimics day and night, complete with constellations. The home is just two miles away from the Las Vegas strip and is on the market for $18 million. The 14,620 square foot concrete & steel doomsday bunker was designed to survive cataclysmic events in comfort. 
READ MORE https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/02/08/las-vegas-bunker/




Alabama man’s Bible survives devastating home fire, bringing firefighter to tears
Feb 10, 2019 07:22 pm
Alabama man’s Bible survives devastating home fire, bringing firefighter to tears
(FOX 4) – A man who lives on the Gulf Coast of Alabama said it was a miracle and “sign from God” when his grandfather’s Bible survived a Christmas tree fire that destroyed their home. Scot Byrd, a veteran and father of four, who had lived in the home for 20 years, lost everything.

But one thing remained: the Bible. “The fireman actually came out [of the home] with tears in his eyes and he said, ‘you’re not going to believe this, you’ve gotta come see it for yourself,'” Byrd told FOX 10. “This Bible did not have one scorch mark on it.” 
READ MORE https://endtimeheadlines.org/2019/02/alabama-mans-bible-survives-devastating-home-fire-bringing-firefighter-to-tears/



Plummeting insect numbers ‘threaten collapse of nature’
Feb 10, 2019 06:19 pm
Plummeting insect numbers ‘threaten collapse of nature’
(The Guardian) – The world’s insects are hurtling down the path to extinction, threatening a “catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems”, according to the first global scientific review. More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered, the analysis found. The rate of extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals, birds and reptiles. The total mass of insects is falling by a precipitous 2.5% a year,

according to the best data available, suggesting they could vanish within a century. The planet is at the start of a sixth mass extinction in its history, with huge losses already reported in larger animals that are easier to study. But insects are by far the most varied and abundant animals, outweighing humanity by 17 times. They are “essential” for the proper functioning of all ecosystems, the researchers say, as food for other creatures, pollinators and recyclers of nutrients. 
READ MORE https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/10/plummeting-insect-numbers-threaten-collapse-of-nature#img-1



China is unleashing killer robots and stealth drones without a human pressing the fire button
Feb 10, 2019 06:10 pm
China is unleashing killer robots and stealth drones without a human pressing the fire button
(The Sun) – China is aggressively unleashing lethal fully autonomous drones that can carry out targeted military strikes, a think tank has warned. The killer drones and pilotless aircraft fitted with AK-47 rifles are being exported to Asia, Africa and combat zones in the Middle East. US national security think tank Center for a New American Security (CNAS) said in a report that Chinese officials see this AI ‘arms race’ as a threat to global peace. Gregory C Allen, the author of the report, said China is rushing to integrate ever more

sophisticated artificial intelligence into weapons and military equipment. He pointed out that drones, both large and small, are a particular example of a type of weaponry that is increasingly becoming automated. In the US, drones are capable of basic autopilot, performing simple tasks like flying in a circle around a target. But China is being “more aggressive about introducing greater levels of autonomy closer to lethal use of force,” he says. 
READ MORE https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8394455/china-killer-robots-drones-airstrikes-autonomous/




Phil Robertson: 10 lies the devil is using to ‘destroy’ America
Feb 10, 2019 06:06 pm
Phil Robertson: 10 lies the devil is using to ‘destroy’ America
OPINION (CP) – “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has come out with a new book that aims to “blow the lid off the lies that are destroying” America. The conservative Christian reality TV star spoke with The Christian Post to talk about the book and how coming to Christ at age 28 helped him leave his sinful life in the past. The 72-year-old patriarch of A&E’s hit reality series and the co-owner of the Duck Commander Company

released his new title The Theft of America’s Soul on Tuesday. The book purports to expose what he says are 10 essential deceptions and schemes being used by the devil to “steal, kill and destroy America’s soul.” The new book also shares what Robertson calls 10 counter-truths to those lies. In the interview, Robertson explained that he was inspired to write the book after witnessing how prevalent issues of drug addiction and sexually transmitted diseases are in today’s American society. 
READ MORE https://www.christianpost.com/news/phil-robertson-reveals-10-lies-destroying-america-how-salvation-at-28-saved-him-from-sinful-life.html



Historic flood strikes Queensland leaving 300,000 cattle dead
Feb 10, 2019 06:01 pm
Historic flood strikes Queensland leaving 300,000 cattle dead
(The Guardian) – The Queensland government has announced an inquiry into the historic flooding in Townsville, as evidence mounts that local authorities failed to anticipate the extreme nature of the recent record rainfall. The independent inquiry will look into “key preparedness and response elements” to the storms that dumped more than one meter of rain on Townsville in less than a week. In the west of the state,

graziers have been confronted with scenes described by one mayor as “hell”, as it became clear up to 300,000 cattle had died in the floods. The premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said the sight so many cattle that had died agonizing deaths made her “sick in the stomach”. The prime minister on Friday afternoon announced the grants to flood-affected areas that were set at $25,000 on Thursday, had been raised to $75,000. Scott Morrison also said the commonwealth would provide an additional $3m to support mental health services in flood affected areas.
 READ MORE https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/08/townsville-flood-queensland-announces-inquiry-as-up-to-300000-cattle-die

Pat Robertson: God’s Giving America a Respite, but We’re on the Brink of Judgment
Feb 11, 2019 07:14 pm
Pat Robertson: God’s Giving America a Respite, but We’re on the Brink of Judgment
OPINION (Charisma) – CBN founder Pat Robertson says Americans need to pay attention to what God is doing in this hour. In an exclusive interview with Robertson for my new podcast, “In Depth With Stephen Strang,” I asked him what he sees happening spiritually in our culture. He told me the Lord is giving the nation a respite with Trump in office, but that doesn’t mean we can relax. Instead, we have to humble ourselves and seek Him now more than ever. If we don’t, we can expect swift judgment. “Steve, I think we’re on the precipice of something that could be not good, but bad,” he says.

“The Bible talks about ‘They broke the eternal covenant,’ and I think worldwide, people have broken the covenant with God. And there’s a wrath of God that’s kind of impending. But right now in America, God is giving us a respite. I think that what’s happening in the election we’re looking at—God’s going to give the Supreme Court, the lower courts, the United States Senate, the House of Representatives and the presidency into the hands of Donald Trump and the Republicans.” This opportunity may be the greatest one this generation has ever seen, Robertson explains, but there’s one catch: It’s conditional. 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/blogs/the-strang-report/40344-pat-robertson-god-s-giving-america-a-respite-but-we-re-on-the-brink-of-judgment




Tennessee bill would charge pregnant women using drugs if baby born addicted
Feb 11, 2019 04:14 pm
Tennessee bill would charge pregnant women using drugs if baby born addicted
(News Channel 9) A Tennessee bill looks to prosecute pregnant women for assault if they use illegal drugs and the child is born addicted or harmed from the drug use. HB1168/SB0659 was filed last week by Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster) and Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma). The bill states if a woman uses an illegal narcotic drug while pregnant and if the child is born addicted to or harmed by the narcotic drug

and the addiction or harm is a result of the woman’s illegal use of a narcotic drug while pregnant, that woman can be charged. The bill goes on to state a defense from prosecution will be allowed if the woman is actively enrolled in an addiction recovery program before the child is born, if she remained in the program after delivery, and successfully completes the program -regardless if the child was born addicted or not. 
READ MORE https://newschannel9.com/news/local/tennessee-bill-charges-pregnant-women-using-illegal-drugs-with-assault-if-baby-addicted




Shocking Investigation Implicates Hundreds of Southern Baptist Leaders, Volunteers in Sexual Abuse Scandal
Feb 11, 2019 03:57 pm
Shocking Investigation Implicates Hundreds of Southern Baptist Leaders, Volunteers in Sexual Abuse Scandal
(FaithWire) – Nearly 400 Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers have been implicated in a church-wide sexual abuse scandal and cover-up spanning two decades. A joint investigation by the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News released Sunday included devastating accounts from victims who suffered at the hands of trusted religious figures, many of whom returned to their positions even after being registered as sex offenders.

From the report: “In all, since 1998, roughly 380 Southern Baptist church leaders and volunteers have faced allegations of sexual misconduct, the newspapers found. That includes those who were convicted, credibly accused and successfully sued and those who confessed or resigned. More of them worked in Texas than in any other state.”  Many offenders took plea deals and returned to their former posts — congregants were given no warning. 
READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/02/11/shocking-investigation-implicates-hundreds-of-southern-baptist-leaders-volunteers-in-sexual-abuse-scandal/




‘Historic’ storm hurls huge waves and 191-mph winds at Hawaii; rare snow hits Maui
Feb 11, 2019 02:36 pm
‘Historic’ storm hurls huge waves and 191-mph winds at Hawaii; rare snow hits Maui
(WP) -An extremely powerful winter storm is pulling away from Hawaii after unleashing damaging winds, massive waves, coastal flooding and snow in unusual places. The storm, which the National Weather Service office in Honolulu described as “historic,” began pounding the islands Friday. Hawaii News Now reported a 66-year-old California man died in the rough surf off northwest Maui on Friday.

Forecasters “are calling this an unprecedented event and we concur that we rarely if ever have seen the combination of record high onshore waves, coupled with gale force winds,” said Sam Lemmo, administrator of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). The storm’s most extreme blow was generated on the Big Island’s towering peak of Mauna Kea, where a 191-mph wind gust blasted the mountain summit at 4:40 p.m. local time Sunday. 
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Sanhedrin Calls for Nations To Observe Sexual Purity for Role in Third Temple
Feb 11, 2019 09:37 am
Sanhedrin Calls for Nations To Observe Sexual Purity for Role in Third Temple
OPINION (BIN) – As part of its initiative to establish an Organization of 70 Nations to replace the United Nations, the Sanhedrin made a call for the nations to adhere to principles of sexual purity. Rabbi Hillel Weiss, the spokesman for the Sanhedrin, explained that this was extrapolated from the Rabbinic law which states that there are three sins that a Jew must choose to martyr himself rather than commit: idolatry, murder, and sexual transgression. The first two sins are forbidden as part of the Noahide code incumbent upon all of mankind.

“The nations must purify themselves,” Weiss explained to Breaking Israel News. “This is a process of purifying your thoughts from idolatry. It also includes removing the sin of murder from their midst, which is expressed today through abortion and euthanasia. This also includes sexual purity.” The rabbi emphasized that this was a matter of survival. “Today, a person can choose to do good or evil. But in the end-of-days, only those who choose to take part in the Temple will survive,” Rabbi Weiss said, quoting the Prophet Zechariah. 
READ MORE https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1085215/biblical-prophecy-fulfilled-boshippa-iraq-tower-of-babel-spt/amp





Archaeological discovery made that some say prove Biblical account of Flood of Noah
Feb 11, 2019 09:20 am
Archaeological discovery made that some say prove Biblical account of Flood of Noah
OPINION (Express) – Ancient remains discovered at an archaeological site in Iraq confirm the word of God and prove the existence of a site used by the human race after Noah’s Great Flood, a documentary reveals. The Tower of Babel is an ancient biblical tale of the Book of Genesis said to explain life after Noah’s Great Flood. According to the story, which many believe to be a myth, God erected a huge structure from the heavens

to Earth to unite all humans, before scattering them across the globe. However, a discovery made in the Babylon Province of Iraq could provide evidence this mega-complex actually existed. An extract from Genesis 11 reads: “Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. “As people moved eastward, they found a plain in Western Asia and settled there. They said to each other, ‘Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.’ 
READ MOREhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1085215/biblical-prophecy-fulfilled-boshippa-iraq-tower-of-babel-spt/amp

Which End-Times Prophecies Are Ready to Be Fulfilled?
Feb 11, 2019 09:11 am
Which End-Times Prophecies Are Ready to Be Fulfilled?
OPINION (Charisma) – Major end-times prophecies, including the building of the third temple, are ready to be fulfilled, pastor John Kilpatrick tells The Jim Bakker Show. “It has to happen because the Antichrist is going to set himself up in that temple,” Kilpatrick says. “While all this is going on here, it’s a big distraction,” Kilpatrick says. “There are a lot of things taking place prophetically that people are not even paying attention to.” MORE https://www.charismamag.com/video/40312-which-end-times-prophecies-are-ready-to-be-fulfilled




UK Mom Arrested for Calling Transgender Activist a Man
Feb 11, 2019 08:57 am
UK Mom Arrested for Calling Transgender Activist a Man
(CBN News) – UK officials arrested a woman after she called a transgender activist a biological man on Twitter.  The Daily Mail reports that three officers showed up to the home of Kate Scottow in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and arrested her in front of her children on Dec. 1. The 38-year-old was reportedly detained for several hours, processed, and is currently under investigation.  Scottow was arrested after Stephanie Hayden, a

biological man who identifies as a woman, told police that the mother of two had harassed him by calling him a man. “I was arrested for harassment and malicious communications because I called someone out and misgendered them on Twitter,” Scottow later wrote on the online forum Mumsnet. Hertfordshire Police confirmed the arrest to The Daily Mail and said, “We take all reports of malicious communication seriously.” 
READ MORE http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2019/february/uk-mom-arrested-for-calling-transgender-activist-a-man-nbsp

Gun-seizure laws grow in popularity since Parkland shooting
Feb 09, 2019 10:37 pm
Gun-seizure laws grow in popularity since Parkland shooting
(AP) – In the year since the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school, more and more states have passed laws making it easier to take guns away from people who may be suicidal or bent on violence against others, and courts are issuing an unprecedented number of seizure orders across the country. Supporters say these “red flag” laws are among the most promising tools to reduce the nearly 40,000 suicides and homicides by firearm each year in the U.S. Gun advocates, though, say such measures undermine their

constitutional rights and can result in people being stripped of their weapons on false or vindictive accusations. Nine states have passed laws over the past year allowing police or household members to seek court orders requiring people deemed threatening to temporarily surrender their guns, bringing the total to 14. Several more are likely to follow in the months ahead. More than 1,700 orders allowing guns to be seized for weeks, months or up to a year were issued in 2018 by the courts after they determined the individuals were a threat to themselves or others, according to data from several states obtained by The Associated Press. 
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Earth’s magnetic field could flip and wipe out satellite technology
Feb 09, 2019 10:29 pm
Earth’s magnetic field could flip and wipe out satellite technology
OPINION (Express) – The Magnetic North is moving at an unprecedented rate and scientists are concerned it could spark a Pole Reversal and cause widespread tech chaos. Scientists have recently discovered that the North Pole is moving from the Canadian Arctic towards Siberia at a rate of 55km a year. The reason is not known, but it is likely due to a massive section of liquid iron shifting in the planet’s interior. This has caused global

geomagnetism experts to undergo an urgent update of the World Magnetic Model (WMM) where it will alter where exactly the North Pole is. The next update was not scheduled to happen until 2020, but due to the North Pole’s sudden shift, researchers have to bring it forward. However, the consequences could be much more severe as it could also be due to a possible impending pole reversal, where north becomes south and vice versa. 
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Is Church Membership Biblical?
Feb 09, 2019 10:20 pm
Is Church Membership Biblical?
OPINION (CL) – “The spouse of Christ cannot be adulterous; she is uncorrupted and pure. She knows one home; she guards with chaste modesty the sanctity of one couch. She keeps us for God. She appoints the sons whom she has born for the kingdom. Whoever is separated from the Church and is joined to an adulteress is separated from the promises of the Church; nor can he who forsakes the Church of Christ attain to the rewards of Christ. He is a stranger; he is profane; he is an enemy. He can no longer have God for his Father who has not the Church for his mother.” —Cyprian,

Treatise on the Unity of the Church, 6. I was 28 when I became the pastor of Highland Village First Baptist Church (now known as The Village Church). I had had a rough go early on in my church experience, and at that time, I was not fully out of my “disenchanted with the local church” phase. In all honesty, I wasn’t sure at the time that church membership was biblical. Despite that, the Spirit had made it all too clear that I was going to be pastoring this small church in the suburbs of Dallas. That was one of the many ironies of my life in those days. 
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3 Modern-Day Fallacies Defiling the Church
Feb 09, 2019 04:33 pm
3 Modern-Day Fallacies Defiling the Church
OPINION (Charisma) – I heard a popular television preacher recently say this: “If God judges America He’s going to have to apologize to Jesus.” But the Word says: “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil” (1 Pet. 3:12). “The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the Day of Judgment” (2 Pet. 2:9). The first fallacy in today’s visible mainstream church world is ignorance concerning God’s judgments and even wrath.

Failure to understand God’s judgments. – The aforementioned preacher’s understanding lacks balance and the whole counsel of God. He says that Jesus bore our judgment and therefore God will not judge America or anyone for that matter. Honestly, this belief system is the edge of universalism. Get Spirit-filled content delivered right to your inbox! Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. It says Jesus bore everyone’s judgment on the cross, so no one will be judged. Everyone is okay. Everyone will be saved in the end. Actually, it is this popular view that has opened a large door to so much deception in the church. It breeds a lackadaisical spirit and an absence of holy fear in most Christians. CONTINUE https://www.charismamag.com/spirit/church-ministry/40334-3-modern-day-fallacies-defiling-the-church



Satan’s Plan to Sabotage Your Destiny
Feb 09, 2019 08:57 am
Satan’s Plan to Sabotage Your Destiny
OPINION (Charisma) – “For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries” (1 Cor. 16:9). I recently spent some time in reflection after celebrating 12 years of pastoral ministry. One of the greatest joys of ministry has been watching Christians answer God’s call on their lives. The greatest sorrow has been when they don’t. As a pastor, I’ve lost count the number of Christians I have witnessed almost

answer their call, almost use their gifts and talents to build the kingdom and almost fulfill their destiny. Watching this play out is truly one of the heartbreaks of ministry, and for the person who falls into the enemy’s trap, the pain and regret are unbearable. Satan hates it when believers are about to step into their destiny. He will use anything to try to stop it: fear, condemnation, insecurity, temptation, doubt, sin, comfort and so on. Here is the typical scenario: 
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Incredible Medical Miracle Leaves Doctors Shaking Their Heads in Awe
Feb 09, 2019 08:48 am
Incredible Medical Miracle Leaves Doctors Shaking Their Heads in Awe
OPINION (CBN News) – Author and TV veteran SQuire Rushnell knows a thing or two about miracles. He coined the widely used term “godwinks,” which refers to events and happenings that can only be explained as miracles and “divine coincidences.” And he has focused his energies in recent years on telling some incredible, real-life stories in book, movie and TV form. Rushnell, who tells many of these “godwinks” stories in PureFlix.com’s series “Godwinks at Pure Flix,” recently revealed the most amazing miracle story he’s

ever encountered. He told The Pure Flix Podcast about how Toni and David Espinoza of McAllen, Texas, were once given some truly devastating news: David, who was 50 years old at the time, suffered from a heart that was working at just 10 percent capacity, and he desperately needed a transplant. The family turned to pray — and then something absolutely incredible happened. Listen to The Pure Flix Podcast at the 6-minute mark to hear Rushnell explain: 
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Hurricanes are strengthening faster in the Atlantic, and climate change is a big reason why, scientists say
Feb 09, 2019 08:40 am
Hurricanes are strengthening faster in the Atlantic, and climate change is a big reason why, scientists say
(WP) – A group of top hurricane experts, including several federal researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, published striking new research Thursday suggesting that hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean have grown considerably worse, and climate change is part of the reason why. The study focused on rapid intensification, in which hurricanes may grow from a weak tropical storm or Category 1 status to Category 4 or 5 in a brief period. They found that the trend has been seen repeatedly in the Atlantic in recent years.

It happened before Hurricane Harvey struck Texas and before Hurricane Michael pummeled the Gulf Coast with little warning last fall. Hurricane Michael, for example, transformed from a Category 1 into a raging Category 4 in the span of 24 hours. The study, published in Nature Communications, describes its conclusion in blunt language, finding that the Atlantic already has seen “highly unusual” changes in rapid hurricane intensification, compared to what models would predict from natural swings in the climate. That led researchers to conclude that climate change played a significant role. 
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Should the Church Get ‘Scary’?
Feb 09, 2019 08:33 am
Should the Church Get ‘Scary’?
OPINION (Charisma) – Many congregations are working hard to attract the wrong crowd on Sunday—and the result is an Ichabod church. I’ve met countless pastors and others who say they are focused on revival, but who are misguided on exactly what it is. Their focus is on attracting people to the church, on people getting “saved” and on other church growth strategies. The problem? The foundational pursuit of revival has nothing to do with church growth or the lost. It has everything to do with the church awakening,

contending in intercession and attracting the fire of the Holy Spirit. The lost didn’t show up in the upper room. Marginal followers of Jesus were repelled by the upper room. Revival isn’t marked by a full house. Revival starts in a room that reveals the remnant. The revival that erupted in that roomful of remnants resulted in explosive church growth and kingdom advance. Premature church growth will result in a multiplication of lukewarm, dead and dying people who have no idea what it feels like to have tongues of fire igniting over top of them (Acts 2:1-3). 
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In the name of ‘fake news,’ Asian governments tighten control on social media
Feb 09, 2019 08:26 am
In the name of ‘fake news,’ Asian governments tighten control on social media
(LA Times) – Su Chii-cherng, head of the Taiwan government office in Osaka, committed suicide in September after he was criticized in mainstream news reports for not having made arrangements to rescue Taiwanese tourists temporarily stranded at a typhoon-flooded Japanese airport. As it turned out, the foreign ministry in Taipei said, the 61-year-old diplomat was not allowed to send in vehicles, which meant the criticism, based on an unidentified traveler’s tip, was not justified.

