How strong is your spiritual foundation? For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's work. – 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is slowly leaning more and more. Scientists travel yearly to measure the slow descent. They report that the 179-foot tower moves about a twentiethof an inch every year, and is now 17 feet out of plumb. In fact, if it hadn't been for counterweights installed, bells removed from the tower, and safety cables harnessed, most believe it would have fallen years ago. Significantly, the word pisa in Italian actually means "marshy land," an interesting thing to consider when you think about the fact that the foundation of the tower is only 10 feet deep. It's no wonder, then, that the building is living on borrowed time. When a foundation is shallow, the building will collapse. And what's true in architecture is also true in our spiritual lives. When we have a shallow spiritual foundation that doesn't dig deep into the ground, our spirituality will waiver – faltering when hard times hit. If you want to have a faith that's unshakeable, build your life's foundation on the person of Jesus Christ. Because while the world may shift and sway, our spiritual foundation can remain strong when we make Jesus Christ the basis of everything we do! Prayer Challenge Pray and ask God to help you make Jesus central in every aspect of your life. Questions for Thought Think of a time when your spiritual foundation was tested. How did it hold up? How might your life look differently if you built everything on the rock-solid foundation of Jesus Christ? Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post How Strong Is Your Spiritual Foundation? – Senior Living – June 12 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer to Trust God with Your Family's SafetyBy Jessica Van Roekel “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2, NIV When my children were small, we loved making forts out of blankets draped over chairs. They would gather their pillows and books to make a cozy nest inside and it became the best kind of place to be when they needed some time to relax. Their time with their forts reminded me of my own at my grandparents, where I played, hid, or rested. Our verse today tells us about a shelter. This kind of shelter is for people of all ages who know God as their God. It offers security for those who commit themselves to God's plans and protection, and who live with a constant awareness of God's presence. It can be tempting to relegate our time with God as a task on our to-do list. But God is with us through all parts of our lives if we can remember to remember him. The world we live in can seem threatening. Drivers text while driving. Motorists fail to have insurance. Bullies can be found in schools, jobs, homes, or churches.  Health scares come out of nowhere. The gospel gets diluted with the flavors of humanism or religious requirements. It can compel us to keep our families close, to micromanage their comings and goings, or to remain in constant contact, which leads to worry and anxiety. Peace can seem elusive, but it can grow the more time we spend communicating with Christ, learning from his word, and serving his purposes. We can learn to experience this peace during times of worry and anxiousness about our family's safety by living in the shadow of God's protection, comfort, and care. He longs to hide us in the shadow of who he is and to gather us to him if we are willing. We can get to know God better by understanding his four names in these verses from Psalm 91. The Most High God means he is greater than any threat we face. He is bigger than any fear we have about our family. Genesis 14:19 tells us he created the heavens and earth. When worry grips our hearts, we can look up and notice the land and sky around us, and we can see God's greatness. The second name referenced is "Almighty." This name emphasizes God's power. This is the name Abraham, Moses, and Isaac knew him by. Moses witnessed God’s power when he led the Israelites to freedom. Abraham saw God keep his promise to a couple who were past child-bearing age. And Isaac beheld the power of God to provide a sacrifice. "Lord" assures us that he is the leader and authority in those who choose to follow him. His presence and guidance are always with us. This is why we can say with confidence that he is our refuge and fortress. Knowing God as Lord is like coming in from a storm. The storm still rages outside, but we are safe inside. Worry can be like a storm swirling around us, but we can find relief when we choose to make the Lord our refuge. The last name mentioned in these verses is "God." This name expresses the truth that God has chosen to have a deep, personal relationship with those who trust in him. It is through our intimate knowledge of God that we receive the benefits of protection, comfort, and care. We cannot always protect our family, but we can trust the One who is the creator of heaven and earth, the Almighty One who is more powerful than our greatest worry, the Lord who is always with us to guide us, and our God who loves us intimately and who is worthy of our dependence. Let's pray: Holy God,Thank you for being with me when the worry and anxiety is great. Psalm 94:19 says, "when anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." Help me lean into this truth. There is so much to worry about regarding my family. Will they be safe on the road? Will they be targeted by online predators? Will they live for you or choose to turn away? The worries can debilitate me, and I feel crushed by the weight of them. But you are the Most High God, creator of this world, creator of my family and me. You are Almighty God, able to overcome my greatest fears. You are my Lord-ever present in my life to lead and guide. And you are my God, involved in every detail of my life, caring about the things that concern me. I choose to trust you. I trust you with my family's safety. You are mighty to save and catch me when I fall. You are great and worthy of praise in the good times and the bad times. You are my rock and refuge. Help me to trust you with my family's safety. You love my family more than I can imagine and you have good plans for their lives too. Keep my family close to your heart and guide their steps as you guide mine.In Jesus' name, Amen Photo credit: Unsplash/Kevin Delvecchio Jessica Van Roekel loves the upside-down life of following Jesus as she journeys to wholeness through brokenness. As an author, speaker, and worship leader, she uses her gifts and experiences to share God's transformative power to rescue, restore, and renew. She longs for you to know that rejection doesn't have to define or determine your future when placed in God's healing hands. Find out more reframingrejectionbook.com You can connect with her on Instagram and Facebook. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week, she gives you practical, real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day, click below! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Trust God for Your Family’s Safety – Your Daily Prayer – June 12 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer to Trust God with Your Family's SafetyBy Jessica Van Roekel “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2, NIV When my children were small, we loved making forts out of blankets draped over chairs. They would gather their pillows and books to make a cozy nest inside and it became the best kind of place to be when they needed some time to relax. Their time with their forts reminded me of my own at my grandparents, where I played, hid, or rested. Our verse today tells us about a shelter. This kind of shelter is for people of all ages who know God as their God. It offers security for those who commit themselves to God's plans and protection, and who live with a constant awareness of God's presence. It can be tempting to relegate our time with God as a task on our to-do list. But God is with us through all parts of our lives if we can remember to remember him. The world we live in can seem threatening. Drivers text while driving. Motorists fail to have insurance. Bullies can be found in schools, jobs, homes, or churches.  Health scares come out of nowhere. The gospel gets diluted with the flavors of humanism or religious requirements. It can compel us to keep our families close, to micromanage their comings and goings, or to remain in constant contact, which leads to worry and anxiety. Peace can seem elusive, but it can grow the more time we spend communicating with Christ, learning from his word, and serving his purposes. We can learn to experience this peace during times of worry and anxiousness about our family's safety by living in the shadow of God's protection, comfort, and care. He longs to hide us in the shadow of who he is and to gather us to him if we are willing. We can get to know God better by understanding his four names in these verses from Psalm 91. The Most High God means he is greater than any threat we face. He is bigger than any fear we have about our family. Genesis 14:19 tells us he created the heavens and earth. When worry grips our hearts, we can look up and notice the land and sky around us, and we can see God's greatness. The second name referenced is "Almighty." This name emphasizes God's power. This is the name Abraham, Moses, and Isaac knew him by. Moses witnessed God’s power when he led the Israelites to freedom. Abraham saw God keep his promise to a couple who were past child-bearing age. And Isaac beheld the power of God to provide a sacrifice. "Lord" assures us that he is the leader and authority in those who choose to follow him. His presence and guidance are always with us. This is why we can say with confidence that he is our refuge and fortress. Knowing God as Lord is like coming in from a storm. The storm still rages outside, but we are safe inside. Worry can be like a storm swirling around us, but we can find relief when we choose to make the Lord our refuge. The last name mentioned in these verses is "God." This name expresses the truth that God has chosen to have a deep, personal relationship with those who trust in him. It is through our intimate knowledge of God that we receive the benefits of protection, comfort, and care. We cannot always protect our family, but we can trust the One who is the creator of heaven and earth, the Almighty One who is more powerful than our greatest worry, the Lord who is always with us to guide us, and our God who loves us intimately and who is worthy of our dependence. Let's pray: Holy God,Thank you for being with me when the worry and anxiety is great. Psalm 94:19 says, "when anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." Help me lean into this truth. There is so much to worry about regarding my family. Will they be safe on the road? Will they be targeted by online predators? Will they live for you or choose to turn away? The worries can debilitate me, and I feel crushed by the weight of them. But you are the Most High God, creator of this world, creator of my family and me. You are Almighty God, able to overcome my greatest fears. You are my Lord-ever present in my life to lead and guide. And you are my God, involved in every detail of my life, caring about the things that concern me. I choose to trust you. I trust you with my family's safety. You are mighty to save and catch me when I fall. You are great and worthy of praise in the good times and the bad times. You are my rock and refuge. Help me to trust you with my family's safety. You love my family more than I can imagine and you have good plans for their lives too. Keep my family close to your heart and guide their steps as you guide mine.In Jesus' name, Amen Photo credit: Unsplash/Kevin Delvecchio Jessica Van Roekel loves the upside-down life of following Jesus as she journeys to wholeness through brokenness. As an author, speaker, and worship leader, she uses her gifts and experiences to share God's transformative power to rescue, restore, and renew. She longs for you to know that rejection doesn't have to define or determine your future when placed in God's healing hands. Find out more reframingrejectionbook.com You can connect with her on Instagram and Facebook. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week, she gives you practical, real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day, click below! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Trust God for Your Family’s Safety – Your Daily Prayer – June 12 appeared first on GodUpdates.