High-level Taiwanese officials are now citing the incident as they seek to strengthen penalties for the spread of what they deem false reports on natural disasters and food safety. Taiwan is one of at least seven countries across eastern Asia that have recently enacted or are considering laws to limit or gain access to information about internet reports that officials claim are false, speculative, exaggerated, or truthful yet hurtful. As does President Trump, they often lump such reports under a vague, and often misleading, heading: fake news. 
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‘I Could Hear the Clear Whisper of the Spirit’: Why Anne Graham Lotz Believes She Is Healed of Cancer
Feb 08, 2019 07:30 pm
‘I Could Hear the Clear Whisper of the Spirit’: Why Anne Graham Lotz Believes She Is Healed of Cancer
OPINION (CBN News) – “I began questioning whether or not I should continue chemo if, in fact, I was already healed. The weakness and weariness have been debilitating. The side-effects have been daunting. I did not want to continue treatments if they were unnecessary. One morning I decided to pray specifically, asking God to confirm from His Word whether or not I was to continue chemo treatments if I was already healed,” she said. Her daughter Rachel-Ruth visited just hours after and shared with her mother what she had read from 2 Kings 5.

“She related the story of the Syrian general, Naaman, who had leprosy. A little Israelite slave girl told Naaman about Elisha, a man of God, who could heal him. When Naaman sought Elisha, he was told, ‘Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan…and you will be cleansed.’ (2 Kings 5:10) Naaman resisted, saying that Syria had better rivers than the Jordan. He did not want to submit himself to the ‘side effects’ of muck and mud. But at his servant’s urging, Naaman did dip in the Jordan. When he came up the seventh time, he was healed! The seventh time!” Graham Lotz explained. 
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Health officials see abnormal cases of measles in 2019
Feb 08, 2019 09:07 am
Health officials see abnormal cases of measles in 2019
(NEWS4SA) – Bexar County health officials want to make sure parents know how to protect their kids now that measles cases are popping up in Texas. A local doctor said there is an abnormal number of cases this year, and he believes it’s so important for children to get vaccinated. There are six confirmed cases of measles in Texas, including four children under the age of two.

Three are in the Houston area, one in Galveston, and one more in Montgomery County. More than 50 cases have been confirmed in the Pacific Northwest. Measles are extremely contagious. Doctors said if someone has measles and walked into a room and coughed, then 10 people walk into the room, then 9 out of 10 of those people could get the measles.
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Mystery booming sounds shake houses and terrify residents across America after ‘flashes of light’ spotted leaving experts baffled
Feb 08, 2019 08:53 am
Mystery booming sounds shake houses and terrify residents across America after ‘flashes of light’ spotted leaving experts baffled
(The Sun) – Mystery booming sounds have been shaking houses and terrifying residents after “flashes of light” were spotted across America. Experts have been left baffled by a spate of seismic booms from Arizona to New York that appear to have gathered pace over the past week. The string of phenomena was first reported last Thursday morning when locals in three separate Tennessee counties reported hearing loud booming noises. On the same day, North Carolinians contacted police reporting unexplained loud blasts and

booms that kept them awake at night. Two homeowners said the booms were so powerful that they briefly lost power as a result of the tremors, Mysterious Universe reported. Mary Buck told The Sun Online: “There was a loud boom heard in Gum Spring, Virginia, on Wednesday, February 7 around 7 pm. “My neighbors and I heard it. We live close to interstate 64 so we just assumed something happened but there were no reported incidents. “It sounded like an explosion. Could be related to other ‘mysterious boom’ noises reported?” 
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Nasa probe to smash into asteroid and knock it out of orbit in first ever planetary defence system test
Feb 07, 2019 11:19 pm
Nasa probe to smash into asteroid and knock it out of orbit in first ever planetary defence system test
(MSN) – Nasa plans to knock an asteroid out of orbit by launching a spacecraft to deliberately crash into it in what is thought to be the first ever test of a planetary defense system. The ambitious mission is set to prove whether the Earth could be defended if an asteroid was on course to devastate the planet by smashing into its surface. A project called Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), which aims to throw an

asteroid off course in three years’ time, has been approved by the space agency. Nasa expects to launch the probe into space between December 2020 and the following May, and will eventually collide with an asteroid known as Didymoon. Didymoon is a 150-meter moon asteroid and is part of a double asteroid system which will be within 11million kilometers of Earth upon impact, Nasa has said. 
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Russia, US and France launch nuclear-capable missiles HOURS APART
Feb 07, 2019 11:08 pm
Russia, US and France launch nuclear-capable missiles HOURS APART
(Express) – Russia, the United States and France have test-launched nuclear-capable missiles within hours of one another as fears rise of a return to a Cold War-era arms race amid the abandonment of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. RUSSIA, the United States and France have test-launched nuclear-capable missiles within hours of one another as fears rise of a return to a Cold War-era arms race amid

the abandonment of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. None of the tests were thought to be equipped with nuclear warheads and were likely scheduled ahead of the INF treaty breakdown. In a press release, the French Ministry of Defense said the demonstration of the ASMP was “successful”. The weapon was fired at a testing center of the DGA Essays de missiles located near Biscarrosse, southwestern France.
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Deadly deer disease has spread to 26 states, amid fears it could one day be transmitted to humans
Feb 07, 2019 10:59 pm
Deadly deer disease has spread to 26 states, amid fears it could one day be transmitted to humans
(Daily Mail) – A deadly infection that’s come to be known as ‘zombie deer disease’ is spreading across North America, a new report warns. Formally called chronic wasting disease, the illness attacks the brain, spinal cord, and other tissues in deer, elk, and moose. It eventually leads to death – but, not before causing the animal to dramatically lose weight and coordination, and become aggressive. According to the CDC, the disease

was reported in at least 24 states in the US and two Canadian provinces as of January 2019, up two states since last year. Though warnings over ‘zombie deer disease’ over the past few years have caused many to draw parallels to the mad cow epidemic, there’s so far no evidence that people can be harmed by infected meat. The disease was first spotted in the wild roughly 40 years ago, but has been seen in captive deer as far back as the late 1960s. 
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Supreme Court blocks restrictive Louisiana abortion law by 5-4 vote as Roberts joins liberals
Feb 07, 2019 10:52 pm
Supreme Court blocks restrictive Louisiana abortion law by 5-4 vote as Roberts joins liberals
(LA Times) – The Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily blocked a Louisiana abortion regulation that was expected to close all but one or two of the abortion clinics in the state. The case, June Medical Services vs. Gee, has been closely watched as an early test of whether the high court would stand behind its precedents in the area of abortion or begin to make it easier for states to restrict the procedure.

The decision came on 5-4 vote with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. joining with the four liberals. It was the latest sign that Roberts does not want to move too quickly in shifting the court to the right, despite the recent addition of two appointees of President Trump. The justices acted on an emergency appeal filed by abortion-rights advocates who accused the conservative U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans of upholding a regulatory law in Louisiana that was nearly identical to a Texas law that the high court struck down in 2016. 
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Downtown L.A. Typhus Outbreak Spreads to City Hall
Feb 07, 2019 04:12 pm
Downtown L.A. Typhus Outbreak Spreads to City Hall
(KTLA 5) – All carpets at Los Angeles City Hall may need to be replaced amid a Typhus outbreak that may have infected one city employee while at work, according to a motion filed by Council President Herb Wesson on Wednesday. Wesson first became aware of a vermin issue in November 2018, contacted pest control experts and removed all his office’s carpets, according to the motion. The motion reported cleanup issues and a noticeable increase in rodents in the area, which could have contributed to the outbreak.

Los Angeles county health officials first reported a Typhus outbreak in downtown Los Angeles in October 2018, the year there were 142 Typhus cases in Los Angeles County alone, according to a study by the California Department of Public Health. Typhus is a deadly bacterial disease that is typically transmitted through fleas that have been infected by rodents. 
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Tests suggest scientists achieved first ‘in body’ gene editing
Feb 07, 2019 04:02 pm
Tests suggest scientists achieved first ‘in body’ gene editing
(AP) – Scientists think they have achieved the first gene editing inside the body, altering DNA in adults to try to treat a disease, although it’s too soon to know if this will help. Preliminary results suggest that two men with a rare disorder now have a corrective gene at very low levels, which may not be enough to make the therapy a success. Still, it’s a scientific milestone toward one day doctoring DNA to treat many diseases caused by faulty genes. “This is a first step,” said Dr. Joseph Muenzer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who helped test the treatment. “It’s just not potent enough.”

He gave the results Thursday at a conference in Orlando, Florida, and has consulted for the therapy’s maker, California-based Sangamo Therapeutics. Researchers are working on a stronger version of the treatment. Gene editing is intended as a more precise way to do gene therapy, to disable a bad gene or supply a good one that’s missing. Trying it in adults to treat diseases is not controversial and the DNA changes do not pass to future generations, unlike the recent case of a Chinese scientist who claims to have edited twin girls’ genes when they were embryos. 
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Southfield could vote to allow or reject nation’s first sex doll brothel
Feb 07, 2019 01:17 pm
Southfield could vote to allow or reject nation’s first sex doll brothel
(FOX 2) – The headline isn’t wrong. The city of Southfield hasn’t said yes or no to the opportunity to be the birthplace of America’s first ever sex doll brothel – at least until legal findings are done. With the slogan The Center of it All, Southfield could be the center of sex doll brothels in the United States. Southfield city attorney Elizabeth Rea says the city was approached in 2018 by two competing Canadian companies about if the city would allow the sex doll brothel.

It may seem odd that this is even possible – but they’re huge in Asia and Europe. They’re not blow-up varieties from some bachelor party movie – they’re made of synthetic skin on articulated skeletons and they’re made up with real hair, glasses, artificial intelligence, and more. As of now, the city has not approved or rejected the notion. When the city was first approached, it established a 180-day moratorium to study the implications. When that was set to expire, they added another 180 days. 
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Swarm Of Earthquakes Happening In Remote Area On Edge Of Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base
Feb 07, 2019 01:03 pm
Swarm Of Earthquakes Happening In Remote Area On Edge Of Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base
(CBSLA) — A swarm of earthquakes has struck a remote area of San Bernardino County on the edge of the Marine Corps Base in Twentynine Palms. The strongest temblor was a magnitude-4.0 quake that struck at 8:41 a.m., with an epicenter about 7 miles west of Ludlow, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake initially registered as a magnitude-3.8. The area began shaking at about 8 a.m. with a magnitude-2.4 earthquake. By 9 a.m., the area had been hit by nine earthquakes ranging from 2.1 to 4.0. The area is in a remote location along the Needles (40) Freeway. It’s not clear if there were any damages caused by earthquakes. 
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Man suing his parents for giving birth to him without his consent
Feb 07, 2019 12:56 pm
Man suing his parents for giving birth to him without his consent
(BBC News) – A 27-year-old Indian man plans to sue his parents for giving birth to him without his consent. Mumbai businessman Raphael Samuel told the BBC that it’s wrong to bring children into the world because they then have to put up with a lifelong suffering. Mr. Samuel, of course, understands that our consent can’t be sought before we are born, but insists that “it was not our decision to be born”.

So as we didn’t ask to be born, we should be paid for the rest of our lives to live, he argues. Demands like this could cause a rift within any family, but M.r Samuel says he gets along very well with his parents (both of whom are lawyers) and they appear to be dealing with it with a lot of humor. In a statement, his mother Kavita Karnad Samuel explained her response to “the recent upheaval my son has created”. 
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New Mexico Lawmakers Advance Bill to Overturn State’s Ban on Abortion
Feb 07, 2019 12:47 pm
New Mexico Lawmakers Advance Bill to Overturn State’s Ban on Abortion
(FaithWire) – Fearing a potential legal challenge to the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide, Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico are seeking to remove the state’s criminal ban on abortion. Following a recent trend to advance access to abortion — particularly late-term abortion — liberal politicians in the southwestern state’s House of Representatives voted late Wednesday

by a largely party-line vote of 40-29 to erase New Mexico’s anti-abortion law, in order to solidify access to the controversial procedure even if the high court’s Roe v. Wade decision was overturned.Six state Democrats — Reps. Anthony Allison, Doreen Wonda Johnson, Patricia Lundstrom, Patricio Ruiloba, Joseph Sanchez and Candie Sweetser — joined Republicans to vote against the bill, according to the Albuquerque Journal. One Republican, Paul Bandy, was excused from the vote. 
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Next five years to be ‘hottest EVER’ with soaring temperatures bringing droughts, floods and hurricanes, experts warn
Feb 07, 2019 09:16 am
Next five years to be ‘hottest EVER’ with soaring temperatures bringing droughts, floods and hurricanes, experts warn
OPINION (The Sun) – A global heatwave in the next five years is set to see rising temperatures bringing more extreme weather disasters, experts have warned. The last four years have been among the hottest on record – with 2018 experiencing hurricanes, floods, droughts and extreme heat. Average global surface temperatures for 2019 to 2023 are forecast to be between 1.03C and 1.57C above the levels seen before the Industrial Revolution, the experts said. If temperatures over the next five years are in line with the predictions, it

will make the decade between 2014 and 2023 the hottest run of years in records reaching back to 1850. Professor Adam Scaife, head of the long-range prediction at the Met Office, said: “2015 was the first year that global annual average surface temperatures reached 1C above pre-industrial levels, and the following three years have all remained close to this level. “The global average temperature between now and 2023 is predicted to remain high, potentially making the decade from 2014 the warmest in more than 150 years of records.” 
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Deadly Drug-Resistant TB ‘Blinking Red’ Global Threat…
Feb 07, 2019 08:53 am
Deadly Drug-Resistant TB ‘Blinking Red’ Global Threat…
(France 24) – Deadly, drug-resistant tuberculosis — as lethal as Ebola and tough to treat in even the best hospitals — is a “blinking red” worldwide threat, the head of a global health fund warned in an interview with AFP. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is on a mission to eradicate the three epidemics and plans to spend around $12 billion on it over the next three years. “We should all be more worried about multidrug-resistant TB than we are.

It gets nothing like the level of attention it should do,” Peter Sands, Global Fund’s head, told AFP during a visit to New Delhi. Tuberculosis has become resistant to antimicrobials in an estimated 600,000 cases worldwide. The disease “does not obey borders or need visas, nor pay attention to how wealthy you are. At the moment, about 25 percent of those 600,000 cases are being diagnosed and treated”, said Sands, who became head of the organization last year. 
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How William Seymour Ignited a Worldwide Spirit-Filled Movement
Feb 07, 2019 08:35 am
How William Seymour Ignited a Worldwide Spirit-Filled Movement
OPINION (Charisma) – God used a Southern black preacher, reared under Jim Crow and with little formal education, to ignite a revival that has reshaped the face of Christianity around the world. The Azusa Street Revival (1906-09) ignited a world-wide movement that Harvard professor, Dr. Harvey Cox, says is still “reshaping religion in the 21st century.” William Joseph Seymour (1870-1922), the leader of the revival, was born to former slaves Simon and Phillis Seymour in Centerville, Louisiana, where they attended the local black Baptist church.

William committed his life to Christ at an early age and experience the call of God, even as a youth. Although little is known of his early life, he would have been reared in the poverty and segregation that was the lot of most blacks in the South at that time.In 1895, at the age of 25, Seymour moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he worked for a time as a waiter in a fashionable restaurant. In 1900, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he encountered “holiness” teachings through the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Seymour embraced this teaching of a second blessing, called sanctification, that would purify the heart and enable one to live a victorious life over sin.
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Massive Cross Washes Ashore on Florida Beach: ‘I’m Glad It’s Here’
Feb 07, 2019 08:25 am
Massive Cross Washes Ashore on Florida Beach: ‘I’m Glad It’s Here’
(FaithWire) – Like a message in a bottle, a massive 20-foot cross washed ashore in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the weekend. Some were confused Saturday evening, when the barnacle-encrusted Christian symbol washed ashore in front of the Ocean Manor Beach Resort, but its presence has caused something of a spiritual awakening, according to The Sun Sentinel. One passerby who saw the cross, Mary Ann Smolinski,

described the mammoth structure as “fantastic,” “amazing” and “very spiritual.” “We were just lying on the beach and we saw a crowd of people around and I just got up to see what was going on,” she said. “It was a cross that was laying right in the water.” It’s not immediately clear how the cross landed in Fort Lauderdale, but many believe it might have floated from Puerto Rico after a series of hurricanes in the region. 
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Deadly Indonesian Quake Was a Rare ‘Superfast’ Event
Feb 06, 2019 06:25 pm
Deadly Indonesian Quake Was a Rare ‘Superfast’ Event
(JPL) – Last September’s major earthquake near Palu City on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi was a rare supershear event, a new study has found. Fewer than 15 of these superfast-moving, extra-powerful earthquakes have ever been identified. In these events the rupture, or propagating crack, moves along a fault extremely rapidly, causing the up-and-down or side-to-side waves that shake the ground – called seismic shear waves – to pile up and intensify. The result is much stronger shaking than in a slower quake. Researchers at UCLA; NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California; and other

institutions analyzed high-spatial-resolution observations of the seismic waves caused by the devastating temblor, along with satellite radar and optical images,to characterize the speed, timing and extent of the magnitude 7.5 Palu earthquake that occurred on Sept. 28, 2018. They calculated that the quake ruptured at a steady speed of 9,171 mph (14,760 kph), with the main shock continuing for almost a minute. Earthquakes typically rupture at about 5,600 to 6,700 mph (9,000 to 10,800 kph). Processing the satellite images, the researchers found that the two sides of the 93-mile-long (150-kilometer-long) fault slipped by about 16 feet (5 meters) – a surprisingly large amount. 
READ MORE https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=7326




1,200-Year-Old Bible Reportedly Found During Raid by Turkish Officials
Feb 06, 2019 06:53 pm
1,200-Year-Old Bible Reportedly Found During Raid by Turkish Officials
(FaithWire) – During a recent anti-smuggling raid, government officials in Turkey found and seized a Bible believed to be 1,200 years old. The ancient holy book was captured Monday and is in frail condition, according to a Turkish news outlet. The fragile text is believed to be only 34 pages long with gold lettering bound in leather. Authorities in Diyarbakır, one of the largest cities in southeastern Turkey, said they seized the

Bible from three suspects who were allegedly trying to sell the religious book. The allegedly ancient Bible features images of both the Christian cross and the Jewish star of David. According to Daily Sabah, the origin of the religious manuscript is unknown, though Diyarbakır is located along the Syrian-Turkish border. Turkey has recently become a primary destination for those smuggling faith-based antiquities from Syria. READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/02/06/1200-year-old-bible-reportedly-found-during-raid-by-turkish-officials/



Major Charismatic Leaders Prophesy Billy Graham’s Mantle Is About to Be Poured Out
Feb 06, 2019 06:40 pm
Major Charismatic Leaders Prophesy Billy Graham’s Mantle Is About to Be Poured Out
OPINION (Charisma) – Lou Engle and key charismatic leaders believe that in 2019, God will ignite a movement in the next generation as never before. Specifically, these leaders believe Billy Graham’s mantle of evangelism will be poured out on the next generation—and they have called for a gathering to usher it in. This event, called The Send, will take place Feb. 23 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Everyone involved says this isn’t just a stadium event; it’s a movement. In fact, Engle is so confident about this that he has ended his longtime ministry, TheCall, to pursue The Send.

“We believe that [Graham’s] mantle is hovering, waiting for thousands to lay hold of it,” Engle says. “It is a mantle that is a burden for evangelism—for a new era of Jesus the Evangelist—to manifest a new Jesus People movement harvest to take place. I believe The Send will be a flashpoint for the fulfillment of that word. I so believe in this shift that I have ended TheCall.” Through TheCall, Engle has hosted stadium gatherings for nearly two decades. Those events have called the youth of America to fasting and prayer for revival to break out. 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/spirit/revival/40301-send-me



Deadly Indonesian Quake Was a Rare ‘Superfast’ Event
Feb 06, 2019 06:25 pm
Deadly Indonesian Quake Was a Rare ‘Superfast’ Event
(JPL) – Last September’s major earthquake near Palu City on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi was a rare supershear event, a new study has found. Fewer than 15 of these superfast-moving, extra-powerful earthquakes have ever been identified. In these events the rupture, or propagating crack, moves along a fault extremely rapidly, causing the up-and-down or side-to-side waves that shake the ground – called seismic shear waves – to pile up and intensify. The result is much stronger shaking than in a slower quake. Researchers at UCLA; NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California; and other

institutions analyzed high-spatial-resolution observations of the seismic waves caused by the devastating temblor, along with satellite radar and optical images,to characterize the speed, timing and extent of the magnitude 7.5 Palu earthquake that occurred on Sept. 28, 2018. They calculated that the quake ruptured at a steady speed of 9,171 mph (14,760 kph), with the main shock continuing for almost a minute. Earthquakes typically rupture at about 5,600 to 6,700 mph (9,000 to 10,800 kph). Processing the satellite images, the researchers found that the two sides of the 93-mile-long (150-kilometer-long) fault slipped by about 16 feet (5 meters) – a surprisingly large amount. 
READ MORE https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=7326




New research reveals about half of millennial Christians think it’s wrong to evangelize
Feb 06, 2019 02:35 pm
New research reveals about half of millennial Christians think it’s wrong to evangelize
(CP) – New research from Barna reveals that about half of millennial Christians believe it’s “wrong” to evangelize. The new report, “Reviving Evangelism,” commissioned by Alpha USA, examines the experiences of persons who share their faith and their attitudes toward evangelizing. Nearly every practicing Christian believes that part of their faith is being a witness about Jesus and that the best thing

that could occur for someone is to receive Christ, survey results in the study show. Millennial Christians, those born between 1984 and 1998, say they feel equipped to share their faith with other people with nearly three quarters responding that they both know how to respond when someone asks faith-related questions and are gifted at sharing their faith. Such confidence is considerably higher than older generations, the survey found. 
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Earth’s magnetic north pole is hurtling toward Russia
Feb 06, 2019 09:28 am
Earth’s magnetic north pole is hurtling toward Russia
(CNN) – The north magnetic pole has been drifting so fast that it could be a problem for smartphone maps and navigation systems. The pole has been the friend of navigators for millennia, beckoning compass needles from virtually every point on the planet. And unlike the geographic north pole, which is fixed, the north magnetic pole has been slowly migrating over time — moving across the Canadian Arctic toward Russia since 1831. But its swift pace toward Siberia in recent years at a rate of around 34 miles

per year has forced scientists to update the World Magnetic Model — used by civilian navigation systems, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and US and British militaries — a year ahead of schedule. “Due to unplanned variations in the Arctic region, scientists have released a new model to more accurately represent the change of the magnetic field between 2015 and now,” the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information wrote in a press release Monday. 
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Valley Fever cases in California continue to increase
Feb 06, 2019 09:12 am
Valley Fever cases in California continue to increase
(SFGate) – A potentially deadly illness found in the soil and dusty winds of California’s Central Valley is on the rise, state health officials say. Documented cases of Valley Fever rose 11 percent in 2018 — a preliminary total of 7,886 cases compared to 7,090 cases for the same period in 2017, according to the California Department of Public Health. Health officials said final data for 2018 will be available in March. Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) is an illness caused by a fungus found in the soil and dirt in the Central

Valley. The fungus thrives in areas of low rainfall, high summer temperatures and moderate winter temperatures. The spores are carried by the wind in dust particles when the desert soil is disturbed. Simply passing through an area with Valley Fever and breathing in a small number of spores can lead to an infection of the lungs with flu-like symptoms. About half of the infections produce no symptoms. 
READ MORE https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Valley-Fever-cases-in-California-continue-to-13581647.php




Christians told can’t foster kids after asked if they believe ‘more outdated parts of the Bible’
Feb 06, 2019 08:58 am
Christians told can’t foster kids after asked if they believe ‘more outdated parts of the Bible’
(CP) – A Canadian human rights law firm is accusing a government adoption agency of discriminating against a Christian couple who wanted to become foster parents. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms sent a letter to the Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth and Family Services in Ontario demanding that they end what the group called “religious discrimination” against the couple.

The letter, whose online copy simply identified the couple as “A” and “L,” claims the couple’s application to become foster parents was denied “not due to any legitimate deficiency in their qualifications, but due solely to Child Services’ prejudice and bias against the religious beliefs of [the couple].” According to the letter, the couple submitted an application in November 2017 to become foster parents. In the week of April 30-May 4 of last year, they met with a Child Services social worker. 
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First transgender designer shows at New York Fashion Week
Feb 05, 2019 10:11 pm
First transgender designer shows at New York Fashion Week
(France 24) – Los Angeles designer Pierre Davis made her debut in New York this week, becoming the first openly transgender creator to present a collection at Fashion Week, further shaking up an event that had already featured trans models. The powerful Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which says it represents more than 500 creators and has made diversity its battle cry, announced last month that Davis’s No Sesso brand would be “making NYFW history” at Monday’s event,

which opened with a parade of whimsical garments. Fashion Week began with a focus on men and will turn to women’s wear on Thursday. Davis, a trans woman born with the attributes of a man, told CFDA that she hopes the brand “will inspire people to be more community-minded and to realize not everything is just about aesthetics or commerce. It’s also about humanity.” She added it is important “that people of all intersectional identities are given a fighting chance regardless of their identity. 
READ MORE https://www.france24.com/en/20190205-first-transgender-designer-shows-new-york-fashion-week



Russian media threatens US with 100-megaton nuclear doomsday device after key arms treaty fails
Feb 05, 2019 09:41 pm
Russian media threatens US with 100-megaton nuclear doomsday device after key arms treaty fails
(Business Insider) – Russia’s military and state-sponsored media have reacted with a fire and fury of their own to the news that the US will exit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty), one of the last barriers preventing a full-on Cold War-like arms race in Europe — and there’s already talk of a nuclear doomsday device visiting the US. The INF Treaty banned land-based nuclear-capable missiles with a range between

300 and 3,200 miles in 1987 when Russia and the US had populated much of Europe with intermediate-range nuclear missiles. The ban eliminated this entire class of missiles and went down as one of the most successful acts of arms control ever. The US and NATO concluded recently that Russia had spent years developing a banned nuclear-capable weapon, thereby making the treaty meaningless. The US responded by saying it would withdraw and design its own treaty-busting missiles. 
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Gateway Church Seeing Revival, 500 Salvations at Its New Prison Church Campus
Feb 05, 2019 07:01 pm
Gateway Church Seeing Revival, 500 Salvations at Its New Prison Church Campus
(CBN News) – Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris made an announcement to his Southlake, Texas congregation that took everyone by surprise. Morris told the audience about the church’s newest campus site located in the Lone Star state’s largest prison. As the audience rose to give a standing ovation, Morris turned to the screen and said, “We welcome you guys!” The Gateway Church Coffield Prison Campus launched at the

end of November last year with more than 300 in attendance. “We’ve seen 500 salvations since our launch. I hope you’ll join me in praying for our newest campus,” Morris wrote on his Facebook page. The Coffield prison unit, located an hour and a half outside of the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area, houses more than 4,000 inmates. Up to 2,000 minimum security inmates can attend services if they choose. 
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Prophetic Word: The Year of the Watchmen
Feb 05, 2019 01:10 pm
Prophetic Word: The Year of the Watchmen
OPINION: (Charisma) – In September of 2018, God began to speak to me concerning the year 2019 out of Isaiah 56 where God begins to rebuke the watchmen of Israel for their failure in fulfilling their assignment to the nation. I believe that in 2019, God has revealed to me that He is going to begin to deal with the watchmen (prophets, leaders and intercessors) who are failing their assignments in their various nations of the earth.

Starting in verse nine through 11 in Isaiah 56, God levies 10 indictments on the watchmen in Israel. He says: All you beasts of the field, all you beasts in the forest, come to devour. His watchmen are blind; they all are ignorant; they all are dumb dogs, unable to bark; sleepers lying down, who love to slumber. They are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds who cannot understand; they all turn to their own way, every one for his gain, from his territory. 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/blogs/prophetic-insight/40279-prophetic-word-the-year-of-the-watchmen



Iran warns Israel of ‘firm response’ if continues attacking targets in Syria…
Feb 05, 2019 01:03 pm
Iran warns Israel of ‘firm response’ if continues attacking targets in Syria…
(Haaretz) – The secretary of Iran’s National Security Council warned Israel on Tuesday of a firm and “deterrent” response if it continued attacking targets in Syria. “If these actions continue, we will activate some calculated measures as a deterrent and as a firm and appropriate response to teach a lesson to the criminal and lying rulers of Israel,” Ali Shamkhani was quoted as saying by Fars news agency. The

Israeli military struck Iranian targets in Syria last month, the attack coming hours after its Iron Dome system intercepted a missile launched from Syria. The missile was fired following a strike on an airport south of Damascus, which Israel later claimed responsibility for. Last week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Iran and Syria with two senior Russian officials. 
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/blogs/prophetic-insight/40279-prophetic-word-the-year-of-the-watchmen



Revivals Across the South Could Point to the Third Great Awakening
Feb 05, 2019 12:50 pm
Revivals Across the South Could Point to the Third Great Awakening
OPINION: (Charisma) – North America has hosted many great revivals over the last few centuries. Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield led the First Great Awakening in the colonial United States in the 1730s and 1740s. In the early 1800s, the Cane Ridge Revival in Kentucky kicked off the Second Great Awakening. People came from around the world to witness the Holy Spirit’s power at Azusa Street Revival of 1906. And in the 1990s, thousands flocked to the Toronto Blessing and the Brownsville Revival. Now, mere miles from the site of the original Cane Ridge Revival, seeds are being

planted for the next great move of God—and maybe even a Third Great Awakening. Earlier this year, traveling evangelist Rick Curry visited Mt. Carmel Christian Church in Paris, Kentucky. The church was founded in 1818 by a man denounced by his former church for attending the original Cane Ridge revival. Curry was invited to preach at Mt. Carmel’s 200th-anniversary celebration, which happened to fall on Pentecost Sunday. During his message, revival broke out and hasn’t subsided since. But this Kentucky city isn’t the only one experiencing revival. In fact, it’s just one example of an insatiable hunger for God’s presence breaking out in cities and towns across America. 
READ MORE https://endtimeheadlines.org/2019/02/revivals-across-the-south-could-point-to-the-third-great-awakening/


How the Church Is Final Force Resisting Rise of Antichrist, One-World Government
Feb 05, 2019 09:14 am
How the Church Is Final Force Resisting Rise of Antichrist, One-World Government
OPINION: (Charisma) – It’s no secret the United States is steadily losing its biblical base. Just look at how many Americans rejoiced in New York’s recent ungodly law legalizing abortion up until the day of birth. The more our nation loses its God-honoring element, the closer it draws to spiritual death—and the only force resisting this downward spiral is the church, says preacher Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne. But this isn’t a recent trend. Howard-Browne says the demise of America started in 1877 with a man named Cecil John

Rhodes, a lifetime member of the Masonic Order. Rhodes wanted to form a secret society with one goal: to bring the whole world under the control of the British empire, establishing a one-world government. Since then, a strong and single-focused institution has infiltrated American society, and it has everything to do with money. As a Pentecostal, Howard-Browne is convinced this new world order plays a crucial role in the end-times events prophesied in the Bible. Like many other Bible-believing Christians, Howard-Browne sees this desired globalist system as a prime setup for the Antichrist to arise. 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/75068-how-the-church-is-final-force-resisting-rise-of-antichrist-one-world-government



Residents rocked by military drills in downtown Los Angeles…
Feb 05, 2019 09:05 am
Residents rocked by military drills in downtown Los Angeles…
(Los Angeles Times) – A series of loud booms that rocked downtown Los Angeles on Monday night startled some people who complained on social media. But Los Angeles police said there’s no reason to be alarmed. The noises were part of a U.S. Army training exercise involving aircraft and weapon simulations in urban settings. The training is set to run through Saturday in Los Angeles and Long

Beach. “Residents may hear sounds associated with the training,” the LAPD said in a news release. “Each location selected enables special operations teams and flight crews to maintain maximum readiness and proficiency, validate equipment and exercise standard safety procedures. The training is essential to ensure service members are fully trained and prepared to defend our nation overseas.” 
READ MORE https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-army-training-20190204-story.html




Syrian Muslims find Jesus after ISIS brutality: ‘Christianity was the religion I was searching for’
Feb 05, 2019 08:56 am
Syrian Muslims find Jesus after ISIS brutality: ‘Christianity was the religion I was searching for’
(CP) – Syrian Christians have shared how they converted from Islam to Christianity after witnessing the brutality of Islamic extremist groups like ISIS, who carried out barbaric acts in the name of Allah.Members of the recently-established Church of the Brethren in Kobani  — the first local Christian place of worship for decades — shared with NBC News how Christianity appealed to them after living

under Sharia law. Farhad Jasim, 23, who works as a mechanic, converted to Christianity late last year. He told NBC he was jailed by ISIS for six months in early 2016 after the militants discovered he didn’t know the basics of Islam. During his time in captivity, he was tortured and forced to read the Quran. 
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Hollywood Actress Says Prayer Protected Her Home from Dangerous Flooding
Feb 05, 2019 08:52 am
Hollywood Actress Says Prayer Protected Her Home from Dangerous Flooding
OPINION: (CBN News) – Hollywood actress Brenda Epperson is battling nature’s most dangerous elements once again. This time, instead of fighting blazing California wildfires, she’s fighting the wind and the waves with prayer. Over the weekend, Epperson shared a video on Instagram showing floodwaters rising from the recent rains in Southern California and the lack of protection from runoff due to the recent wildfires. The

actress asked for prayers for those who lived in the fire areas as several homes were already flooded. Epperson wrote: “Waters flooded our creek inches from barn horses okay for now, can evacuate if necessary. Pray for fire areas and homes in way of this raging water, homes near us already flooding. Bless you God be with everyone. #JustBElieve” 
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Pope and grand imam sign historic pledge of fraternity
Feb 05, 2019 08:46 am
Pope and grand imam sign historic pledge of fraternity
(The Guardian) – The pope and the grand imam of al-Azhar have signed a historic declaration of fraternity, calling for peace between nations, religions and races, in front of a global audience of religious leaders from Christianity, Islam, Judaism and other faiths. Pope Francis, the leader of the world’s Catholics, and Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, the head of Sunni Islam’s most prestigious seat of learning, arrived at the ceremony in Abu Dhabi hand-in-hand in a symbol of interfaith brotherhood.

The document pledges that al-Azhar and the Vatican will work together to fight extremism. Claiming to be in the name of “all victims of wars, persecution and injustice”, it warns against a “third world war being fought piecemeal”. It says: “We resolutely declare that religions must never incite war, hateful attitudes, hostility and extremism, nor must they incite violence or the shedding of blood.” 
READ MORE https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/04/pope-and-grand-imam-sign-historic-pledge-of-fraternity-in-uae

Russia warns US of ‘NEW ERA’ after Trump scraps INF nuclear treaty
Feb 04, 2019 10:26 pm
Russia warns US of ‘NEW ERA’ after Trump scraps INF nuclear treaty
(Express) – Moscow issued its latest warning amid fears the US President’s decision would bring the world closer to a Cold War and allow a build-up of intermediate-range nuclear weapons on their Eastern flank. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said: ”I don’t think we’re talking about the development of a Cold War. “A new era has begun.” Alarm spread through Europe after the announcement on Friday

that Donald Trump had abandoned the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Trump administration officials cited Russia’s noncompliance with the treaty as the reason for leaving the deal, in a move which threatens to undermine peace and stability between Russia and the US. The President said the nuclear weapons accord, struck between the US and the Soviet Union in 1987, had been violated by Moscow because of the development of a new missile. 
READ MORE https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1082308/world-war-3-russia-us-cold-war-inf-treaty-nuclear-trump-putin/amp




‘Pastors’ Make Show of Super Bowl During Service, Pretend to Be Football Players, Compete in Preaching
Feb 04, 2019 10:51 am
‘Pastors’ Make Show of Super Bowl During Service, Pretend to Be Football Players, Compete in Preaching
(Christian News Network) – In a bizarre display, a self-identifying church in Kentucky turned their Sunday service in a Super Bowl celebration with its “pastors” pretending to be football players and competing in preaching, complete with referees, a pig roast, commercials, and its “band going wild at halftime.” “We’ve got jambalaya cooking out front, a pig roast, and pulled-pork sandwiches,” said Mark Stetcher, lead pastor of the

Crossroads campuses in Central Kentucky, according to a report by WKYT in Lexington. “We’ve got our own commercials and the band going wild at halftime.” Crossroads Lexington, and 13 other Crossroads campuses in Kentucky and Ohio, decided to celebrate the Super Bowl in this way “to get more people excited about coming to church,” the WKYT report states, since church attendance across the country is at its lowest during this Sunday.
 READ MORE https://christiannews.net/2019/02/03/pastors-make-show-of-super-bowl-during-service-pretend-to-be-football-players-compete-in-preaching/



John Allen Chau’s Father Says ‘Extreme Christianity’ Led to Son’s Murder
Feb 04, 2019 10:17 am
John Allen Chau’s Father Says ‘Extreme Christianity’ Led to Son’s Murder
(FaithWire) – The father of American missionary John Allen Chau has spoken out, blaming “extreme Christianity” for his son’s untimely death on a remote Indian island last November. The 26-year-old explorer and evangelist was murdered by indigenous tribespeople after he illegally ventured to the restricted North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Bengal. His actions subsequently split the evangelical community, with many heralding the zealous young man as a hero and a martyr who gave his life for Jesus.

Others, however, labeled him reckless and stupid for breaking the law and endangering the local people by exposing them to unwanted disease. This latter opinion, it appears, is also shared by his own father. “John is gone because the Western ideology overpowered my [Confucian] influence,” Dr. Patrick Chau told The Guardian. “Extreme Christianity,” he said, pushed John toward a “not unexpected end.” 
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Ten earthquakes strike the coast of Northern California in less than 24 hours
Feb 04, 2019 09:00 am
Ten earthquakes strike the coast of Northern California in less than 24 hours
(SF Gate) -Ten earthquakes of preliminary magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.5 struck off the coast of Northern California between Saturday and Sunday, the United States Geological Survey reports. The series of earthquakes rumbled beneath the Pacific Ocean, between 3 miles and 27 miles west of Petrolia in Humboldt County. The first earthquake struck early Saturday morning at a magnitude of 4.3, while a second earthquake, of 3.2 magnitude, rumbled about 30 minutes later.

Three additional earthquakes hit between 4:30 p.m. and 5:38 p.m. Saturday in the same area, registering magnitudes between 2.9 and 3.6, USGS reported. A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck that night, at 11:37 p.m. The geological activity continued into Sunday. USGS reported four earthquakes near Petrolia between 2:18 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. The earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 3.4 to 4.5. 
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The Lord Will Now Expose the Sons of Samuel
Feb 04, 2019 08:46 am
The Lord Will Now Expose the Sons of Samuel
OPINION: (Charisma) – We are in a pivotal moment in the day of modern apostolic and prophetic ministry. We have embraced the idea that God is not through with apostles and prophets, yet we have devalued the importance and value of the pastor, evangelist and teacher. We have become obsessed with the next great prophetic release, but failing daily to cultivate the last 15 words released over our lives. Driven by social media, popularity, attention and self-gratification, we seldom see leaders demonstrate humility and holy, reverent fear of the Lord. There is a line that is quickly emerging in the body of Christ that is rightly dividing the Word of truth. Eager to be called out by name, address, family members and more, we have more anticipation for a quick-fix word than we do in the foundation of the promises of the Lord found in His Word.

We went from super-star TV ministers to men and women who can’t seem to bring the word of the Lord without an entourage protecting the man or woman speaking. Rarely are we witnessing apostles who walk in humility, and instead we see those who give more attention to their stage appearance attire. We are cultivating a generation that knows more about hashtags than it does the Word itself. Many today refuse to walk in the way of the Lord because they need to remain on the fence of doctrine so that they can gain influence among those who embrace biblical error. Creating a brand has become more important than transforming into the image of Christ. 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/75049-warning-prophecy-the-lord-will-now-expose-the-sons-of-samuel

New Jersey becomes second state to require schools to teach LGBT history
Feb 03, 2019 09:16 pm
New Jersey becomes second state to require schools to teach LGBT history
(USA Today) – New Jersey has become the second state in the nation after California to adopt a law that requires schools to teach about LGBT history in a move hailed by civil rights groups as a step toward inclusion and fairness. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who promised to promote equality for gay and transgender people during his campaign, signed the bill Thursday. Among those celebrating the news was Jaime

Bruesehoff of Vernon, whose 12-year-old transgender child, Rebekah, spoke in support of the bill in Trenton in December. “This bill is so important for our young people,” Bruesehoff said. “They need to see examples of themselves in the history being taught and in classes they are going to each day. We know representation matters. “By learning about LGBTQ people who have made amazing contributions to their country, they are seeing possibilities for themselves and hope for the future,” 
READ MORE https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/02/01/nj-schools-teach-lgbt-history-new-law/2749212002/



Pentagon to deploy 3,750 additional US forces to provide more support at southwest border
Feb 03, 2019 06:29 pm
Pentagon to deploy 3,750 additional US forces to provide more support at southwest border
(CNN)- The Pentagon announced Sunday approximately 3,750 additional U.S. forces will deploy to the southwest border to provide additional support to Customs and Border Protection. That support includes a mobile surveillance capability through the end of September 2019 as well as placing 150 miles of concertina wire between ports of entry. The Defense Department said the total active duty

forces supporting CBP at the border will be approximately 4,350. These additional units are being deployed for 90 days. On Thursday, CNN reported approximately 3,500 additional active duty troops will be deployed to the southern border to bolster security. The Pentagon’s decision to not reveal the size of the increase during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday was slammed by the committee’s chairman, Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington. 
READ MORE https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/03/politics/pentagon/index.html




4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes N. California near Eureka
Feb 03, 2019 06:09 pm
4.4 magnitude earthquake strikes N. California near Eureka
(KGO) — According to reports from the USGS, A 4.4 preliminary magnitude earthquake has struck Northern California near Eureka, according to the USGS.

The earthquake struck at 2:18 p.m. and had a depth of about 4 miles. There are no immediate reports of damage. 
FULL REPORT https://endtimeheadlines.org/2019/02/4-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-n-california-near-eureka/

Following New York’s Lead, Rhode Island Governor Wants Abortion Legal Until Birth
Feb 02, 2019 08:16 pm
Following New York’s Lead, Rhode Island Governor Wants Abortion Legal Until Birth
(CBN News) – The governor of Rhode Island — a self-described Catholic — is following in the footsteps of her gubernatorial counterpart in New York. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) is now advocating for legislation that would legalize abortion up until the point of birth. Her advocacy comes not long after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), who also calls himself Catholic, signed into law a similar bill

known as the Reproductive Health Act. During her State of the State address earlier this month, Raimondo vowed to support the pro-abortion legislation, the Rhode Island Reproductive Health Care Act. The proposed law stipulates the state cannot “restrict an individual person from terminating that individual’s pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to preserve the health or life of that individual.” 
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New U.S. Experiments Aim To Create Gene-Edited Human Embryos
Feb 02, 2019 08:08 pm
New U.S. Experiments Aim To Create Gene-Edited Human Embryos
(NPR) – A scientist in New York is conducting experiments designed to modify DNA in human embryos as a step toward someday preventing inherited diseases, NPR has learned. For now, the work is confined to a laboratory. But the research, if successful, would mark another step toward turning CRISPR, a powerful form of gene editing, into a tool for medical treatment. A Chinese scientist sparked international outrage in November when he announced that he had used the same technique to create

the world’s first gene-edited human babies. He said his goal was to protect them from infection with HIV, a claim that was criticized because there are safe, effective and far less controversial ways of achieving that goal. In contrast, Dieter Egli, a developmental biologist at Columbia University, says he is conducting his experiments “for research purposes.” He wants to determine whether CRISPR can safely repair mutations in human embryos to prevent genetic diseases from being passed down for generations.
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The Story of David and Goliath Is Not Just A Story – It REALLY Happened!
By Phil Schneider -  January 31, 2019 2265 0
https://israelunwired.com/the-story-of-david-and-goliath-is-not-just-a-story-it-really-happened/
Archaeology is not just the science of the covered past. It is the fuel of the future. The story of David and Goliath is not just a relic of the past. It inspires us today. In general, people look at history as something that may or may not connect to our lives today. This is completely wrong when it comes to Israeli finds.
The Bible is literally covered up by the ground that we walk on today. So, anytime that a new discovery is made, it is as if another chapter in the Bible comes to life.
Archaeology: David's Israel made room for God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM9-HKyGurw&ab_channel=ActsNewsNetwork
The Bible and Archaeology
“I can’t ignore the biblical text and I cannot ignore archaeology,” says Professor Yosef Garfinkle. Proof of life and events just as scripture describes them are right here in the archaeological discoveries. This clip really gives you food for thought.
David, the young shepherd who battled the giant Goliath – the leader of the Philistines, fought in the Elah valley. Today, tens of thousands of Jews live right outside the area and are rebuilding the Holy Land right next to the areas being dug up by archaeologists.