Every Sunday, after I preach the gospel, I call people to put their faith in Christ for salvation. I publicly model the kind of prayer that flows from a heart God has touched and moved to turn from sin and trust in Jesus—a “sinner’s prayer.” I invite anyone who prayed along with me to find me in the foyer after the service so we can celebrate and discuss the next steps in his or her walk of faith. Yet in five years of pastoring, I’ve yet to see any immediate fruit. I’ve yet to see any conversions. At times, I grow frustrated. I wonder, Is my preaching off? Is my praying off? Is the ground here just hard? Should I seek a more fruitful ministry elsewhere? Perhaps you wrestle with similar doubts. You’ve been faithful but haven’t seen fruit, so you ask, Should I continue calling people to repentance and faith if no one is responding? The answer is yes. There are at least four reasons why you should keep plowing and planting. 1. You never know who may be visiting. Mark Dever tells the story of a friend who became convicted about her sin and then began visiting churches and asking, “What must I do to be saved?” (see Acts 16:30). He says, She went to church after church and no one would tell her the gospel. They would assume the gospel, or they’d say false things . . . and she didn’t have any religious resources in her [upbringing] to figure it out. Brother preacher, . . . be the church where that kind of pain ends. Every Sunday, tell people the good news of Jesus Christ.” I’d add, “. . . and call them to respond” (and I don’t think Dever would disagree). Each week, my church is blessed with a dozen or so newcomers. For all I know, any of them could be Dever’s friend. If the gospel is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Rom. 1:16), and folks can’t believe the gospel without hearing it, and can’t hear it without someone preaching (10:14), then nothing is more tragic than unbelievers sitting through a worship service where no one tells them how to be saved and calls them to respond in faith. 2. Lost souls may be regularly attending. One reason I don’t often see conversions is that my church tends to attract and keep more mature believers. Still, there are certainly a few (perhaps more than I think) I’m preaching to every Sunday who don’t yet enjoy a saving relationship with the Lord: The child sitting listlessly beside a mother who faithfully prays for his salvation. The teen more interested in the boy beside her than in God’s Word open in her lap. The young parents who recently returned to church so they could “raise their children with religion.” The stereotypical “church lady” who misses not a Sunday nor an opportunity to critique the service. These are the real people in my pews and yours. Nothing is more tragic than unbelievers sitting through a worship service where no one tells them how to be saved and calls them to respond in faith. I attended (even led) church every Sunday for years before I finally realized my desperate need for Jesus. The friend who shared the gospel and personally led me in that sinner’s prayer could have thought, Will has already heard the gospel a thousand times. But praise God he shared it with me that 1,001st time. We never know when the next time we preach and pray will be the time for another lost soul. 3. Christians need reminders of the gospel’s glory and beauty. The gospel isn’t just good news; it’s the best news there is. It’s the glorious and true announcement that the almighty, perfect God of the universe so loved broken, rebel sinners like us that he’d sacrifice his own Son to forgive, rescue, and adopt us as his children. That’s news worth sharing regardless of who’s listening. Even when it may seem like no one is responding, the hearts of true believers cannot help but respond to the gospel’s beauty and power whenever we hear it. Just as married couples who attend weddings smile when reminded of their joyful nuptials, Christians ought to rejoice in hearing the weekly sinner’s prayer. Why? Because it reminds us once again of God’s love for us, of the “love [we] had at first” (Rev. 2:4), of the hour we first believed. 4. Disciples need reminders of the urgency of evangelism. One of the most commonly cited reasons Christians give for not sharing their faith is the fear of not knowing what to say. By making the gospel and how to respond to it explicit every week, we equip our people with the language they need to share their faith; we catechize them for evangelism. We never know when the next time we preach and pray will be the time for another lost soul. Moreover, the tone with which I lead the sinner’s prayer each week—pleading with any unbelievers in attendance to repent and believe—stresses the matter’s urgency. No unbeliever knows which opportunity will be his last to respond to the gospel, and no believer knows which opportunity will be her last to present it to a lost loved one and call him to respond. May we agree with the apostle Paul: “Necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Cor. 9:16). Each week I pray that this Sunday will be the first when a lost person in attendance responds to God’s gospel invitation to repent, believe, and be saved. But until they do, I trust God is using those sinner’s prayers to sow gospel seeds, till the soil of people’s hearts, and encourage and disciple his flock. I take comfort in God’s promise through Paul: “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Gal. 6:9).