Life in Israel is not merely inspired by the Bible. It is the source of our very life here. It is also the best proof of the rights of the Jewish people to the Promised Land. From the roads that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob walked, to the palace of Solomon. to the place where David and Goliath battled, and even to the areas where God brought the walls of Jericho down – today, the Bible is an open book that anyone who visits can experience and walk in.



DEVELOPING: Meteor Explodes leaving shattered windows in western Cuba
Feb 01, 2019 03:39 pm
DEVELOPING: Meteor Explodes leaving shattered windows in western Cuba
(NBC Miami) – A meteorite likely impacted a province in western Cuba, local media reported Friday afternoon. Cuban newspaper Juventud Rebelde reported there was “a strong explosion” in several municipalities of Pinar del Rio. The National Weather Service tweeted a meteor was reportedly seen in the sky across the Florida Keys.

Pictures posted on social media show the apparent fragments from the meteor. It’s unclear if there were any reports of injuries or damage. RT News reported that the meteor has rocked the skies of western Cuba, exploding mid-air, shattering windows and raining charred meteorite rocks on people’s homes. Before its spectacular demise, the space rock was seen flying above Florida. 
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Drag Queen Story Hour with ‘Annie Christ’ sparks outrage in Philly
Feb 01, 2019 02:00 pm
Drag Queen Story Hour with ‘Annie Christ’ sparks outrage in Philly
(CP) – A Philadelphia-area community is pushing back against a library’s plans to host a drag queen story hour, saying the event is hostile to Christianity in part because the performer’s stage name is “Annie Christ.” The drag name Annie Christ is a play on words for AntiChrist. What is being called the “Drag Queen Story Fun Time with Annie” is scheduled for Saturday at the Lansdale Public Library.

“Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is bringing perversion from the nightclubs and sexually charged pride parades into the library with children,” a Facebook event page for a protest and prayer rally says. “Trusted officials and library staff are promoting a foul-mouthed adult entertainer named ‘Annie Christ’ (a discriminative attack on Christianity) as a role model to our small children, and we must take action. 
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USA to suspend nuclear treaty with Russia…
Feb 01, 2019 01:51 pmhttps://endtimeheadlines.org/2019/02/drag-queen-story-hour-with-annie-christ-sparks-outrage-in-philly/
USA to suspend nuclear treaty with Russia…
(AP) — The United States announced Friday that it was pulling out of a landmark nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, accusing Moscow of violating the Cold War-era pact with “impunity” by continuing to develop banned missiles. President Donald Trump said Russia has been secretly developing “a prohibited missile system that poses a direct threat to our allies and troops abroad.” He said the U.S. had adhered to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty since it was signed in 1987, but Russia has not.
“We cannot be the only country in the world unilaterally bound by this treaty, or any other,” Trump said in a written statement. Some analysts worry the demise of the centerpiece of superpower arms control could fuel a new arms race. U.S. officials fear that China, which is not party to the treaty, is gaining a significant military advantage in Asia by deploying large numbers of missiles with ranges beyond the treaty’s limit
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Families Beware: This Super Bowl Ad Tries to Turn Porn Addiction into a Joke
Feb 01, 2019 01:38 pm
Families Beware: This Super Bowl Ad Tries to Turn Porn Addiction into a Joke
OPINION: (CBN News) – Millions of Americans watching the big game Sunday will encounter more than anticipated. Devour, a Kraft/Heinz food brand, purchased a commercial spot attempting to turn porn addiction into a laughing matter.  Due to restrictions on content, the food brand will air a 30 second “censored” version during the third quarter according to MovieGuide. However, the brand released the uncensored video to stir up a buzz before its Super Bowl spot.

The 60-second uncut video includes an unmarried couple engaging in sexual innuendos around “frozen food porn”. Though the word “porn” cannot be used in the Super Bowl ad, the video still relays its intended message. In the uncut version, the commercial starts with the girlfriend speaking to the camera stating, “My boyfriend is addicted to frozen food porn.” The edited version starts with her stating, “My boyfriend has an addiction.” 
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A Great Shift Is Upon Us That Will Continue Through 2019
Feb 01, 2019 01:32 pm
A Great Shift Is Upon Us That Will Continue Through 2019
OPINION: (Charisma) – We are entering an hour of history where the church must make itself ready. We are now warring for the eternal destinies of millions and the destiny of our nation. Something must happen to awaken the conscience of this nation and turn the thoughts of people back to God. A revival of monumental proportions is the only hope we have to see the hearts and minds of multiplied millions turn to God. If it is the only hope—then with God, it is inevitable. A Third Great Awakening is upon us. God is allowing things to boil, bringing things to the surface so that He can deal with them.

The question is not, “Will revival come to America?” We will get a revival. We will get a Third Great Awakening. The question is, “What is the church going to do with that?” A Great Awakening will require us to be stretched in our thinking, to discard “doctrine” that has fallacies. It will require a shift in how we teach and disciple. It will require a shift from a self-centered gospel to a kingdom-centered gospel. I am filled with hope! A great shift is upon us and will continue throughout 2019. What a privilege to be part of what God is doing in this hour. 
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Southern Mexico hit by 6.6 magnitude earthquake
Feb 01, 2019 01:26 pm
Southern Mexico hit by 6.6 magnitude earthquake
(NBC News) – A strong earthquake struck Friday near the coast of southern Mexico, causing tall buildings to sway hundreds of miles away in the capital. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake had a
magnitude of 6.6 and was centered about 10 miles from Tapachula in the southern state of Chiapas. It struck at a depth of 40 miles. The quake was also felt in nearby Guatemala and farther away in El Salvador. 
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Why Have We Embraced a Watered-Down, Feel-Good Worldly Gospel?
Jan 31, 2019 08:30 pm
Why Have We Embraced a Watered-Down, Feel-Good Worldly Gospel?
OPINION: (Charisma) – With the naming of his second son, Ephraim, Joseph made this statement, “For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction” (Gen. 41:52b). Joseph lived out the remainder of his days in his land of affliction. The word “affliction” means many things. It means suffering, difficulty, burdens and problems. It means hardships, pain, troubles and misfortunes. It also means misery. This “land of affliction” is the land in which Joseph ministered for his God and to his people, because this is the land to which God sent him. It was also the land in which God made him very fruitful, this “land of my affliction.”

Joseph’s experience is the polar opposite of the mentality that has become prevalent in this present hour among many Christians. Today, many have a “convenience lifestyle” mentality. It is a thought process that encourages comparing our life to other lives and our successes to theirs. It is a state of mind that views difficulty and hardship, trouble and misfortune, as some kind of failing. It is another gospel. 
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4 Prophetic Challenges the End-Times Church Must Face
Jan 31, 2019 08:19 pm
4 Prophetic Challenges the End-Times Church Must Face
OPINION: (Charisma) – Our world is in a season of acceleration toward two momentous events: the greatest outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the greatest hour of pressure and trouble in all of history. Isaiah said it clearly: “For the darkness shall cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; but the Lord shall rise upon you, and His glory shall be seen upon you” (Isa. 60:2). A time of deep darkness is coming, yet at the same time, the glory of God will be seen on His people in an unprecedented way. In essence, Haggai prophesied the

same thing, declaring that the Lord will shake heaven and earth, the sea and all the nations, and much more. In context to this global shaking, multitudes will come to the Jesus who will be seen as “the Desire of All Nations.” For thus says the Lord of hosts: “I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations [Jesus]” (Hag. 2:6a-7b, NKJV). 
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Japan earthquake, tsunami fears heighten after oarfish sightings but scientists say it’s not a bad omen
Jan 31, 2019 07:38 pm
Japan earthquake, tsunami fears heighten after oarfish sightings but scientists say it’s not a bad omen
(South China Morning Post) – Japan’s social media has gone into nervous overdrive following the discovery of a number of deep-sea fish traditionally thought to be harbingers of natural disaster. On Monday, an oarfish measuring nearly four meters from snout to tail was found tangled in a fishing net off the port of Imizu, in the north-coast prefecture of Toyama. The fish was already dead but was later taken to the nearby Uozu Aquarium to be studied. Two more of the slender, snake-like fish were discovered in Toyama Bay nine

days earlier. A record four oarfish was found in Toyama Bay in 2015 but that could be surpassed this year. The species – characterized by long silver bodies and red fins – usually inhabit deep waters and the fish are rarely seen from the surface, although legend has it that when oarfish rise to shallow waters, disaster is near. Even the species’ traditional Japanese name, ryugu no tukai – which translates as “messenger from the palace of the dragon king” – 
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Dems won’t strike ‘so help you God’ from House committee oath after outcry
Jan 31, 2019 07:25 pm
Dems won’t strike ‘so help you God’ from House committee oath after outcry
(Fox News) – The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday voted to keep “so help you God” in the oath administered to witnesses testifying before the panel, a day after Republicans denounced an apparent effort to strike the language. A draft of a new committee rules package obtained exclusively by Fox News this week indicated the committee planned to omit the phrase from the oath “Do you solemnly swear or affirm, under penalty of law, that the testimony that you are about to give is the truth,

the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” But on Wednesday, the committee voted to keep “so help you God” in the oath as part of the rules package after a debate on the issue, according to aides and a video of the committee’s deliberations posted to social media. A spokesman for Democratic Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, the committee chairman, did not return a request for comment from Fox News.
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New Jersey Latest State to Introduce Gender-Neutral Birth Certificates
Jan 31, 2019 09:40 am
New Jersey Latest State to Introduce Gender-Neutral Birth Certificates
(FaithWire) – New Jersey has become the fourth state to introduce a “gender-neutral” option on birth certificates following the introduction of a new law which will go into force Friday. The Babs Siperstein Law, which derives its name from a New Jersey resident and the first transgender person to become a member of the Democratic National Committee, will allow residents to change their certificates to specify either “female, male, or undesignated/nonbinary.”

“Having a gender-neutral option will now give thousands of people in the state of New Jersey the power to self-identify,” said Amanda Babine, director of policy and programs at the New York Transgender Advocacy Group, as reported by NBC News. “We find this choice to determine their own identity leads to an increase in well-being for the individual and a push towards creating more inclusive communities.” 
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Principal to Teacher: ‘You Can’t Attend Church if Your Students Are There’
Jan 31, 2019 09:35 am
Principal to Teacher: ‘You Can’t Attend Church if Your Students Are There’
(CBN News) – A principal at a Midwest school has been battling against one teacher’s religious rights recently, ordering the teacher not to attend a church event that two students were also attending, even though they all attend the same church. Liberty Counsel says it stepped in to protect the teacher’s religious freedom saying the principal’s command violated the First Amendment.

The principal was forced to back down from her attempt to block the teacher’s church attendance after Liberty contacted the school superintendent. “Unfortunately, this was not the first incident,” Liberty states. “A year ago, this same principal tried to prevent the teacher from leading an after-school, adult-led Bible club which met with parent permission, under the same terms the Scouts meet.” 
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Sarah Sanders says God ‘wanted Donald Trump to become president,’
Jan 31, 2019 09:29 am
Sarah Sanders says God ‘wanted Donald Trump to become president,’
(USA Today) – In an interview on Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she believes that God wanted Donald Trump to be president. Talking with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Sanders offered her thoughts on a wide array of topics, including immigration, a border wall, the White House press briefings and how real estate mogul Donald Trump ended up at the White House. “I think God calls all of us to fill different roles at different times and I think that He wanted Donald Trump to become president,” Sanders said, according to CBN News.

“That’s why he’s there and I think he has done a tremendous job in supporting a lot of the things that people of faith really care about.” Much of Sanders’ 20-minute interview with the media organization revolved around the intersection of faith and politics, including how Christians in Syria will be affected by pulling troops out of the country, abortion and whether a wall along the southern border, Trump’s key campaign promise that led to a 35-day government shutdown, is moral.
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Bethel Worship Leader’s Children See Health Restored, Shocking Doctors
Jan 31, 2019 09:21 am
Bethel Worship Leader’s Children See Health Restored, Shocking Doctors
(Charisma) – The Taylor family has been through an incredible ordeal over these past few weeks, but they’re finally seeing the healing hand of God at work. Joel and Janie Taylor report their 2-year-old son, Jaxon, is finally on the mend after weeks of fighting a devastating E. Coli infection that had shut down his kidneys and caused multiple life-threatening complications.

Joel is the CEO of the Bethel Music worship ministry, and the Bethel community has rallied in prayer around the family. Little Jaxon and Addie have been fighting the same dangerous E. Coli infection in the hospital, but Jaxon came down with it first and his situation had become critical. Now Janie reports on Instagram, “He is playing, he is eating, yesterday his feeding tube and fem line came out … every moment feels like a miracle.” 
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China just tested the world’s most powerful naval gun, and US intelligence says it will be ready for warfare by 2025
Jan 31, 2019 09:17 am
China just tested the world’s most powerful naval gun, and US intelligence says it will be ready for warfare by 2025
(CNBC) – China tested the world’s most powerful naval gun earlier this month, and it is expected to be ready for warfare by 2025, according to people with direct knowledge of a U.S. intelligence report. China’s railgun was first seen in 2011 and underwent testing in 2014, according to the people, who spoke to CNBC on the condition of anonymity. Between 2015 and 2017, the weapon was calibrated to strike at extended ranges, increasing its lethality. By December 2017, the weapon was successfully mounted on a warship and began at-sea testing, a feat no other nation has accomplished.

The Chinese are expected to complete at-sea testing by 2023. The development comes at a moment when tensions between China and the U.S. are already high, underscored by crucial trade talks that were scheduled to move to Washington on Wednesday. Railguns use electromagnetic energy instead of gunpowder to propel rounds, and China’s is capable of striking a target 124 miles away at speeds of up to 1.6 miles per second, according to the people who have knowledge of the intelligence report. 
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Disney Is Holding A Pride Parade At One Of Its Theme Parks For The First Time Ever
Jan 30, 2019 08:23 pm
Disney Is Holding A Pride Parade At One Of Its Theme Parks For The First Time Ever
(Daily Wire) – The Walt Disney Company is embracing LGBT pride month for the first time ever and hosting a gay pride parade in its Disneyland Paris park in France.  The massive corporation has been moving toward a more liberal approach to sexual identity over the last decade, but the “Magical Pride” parade, set to take place on June 1, 2019, is the first time the Disney Parks have openly embraced and endorsed the shift. The event will take place right at the beginning of global pride month — June — and will feature a

“Magical March of Diversity Parade,” reportedly involving DJs, live music performances, and themed photo opportunities for visitors to the Disneyland Paris park, according to Queerty. Gay pride events in Disney Parks are not new. The “Magical Pride” celebration has been an “unofficial” event at Disneyland Paris since 2014. Disney parks located in the United States — Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland in Anaheim, California — 
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‘They Feel Unsafe’: DC School Refuses to Play Sports at Christian School Where Karen Pence Teaches
Jan 30, 2019 07:56 pm
‘They Feel Unsafe’: DC School Refuses to Play Sports at Christian School Where Karen Pence Teaches
(FaithWire) – Longtime mainstream Christian doctrine is apparently a hill to die on for one private school in Washington, D.C. In a letter to parents, the headmaster of Sheridan School, located in the nation’s capital, announced her students will no longer be participating in sports games with Immanuel Christian School, the private school where second lady Karen Pence is serving as an art instructor, unless they are home games.

Jessica Donovan explained to parents that, even though the self-described “progressive” institution has played games against Immanuel for years, they will no longer be doing so because of the recently revealed doctrinal beliefs espoused by the Springfield, Virginia, school. Because of the school’s “exclusionary policies” — i.e., its rules against sexual relations outside the confines of heterosexual marriage — make Sheridan students feel “unsafe,” according to The American Conservative. 
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Student Discovers Ancient Coin With Connection to Acts 12
Jan 30, 2019 07:32 pm
Student Discovers Ancient Coin With Connection to Acts 12
(Charisma) – What started out as a fun school trip quickly turned into an ancient discovery. A student stumbled upon a rare Second Temple-era coin during a hike in Samaria last week, according to a statement from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). The coin was uncovered on the eastern side of the Shiloh stream. When the student found the coin, the group leader contacted the

COGAT to examine it. Pictured on the coin are three stalks of grain and a royal canopy with the words “King Agrippa” engraved on it. “Agrippa” refers to Herod Agrippa, who ruled ancient Judea from A.D. 41 to 44. He was King Herod the Great’s grandson and the father of Herod Agrippa II, who became the last king of the Herodian Dynasty. 
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Jim Caviezel Says Mel Gibson’s Sequel to ‘Passion of the Christ’ Will Be “Biggest Film in History”
Jan 30, 2019 07:19 pm
Jim Caviezel Says Mel Gibson’s Sequel to ‘Passion of the Christ’ Will Be “Biggest Film in History”
(God TV) – Mel Gibson’s 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ was a blockbuster success. Having a budget of $30 million it grossed over $611 million worldwide. It was, “one of the most profitable R-Rated films in history.” Its rating was due to the graphic and realistic nature of Jesus’ torture and crucifixion. In 2017 Mel Gibson announced a sequel was in the works. Kelsey Strater of Faithit said, “The news created quite the buzz in the Christian community after the wildly successful Passion of the Christ made such a lasting Kingdom impact on the secular realm.”

Jim Caviezel confirmed that he was reprising his role as Jesus Christ. He said, “There are things that I cannot say that will shock the audience. It’s great. Stay tuned.” He then added, “I won’t tell you how Gibson’s going to go about it. But I’ll tell you this much; the film he’s going to do is going to be the biggest film in history. It’s that good.” The movie, currently being called The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection doesn’t have a production start date. However, a ‘window of time,’ is set for filming. Jim said, “Braveheart, that’s a film that took a long time to be able to crack… 
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Biochemist Sells ‘Gene-Editing Kit’ For The Masses
Jan 30, 2019 04:09 pm
Biochemist Sells ‘Gene-Editing Kit’ For The Masses
(KPIX 5) — After scientists unlocked the secrets of the human genome in 2003, there was immediate concern about how that knowledge might be abused in the wrong hands. Now, an East Bay entrepreneur wants to put that power in everyone’s hands. Dr. Josiah Zayner has a PhD in biochemistry and worked for NASA, engineering organisms to help astronauts survive on Mars. But that wasn’t innovative enough for the young, self-described “Bio Hacker.”

“Normal scientists want to study, like, how fruit flies have sex or something, something that nobody really cares about,” said Dr. Zayner. “And what I want to study is, how do we make dragons or super-humans or something like that?” Zayner wants others to do it as well. Out of a West Oakland apartment, he operates a company called The Odin that sells “gene-editing” kits; they come with all that’s necessary to create your own Genetically Modified Organism.
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7 states already allow abortion up to birth — Not just New York
Jan 30, 2019 10:12 am
7 states already allow abortion up to birth — Not just New York
(CP) – New York isn’t the only state that allows abortion up to birth. Before New York lawmakers voted last Tuesday to remove gestational limits on abortion, seven states and Washington, D.C. already had laws allowing third-trimester abortions. Similarly, all states that have laws banning late-term abortion still allow exceptions under certain circumstances, as noted by the Guttmacher Institute, an organization

that advocates for abortion rights worldwide. Such exemptions include “babies with physical anomalies, and the health of the mother, which can include ‘mental health,’” according to the pro-life group Operation Rescue. The seven (now eight) states that have no gestational limits on abortion are: Alaska, Colorado, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Vermont, along with Washington, D.C. READ MORE https://www.christianpost.com/news/7-states-already-allow-abortion-up-to-birth-not-just-new-york.html





Will There Be a Rapture? Who Is the Antichrist? ‘End Times Survival Guide’ Author Explains All
Jan 30, 2019 09:53 am
Will There Be a Rapture? Who Is the Antichrist? ‘End Times Survival Guide’ Author Explains All
OPINION: (Charisma) – Mark Hitchcock knows a thing or two about the end of the world. The prolific author is well-versed in eschatology and discussed it at length in his latest book, End Times Survival Guide.And he has a few warnings for those obsessed with the apocalypse: “I think a lot of people in the area of prophecy get into a lot of speculation about all kinds of things and begin to set dates, which the Bible clearly forbid,” Hitchcock says in an interview with Charisma. “Jesus said, ‘No one knows the day or the hour, ‘ but people try to figure out who the Antichrist is and then name somebody.

“I always tell people that I don’t think the Antichrist is going to appear till after the rapture. So I say, if you ever figure out who the Antichrist is, I got bad news for you, so you don’t want to know who the Antichrist is. But there’s a lot of speculation out there about a lot of things, and we need to just stick with what the Bible says. What the Bible says is really exciting enough, we don’t need to decorate it anymore with a lot of wild speculation, but we need to remember that God gave Bible prophecy to us not to scare us, but to prepare us and not to make us anxious, but to make us aware of what’s happening and to call us to live godly lives in light of that.” 
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First NY, Now Virginia: Democrat Proposes Bill Pushing to Abort Babies ‘Just Seconds Before’ Birth
Jan 30, 2019 09:36 am
First NY, Now Virginia: Democrat Proposes Bill Pushing to Abort Babies ‘Just Seconds Before’ Birth
(CBN News) – Virginia Democratic Delegate Kathy Tran proposed a bill this week to allow a woman to have an abortion while she is in labor and just moments away from giving birth.  House Bill 2491, also known as The Repeal Act, would remove all existing restrictions on abortion in Virginia.  According to a bill summary, it removes the requirement that late-term abortions be performed in a hospital, that an ultrasound is given beforehand,

and that at least two physicians “certify that a third-trimester abortion is necessary to prevent the woman’s death or impairment of her mental or physical health.” The measure also removes the requirement that “any such impairment to the woman’s health would be substantial and irremediable.” Tran engaged in a heated exchange with subcommittee chairman Todd Gilbert (R-Shenandoah) on the Virginia Delegate House floor Monday. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
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Power Outages Across Minneapolis Leaves Thousands Without Heat…
Jan 30, 2019 09:30 am
Power Outages Across Minneapolis Leaves Thousands Without Heat…
(CBS Minnesota) – Thousands of Minnesotans endured the coldest night in a generation without power. Xcel Energy says equipment failures on power poles is leading to outages all over the metro Tuesday evening, which started at about 5:40 p.m. At the peak of the outage, about 8,000 residents were affected in the Twin Cities metro area. As of 11 p.m., less than 600 customers people were still without power. The Anzalone family said their Bloomington neighborhood went dark around dinner time.

Like many in the metro, they were bundled up and reading by candlelight, hoping they didn’t have to leave their house. They say the latest update for power returning is 3 a.m. Wednesday. “If the power doesn’t come back on, we’re talking to family and some friends in the area, see where we may spend the night, because it is getting cold, fast,” said Erin Anzalone. 
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Anybody who cares about Christian persecution must see this
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This is a troubling film about Christian persecution by the Clarion Project. This is not a film for you to sit back and enjoy. But boy is it a powerful film. Don’t let it discourage you either. The goal of this film is to provoke viewers to act. To get involved in helping those who’s only crime is their religious beliefs.

In so much of the world, people are free to exercise whatever religion they choose. The world has evolved and progressed enormously in the last few centuries. Now, in most of the Western world, people live together, yet observe a variety of religions. However, in some corners of the world, choice of religion can be a deadly choice. Choose wrong, and you may pay with your life.  Christian persecution is not just about freedom of religion.  This is now a life-and-death matter.
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Limbaugh: When Homosexuality Is Deemed Genetic, LGBT Community Will Become ‘Pro-Life Overnight’
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On his Thursday broadcast, conservative talker Rush Limbaugh reacted to comments made by Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) regarding late-term abortions, which he said signaled the left’s view on the value of life.
Limbaugh went on to say the argument raised questions about other issues — end-of-life care and potential genetic deficiencies, and then he raised the possibility that one day that medical science might be able to determine the sexuality of a child before birth.
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 https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/31/obama-hud-official-howard-schultz-owes-all-his-success-to-government-housing-project/?Obama HUD Official: Howard Schultz Owes All His Success to Government Housing Project
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Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks about the company's goal to hire 10,000 military veteran's and military spouses during the Starbucks annual shareholders meeting March 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Schultz also announced a 2-for-1 stock split, the sixth in the company's history, during the meeting. (Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)Stephen Brashear/Getty Images
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Billionaire entrepreneur Howard Schultz is now being accused of not being self-made by some high profile members of the far-left.
Whatever you might think of the Starbucks founder, the 65-year-old’s success story is the stuff the American dream was built on.

Schultz was raised poor in the New York City housing projects. He was the first member of his family to attend college. Among other menial jobs, he sold Xerox copy machines for a living. During a trip to Italy, he had a vision of a coffee shop on every corner of America, and made that vision come true. The rest, as they say, is history.
It is also worth noting that Schultz, a life-long Democrat, is a left-wing activist who brought that activism to his company. Because of this, he has faced all kinds of criticism from people on the political right, including from yours truly, but at no time do I remember anyone on the right attempting to undermine Schultz’s extraordinary success story. Even with his obnoxious politics, Schultz personifies what makes America America.
Schultz has earned and deserves every penny of his billions.
But now that Schultz is seriously considering running for president in 2020 as an Independent candidate, and now that the political left see that potential run as beneficial to President Trump, some left-wing loons are attempting to claim Schultz is not a self-made man.
Socialist It Girl, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), ripped into Schultz this week, saying that billionaire’s need to “work their way up” before running for president, or that “maybe they should start with city council first.”
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Ocasio-Cortez has still not explained how starting in the housing projects and ending up a billionaire fails to qualify as “working your way up.”
Brandon Friedman, a former HUD official under President Obama, took this to another level with the claim you cannot call yourself “self-made” if you were raised in the projects.
Responding to a quote from Schultz about being “self-made,” Friedman wrote, “If you ‘grew up in the projects,’ then you’re not ‘self-made.'”
“The ‘projects’ are taxpayer-funded public housing. Your friends, neighbors, family members and millions of Americans you never met all worked and paid their taxes so that you wouldn’t have to grow up homeless,” he explained.
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Polar Vortex: Fire Breaks Out at Detroit Natural Gas Plant, Customers Urged to Lower Heat
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan residents risk brief interruptions of natural gas service for heat amid bitterly cold weather if they don’t help reduce energy use because of a fire at a utility’s suburban Detroit facility that limited natural gas supplies, officials warned Thursday.
Consumers Energy’s CEO Patti Poppe made an appeal Wednesday night for customers to reduce their natural gas usage. She told The Detroit News early Thursday that “localized planned curtailments” for some homes and business if demand isn’t reduced.
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MSNBC’s Maddow: What Would You, Your Family Do If Russia Killed the U.S. Power Grid During the Polar Vortex?
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Wednesday on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” host Rachel Maddow pondered what Americans would do if Russia attacked the United States’ power grid during the polar vortex, an event which has resulted in plunging temperatures to historic lows.
Maddow said, “Before that hearing in the Senate yesterday, the Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats put out this report—it’s 42 pages long—it’s the intelligence community’s worldwide threat assessment, and I just want to direct your attention to the real doozy that starts on the bottom of page five: quote, ‘China has the ability to launch cyber attacks that cause localized temporary disruptive effects on American critical infrastructure, such as disruption of a natural gas pipeline for days to weeks in the United States.’ Oh, and it’s not just China. Go to page 6. Quote, ‘Russia has the ability to execute cyber attacks in the United States that generate localized temporary disruptive effects on critical infrastructure, such as disrupting an electrical distribution network for at least a few hours.’ So China could shut off the natural gas pipelines. Russia can just shut off the electricity. They have that ability now.”
She continued, “There have been rumbles for a while that hostile foreign government hackers had burrowed their way into American critical infrastructure, and particularly, the power networks. The Wall Street Journal has done the best reporting on this front in the country, laying out exactly how that scenario could play out here, how foreign countries have been laying the groundwork to one day flip the off switch on an entire swath of the U.S. power grid if they want to. But the intelligence chief rings a whole new kind of alarm bell. This is no longer just a thing that they might be planning for that could conceivably happen one day.
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Far-Left Extremists Take Credit for Firebombing French Radio Station
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Far-left anarchists have taken credit for firebombing an office of France Bleu Isère, denouncing the French radio broadcaster as being part of an “industrial hypnosis collective.”
The offices were attacked Sunday night in the French city of Grenoble, with one office inside being partially destroyed by fire, France Bleu reports.
Credit for the attack was published on Tuesday on a well-known website linked to the far-left anarchist movement in France with a statement that read, “A lot of people leak news about the media to criticise them, they do not leak gasoline in their buildings to set them on fire.”
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Christian wedding venue in Texas under fire for turning away gay couple seeking to host their marriage ceremony
Jan 29, 2019 09:17 pm
Christian wedding venue in Texas under fire for turning away gay couple seeking to host their marriage ceremony
(FaithWire) – The owner of a Christian wedding venue in Texas is taking heat after turning away a gay couple seeking to host their marriage ceremony at the facility. Lyle Wise, who owns The Venue at Waterstone in Celina, informed the couple on Jan. 19 they had been rejected from using the location for their wedding, according to The Dallas Morning News. Wise told the couple they could not get married there

because same-sex weddings violate his and his family’s religious beliefs. “The design for marriage that we hold to is based upon the design he set forth, which is a representation of the bride of Christ joined to the groom (Christ who is the very God we worship),” Wise explained in his email to Aaron Lucero, one of the grooms. “Given his plan and design for marriage, we dare not veer from his instruction lest we be guilty of altering what he has set forth
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‘Cold-Mageddon’ Slams US with Coldest Air in Generations, Turning Chicago Into Antarctica
Jan 29, 2019 09:06 pm
‘Cold-Mageddon’ Slams US with Coldest Air in Generations, Turning Chicago Into Antarctica
(CBN News) – It’s being described as the coldest air in generations. What that means is life-threatening low temperatures expected to shatter records and plunge the Midwest into a deep freeze. It’s all because of the polar vortex. That’s defined by Accuweather as a “large pocket of very cold air, typically the coldest air in the Northern Hemisphere, which sits over the polar region during the winter season.”

Well, that air has found its way to the United States. “This is not just ‘Oh, it’s January, it’s getting cold,’ this has been lining up in the preseason and it’s all come together for this extreme event that’s going to be happening in the next four to five days,” meteorologist Joe Bastardi told CBN News. The extreme temperatures started in the upper Midwest on Sunday with the wind chill hitting well below zero. But believe it or not, the worst is yet to come
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Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them
Jan 29, 2019 08:59 pm
Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them
(TC) – Desperate for data on its competitors, Facebook has been secretly paying people to install a “Facebook Research” VPN that lets the company suck in all of a user’s phone and web activity, similar to Facebook’s Onavo Protect app that Apple banned in June and that was removed in August. Facebook sidesteps the App Store and rewards teenagers and adults to download the Research app and give it

root access to network traffic in what may be a violation of Apple policy so the social network can decrypt and analyze their phone activity, a TechCrunch investigation confirms. Facebook admitted to TechCrunch it was running the Research program to gather data on usage habits, and it has no plans to stop. Since 2016, Facebook has been paying users ages 13 to 35 up to $20 per month plus referral fees to sell their privacy by installing the iOS or Android “Facebook Research” app.
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“So Help Me God’ in Oath May Soon Be Removed
Jan 29, 2019 02:17 pm
“So Help Me God’ in Oath May Soon Be Removed
(Fox News) – A key committee in the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives is moving to eliminate the words “so help you God” from the oath administered to witnesses testifying before the panel, as part of a new rules package expected to be approved this week, according to a draft obtained exclusively by Fox News. The draft shows that the House Committee on Natural Resources would ask witnesses to recite only:

“Do you solemnly swear or affirm, under penalty of law, that the testimony that you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” The rules proposal places the words “So help you God” in red brackets, indicating they are slated to be cut. Other rules changes relate to expanding the committee’s authority over natural gas in Alaska and fossil-fuel resources. While many federal oaths include the phrase “So help me God,” some — most notably the presidential oath of office — do not.
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How Prayer and Fasting Unlocks Destiny and Brings Direction
Jan 29, 2019 10:34 am
How Prayer and Fasting Unlocks Destiny and Brings Direction
(Ricky Scaparo) – In this message, We will continue our series on Prayer and Fasting and show how this powerful combination can open doors in our lives and bring clarity to our destiny! We will show you how we are either waiting for our breakthrough or being used to bring someone a breakthrough!
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Will the Church continue to embrace R.Kelly?
Jan 29, 2019 09:28 am
Will the Church continue to embrace R.Kelly?
(CP) – Grammy award-winning R&B star R. Kelly has had multiple allegations against him since the 1990s, but despite the pedophilia and sex cult claims, some in the church embrace the singer and his gospel music. Early this month, Lifetime aired a six-part documentary series, titled “Surviving R. Kelly,” a series detailing sexual abuse and misconduct allegations against the singer. The documentary led to condemnations against Kelly in the mainstream media.

The #muteRKelly movement took off, and artists such as Lady Gaga and Nick Cannon apologized for their musical collaborations with him. The Christian Post wanted to see where all of this leaves Kelly and his longtime passive relationship with the church. The gospel music community has been known to love and support Kelly for his songs, such as “I Believe I Can Fly,” Whitney Houston’s “I Look to You,” Marvin Sapp’s “Listen” and his collaboration with Kirk Franklin on a new version of “Lean on Me” R
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Orthodox Children Prophesy Great Worldwide Turmoil
Jan 29, 2019 09:22 am
Orthodox Children Prophesy Great Worldwide Turmoil
(Charisma) – For many years, a small group of autistic children has been consulted by rabbis who believe that the gift of prophecy rests within them. But as the gift becomes rarer, the message becomes clearer: The Messiah is already here and the final, painful stages are about to commence. Rabbi Eldad Shmuel, one of the rabbis who organizes and attends a group of autistic children, explained that it is accepted in the ultra-Orthodox community that these children have a certain level of prophecy. He cited the source for

this opinion as the Talmud (Baba Batra 12:b) which states, “Since the Temple was destroyed, prophecy was taken from the prophets and given to shotim and children.” Rabbi Samuel emphasized that the prophecies are warning the world to prepare for a great change. “They have been saying more and more that the geula (redemption) is very close,” Rabbi Samuel said. “But before it comes, there will be a horrible war—the likes of which has never been seen. Entire cities, huge, urban centers, will be destroyed. The United States will be unrecognizable after the war.” READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/spirit/prophecy/39843-are-we-in-end-times-orthodox-children-prophesy-great-worldwide-turmoil





Are You Cursing Your Family With Generational Spirits Without Realizing It?
Jan 29, 2019 09:10 am
Are You Cursing Your Family With Generational Spirits Without Realizing It?
(Charisma) – Familiar spirits and generational spirits target our families and situations that are familiar to us. These spirits have been assigned to our genealogy and know our families’ past mistakes and weaknesses. We also need to be aware of the word curses and generational curses in our family members’ lives so that we don’t repeat the past and bring what is dead, buried, and gone into the future.

We need to make sure that we are speaking life and freedom and not cursing and bondage. By the words we speak, we can replant and build what the enemy has stolen of our past. What curses are you putting on yourself? What generational curses are you putting on your children? Statements such as the following should not be spoken:
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Top Pakistani Court Upholds Acquittal, Frees Captive Christian Asia Bibi
Jan 29, 2019 09:04 am
Top Pakistani Court Upholds Acquittal, Frees Captive Christian Asia Bibi
BREAKING NEWS: (CBN News) – Asia Bibi is now free to leave Pakistan and join her daughters in Canada after more than eight years of prison and detention. The Islamic country’s highest court has just upheld its acquittal of Bibi, clearing her of all charges of blasphemy. Bibi spent eight years on death row, falsely accused of insulting Islam. Even though she was acquitted last October, her life has been in danger from radical Muslims, so she hadn’t been freed yet.

She has been held under guard at a secret place since then. It all started in 2009 when Bibi brought water to help some fellow workers, but they wouldn’t drink from the same container as her because she’s a Christian. They ended up arguing and they accused her of insulting Islam and its founder, Muhammad. Her attorney called Tuesday’s ruling a victory not only for Bibi but for Pakistan’s constitution and rule of law. 
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California Megachurch Pastor Takes Own Life After Dealing With ‘Mental Health Challenges’
Jan 29, 2019 08:57 am
California Megachurch Pastor Takes Own Life After Dealing With ‘Mental Health Challenges’
(CBN News) – California megachurch pastor Jim Howard committed suicide last week after a long battle with mental illness. Howard was the lead pastor of the Valencia campus of the 7,000-member Real Life Church. Paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to Howard’s home after a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm we suffered a tragic loss on our church staff this week.

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Jim Howard — a beloved pastor here at RLC — took his own life,” RLC Pastor Rusty George wrote in a Facebook post. “As all of us who knew Jim can attest, he was a wonderful man with a deep love for Jesus and a passion for sharing the grace of God with anyone he met. He was also a tornado of energy, always looking for new challenges and opportunities to minister to others,” George continued. READ MORE http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2019/january/top-pakistani-court-upholds-acquittal-frees-asia-bibi

Mom of Quadruplets Kept Faith in God Despite Doctors Urging Her to Abort
Jan 28, 2019 05:56 pm
Mom of Quadruplets Kept Faith in God Despite Doctors Urging Her to Abort
(FaithWire) – A few years back, as a mother of one, Libby Keen Traylor and her husband, Kent, decided to try for a second baby. Then, to their utter astonishment, Libby found herself pregnant with quadruplets — that’s right — four babies! “I suffered a miscarriage early on and then went through 3 years of infertility before getting pregnant through IVF,” Traylor told Faithwire. “We had a daughter, Lydia. We got pregnant with the quads through IVF also and they were born 2 years later. So we had 5 kids in 2 years!

I won’t say it has all been easy, but we have been blessed with good friends and family to help us.” “They are great kids,” she said, “beautiful and talented. I do not take for granted their health and God’s faithfulness to our family.” What was arguably even more staggering than this abundant blessing of children, however, was the pressure exerted upon her by medical professionals to abort at least two of her precious babies. READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/01/28/you-could-die-mom-of-quadruplets-reveals-unshakeable-trust-in-god-despite-doctors-urging-her-to-abort/



DEVELOPING: Flu outbreak shuts schools, spreads to 36 states…
Jan 28, 2019 05:50 pm
DEVELOPING: Flu outbreak shuts schools, spreads to 36 states…
(New York Post) – Several Alabama schools were closed Monday due to a flu outbreak, officials said. Albertville City schools will resume classes on Tuesday, and Marshall County schools, Boaz City schools and Guntersville City schools are expected to resume classes on Wednesday, WAFF reported. School officials decided to close schools after 13 percent of students — up from the usual 10 percent — called out sick.

The schools said the closures would allow them to sanitize the classrooms as well as give students time to recuperate so they are not contagious to others. “Stay at home. Do not go to your friend’s house. Don’t gather in groups because this is where people usually end up catching a virus is when you’re in a group and everybody is coughing on each other, so I would say just stay at home,” Albertville health science teacher Leanne Killion told WAFF. 
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Israeli scientists believe they may have found a cure for cancer
Jan 28, 2019 05:41 pm
Israeli scientists believe they may have found a cure for cancer
(JP) – A small team of Israeli scientists think they might have found the first complete cure for cancer. “We believe we will offer in a year’s time a complete cure for cancer,” said Dan Aridor, of a new treatment being developed by his company, Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies Ltd. (AEBi), which was founded in 2000 in the ITEK incubator in the Weizmann Science Park. AEBi developed the SoAP platform, which provides functional leads to very difficult targets.

 

“Our cancer cure will be effective from day one, will last a duration of a few weeks and will have no or minimal side-effects at a much lower cost than most other treatments on the market,” Aridor said. “Our solution will be both generic and personal.” It sounds fantastical, especially considering that an estimated 18.1 million new cancer cases are diagnosed worldwide each year, according to reports by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Further, every sixth death in the world is due to cancer, making it the second leading cause of death (second only to cardiovascular disease). 
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Will Chicago experience coldest temperatures ever recorded?
Jan 28, 2019 05:28 pm
Will Chicago experience coldest temperatures ever recorded?
(Chicago Tribune) – One of the coldest air masses in years will envelop the Midwest and the Northeast this week bringing potentially life-threatening low temperatures to the Chicago area that will feel even harsher in tandem with strong winds. In Chicago, the coldest temperatures of the year will arrive midweek. After seeing a high around 34 on Monday at O’Hare International Airport, temperatures will drop to near zero before the end of the day, according to the National Weather Service. By Tuesday night, temperatures are

expected to take another plunge, to 23 below zero, flirting with Chicago’s coldest temperature ever: minus 27 on Jan. 20, 1985.  Temperatures are forecast to inch up to a daytime high of about minus 14 on Wednesday — the first subzero high temperature in five years and the coldest winter high ever recorded in Chicago — before dipping, again, to about minus 21 overnight. The coldest daytime high in Chicago was minus 11 on Christmas Eve 1983. 
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Rick Joyner Warns “We Are in First Stages of America’s Second Revolutionary War”
Jan 28, 2019 05:10 pm
Rick Joyner Warns “We Are in First Stages of America’s Second Revolutionary War”
(Charisma) – On Dec. 14, 2018, I had a dream about various attacks coming upon our country. I was also shown those who would be sent out to counter each one. In the dream, I was waiting in line to be sent to fight one of these enemies when I was approached by an angel and told I had a different assignment. I was then taken to a large device that was showing “A History of the American Republic From Heaven’s Perspective.” As I watched this, I saw that if I walked across the face of this device, to my right the

times progressed toward the present. I decided to go to the end to see heaven’s perspective on what was happening now. When I came to the present, there was a sentence written in brilliant glowing golden letters: “The Second American Revolutionary/Civil War is inevitable, it is right, and it will be successful.” From what I had seen as I walked to see the present, I understood why this Revolutionary/Civil War was “inevitable” and why it was “right.” As I stood pondering this, feeling that this might be the most important revelation I had ever been entrusted with, I woke up. READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/74932-rick-joyner-we-are-in-first-stages-of-america-s-second-revolutionary-war




Growing number of states pushing ‘Bible literacy’ classes in public schools
Jan 28, 2019 05:03 pm
Growing number of states pushing ‘Bible literacy’ classes in public schools
(Fox News) – A growing number of states are considering bringing the Bible back to the classroom. At least six states — Florida, Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia, and West Virginia — have introduced legislation this year pushing for public schools to offer Bible literacy classes. Supporters say learning the basics of the Bible is an important part of American history — and students should not be denied learning its tenets just because someone might be offended.