Hollywood created a stereotype of a graduate who moved back home and instead of lining up appointments with prospective employers, spends his days floating around in the pool. His parents look up from the tuition bills, tell him to “get a job,” and wonder why they bothered investing in his education and what’s next for their son. Their son is wondering the same thing. But I don’t think most graduates return home to avoid responsibility. Instead, they see their return as temporary, and an excellent opportunity for them “to get on a firm financial footing.” Yet, without a specific plan and some honest conversations with Mom and Dad, it can be easy for these young adults to lose their way. Overlooked Transition More college grads are heading home after finishing their studies. Recent Pew Research polls found that “the share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year, surpassing the previous peak during the Great Depression era.” Having a graduate return home can be one of the most overlooked and difficult transitions a parent faces. It shouldn’t surprise us when conflict rears its ugly head. Parents are in a quandary: they still have expectations of their kids, but their parental role has changed. Their child has been living on his own, navigating roommate challenges, laundry, meals, and his schedule. He’s not the same kid who left for college. He’s not a kid at all. But he may not be viewed by his parents as an adult. Parents might think it wise for their kids to follow their instructions, but as far as adult children are concerned, it’s now an option as to whether or not they will. Arrows Are to Be Sent Out The Bible doesn’t specify what’s required of an adult child living at home. But Psalm 127 is a helpful reminder: “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain” (v. 1). Parents labor to raise godly children, watch over them, and protect them. It can be hard to know when to switch gears and let them go. Having a graduate return home can be one of the most overlooked and difficult transitions a parent faces. As parents enter a season where they must quell the instinct to rush in, rescue, and control, it’s good to remember the Lord reigns over our kids’ lives. Later in that psalm, children are described as “arrows in the hand of a warrior” (v. 4). It speaks to purpose: arrows aren’t meant to be kept close to one’s chest—they’re to be sent on their mission. We need to see this time as temporary and look toward the day they go out on their own. Here are five things I learned to do when my kids came home. 1. Communicate early and often. While an adult child may no longer need to obey her parents in the strictest sense, she’s required to honor them. This means respecting the rules that everyone living in the home must abide by. But to do that, rules need to be clarified, especially since circumstances have changed. Parents would be wise to take the initiative and plan a meeting with their adult child not to command her obedience but to collaborate with her on a healthy transition. 2. Communicate specifics. Will you require your adult child to pay rent? Contribute to utilities? Pay for meals? What chores will he be doing and how often? Can he invite guests over, and when? By what date do you expect him to move out? It might be helpful to agree to meet periodically to review his progress. 3. Help with ‘adulting.’ In many homes, basic life skills such as maintaining a car or creating a budget are never discussed or demonstrated until a college student calls home with a flat tire on I-85 or asks for more money because her debit card was declined. Ideally, these conversations should happen in high school. But late is better than never. Additionally, you might offer to pay for one visit with a financial counselor to help your child create a budget and a long-term financial goal. This will give her the opportunity to obtain sound financial advice apart from you. Remember, the goal is independence. 4. Get on your child’s game plan. Too many parents feel like all they can do is stand beside the pool and deliver a “get moving” sermon to a disinterested adult child. Here’s a better option: make a date with your child to discuss her career goals. Ask her what she sees herself doing in five years. If she says, “Being a project manager at an engineering firm,” the next question is “What are some things you can do now to help you move toward that goal?” It’s important these goals be hers, not yours. 5. Talk about church. Don’t assume your adult child will be going with you to church on Sunday. Ask. Extend the invitation, knowing he’s at a point in his life where he must own the faith you endeavored to teach him. Over his years at college, your child may have come to theological convictions that draw him to a different church than the one where he grew up. He may also struggle with how to reenter a church where he was previously known only as a kid. Communicate your love for your child and your belief that church is the best thing for his soul, but don’t lord over him with commands like this: “As long as you live in this house, you will go to our church!” Don’t assume your adult child will be going with you to church on Sunday. Ask. Thankfully, most adult children are self-motivated enough not to just drift around in a pool. Parents who still feel their adult child “needs some work” would do well to remember they too are a work in progress. We need change as much as our adult children do. Outward change is a good thing, but it’s the inward change of a never-dying soul that matters most. In all our efforts to successfully launch our adult children, we need to remember God alone changes hearts—including ours. When hearts change, behavior is sure to follow.

Don Carson reflects on Job’s righteousness and the mystery of suffering, encouraging his audience to trust in God’s sovereignty and justice in the face of trials. He discusses Job’s initial silent suffering, his eventual repentance, and the theological debates surrounding God’s goodness amid suffering. Carson concludes by highlighting the biblical tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility and how God purposes suffering for our good and his glory.

Hunter Biden’s conviction on federal gun charges set the Regime Media into a firefighting frenzy with the aim of Protecting the Precious- in other words, ensuring that President Joe Biden faces as little political damage as possible over the verdict, and safeguarding the post-conviction narrative. The most emblematic of this coverage comes via the most Biden-servile of the major three network newscasts. Here’s David Muir’s introduction to coverage of the verdict on ABC World News Tonight, which might have been serviceable as a standalone brief, but is needlessly cumbersome as an anchor intro to a longer report (click “expand” for transcript): DAVID MUIR: Good evening and we begin tonight with the historic verdict. For the first time, the child of a sitting president has been convicted of a felony. Hunter Biden found guilty on all three felony counts for lying on a federal form about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018. Hunter Biden had that gun for 11 days. His candor about his battle with addiction used against him in court. After the verdict today, Hunter Biden seen leaving the courthouse holding his wife's hand and holding the First Lady's hand, as well. Jill Biden was there every day but one as her son was on trial. Tonight here, we take you inside the jury room. Two jurors, and what they revealed to ABC News. That the jury at first was split right down the middle, 6-6, on whether to convict. So, what changed overnight, deliberating two hours this morning and then convicting on all counts? Tonight, President Biden issuing a statement, saying, "I am the president, but also a dad. Jill and I love our son and we are so proud of the man he is today." Adding that so many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side. Late today, you see the president greeted right there in Delaware by Hunter, his wife, and the president’s grandson, Beau. It’s all there, really. The evocation of familial sympathy, referencing 54-year-old Hunter as A CHILD. Hunter walking out of court holding First Lady Doctor Jill Biden’s hand, President Joe Biden’s statement of support, the lament that Hunter’s addiction was used against him, and the presidential embrace. These were the themes that echoed across the networks. The verdict is covered as Kennedyesque tragedy- and Wilmington is Camelot-on-the-Delaware. The firefighting part lies in the media’s use of this verdict as a stand-in for the totality of the Biden family crimes, and in contrasting President Biden’s acceptance of this verdict with President Trump’s rightful criticism of a government that has been weaponized against him, as evidenced in the New York business records trial. Here’s ABC’s Rachel Scott: RACHEL SCOTT: Yes, David. And the president is acknowledging tonight that his son Hunter Biden has battled addiction and has made it out on the other side, noting in his statement that it's something that many American families go through. The president has really tried to keep his distance from this case but tonight, he does say that he loves and supports his son Hunter, and also that he does ultimately respect the outcome of this verdict. It's a sharp contrast to his rival, former President Donald Trump, who continues to insist that the justice system is being weaponized against him. And it's a sign perhaps of what's still to come in this campaign.  AND NBC’s Hallie Jackson: HALLIE JACKSON: Well, Lester, for the president it is deeply personal. And look at the timing here. Key moments like his son's sentencing, like the next trial, are likely to collide with the heart of the fall election season. That said, the guilty verdict may also undercut one of the attack lines former President Trump has used, his claims the justice system is weaponized against him, considering the guilty verdict for the president's own son.  Of course, none of the networks reported that the only reason Hunter Biden even went to trial is because the judge balked at the Department of Justice’s initial deposition of the gun charge- which was to make it go away as a diversion program that encompassed all of the other crimes Hunter appears to have been involved in, such as tax evasion and failure to register as a foreign agent (FARA)- which NBC’s Laura Jarrett sweeps under the rug as “foreign income”: LAURA JARRETT: And that (trial) is set to start in September. He’s pleaded not guilty to charges of tax evasion in California, where prosecutors say he failed to pay taxes on millions in foreign income, instead spending that money on drugs, hotels, cars.  The Regime Media can try to pull this nonsense because they never reported on the testimony of the IRS whistleblowers, which detailed the MILLIONS spent by Hunter on, among many other things, literal “hookers and blow” in lieu of paying taxes on monies made while serving as a board member at Burisma. This passing mention of the September trial on NBC was more than ABC and CBS could muster, which was ZERO. News coverage on the verdict was crafted to deflect away both from the more serious charges Hunter Biden faces, and from the Biden family’s long history of peddling influence. If it weren’t for Regime Media, we’d have no media at all. Click “expand” to view the full transcripts of the aforementioned reports as aired on their respective evening network newscasts on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024:  ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT 6/11/24 6:32 PM DAVID MUIR: Good evening and we begin tonight with the historic verdict. For the first time, the child of a sitting president has been convicted of a felony. Hunter Biden found guilty on all three felony counts for lying on a federal form about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018. Hunter Biden had that gun for 11 days. His candor about his battle with addiction used against him in court. After the verdict today, Hunter Biden