The laws being proposed do not make Bible classes mandatory, but they will be offered as electives. “Yeah, there’s a separation of church and state, but there’s not a separation of books from education,” North Dakota State Rep. Aaron McWilliams, who co-sponsored a Bible bill in his state, told Fox & Friends Monday morning. “If we don’t have a good foundational understanding of this, we’re not going to understand how the Founding Fathers of our country and other countries put it together to have the world we have today.” 
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Baby Survives by ‘the Grace of God’ While Sleeping Next to Parents Poisoned by Carbon Monoxide
Jan 28, 2019 09:05 am
Baby Survives by ‘the Grace of God’ While Sleeping Next to Parents Poisoned by Carbon Monoxide
(FaithWire) – A 5-month-old baby miraculously survived the carbon monoxide leak that killed his parents. The baby boy was sleeping next to his parents on an air mattress in a home they were helping to renovate in Battle Creek, Michigan, police said, according to WOOD-TV. When a contractor entered the home on

Wednesday morning, he found the parents unresponsive before seeing that the baby was still moving. He immediately called 911. A kerosene heater and gas generator were found inside the house. How the baby made it through the night was a mystery to first responders, since the gas levels were at twice the lethal level. 
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Huge tornado in Cuba kills 3 and injures 172
Jan 28, 2019 08:56 am
Huge tornado in Cuba kills 3 and injures 172
(CNN) – A tornado that hit the Cuban capital, Havana, Sunday night has left three people dead and 172 injured. Dramatic photos show debris covering cars and flooding in coastal zones of the city.
Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel visited emergency crews around the city overnight and wrote on Twitter that the damage was “severe.” Strong winds damaged buildings and caused flooding in low-lying areas of Havana, according to a government statement, with the provinces of Pinar del Río,

Artemisa and Mayabeque also affected. The AFP news agency reported winds of up to 62 miles per hour. The Cuban Meteorological Institute will evaluate the extent of the damage and the intensity of the storm in the next few hours, the statement said. Cuban actor Luis Silva said he was driving with his wife and children when the tornado struck. “I had to avoid fallen trees, floods, strong winds. Until I was able to get home!” he wrote in an Instagram post. 
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Internet addiction spawns U.S. treatment programs
Jan 27, 2019 11:43 pm
Internet addiction spawns U.S. treatment programs
(Reuters) – When Danny Reagan was 13, he began exhibiting signs of what doctors usually associate with drug addiction. He became agitated, secretive and withdrew from friends. He had quit baseball and Boy Scouts, and he stopped doing homework and showering. But he was not using drugs. He was hooked on YouTube and video games, to the point where he could do nothing else. As doctors would confirm, he was addicted to his electronics.

“After I got my console, I kind of fell in love with it,” Danny, now 16 and a junior in a Cincinnati high school, said. “I liked being able to kind of shut everything out and just relax.” Danny was different from typical plugged-in American teenagers. Psychiatrists say internet addiction, characterized by a loss of control over internet use and disregard for the consequences of it, affects up to 8 percent of Americans and is becoming more common around the world. 
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New York enacts law to ban transgender discrimination
Jan 27, 2019 11:27 pm
New York enacts law to ban transgender discrimination
(WP) – New York state added gender identity and gender expression to the state’s anti-discrimination law Friday, making it illegal to deny people a job, housing, education or public accommodations because they are transgender. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure into law in Manhattan at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Center. He also signed legislation prohibiting conversion

therapy for minors, in which a therapist tries to change a young person’s sexual orientation. Both bills passed last week after being blocked for years in the state Senate by Republican lawmakers. That changed when Democrats won control of the chamber in November. The anti-discrimination bill adds gender identity and gender expression to the existing law banning discrimination based on gender, age, religion, race or sexual orientation. 
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Christian missionary could be tried for genocide after mistakenly entering land of remote tribe
Jan 27, 2019 10:08 pm
Christian missionary could be tried for genocide after mistakenly entering land of remote tribe
(CP) – A Christian missionary may be charged with “genocide” by Brazillian authorities after he illegally came in contact with a remote tribe. Steve Campbell of Greene Baptist Church in Maine is being investigated by officials from FUNAI, the Brazilian government’s Indigenous Affairs Department, after traveling deep into the southern Amazon jungle with the intention of sharing the Gospel with the ancient tribespeople.

The missionary allegedly entered an area occupied by the remote and protected Hi-Merimã tribe sometime last month while attempting to evangelize a neighboring tribe. The Hi-Merimã is one of a few dozen isolated communities in Brazil that have had almost no contact with the outside world and have limited immunity to outside diseases. As a result, Campbell is accused of putting the ancient tribe in grave danger by making contact with them after being led to their area by his GPS. 
READ MORE https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-missionary-could-be-tried-for-genocide-after-mistakenly-entering-land-of-remote-tribe.html


Polar vortex to bring prolonged, life-threatening cold outbreak to midwestern US this week
Jan 27, 2019 10:02 pm
Polar vortex to bring prolonged, life-threatening cold outbreak to midwestern US this week
(Accu Weather ) The coldest weather in years will put millions of people and animals throughout the midwestern United States at risk for frostbite to occur in minutes and hypothermia during the final days of January. The deep freeze continued across the Upper Midwest on Sunday with temperatures plummeting well below zero in the morning. The low of 45 below zero F in International Falls, Minnesota, shattered the day’s record of 36 below zero F from 1966.

As harsh as Sunday morning was, the worst is yet to come as the polar vortex gets displaced from the Arctic Circle and dives into the Midwest in the wake of the disruptive snowstorm starting this week. In addition to the risks of frostbite and hypothermia, residents will be faced with high heating costs and the potential for frozen and bursting water pipes, dead car batteries and school closures. 
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RUMORS OF WAR: Nasrallah warns that “All of Israel will be struck by Hezbollah rockets”
Jan 27, 2019 02:54 pm
RUMORS OF WAR: Nasrallah warns that “All of Israel will be struck by Hezbollah rockets”
(JP) – “We call on [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu and the new chief of staff to not make mistakes in their assessments. They’ll regret it,” said Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary-general of the Lebanese political and paramilitary party Hezbollah. “The price of aggression will be greater than they estimate,” said Nasrallah, speaking on Saturday night for the first time since the beginning of November. “Any

Israeli aggression, whether it is war or the assassination of Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon or Syria, we will respond to it. Any attack or aggression is, in our view, a declaration of war.” In an interview with the Lebanese Al-Mayadeen station, Nasrallah said that the tunnels in the North, which Israel targeted during its recent Operation Northern Shield, had existed for years and Israeli intelligence had not succeeded in uncovering them. 
READ MORE https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Nasrallah-Netanyahu-used-Northern-Shield-to-capture-the-medias-attention-578753



‘Shameful and Demonic’: Carl Lentz Finally Speaks Out Against New NY Abortion Law
Jan 27, 2019 09:44 am
‘Shameful and Demonic’: Carl Lentz Finally Speaks Out Against New NY Abortion Law
(FaithWire) – This past week, the New York Senate passed a bill, later signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), that allows women to abort their unborn babies up to birth. The passing of the Reproductive Health Act prompted an uprising among the pro-life community, while the pro-choice camp cheered it as a victory. Christian leaders, as well as Christian worship artists, took to social media to denounce Tuesday’s

decision, which coincided with the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. While many voiced their outrage immediately, Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC waited until Saturday night. Lentz shared an old photo to Instagram of him and his three children, Ava, Roman and Charlie, writing, “I found this old photo recently, and I remember it taking me years to process that these LITTLE PEOPLE, had come into our world!” 
READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/01/27/shameful-and-demonic-carl-lentz-finally-speaks-out-against-the-new-abortion-law/



20 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral
Jan 27, 2019 09:25 am
20 Dead as Bombs Target Sunday Mass in Philippine Cathedral
(CBN News) – Two bombs minutes apart tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 20 people and wounding 81 others during a Sunday Mass, officials said. Witnesses said the first blast inside the Jolo cathedral in the provincial capital sent churchgoers, some of them wounded, to stampede out of the main door. Army troops and police posted outside were rushing in when the second bomb went off about one minute later near the main

entrance, causing more deaths and injuries. The military was checking a report that the second explosive device may have been attached to a parked motorcycle. The initial explosion scattered the wooden pews inside the main hall and blasted window glass panels, and the second bomb hurled human remains and debris across a town square fronting the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, witnesses said. 
READ MORE http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2019/january/20-dead-as-bombs-target-sunday-mass-in-philippine-cathedral






Is It Time for Hell-Fire Preaching Again?
Jan 27, 2019 09:19 am
Is It Time for Hell-Fire Preaching Again?
(Charisma News) – We need a fresh wave of great awakeners—those who will unapologetically preach hellfire in today’s dire end times. To the shame of much of today’s church, there has been a firm and steadfast rejection of any truth that doesn’t result in people feeling happy affection for God. While a core message of mine has to do with enjoyable and permeating intimacy with Jesus, I understand that it is not a mutually exclusive one. That teaching when it stands alone apart from the full counsel of God’s Word produces a people who don’t understand the fear of the Lord, the severity of their lifestyle decisions or the intensity and nearness of eternity. It results in an overly confident and casual church that presumes

God’s primary focus is our satisfaction as it forsakes the realities of holiness, standards, scriptural expectations, judgment and how those who are truly saved are hanging on to that position by a thread. “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” (1 Pet. 4:18). This Christian culture of positivity depicts a God who is so enamored by us that judgment is contrary to his nature. The deception is that God so values us individually that our enjoyment in life is primary to him. This lie has fueled sanctioned perversion in the church through the “gay Christian” movement and the affirmation of homosexual marriage by many leading denominations. 
CONTINUE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/50630-is-it-time-for-hell-fire-preaching-again




Doctor Strange director says Christians are not the solution but the ‘core problem’ in America
Jan 27, 2019 09:16 am
Doctor Strange director says Christians are not the solution but the ‘core problem’ in America
(CT) – Despite being a Christian himself, Hollywood director Scott Derrickson isn’t so happy with American Christianity.  The director, best known for Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch, has previously described himself as a Presbyterian and spoken of his appreciation of Catholicism.  On Monday, he tweeted what he sees as all the current wrongs of American Christianity and went as far as to say that Christians are the nation’s ‘core problem’.

‘American Christians have long loved their pop culture heroes. I have frustrated attempts to make me one because of this singular heart-felt conviction,’ Derrickson wrote. He added: ‘In America, we Christians are not the solution. We are the core problem.’  When a Twitter user agreed with his diagnosis and asked him how he thought other Christians who feel the same could change things for the better, Derrickson responded by saying that the first need was to ‘reject Christian nationalism’. 
READ MORE https://www.christiantoday.com/article/doctor-strange-director-says-christians-are-not-the-solution-but-the-core-problem-in-america/131482.htm



State of emergency declared in US measles outbreak
Jan 27, 2019 09:12 am
State of emergency declared in US measles outbreak
(Yahoo News) – A state of emergency was declared on Friday in the western US state of Washington following a measles outbreak that has affected more than two dozen people, the majority of them children. The disease was declared eliminated in the US in 2000 but has since made a comeback that is tied to imported cases and the rise of the anti-vaccine movement. “Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that can be fatal in small children,” Washington Governor Jay Inslee said in a statement.

“The existence of more than 26 confirmed cases in the state of Washington creates an extreme public health risk that may quickly spread to other counties.” The outbreak began near Portland, Oregon, at the start of the year and quickly spread to nearby Clark County and King County, both in Washington. Health officials have warned that people infected with the disease had visited schools, churches, a dentist’s office, a Costco store, an Ikea store and the Portland airport. 
READ MORE https://sg.news.yahoo.com/state-emergency-declared-us-measles-outbreak-224838912.html




Lost Now Found Toddler’s Aunt: ‘God Sent a Friend to Keep Him Safe — Miracles Do Happen’
Jan 27, 2019 09:05 am
Lost Now Found Toddler’s Aunt: ‘God Sent a Friend to Keep Him Safe — Miracles Do Happen’
(CBN News) – A North Carolina toddler who went missing on Tuesday told his family that he “hung out with a bear for two days.” Casey Lynn Hathaway, 3, vanished from his grandmother’s backyard after playing with other children, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office said. After an extensive search, which was conducted by professional search and rescue teams, FBI agents, and US Marines from Camp Lejeune and Cherry

Point, the boy was found on Thursday. The sheriff’s office also said the boy was “talking,” “in good health” and was being evaluated doctors at a local hospital. The boy’s aunt posted an update about Casey on Friday to her Facebook page. “Casey is healthy, smiling, and talking. He said he hung out with a bear for two days God sent him a friend to keep him safe. God is a good God. Miracles do happen,” she wrote. 
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Astronomer Warns Particle Accelerator Experiments Could Reduce Earth to Size Of Soccer Field
Jan 27, 2019 09:00 am
Astronomer Warns Particle Accelerator Experiments Could Reduce Earth to Size Of Soccer Field
(Science Alert) – Martin Rees, a well-respected British cosmologist, made a pretty bold statement late last year when it comes to particle accelerators: there’s a small, but real possibility of disaster. Particle accelerators, like the Large Hadron Collider, shoot particles at incredibly high speeds, smash them together, and observe the fallout. These high-speed collisions have helped us discover lots of new particles, but according to Rees, this isn’t without its risks. In his 2018 book, called On The Future: Prospects for Humanity, he gives some pretty bleak outlooks.

“Maybe a black hole could form, and then suck in everything around it,” he writes, as Sarah Knapton reported over at the Telegraph. “The second scary possibility is that the quarks would reassemble themselves into compressed objects called strangelets.” That in itself would be harmless. However, under some hypotheses a strangelet could, by contagion, convert anything else it encounters into a new form of matter, transforming the entire earth in a hyperdense sphere about one hundred meters across.” 
READ MORE https://www.sciencealert.com/earth-could-be-crushed-to-the-size-of-a-soccer-field-by-particle-accelerator-experiments-says-astronomer


Australians suffer as heatwave knocks out power and fuels fires
Jan 27, 2019 08:53 am
Australians suffer as heatwave knocks out power and fuels fires
(CBS News) – Scorching heat knocked out power to homes and businesses, raised wildfire risks and sent tennis fans looking for water and shade Friday in Australia’s second-largest city, which recorded its hottest day in five years. Melbourne reached 109 degrees Fahrenheit by early afternoon before a sudden cooldown, though the outskirts of the city remained hot, with the airport recording 114.8 degrees. It was the hottest day since 2014 in the Victoria state capital, which has a population of 5 million.

The power grid began load sharing as temperatures climbed in the early afternoon, with 30,000 households and businesses at a time being switched off for as long as two hours so that supply could keep up with demand. But by late afternoon, the state’s power generation was able to meet demand, Victoria Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said. 
READ MORE https://www.cbsnews.com/news/australia-heatwave-knocks-out-power-fuels-wildfires-amid-drought/




Mild Earthquake in Northern Israel; Scientists Wonder When the Pre-Messiah Big One Will Hit
Jan 27, 2019 08:49 am
Mild Earthquake in Northern Israel; Scientists Wonder When the Pre-Messiah Big One Will Hit
(BIN) – Last Thursday evening, northern Israel was shaken by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake. Earthquakes are not uncommon in Israel as the Syrian-African fault line, art of the Great Rift Valley that runs from eastern Lebanon to Mozambique, that runs underneath the Jordan Valley. The last earthquake in northern Israel was in July, measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale, but seismologists estimate that according to statistics and the geologic history, the region should experience a major quake every 80-100 years.

The last major quake was in 1927 and registered 6.2 on the Richter Scale killing 500 people. Another major earthquake is therefore now due. Massive earthquakes in Israel are prophesied to accompany the multinational Gog and Magog conflict that will signal the end of times. On that day, when Gog sets foot on the soil of Yisrael—declares Hashem—My raging anger shall flare up.For I have decreed in My indignation and in My blazing wrath: On that day, a terrible earthquake shall befall the land of Yisrael. The fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the beasts of the field, all creeping things that move on the ground, and every human being on earth shall quake before Me. Mountains shall be overthrown, cliffs shall topple, and every wall shall crumble to the ground. Ezekiel 38:18-20 – 
READ MORE https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/120913/mild-earthquake-in-northern-israel-scientists-wonder-when-the-pre-messiah-big-one-will-hit/

North Texans Brace For Beetle Epidemic That Could Destroy Trees
Jan 26, 2019 03:00 pm
North Texans Brace For Beetle Epidemic That Could Destroy Trees
(CBSDFW) – Cities around North Texas are planning for a beetle epidemic that experts say will destroy the population of ash trees. Called the emerald ash borer, they are tiny beetles capable of killing thousands of trees in a single city. The emerald ash borer has already found its way to Fort Worth, and now other cities are preparing for the inevitable. “As the eggs hatch and they become larvae, the insect,

as it becomes mature, exits and creates a little D-shaped exit hole,” says Angie Kralik, Urban Forester for the City of Plano. Within two years, the tree is dead. Kralik says within 15 years, all ash trees left untreated will be gone. “Definitely distressing, because when I look at them right now and I see them healthy and fine, I know that I’m looking at something that is not going to be here a lot longer,” she says. So she’s assessing the health of all ash trees on public property – around 1,400. 
READ MORE https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/01/24/north-texans-brace-for-beetle-epidemic-that-could-destroy-trees/




An Attempt to Ban Christianity in Texas’: Sudden Spate of Bills Exalts LGBTQ Ideology Over Rights of Christians
Jan 26, 2019 02:52 pm
An Attempt to Ban Christianity in Texas’: Sudden Spate of Bills Exalts LGBTQ Ideology Over Rights of Christians
(CBN News) – A possible showdown over religious freedom is coming to the Lone Star state where, as one conservative columnist puts it, the Left is trying “to ban Christianity in Texas.” Some conservative Texas pastors are speaking out against upcoming state bills that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to Texas discrimination laws. LGBTQ advocates say they’ll enhance the rights of gay

Texans. But Dave Welch, president of the Texas Pastors Council warns, “The mad dash by some Democrat House and Senate members to push false narratives that sexual behavior is the same as skin color and that mental illness deserves the same honored status as religious belief is ominous evidence that the criminalization of religious faith and common sense are on the horizon.” 
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PROPHETIC UPDATE: When the Cup of Indignation Becomes Full
Jan 25, 2019 10:22 am
PROPHETIC UPDATE: When the Cup of Indignation Becomes Full
(Ricky Scaparo) – In this special “Prophetic Update” we discuss how America has reached a dangerous tipping point in this hour and how the Word of the Lord reveals the grim consequences of Nations that shed innocent blood. In this message, you will discover how your blood has a voice and how the Lord avenges the blood of the innocence. Has America nearly filled the cup of Wrath and are we about to see major judgment come to the shores of the US? You will see a powerful pattern in the Bible that reveals that when we begin to witness what is now taking place, that we are about to see the soon appearance of our Deliverer! For the entire message watch the video below:

WATCH  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=E_ZpaHarCWc&ab_channel=RickyScaparo
PROPHETIC UPDATE: When the Cup of Indignation Becomes Full



Mt. St Helens could erupt again as scientists observe lava dome rising at five metres a day
Jan 25, 2019 09:23 am
Mt. St Helens could erupt again as scientists observe lava dome rising at five metres a day
(Express) – On May 18, 1980, Mount St Helens erupted in the US state of Washington. The blast, which measured 5 on the Volcanic Explosively Index, has been declared as the most disastrous volcanic eruption in modern US history. A huge column rose 80,000 feet into the atmosphere and deposited ash in 11 states, killing at least 57 people and causing more than $1billion (£770million) in damage.

Scientists are now closely watching the volcano to make sure they are prepared in case the same happens again. Amazon Prime’s “Mega Disaster: It’s Happened Before, It Will Happen Again” series revealed how a team of volcanists monitor the ticking time bomb. Rick LaHusen, from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), detailed how they use an instrument known as the “Spider” to keep an eye on volcanic activity. 
READ MORE https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1077163/mount-st-helens-volcano-warning-scientist-molten-rock-rising-spt




Is This ‘Progressive’ Theology Destroying the Church?
Jan 25, 2019 09:17 am
Is This ‘Progressive’ Theology Destroying the Church?
(Charisma) – So-called “progressive” Christians love to bash conservative Christians. They call us “dinosaurs.” They mock us as “outdated fundamentalists.” They taunt us as “Bible bashers.” They claim to be the enlightened ones, and they celebrate their departure from the traditional church. But the reality is that they are simply following the spirit of the age, swimming with the current cultural tide rather than against it. In the name of conformity to Jesus, they are being conformed to the world. How ironic. On Saturday night, while working on a major book project at my computer,

I noticed a tweet from a “progressive” pastor. I had reached out him to several times before, but always without response. He wrote, quite out of the blue, “When hopelessly phobic people of faith like @DrMichaelLBrown claim that God is against ‘homosexual practice.’ #ThatsNotAThing” As soon as I spotted the tweet, I replied, “Hey John, I’ve reached out to you on several occasions, always without response. Rather than engage in baseless (and silly) name-calling, let’s a have a mature, scripture-based, minister-to-minister dialog. You’re welcome on my show any time. Why not?
READ MORE https://www.charismamag.com/life/culture/39749-is-this-progressive-theology-destroying-the-church




Sign Third Temple Will Be Built Soon? Unique Precious Stones Found in Carmel
Jan 25, 2019 09:10 am
Sign Third Temple Will Be Built Soon? Unique Precious Stones Found in Carmel
(Charisma) – A company founded on the prophetic advice of the Chabad Rabbi has found a type of gemstone unique to Israel … and outer space. Last week, the International Mineralogical Association recognized a new, distinct mineral discovered by Shefa Yamim, the only mining company searching for precious gems in Israel. The mineral is embedded in sapphire and is named carmeltazite for the Carmel Mountains, the location of its discovery, and the trace minerals it contains: titanium, aluminum and zirconium.