seen leaving the courthouse holding his wife's hand and holding the First Lady's hand, as well. Jill Biden was there every day but one as her son was on trial. Tonight here, we take you inside the jury room. Two jurors, and what they revealed to ABC News. That the jury at first was split right down the middle, 6-6, on whether to convict. So, what changed overnight, deliberating two hours this morning and then convicting on all counts? Tonight, President Biden issuing a statement, saying, "I am the president, but also a dad. Jill and I love our son and we are so proud of the man he is today." Adding that so many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side. Late today, you see the president greeted right there in Delaware by Hunter, his wife, and the president’s grandson, Beau. So, tonight here, what does Hunter Biden now face at sentencing? Dan Abrams is standing by. And ABC’s Terry Moran interviewing those two jurors and what they revealed. Terry is at the courthouse in Delaware. TERRY MORAN: After three hours of deliberations, the jury in Hunter Biden's federal criminal trial reached a verdict. The defendant raced back to the courthouse to hear “guilty” on all three felony counts for lying about his drug use on a gun application in 2018, and for possession of a gun while abusing drugs - the first ever criminal conviction for the child of a sitting U.S. President. At first, Hunter Biden appeared stunned when he heard the word “guilty”, then he nodded, patted his lawyer on the back, and hugged his legal team and his wife. Moments later, Hunter walked out of the courthouse, hand-in-hand with his wife Melissa on one side, and his mother, the First Lady, on the other, determined to show her support. The First Lady was in that courtroom nearly every day of the trial, missing just one day for the D-Day ceremonies in Normandy, before flying right back to Delaware. Minutes after court adjourned, a statement from President Biden, acknowledging the verdict. "I am the president, but I am also a dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today. So many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side and be so strong and resilient in recovery. And I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that." Moments after the verdict, I met with Juror Number Ten in the garage. He revealed a remarkable scene inside the jury room when they started deliberating -- a jury split right down the middle, six and six. JUROR #10: Believe it or not, it was a split vote. MORAN: Six-six? JUROR #10: Six-six. MORAN: That was the first vote? JUROR #10: That was the first vote. MORAN: But that all changed when they talked it over. Juror Ten says Hunter Biden knew he was an addict when he filled out that background check. Some of the critical evidence for him -- Hunter's own text message sent the day after he bought that gun, saying he was "Waiting for a dealer named Mookie." JUROR #10: If you're an addict, you're an addict. MORAN: Right. JUROR #10: This is something that sticks with you for the rest of your life. MORAN: So you didn't buy the notion that for those few days around the purchase of the gun, he wasn't abusing drugs. JUROR #10: No, not at all. MORAN: Juror Number Eight, Elijah Lewis-Guy, agrees.  For you as juror, what was the most important evidence for you? ELIJAH LEWIS-GUY: The important evidence was the form. What he put down in the form at that moment and knowing his history, that he was -- and that he was a -- a user, addict. MORAN: And as for the historic nature of this trial?  You do know that you convicted the president's son? How do you feel about that? LEWIS-GUY: I don't care. I shouldn't say that. I -- it's unfortunate that he's convicted, but him being the son is not what I'm thinking. I'm thinking that he did a bad thing, and actions have consequences. MORAN: Today, the special counsel who led the investigation into Hunter Biden, the U.S. Attorney appointed by former President Trump and kept on the case by the Biden Administration, said even Hunter Biden isn't above the law. DAVID WEISS: This case was about the illegal choices Defendant made while in the throes of addiction, his choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun, and the choice to then possess that gun. MORAN: President Biden also said today that he will accept the outcome of this case and will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal, echoing what he told David last week in Normandy. MUIR: As we sit here in Normandy, your son Hunter is on trial, and I know that you cannot speak about an ongoing federal prosecution. But let me ask you, will you accept the jury's outcome, their verdict, no matter what it is? JOE BIDEN: Yes. MUIR: And have you ruled out a pardon for your son? BIDEN: Yes. MORAN: Tonight, the president arriving back in Delaware, greeted by Hunter and his wife, and their son, Beau. For Hunter Biden, it was a long day of reckoning. He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison, though experts say he is unlikely to receive anything like that. And it was also for a man who says he has finally made it out from the darkness of his addictions, a day of gratitude. "I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced this last week from Melissa, my family, my friends, and my community, than I am disappointed by the outcome. Recovery is possible by the grace of God, and I am blessed to experience that gift one day at a time." MUIR: So let's bring in Terry Moran at the courthouse again tonight. Terry, I wanted to go back to your interviews with those jurors. It was quite revealing today, when they started deliberations, they indicated to you that the jury was split right down the middle on whether to convict. Then returning this morning, deliberating for two hours or so, and coming to a unanimous decision to convict on all charges. So, what changed? MORAN: David, on that first six-six vote, we're told that some of the jurors just wanted to make sure they took a good, hard look at the evidence and the law, and the final issue, it turned out, was the one the defense raised. Did Hunter Biden knowingly lie on that federal form when he bought that gun? The jurors took a look at that, and the evidence, and they decided he did. David? MUIR: Terry Moran interviewing those two jurors tonight. Terry, thank you. Let's get right to our Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams, and of course, Dan, everyone wants to know what Hunter Biden potentially faces here, and then what's the most likely scenario? DAN ABRAMS: Facing up to 25 years, but more likely, would be no time at all, and it's going to be interesting to see whether the special counsel asks for any prison time. When you listen to his press conference today and you read between the lines, it sounded like he may not even ask for prison time. That’ll be a critical question is- what does he decide to request from the judge? MUIR: You said something earlier, while we were on the air for the verdict that was intriguing. You said you look back at cases, very rare that there would be felony charges when the gun itself isn’t used in connection with another crime. ABRAMS: Right, I haven't been able to find another federal case where there was only one gun, the gun wasn't used in connection with another crime, there were no other crimes committed, and the person had no criminal record. But that doesn't mean as a technical matter that he's not guilty. MUIR: And the scrutiny that comes when you’re the son of a president. Dan Abrams with us tonight. Dan, thank you. 6:39:47 MUIR: President Biden, as I mentioned off the top tonight, with his son Hunter in Delaware. Let's bring in Rachel Scott live at the White House. Rachel, as we were on for the verdict, President Biden's statement first crossed, you were reading it on the air, making it very clear how the president plans to handle this deeply personal moment for the Biden family. RACHEL SCOTT: Yes, David. And the president is acknowledging tonight that his son Hunter Biden has battled addiction and has made it out on the other side, noting in his statement that it's something that many American families go through. The president has really tried to keep his distance from this case but tonight, he does say that he loves and supports his son Hunter, and also that he does ultimately respect the outcome of this verdict. It's a sharp contrast to his rival, former President Donald Trump, who continues to insist that the justice system is being weaponized against him. And it's a sign perhaps of what's still to come in this campaign. Donald Trump has yet to comment on the guilty verdict of Hunter Biden, David. MUIR: Rachel Scott at The White House. Rachel, thank you. CBS EVENING NEWS: CBS EVENING NEWS 6/11/24 6:30 PM   NORAH O’DONNELL: Tonight, the president changing his schedule before heading overseas and going to Delaware to see Hunter Biden just hours after his son is convicted. Good evening. I'm Norah O'Donnell. Thank you for being with us. That moment of embrace, captured on camera on the National Guard airport now named after the president's late son, Beau, who died of cancer in 2015. This trial publicly aired some of the First Family's most painful moments, with just five months until the presidential election. The president says he will not pardon his son, as Hunter faces up to 25 years in prison. And it all started with this “X” on a federal firearms application in 2018. Hunter Biden claimed he was not an unlawful user of, or addicted to illegal drugs. The jury decided that was a lie. CBS's Weijia Jiang is in Wilmington and she is going to start us off tonight. WEIJIA JIANG: Hunter Biden left court today holding hands with his wife, and the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, just after hearing the verdict. He stood in court, stared straight ahead, showing little emotion. After deliberating for just under three hours over two days, the jury found him guilty of three felony counts for illegally possessing a gun while he was addicted to crack cocaine and for making false statements about using drugs when he bought the firearm in October 2018. We spoke to Juror Number 10, who asked not to be identified.  When you first got the case, how split was the jury? JUROR #10: We took a vote, and the vote revealed it was 6-6, it was a split decision. JIANG: He told us after combing through all the evidence, the jury was quick to make a decision. JUROR #10: The biggest thing he did was lied about not being a drug addict, not using cocaine and buying a gun. JIANG: Several women in Hunter Biden's life took the stand during the week-long trial, which exposed the depths of Hunter Biden's drug addiction. Including his former lover, Hallie Biden, the widow of his brother, Beau, who said she found the gun in Hunter's truck near drug residue. Surveillance video showed her throwing it away in dumpster. But legal experts say the most damaging testimony was Hunter Biden's own words from his memoir, "Beautiful things." HUNTER BIDEN: All my energy revolved around smoking drugs and making arrangements to buy drugs, feeding the beast. JIANG: Special counsel David Weiss, who oversaw the investigation into Hunter Biden, said no one is above the law. DAVID WEISS: Ultimately, this case was not just about addiction. This case was about the illegal choices Defendant made while in the throes of addiction. JIANG: President Biden, who after the verdict changed his schedule so he could rush to Hunter's side in Delaware, said in a statement, "I am the president, but I am also a dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today." Although Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison, that is unlikely for a first-time offender. The judge did not set a date for the sentencing, but