It will be marketed under the name “carmel sapphire.” The largest stone the company found to date weighed in at 33.3 carats. After density testing, it was shown to be harder than diamond. “We are delighted that our carmel sapphire has been recognized as a host to many rare minerals,” Avi Taub, CEO of Shefa Yamim, said in a statement. “In today’s world where the prices of gems [is] determined predominantly by their rarity, the carmel sapphire is a unique discovery because it has not been found anywhere else in the world.”
 READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/standing-with-israel/74804-sign-third-temple-will-be-built-soon-unique-precious-stones-found-in-carmel


Kate Hudson says she’s raising daughter Rani Rose with a ‘genderless’ approach
Jan 25, 2019 09:03 am
Kate Hudson says she’s raising daughter Rani Rose with a ‘genderless’ approach
(Fox News) – Kate Hudson is embracing a “genderless” approach when it comes to raising daughter Rani Rose. The 39-year-old actress, who welcomed her first child with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa in October, recently opened up about her parenting style with 3-month-old Rani in a new interview with AOL. When asked if she does anything differently when it comes to parenting a girl compared to boys, Hudson explained to the outlet that: “[Having a daughter]

doesn’t really change my approach, but there’s definitely a difference.” “I think you just raise your kids individually regardless — like a genderless [approach],” she continued. “We still don’t know what she’s going to identify as.”  “I will say that, right now, she is incredibly feminine in her energy, her sounds and her way,” Hudson — who is also mom to sons Ryder, 15, and Bingham, 7, from previous relationships — shared. “It’s very different from the boys, and it’s really fun to actually want to buy kids’ clothes. 
READ MORE https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kate-hudson-says-shes-raising-daughter-rani-rose-with-a-genderless-approach

How Fasting Can Bring Miracles and Healing
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Jan 24, 2019 10:53 pm
How Fasting Can Bring Miracles and Healing
(Ricky Scaparo) – In this message, We will continue our series on “Prayer and Fasting” and show you how prayer and fasting can bring divine miracles and healing in your physical bodies!
How Fasting Brings Miracles and Healing
WATCH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=iXOr161F7yU&ab_channel=RickyScaparo



Mysterious boom heard in four KY counties rattles residents
Jan 24, 2019 09:20 pm
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(WYMT) – Officials tell WKYT a loud boom could be heard Tuesday night in several Eastern Kentucky counties. The boom is the conversation of the county. Jackson County 911 received several reports of earth-shaking sound. “Well at about 6:19 yesterday evening a couple people called in and said they

heard this loud boom in the county and uh we went to check on it and in the area and we never found anything,” said one county official. Devonna Hisel lives in the northern part of the county and says the mysterious boom shook the foundation of her house and scared a few of her neighbors. “We’ve had to shake the house before but not so much we have a little dog that jumped and that never happened before,” said Hisel. READ MORE WATCH  https://www.wymt.com/content/news/Mysterious-boom-heard-in-four-Kentucky-counties-504777222.html?ewrqwrwqre


China and Russia Building Super-EMP Bombs for ‘Blackout Warfare’
Jan 24, 2019 08:43 am
China and Russia Building Super-EMP Bombs for ‘Blackout Warfare’
(WFB) – Several nations, including China and Russia, are building powerful nuclear bombs designed to produce super-electromagnetic pulse (EMP) waves capable of devastating all electronics—from computers to electric grids—for hundreds of miles, according to a newly-released congressional study. A report by the now-defunct Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from EMP Attack, for the first time reveals details on how nuclear EMP weapons are integrated into the military doctrines

of China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The report discloses how those states could use EMP attacks in theaters of battle in the Middle East, Far East, Europe, and North America. “Nuclear EMP attack is part of the military doctrines, plans, and exercises of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran for a revolutionary new way of warfare against military forces and civilian critical infrastructures by cyber, sabotage, and EMP,” the report states. 
READ MORE https://freebeacon.com/national-security/china-russia-building-super-emp-bombs-for-blackout-warfare/



James Dobson: N.Y. adopts ‘pure barbarism rarely seen since Middle Ages’
Jan 24, 2019 08:36 am
James Dobson: N.Y. adopts ‘pure barbarism rarely seen since Middle Ages’
(WND) – A new abortion law enacted by New York’s Democrat-led state legislature, signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, for the first time permits abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy, up to the very moment of birth, for almost any reason. Conservative Christian author, radio broadcaster and leader of millions of families Dr. James Dobson is calling it “pure barbarism on a scale rarely seen since the Middle Ages.” The new law permits abortions at any time, and for almost any reason,

including mental-health reasons. To celebrate the new law, Cuomo ordered that landmarks like the spire of One World Trade Center be illuminated in pink. The law also moves abortion violations from the state’s penal code to the health code. Dobson, founder and president of Family Talk as well as the James Dobson Family Institute, is an author and psychologist, has written dozens of books, counseled multiple presidents and was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2008. 
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Small Business Owner’s Defiant Stand Against ‘Tyrannical’ New Abortion Law
Jan 24, 2019 08:32 am
Small Business Owner’s Defiant Stand Against ‘Tyrannical’ New Abortion Law
(FaithWire) – In the wake of the passage of a new law legalizing abortion up until the point of birth in New York state, one bookstore owner has closed his shop to send a message to Democratic legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). Jon Speed, owner of The Book Scout in Syracuse, announced Wednesday he has shuttered his bookstore for the day to mark “a day of mourning in New York” following the passage of the radical bill signed into law Tuesday night by Cuomo.

“I’m pro-life mainly because I’m a Christian,” Speed told Faithwire, “and because I understand that murder is wrong. What I understand from prenatal science is that clearly — and even from what the Bible says — that the baby in the womb is a baby, it’s a human life.” Speaking of the law itself, known as the Reproductive Health Act, Speed said it essentially nullifies the Clinton-era standard of “safe, legal and rare” because abortion is “certainly not going to be rare” in the liberal state moving forward.
READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/01/23/small-business-owners-show-of-force-against-new-yorks-abortion-law-is-making-waves/




Russia warns against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela
Jan 24, 2019 08:28 am
Russia warns against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela
(Reuters) – Russia accused the United States of trying to usurp power in Venezuela and warned against U.S. military intervention there, putting it at odds with Washington and the EU which backed protests against one of Moscow’s closest allies. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim leader on Wednesday, winning the support of Washington and parts of Latin America and prompting Socialist President Nicolas Maduro,

who has led the oil-rich nation since 2013, to sever diplomatic ties with the United States. The prospect of Maduro being ousted is a geopolitical and economic headache for Moscow which, alongside China, has become a creditor of last resort for Caracas, lending it billions of dollars as its economy implodes. Moscow has also provided support for its military and oil industry. 
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Microsoft installs fake news filter “NewsGuard” built into mobile browser
Jan 23, 2019 01:54 pm
Microsoft installs fake news filter “NewsGuard” built into mobile browser
(RT News) – Corporate and neocon-backed startup NewsGuard is one step closer to its vision of bringing its “unreliable” news rater to every screen after Microsoft makes it an integral part of its Edge mobile browser. Rather than having to download an app as before, Edge users on Android and Apple devices can now just click one button to enable its “green-red rating signal if a website is trying to get it right or instead has a hidden agenda or knowingly publishes falsehoods or propaganda.” Among the green-rated websites:

Voice of America, CNN, Buzzfeed, the Guardian, New York Times and the Washington Post, as well as left-leaning upstarts such as Vice News and Refinery 29. Ones that are given the red warning label of “failing to maintain basic standards of accuracy and accountability”: RT and Sputnik (obviously enough) and the right-wing Daily Mail, Breitbart and the Drudge Report, in addition to hundreds of other non-mainstream news websites such as Wikileaks. 
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One World Trade Center Lit Up Pink to Celebrate New York Passing Bill Legalizing Abortions Up to Birth
Jan 23, 2019 01:45 pm
One World Trade Center Lit Up Pink to Celebrate New York Passing Bill Legalizing Abortions Up to Birth
(LifeSite News) – The One World Trade Center was lit up pink Tuesday night to celebrate the passage of a bill by the New York state legislature that legalizes abortion through the ninth month of pregnancy while rolling back protections for babies born alive after a botched abortion. The “Reproductive Health Act,” which New York Governor Andrew Cuomo demanded be passed before he’d agree to sign the state’s budget in April, relaxes the state’s already-permissive abortion laws to allow abortions past the 24 week of pregnancy – the current limit in New York –

while also allowing non-doctors to perform abortions. The bill passed 38-24 through the Democrat-led state legislature and was met with thunderous applause from both lawmakers and those in the gallery.The bill itself states that “Section 2 of the bill creates a new Article 25-A of the Public Health Law (PHL), which states that an abortion may be performed by a licensed, certified, or authorized practitioner within 24 weeks from the commencement of pregnancy, or there is an absence of fetal viability, or at any time when necessary to protect a patient’s life or health.” READ MORE https://www.lifenews.com/2019/01/23/one-world-trade-center-lit-up-pink-to-celebrate-new-york-passing-bill-legalizing-abortions-up-to-birth/



PROPHECY WATCH: Russia warns Israel must halt its ‘arbitrary’ airstrikes in Syria
Jan 23, 2019 09:42 am
PROPHECY WATCH: Russia warns Israel must halt its ‘arbitrary’ airstrikes in Syria
(Times of Israel) – Israel should stop its “arbitrary” strikes in Syrian territory, which are against the region’s interests and could spark new chaos, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. The comments by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova came days after a flare-up between Israel and Iran on the Syrian frontier. “We have not changed our position on this issue, which is based on the principles of international law,” Zakharova said at a press briefing.
“The practice of arbitrarily launching strikes on the territory of a sovereign state, in this case Syria, should be simply excluded.” She warned that such strikes encourage an “atmosphere of hostility in the region” and “do not serve the long-term national interests of any of the Middle Eastern states, including, of course, Israel… We urge everyone to think about the possible consequences of provoking a new round of chaos in the Middle East.”
 READ MORE https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-says-israel-must-halt-its-arbitrary-airstrikes-in-syria/






PROPHECY WATCH: Russia warns Israel must halt its ‘arbitrary’ airstrikes in Syria
Jan 23, 2019 09:42 am
PROPHECY WATCH: Russia warns Israel must halt its ‘arbitrary’ airstrikes in Syria
(Times of Israel) – Israel should stop its “arbitrary” strikes in Syrian territory, which are against the region’s interests and could spark new chaos, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. The comments by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova came days after a flare-up between Israel and Iran on the Syrian frontier. “We have not changed our position on this issue, which is based on the principles of international law,” Zakharova said at a press briefing.

“The practice of arbitrarily launching strikes on the territory of a sovereign state, in this case Syria, should be simply excluded.” She warned that such strikes encourage an “atmosphere of hostility in the region” and “do not serve the long-term national interests of any of the Middle Eastern states, including, of course, Israel… We urge everyone to think about the possible consequences of provoking a new round of chaos in the Middle East.” 
READ MORE https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-says-israel-must-halt-its-arbitrary-airstrikes-in-syria/




Meet Britain’s first transgender family where dad was born a woman and his little girl began life as a boy
Jan 23, 2019 09:16 am
Meet Britain’s first transgender family where dad was born a woman and his little girl began life as a boy
(Daily Mail) – For five-year-old Jayden Rogers – wearing her favorite dress and sparkly shoes in front of her mother, Jody – was born a boy. And Greg, the young bearded man who has been Jayden’s father for the past three years, was born a girl. They are believed to be Britain’s first two-generation transgender family and Jayden is one of the youngest children in the country to switch gender. The couple is aware that a fierce debate is raging about a large number of young people choosing to change sex and after Jayden

insisted on living as a girl nearly a year ago, they found themselves at the center of their own distressing battle. For although Jayden’s teachers, friends and most of their neighbors have accepted the child’s gender transition, others have mounted a campaign of online abuse centered on the unfounded claim that the parents had somehow cajoled their child into becoming a girl. The nightmare began with an anonymous complaint to social services from a resident who saw Jayden playing outside the family home in girls’ clothing and accused the couple of child abuse. READ MORE https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6585395/Britains-transgender-family-dad-born-female-little-girl-began-life-boy.html



Yellowstone Supervolcano would threaten food shortages for entire Northern Hemisphere
Jan 23, 2019 09:09 am
Yellowstone Supervolcano would threaten food shortages for entire Northern Hemisphere
(Express) – A Yellowstone volcanic eruption could hit the entire Northern Hemisphere with food shortages, sparking panic across the globe. Volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer revealed the most important result of a Yellowstone volcano eruption would be the amount of sulfur emitted. This can directly affect the temperature of the planet which plays a major part in growing food across the globe. In an exclusive

interview with Express.co.uk, Mr. Oppenheimer warned of the massive global impact an increase in sulfur eruption could have on the global climate. He said: “The Yellowstone volcano is going to affect the global climate. “It is not so much the size of the eruption but the amount of sulfur released. “If there was a very large amount of sulfur goes up into the stratosphere. “Then this can lead to a downturn in global temperatures. 
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SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS: Meteor Strikes Moon During Eclipse; Iran and Israel Come to Blows
Jan 23, 2019 09:02 am
SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS: Meteor Strikes Moon During Eclipse; Iran and Israel Come to Blows
(BIN) – In a powerful confluence, a lunar eclipse over the continental U.S. on Sunday evening coincided with Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish arboreal New Year. Breaking Israel News cited many experts who ascribed dire significance to the event. A quick retrospective shows that the predictions were not empty as the day passed with portentous events in the heavens and on the earth. Since the moon has no atmosphere, meteors do not burn up before impacting the surface making meteor impacts far more

common than on the earth. Though relatively common, these impacts usually go unnoticed. But on Sunday, a multitude of telescopes great and small was turned towards the moon to witness the eclipse. The impact was easy to miss, a tiny spot of light illuminated for the barest moment at the height of the eclipse. One week before the eclipse, Rabbi Yekutiel Fish told Breaking Israel News that the lunar eclipse was a warning that the Jews of America should immediately move to Israel. 
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RUMORS OF WAR: Syria threatens to ‘strike Tel Aviv airport’ unless UNSC acts against Israel’s impunity
Jan 23, 2019 08:57 am
RUMORS OF WAR: Syria threatens to ‘strike Tel Aviv airport’ unless UNSC acts against Israel’s impunity
(RT News) – Damascus has threatened to exercise its legitimate right for self-defense against Israeli aggression and target Tel Aviv airport in a mirror response, unless the Security Council puts an end to IDF intrusions into Syrian airspace. Apparently fed up with years of Israeli impunity in the Syrian skies and regular strikes carried out in the vicinity of Damascus International Airport, Syria has threatened to retaliate in explicit terms. “Isn’t time now for the UN Security Council to stop the Israeli repeated aggressions on

the Syrian Arab Republic territories?” Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari wondered Tuesday. Air strikes against alleged ‘Iranian targets’ in close proximity to Syria’s busiest airport have become a norm for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), whose former chief of staff openly confessed last month to running a large-scale bombing campaign in Syria for years. 
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New York passes historic abortion Bill days after Super Blood Moon over America
Jan 22, 2019 07:55 pm
New York passes historic abortion Bill days after Super Blood Moon over America
BREAKING NEWS:  (CBS NY) – Just days after a Super Blood Moon was visible over America,  On Tuesday, the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, Senate Democrats passed the Reproductive Health Act, 38-24. Gov. Andrew Cuomo hoped to sign the bill later in the evening, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported.  Critics call the legislation a radical over-reach that benefits people who harm pregnant women. All the power in Albany is now in the hands of Democrats and they quickly moved to pass an abortion rights

bill. “We’re saying here in New York, women’s lives matter. We’re saying here in New York, women’s decisions matter,” Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said. New York legalized abortion in 1970, three years before the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. Supporters say almost 50 years later, the Empire State has simply moved to codify abortion rights, with Cuomo often pointing to new members of the high court. 
READ MORE https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/01/22/reproductive-health-act-new-york-legislature-gov-andrew-cuomo-roe-v-wade/




How Fasting Produces a Reprieve for the Nation!
Jan 22, 2019 05:59 pm
How Fasting Produces a Reprieve for the Nation!
(Ricky Scaparo) – In this message, We will continue our series on Prayer and Fasting with a message on how a unified corporate gathering of believers can change the course of a Nation and delay or prevent the judgment of God!
WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwZgaeGeTho&ab_channel=RickyScaparo



Jared Kushner plans Trump’s peace push before heat of 2020 race
Jan 22, 2019 05:26 pm
Jared Kushner plans Trump’s peace push before heat of 2020 race
(JP) – The Trump administration now believes it has a window of just a year to roll out its plans for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement, after Israel’s elections in April and before the launch of the US 2020 presidential campaign the following summer. According to three senior aides, US President Donald Trump’s peace team is negotiating out a timetable for the release of their plan that calibrates with these

election markers and also provides a substantial runway for negotiations, should the plan take off. That has led some in the administration to consider releasing the plan as soon as possible after Israelis vote on April 9. Their short timetable might conflict with efforts in Israel to form a governing coalition right after voting– a process that could take several weeks. US officials declined to comment as to whether that process would affect their launch of the peace plan. 
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Targeting of Karen Pence is wake-up call to all Christians
Jan 22, 2019 02:00 pm
Targeting of Karen Pence is wake-up call to all Christians
(CP) – Vice President Pence’s wife Karen has come under withering attack in recent days from many in the media. From this “reporting,” one might think she has transgressed some obvious social boundary of a civilized society. In reality, the big “scoop” is that this Christian wife and mother, whose Christian beliefs are important to her, is teaching at a Christian school, which being Christian, holds to Christian beliefs about marriage. Yet you wouldn’t know that from reading the headlines about her, which lead

the reader to believe that the driving force of Karen’s actions is the targeting of those who identify as LGBT. As we’ve seen over and over again, those perpetrating such claims negligently (and often willfully) mischaracterize our faith. The truth is that Karen, along with other biblically-based Christians faithful to teaching which goes back to our Jewish forebears over 6,000 years ago, believe that sexual conduct outside of God’s plan of marriage is sinful (as are a myriad of things). Indeed, all of us—including myself—have fallen short of God’s standards, a reality which allows us to be so thankful that Jesus took the punishment of God’s wrath for us. 
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Internationally Beloved Minister Jack Coe Jr. Dies at 74
Jan 22, 2019 01:57 pm
Internationally Beloved Minister Jack Coe Jr. Dies at 74
(Charisma) – Internationally beloved minister Jack Coe Jr. died Jan. 21, 2019. He was 74. “The Coe family is saddened by their loss but thankful that Jack is now completely healed and celebrating with his Lord and Savior. Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and will be greatly missed,” according to a Facebook post on the Jack Coe International Ministries page. According to the official obituary, Coe Jr. is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Frieda Coe; son,

Jack Edward Coe III and wife, Joyce; daughter, Jill Thompson and husband, Duane; mother-in-law, Dorothy Holder; brothers, Steve Coe, John Coe; sisters, Joanna Herndon, Juanita Wilson; grandchildren, Justin Thompson, Jared Thompson, Rachel Lopez, Ashley Herndon, Andrew Herndon; great-grandchildren Jayde Thompson, Anne Elise Thompson, Levi Thompson, Declan Thompson, Allison Thompson, Arianna Lopez, Amaya Lopez, Bentley Synder, M.J. Herndon, Braelyn Kendall. Coe Jr. is the son of Jack Coe Sr., who was one of the greatest revivalists in the 1940s-50s. 
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RUMORS OF WAR: Israel and Iran Edging Dangerously Close to State of All-Out War
Jan 22, 2019 01:50 pm
RUMORS OF WAR: Israel and Iran Edging Dangerously Close to State of All-Out War
(Charisma) – Israel and Iran are edging dangerously close to a state of all-out war. On Sunday night, Israeli forces rained missiles down on Iranian forces based in the Damascus area “for nearly an hour.” According to the IDF, this was a response to “dozens” of missiles that were fired by Iranian forces in Syria toward targets in Israel earlier that day. The Israelis were able to intercept the Iranian missiles, but if any of them had gotten through they could have caused a tremendous amount of damage. Some of the missiles that Israel fired at the Iranians were reportedly intercepted, but quite a few of them did hit

their intended targets. If the violence continues to escalate, we could potentially soon be talking about an all-out war between Israel and Iran in which both sides use their weapons of mass destruction. The missile strikes against Iranian targets in Damascus made headlines all over the globe. According to Syrian state media, there were “consecutive waves of guided missiles.” Syrian state media cited a Syrian military source as saying Israel launched an “intense attack through consecutive waves of guided missiles,” but that Syrian air defenses destroyed most of the “hostile targets.” 
READ MORE https://www.charismanews.com/opinion/standing-with-israel/74883-world-war-3-alert-israel-iran-edging-dangerously-close-to-state-of-all-out-war



What will Jesus’ return look like to media saturated, hyper-connected world?
Jan 22, 2019 01:42 pm
What will Jesus’ return look like to media saturated, hyper-connected world?
(CP) – A Baptist pastor studying eschatology explored how the return of Jesus Christ to earth will look in today’s “media-saturated, hyper-connected society.” Andrew Roycroft, who leads Millisle Baptist Church in Northern Ireland, revealed on his blog that he spent a significant amount of time in 2018 reading, thinking and praying about the teachings in the Bible about Jesus Christ’s return to Earth.