said it's usually about four months from the verdict, putting it just weeks from the November election. President Biden has said he will not pardon his son. Norah. O’DONNELL: Weijia Jiang, thank you. NBC NIGHTLY NEWS: NBC NIGHTLY NEWS 6/11/24 6:31 PM LESTER HOLT: Good evening and welcome. Tonight, justice is once more taking presidential history into new waters. The first child of a sitting U.S. Ppresident has been convicted of a crime. A jury in Delaware finding presidential son Hunter Biden guilty of three federal counts related to his purchase of a gun during a period he was using drugs. Hunter Biden's addiction struggles are well-known, but special prosecutor David Weiss rejecting the idea that the case was just about addiction, saying the case was really about the illegal choices Hunter Biden made. After releasing a statement in which he once more vowed to accept the verdict, President Biden flying to Delaware where he was greeted by his son Hunter on the tarmac. Ryan Nobles is in Delaware tonight with the latest. RYAN NOBLES: Tonight, President Biden arriving in Delaware, hugging his son on the tarmac after Hunter Biden became the first child of a sitting president found guilty in a criminal trial. DAVID WEISS: No one in this country is above the law. NOBLES: It took just three hours of deliberations for 12 jurors to unanimously determine that Hunter Biden was guilty of three felony counts for lying about his drug use on a federal background check in order to buy a gun. Special counsel David Weiss, who oversaw the prosecution, saying this was not a case about Hunter's struggles with crack, but his decision to break the law. WEISS: His choice to lie on a government form when he bought a gun and the choice to then possess that gun. It was these choices and the combination of guns and drugs that made his conduct dangerous. NOBLES: Inside the courtroom, the president's 54-year-old son did not react as the verdict was read. He left the courthouse holding the hand of the First Lady, later releasing a statement saying "I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced this last week from Melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome." The verdict comes after four days of damning testimony from people who are or were once close to Hunter Biden. Many testifying about his drug use around the time he filled out the background check, saying he was not a drug user. Zoey Kasten, his ex-girlfriend, testifying she witnessed Hunter smoking crack every 20 minutes or so. The prosecution also using clips from Hunter's own book. HUNTER BIDEN: I had no plans beyond the moment-to-moment demands of the crack pipe NOBLES: The defense had argued Hunter Biden did not knowingly lie on the form. Tonight we spoke to Juror Number 10, who asked that we conceal his identity. NOBLES: But you felt you and your jurors separating the politics from the case was not -- JUROR #10: Absolutely, yes. This is for us, it was not politically motivated. Politics never played in anything that we said in the jury room. NOBLES: President Biden, who said he would not pardon his son, writing "Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today. Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family, with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that." HOLT: So Ryan, what now? What happens next for the Hunter Biden case? NOBLES: Well, Hunter Biden's defense team has said that they will appeal this case. Right now he is facing a maximum of ten years in prison if the sentences are handed down concurrently. At this point, the judge has not set a sentencing date. Lester? HOLT: All right,  Ryan nobles, Thanks. For more on the verdict we're joined by senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett. Laura, what’s the most likely sentence we could see in this case? LAURA JARRETT: Well, Lester, the sentencing is still roughly four months off at this point, so both sides will have a chance to present their arguments. But realistically, the judge is likely to give him a sentence significantly shorter than that maximum Ryan outlined because he is a first-time offender with no criminal history, Lester. HOLT: And he faces another trial as well? JARRETT: He does. And that one is set to start in September. He’s pleaded not guilty to charges of tax evasion in California where prosecutors say he failed to pay taxes on millions in foreign income, instead spending that money on drugs, hotels, cars. Now his attorneys argue he ultimately repaid those taxes, but if convicted there, he faces even more time, up to 17 years in prison. And in that case, because of his conviction today, he would have a criminal history that that judge must consider, Lester. HOLT: All right, Laura. Thanks very much. 6:36 PM HOLT: This verdict, of course, coming against the backdrop of the 2024 presidential race. Hallie Jackson is with us now. Hallie, how does this potentially impact the campaign? HALLIE JACKSON: Well, Lester, for the president it is deeply personal. And look at the timing here. Key moments like his son's sentencing, like the next trial, are likely to collide with the heart of the fall election season. That said, the guilty verdict may also undercut one of the attack lines former President Trump has used, his claims the justice system is weaponized against him, considering the guilty verdict for the president's own son. Hunter Biden's conviction may complicate some Democrats push to hammer Mr. Trump as a convicted felon, but Hunter Biden, of course, is not on the ballot. The Trump campaign calling this trial in their words, “a distraction” from what they allege are other Biden family crimes, despite a GOP-led investigation turning up no evidence of that. And keep in mind that while this moment is historic, polls consistently show voters say they care far more about the economy and immigration. Lester? HOLT: Hallie Jackson, thank you.