He suggested that there are some modern phenomena, such as that of the global audience, to consider when thinking about the end times. “Our great-great-grandparents’ generation would have had no categories for seeing anything beyond their immediate environment, their own community or nation — and the idea of being able to see something ‘live’ from another place entirely would have carried the flavor of time travel,” Roycroft pointed out. 
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Something Else Instead of Planet Nine Could Be Hiding in The Outer Solar System
Jan 22, 2019 01:36 pm
Something Else Instead of Planet Nine Could Be Hiding in The Outer Solar System
(Science Alert) – Somewhere in the outer reaches of the Solar System, beyond the orbit of Neptune, something wonky is happening. A few objects are orbiting differently from everything else, and we don’t know why. A popular hypothesis is that an unseen object called Planet Nine could be messing with these orbits; astronomers are avidly searching for this planet. But now physicists have come up with an alternative explanation they think is more plausible. Instead of one big object, the orbital wobblies could be caused

by the combined gravitational force of a number of smaller Kuiper Belt or trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). That’s according to astrophysicists Antranik Sefilian of the University of Cambridge in the UK and Jihad Touma of the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. If it sounds familiar, that’s because Sefilian and Touma are not the first to think of this idea – but their calculations are the first to explain significant features of the strange orbits of these objects, while taking into account the other eight planets in the Solar System. 
READ MORE https://www.sciencealert.com/something-else-is-could-be-causing-the-gravitational-weirdness-attributed-to-planet-nine/amp




High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
Jan 22, 2019 01:32 pm
High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
(News Channel 9 ABC) – The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to go ahead with its plan to restrict military service by transgender people while court challenges continue. The high court on Tuesday reversed lower-court orders preventing the Pentagon from implementing its plans. But the high court, for now, declined to take up cases about the plan.

The cases will continue to move through lower courts. The military policy had barred service by transgender people until President Barack Obama’s administration began allowing transgender people already in the military to serve openly and set a date when transgender people would be allowed to enlist. 
READ MORE https://newschannel9.com/news/nation-world/high-court-lets-military-implement-transgender-restrictions




New York Will Vote Tuesday on Bill to Legalize Abortion Up to Birth
Jan 21, 2019 03:38 pm
New York Will Vote Tuesday on Bill to Legalize Abortion Up to Birth
(FaithWire) – A group of pro-abortion politicians is calling for a swift vote on multiple pieces of controversial health legislation which would erode almost all legal protections against the termination of unborn babies. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said he will refuse to sign the state’s latest budget unless provisions are made to ensure abortion up to birth can be obtained by residents.

In addition, he believes that terminations should be permitted for any reason. Cuomo, speaking alongside Hillary Clinton at Barnard College in Manhattan a couple weeks back, vowed that he would not pledge his support for 2019-20 is both approved by the state legislature. READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/01/21/ny-will-vote-tuesday-on-bill-to-legalize-abortion-up-to-birth/




The Head of the Church of England Reveals: ‘I Pray in Tongues Every Day’
Jan 21, 2019 03:31 pm
The Head of the Church of England Reveals: ‘I Pray in Tongues Every Day’
(CBN News) – The Archbishop of Canterbury, known as the leader of the Church of England, has revealed he prays in tongues every day. Archbishop Justin Welby, who has served in the position since November 2012, stated he speaks in tongues during his daily 5 am prayer time. The bishop shared the news during an interview with a Christian radio station, Premier. “In my own prayer life, and as part of my daily discipline, I pray in tongues every day –

not as an occasional thing, but as part of daily prayer,” Welby said. “It’s not something to make a great song and dance about. Given it’s usually extremely early in the morning it’s not usually an immensely ecstatic moment.” The bishop also is open to other gifts of the Holy Spirit operating in our modern day world, saying he receives words of knowledge from others and he expects to “hear from God through other people with words of knowledge or prophecies. 
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Lady Gaga Blasts Mike Pence, Calling Him ‘Worst Representation’ of Christianity
Jan 21, 2019 03:03 pm
Lady Gaga Blasts Mike Pence, Calling Him ‘Worst Representation’ of Christianity
(FaithWire) – Lady Gaga blasted Vice President Mike Pence over the weekend during a concert in Las Vegas, where she questioned the Republican leader’s faith after he defended his wife’s part-time teaching position at a Christian elementary school. The 32-year-old recording artist made the comments Saturday night, in between bars of her song “Million Reasons.” “You say we should not discriminate against Christianity;

you are the worst representation of what it means to be a Christian,” she said, according to The Guardian. “I am a Christian woman and what I do know about Christianity is that we bear no prejudice and everybody is welcome. So you can take all that disgrace, Mr. Pence, and you can look yourself in the mirror and you’ll find it right there.” Gaga also directly lambasted second lady Karen Pence for teaching at a school that — in her words — “bans LGBTQ” students and staffers. 
READ MORE https://www.faithwire.com/2019/01/21/lady-gaga-blasts-mike-pence-calling-him-worst-representation-of-christianity/


Blokker, his husband of six years, and their cute 1-year-old twin sons, Silas Rhys and Sander Vaughn, who were born through surrogacy, reportedly after 12 pregnancy tries, six egg donors, five surrogates, and one miscarriage. 
READ MORE https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/anti-lgbt-group-launches-petition-parents-magazine-showing-sex-couple-cover-004248554.html



‘Super blood Moon’ eclipse leaves stunning photos across North and South America
Jan 21, 2019 09:46 am
‘Super blood Moon’ eclipse leaves stunning photos across North and South America
(Fox News) – Skywatchers have been enjoying a rare ‘super blood Moon’ as the Earth’s natural satellite turned a stunning shade of red. The celestial event, which is also this year’s only total lunar eclipse, generated plenty of buzz. “Visible for its entirety in North and South America, this eclipse is referred to by some as a super blood moon – ‘super’ because the Moon will be closest to Earth in its orbit during the full

moon and ‘blood’ because the total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon a reddish hue,” explains NASA, in a statement. The entire eclipse was also visible across the Atlantic to western and northern Europe. Across much of the globe, photographers pointed their cameras skyward to capture the rare event. In New York, for example, clusters of photographers braved sub-zero temperatures to capture the eclipse above the city’s famous skyline. READ MORE https://www.foxnews.com/science/super-blood-moon-eclipse-stuns-in-remarkable-pictures



Iranian Christians refuse to renounce Christian faith in exchange for freedom from prison
Jan 21, 2019 09:39 am
Iranian Christians refuse to renounce Christian faith in exchange for freedom from prison
(CP) – Two Iranian Christians at their final appeal hearing were ordered by a court to renounce their Christian faith to gain their freedom but they refused to do so. Christian Solidarity Worldwide said the hearing took place on Tuesday in Tehran, where Christians Saheb Fadaie and Fatemeh Bakhteri were ordered by presiding judges Hassan Babaee and Ahmad Zargar to turn away from their religion.

The believers, who refused to comply, have been convicted of “spreading propaganda against the regime,” and are waiting to hear their final verdict. In September, Fadaie was sentenced to 18 months in prison, along with two years of internal exile, while Bakhteri was sentenced to one year in prison. 
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RUMORS OF WAR: Iran warns it’s ready to ‘Eliminate Israel from Earth,’
Jan 21, 2019 09:31 am
RUMORS OF WAR: Iran warns it’s ready to ‘Eliminate Israel from Earth,’
(RT News) – The head of Iran’s air force has warned that Tehran is ready to “confront” and “eliminate” Israel. His fighting words come after Israel launched air raids on alleged Iranian targets inside Syria, killing 4 Syrian soldiers. Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), issued the provocative statement to the Young Journalist Club news agency, according Iranian media.

Israel is believed to have fired dozens of missiles and guided bombs at targets inside Syria over the last 48 hours, purportedly targeting Iranian forces stationed in the country. The strikes have killed four Syrian soldiers and left six others injured, the Russian Defense Ministry has said, as well as causing damage to Damascus International Airport. The ministry claims that Syrian forces have intercepted 30 Israeli missiles over the past 48 hours. 
READ MORE https://www.rt.com/news/449321-iran-israel-destroy-earth-syria/




DEVELOPING: Syrian air defense repelling attack, Israel says it’s striking ‘Iranian’ targets
Jan 20, 2019 06:41 pm
DEVELOPING: Syrian air defense repelling attack, Israel says it’s striking ‘Iranian’ targets
BREAKING NEWS: According to a breaking news report from Rt News, Syrian air defense systems are repelling an attack in the skies over Damascus, state news agency SANA has reported. The Israeli army says it’s attacking “Iranian Quds” forces and warning the Syrian military not to retaliate.

A military source cited by SANA claims none of the Israeli missiles have hit their targets so far. In a brief statement on Twitter, the Israel Defense Forces warn the Syrian army “against attempting to harm Israeli forces or territory.” 
READ MORE https://www.rt.com/news/449294-syria-strike-israel-iran/




Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is moving toward a major city
Jan 20, 2019 03:57 pm
Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo is moving toward a major city
(VOX) – At least 680 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history, with 414 deaths so far, and the first Ebola outbreak in an active war zone, DRC’s eastern North Kivu and Ituri provinces. But it could get worse: Health officials this week are concerned that Ebola appears to be spreading in the direction of Goma, a major population center in DRC.

Just this week, DRC’s health ministry confirmed four cases of the deadly virus in Kayina, a town in North Kivu, where fighting among rebel and militia groups has repeatedly interrupted the painstaking work of health workers who are responding to the outbreak. Kayina happens to be halfway between Butembo, currently one of the outbreak’s most worrisome hotspots, and Goma, where a million people live. 
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Transgender Demi-god creates massive following in India
Jan 20, 2019 03:42 pm
Transgender Demi-god creates massive following in India
(Reuters) – In a desert tent guarded by armed police and a thick-set bouncer, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is blessing a constant stream of pilgrims, who garland her with marigolds and kneel to touch her feet. Tripathi, a tattooed transgender leader and a former reality TV star, has become an unlikely icon at India’s Kumbh Mela, a huge religious festival being held on the banks of the Ganges river in the city of Prayagraj. Up to 150 million people are expected to attend by the time the festival ends in March.

On Tuesday, her religious movement, called the Kinnar Akhada, became the first transgender group to bathe at the confluence of the holy Ganges and the Yamuna rivers on the first day of the ancient festival, traditionally reserved for reclusive Hindu priests, almost all of whom are men. “After centuries down the line, it was when the community finally got its due,” Tripathi told Reuters, seated on a pedestal next to her Michael Kors bag, juggling calls on an iPhone. 
READ MORE https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-religion-kumbh-transgender/from-pariah-to-demi-god-transgender-leader-a-star-at-massive-indian-festival-idUSKCN1PE04D




Bible site where ‘God met Moses’ to be bulldozed for ‘super city’ by Saudi Arabia
Jan 20, 2019 03:30 pm
Bible site where ‘God met Moses’ to be bulldozed for ‘super city’ by Saudi Arabia
(Daily Star) – Bible scholars have claimed there is evidence that suggests the peak Jabal al-Lawz in the Middle Eastern kingdom is actually Mount Sinai. The site is an 8,460 foot peak known as the “mountain of almonds”, located in northeast Saudi Arabia near the border with Jordan. Moses leads the Israelites to the mountain which is enveloped by fire, smoke and thunder, according to the Book of Exodus in the Bible.

The prophet then ascends Mount Sinai where he convenes with God to receive the Ten Commandments. Experts from the Doubting Thomas Research Foundation have backed the location of Sinai, and also pointed out the fact it lies right in the footprint of proposed Saudi mega city Neom. Neom is a project proposed by Riyadh that would cover 10,200 square miles – 33 times the size of New York – and would end up covering the suspected Holy site from the Bible. 
READ MORE https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/754355/bible-news-christian-mount-sinai-saudi-arabia-neom-super-city-god-moses-ten-commandments?fbclid=IwAR2rQsarrK7K_WhiU4RxIPMLKwlJ7TrQm0l6HYYcFsgA36PxPDRNyZTv_Ks




For $8,000 you can fill your veins with the blood of young people.
Jan 20, 2019 10:49 am
For $8,000 you can fill your veins with the blood of young people.
(Business Insider) – To Jesse Karmazin, a startup founder and Stanford Medical School graduate, blood is the next big government-approved drug. Roughly three years ago, Karmazin launched Ambrosia, a startup that fills the veins of older people with blood from younger donors, hoping the procedure would help conquer aging by rejuvenating the body’s organs. As Business Insider previously reported, there’s little to no evidence to suggest this would work. The company is now up and running, Karmazin told Business Insider on Wednesday.

Ambrosia recently revamped its website with a list of clinic locations and is now accepting payments for the procedure via PayPal. Two options are listed: 1 liter of young blood for $8,000, or 2 liters for $12,000. In the fall, Karmazin — who is not a licensed medical practitioner — told Business Insider he planned to open the first Ambrosia clinic in New York City by the end of the year. That didn’t happen. Instead, he said, the sites where customers can get the procedure include Los Angeles; San Francisco; Tampa, Florida; Omaha, Nebraska; and Houston, Texas. READ MORE https://www.businessinsider.com/young-blood-transfusions-open-accepting-paypal-payments-cities-ambrosia-2019-1?r=US&IR=T



China forcing Christians to replace Jesus with Communist posters; turning pulpits into game rooms
Jan 20, 2019 10:28 am
China forcing Christians to replace Jesus with Communist posters; turning pulpits into game rooms
(CP) – The Communist government of China is continuing forcing Christians to replace posters of Jesus Christ with Communist leaders, and is turning pulpits into entertainment venues. Religious liberty magazine Bitter Winter reports that Chinese authorities are going from town to town, demanding that Christian icons be replaced with pictures of Chairman Mao Zedong and President Xi Jinping. Initial reports of the initiative came out back in 2017,

though several Christians have said it continues in full force in different provinces. Eighty-year-old Fei Zhongju from Xiayi county revealed what authorities told him after barging into his home in October 2018: “If we come back for inspection and find that you haven’t put up Chairman Mao’s portrait, we’ll cancel your poverty alleviation benefits.” Fei’s wife revealed that her husband fell from the table and seriously injured himself as he attempted to get up and comply with the orders.
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Viral Video Shows Amazon’s Alexa Praying a Powerful Morning Prayer
Jan 20, 2019 10:18 am
Viral Video Shows Amazon’s Alexa Praying a Powerful Morning Prayer
(CBN News) – A video of Amazon’s Echo Dot reciting a prayer has gone viral on Facebook, garnering more than 70,000 views. The device’s virtual assistant “Alexa,” similar to “Siri” for Apple, memorized a prayer from its owner and spoke it over the owner who had asked for her morning prayer. The two-minute prayer includes asking the Lord for forgiveness, strength, and blessing for others.

“Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude,” Alexa prays. “I ask that the Holy Spirit fill my heart with your love.” The video, posted by the Word Network and credited to Marion Brown III, shocked many viewers. More than 2,000 people were so surprised at Alexa’s capabilities that they decided to share the video with friends. 
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Harvard Trying to Rewrite Core Medical Facts on Gender
Jan 20, 2019 10:12 am
Harvard Trying to Rewrite Core Medical Facts on Gender
(CBN News) – One of the most prestigious medical schools in the country is attempting to instill in its graduates the idea that recent societal beliefs on transgenderism and gender ideology are fact — not fiction. Harvard Medical School recently announced a change in its MD course of study over the next three years under the title “The Sexual and Gender Minorities Health Equity Initiative.” The program, according to Harvard’s website, is meant to teach “all students and faculty clinicians can become exceptionally well

equipped to provide high-quality, holistic health care for sexual and gender minority patients of all ages.” “The plan encompasses curriculum reform, faculty development, continuous quality assessment, and global dissemination, as well as increased efforts to recruit and support students, faculty and staff with interests or experience in sexual and gender minority health,” the school’s website reads. 
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Australia Heatwave produces Mass animal deaths and roads melting as temperatures reach record high
Jan 20, 2019 10:05 am
Australia Heatwave produces Mass animal deaths and roads melting as temperatures reach record high
(Independent) – Roads melted and doctors warned people about heat stress as Australia notched five of its 10 hottest days on record amid a searing heat wave. One town in New South Wales recorded a night-time low temperature of 35.9C – the highest minimum temperature ever recorded anywhere in Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology said. The extreme heat, which has hit the country for a week, has caused dozens

of bushfires and bat deaths on a “biblical scale” in Adelaide, South Australia. More than a dozen people in that state have been taken to hospital due to heat, reports said. Temperatures soared past 46C in parts of New South Wales on Friday, setting new records. The state’s Bureau of Meteorology said a run of highest ever maximum temperatures were set in various places in the past few days. 
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Israel strikes Syria in rare daytime attack, Syria fires at Golan
Jan 20, 2019 09:57 am
Israel strikes Syria in rare daytime attack, Syria fires at Golan
(JP) – Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted a projectile launched from Syria after Damascus accused Jerusalem of carrying out a rare daytime attack on the south of the country on Sunday. Pictures from Israel’s popular Mount Hermon ski resort, which was full of tourists enjoying the snow-filled hill, showed two trails from Iron Dome missiles while screams from children were heard in a video from the scene.

The interception came shortly after the Syrian regime accused Israel of carrying out airstrikes in the south of the country, triggering air defenses that intercepted several of them. “A military source said that our air defenses had successfully engaged an Israeli aerial attack targeting the southern region and prevented it from achieving any of its objectives,” read a report by the official Syrian news agency SANA. 
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Parents magazine makes history with same-sex couple on cover
Jan 21, 2019 02:59 pm
Parents magazine makes history with same-sex couple on cover
(Yahoo News) – Celebrity fitness trainer Shaun T and his husband, Scott Blokker, became the first same-sex couple to be featured on the cover of Parents magazine. Now, an anti-LGBT group is protesting that milestone. One Million Moms was created by the conservative nonprofit American Family Association (AFA), which opposes homosexuality, gender-neutral bathrooms, and pornography as part of its “Christian activism.” The AFA backed second lady Karen Pence, who accepted a job teaching at a school that

doesn’t accept gay children and President Trump‘s border wall plan. The Southern Poverty Law Center calls the AFA an “extremist group.” On Thursday, One Million Moms launched a petition against Parents magazine for its “attempt to normalize same-sex parenting” by putting the couple on its cover. The February issue stars Shaun T, 40, the creator of the home fitness series Insanity, T25, and Hip-Hop Abs, along with

Asking, Seeking and Knocking for your Breakthrough!
Jan 19, 2019 10:09 pm
Asking, Seeking and Knocking for your Breakthrough!
(Ricky Scaparo) In this message, We will show you how the Word of the Lord reveals to us the breakthroughs that are waiting on the other side of our persistence and diligence in prayer! We will show you why opening your mouth and releasing your prayer moves mountains in your life!
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Strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Coquimbo in Chile
Jan 19, 2019 09:00 pm
Strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes near Coquimbo in Chile
(BNO News) – A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 has struck near the city of Coquimbo in central Chile, seismologists and residents say. A tsunami warning has been issued. The earthquake,  which struck at 10:32 p.m. local time on Saturday, was centered just off the coast, about 29 kilometers southwest of Coquimbo. It struck at a depth of about 54 kilometers.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) puts the preliminary magnitude at 6.7, down from an initial estimate of 6.8. Chile’s National Office of Emergencies (ONEMI) said a tsunami warning was in effect and evacuations are underway. There is no tsunami threat to other countries, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. 
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Rare ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ to Appear in Skies Sunday Night – a Sign in the Heavens?
Jan 19, 2019 08:46 pm
Rare ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ to Appear in Skies Sunday Night – a Sign in the Heavens?
(CBN News) – A rare lunar eclipse entitled the “Super Blood Wolf Moon” will appear across the world, including the US, this Sunday. According to NASA, The event will last about four hours, beginning at 9:36 pm ET Sunday, Jan. 20 and ending about 1:50 am ET Monday, Jan. 21. The beginning of the total eclipse phase starts at 11:41 pm ET, lasting 62 minutes. According to CBS News, the unusual name for this lunar eclipse comes from the three events happening at once:

“Super Moon” – a full moon that appears bigger than normal because it’s at its closest point to Earth during its orbit. “Wolf Moon” – a Native American term used to describe the first full moon of the year. “Blood Moon” – the moon appears to be reddish in color during a total lunar eclipse as the sun, Earth and moon all line up. In recent years, a number of blood moons have captured global attention, causing some to speculate about a possible connection to prophecy and the End Times. 
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Technology expert warns humans could one day download their souls onto microchips so they can ‘live forever’
Jan 19, 2019 08:36 pm
Technology expert warns humans could one day download their souls onto microchips so they can ‘live forever’
(Daily Star) – Richard Skellett, a founder of Digital Anthropologist and an expert for Future of Work, has warned of a future in which British workers have chips inserted underneath their skin. The process has already been trialed with company BioTeq fitting 150 implants in the UK. And Sweden-based firm Biohax told the Sunday Telegraph that it is in discussions with several British companies about microchipping. But as humans and machines become more in-sync, it could open up all sorts of possibilities – including

being able to live forever. Speaking to Daily Star Online, Mr Skellett explained: “There’s a lot of talk at the moment about microchipping employees and there are some companies that are actually doing that. “I can see benefits from it, but also opens up a whole roster of other things – like being reborn.” The microchips from BioTeq are similar to those for pets and are implanted in the flesh between the thumb and forefinger. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/754342/science-news-microchips-live-forever-ai-immortality-richard-skellett
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Bill Would Regulate Microchipping Employees in Arkansas
Jan 19, 2019 08:30 pm
Bill Would Regulate Microchipping Employees in Arkansas
(Kark) – With a simple swipe of their arm, thousands of employees across the world can open doors, log on to their computers, even buy snacks from vending machines. Select companies from Wisconsin to Sweden microchip their workers. St. Rep. Stephen Meeks is working to get ahead of the technology in Arkansas. “The idea here is to set the ground rules before the technology comes to our state to protect workers,”

he said. Meeks, who chairs the legislature’s Technology Committee, found there are no state laws to regulate the implants in the U.S. He wants to be the first. House Bill 1177 would allow companies to offer microchips to employees but not force them to use the implants. The companies would also have to disclose how they plan to use the data. 
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