The bravery of the Assyrian Christian bishop who was stabbed during a livesteam of his service‚ in front of his congregation‚ has truly been remarkable. But more than his bravery‚ Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel has exhibited a spirit of forgiveness for his attacker that most Christians can only pray to...

The American media has been brimming over with hot takes regarding the anti-Israel protests erupting at college campuses all over the country. With reactions ranging from bemusement to incredulity to full-throated support‚ suffice to say these protests have sparked a passionate‚ national conversation‚ if they've done nothing else. And‚ obviously‚...

Uncertainty is easily one of the most blatant plagues to the human conscience. Some of the most basic questions we ask ourselves are: “Who am I&;#63; Where did I come from&;#63; Where am I going&;#63;” For many‚ not having an answer to these things causes genuine depression‚ existential crisis‚ and...

A family vacation takes a deadly turn‚ and now a wife wants to save others from a ‘shallow water blackout.' What might have started as a carefree game of holding breath underwater quickly spiraled into a life-threatening situation. Amid a serene summer day at a North Carolina island resort‚ Erin Watson and her husband Chandler‚ along with his family‚ engaged in a familiar challenge: swimming the length of the pool without surfacing for air. It's a game they had played so many times while on family vacations in the past. With laughter and excitement echoing through the air‚ Chandler‚ vibrant and full of energy‚ eagerly accepted the challenge. RELATED: He Saved His Baby Sister From Drowning And Their Reunion Afterward Was So Emotional Innocent Fun Took a Perilous Turn However‚ as he reached the far end of the pool and remained submerged‚ what began as innocent fun took a perilous turn. Bubbles emerged at the water’s surface‚ initially dismissed as part of the game. Yet‚ as seconds turned into agonizing minutes‚ the jovial atmosphere dissolved into fear and panic as Chandler’s loved ones realized the gravity of the situation unfolding before their eyes. Chandler’s mom grew increasingly anxious and hurried to the poolside‚ calling out to her husband in alarm. At first‚ Erin couldn’t quite grasp the urgency of her mother-in-law's reaction‚ but as Chandler’s dad moved to pull him out of the water‚ Erin knew right away something was deathly wrong. &;quot;The second his dad got him out of the water we could see his gray skin and blue lips. He was limp and lifeless. His dad checked his pulse and realized his heart had stopped‚ so he started performing CPR by the side of the pool.&;quot; Erin recalled. God Was There God had the right people in the right place at the right time. Two doctors were also lounging by the pool that fateful day and rushed over to help as they knew seconds in a situation like this mattered. The doctors continued CPR while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. By then‚ Chandler had not breathed on his own in more than five minutes. All hope seemed lost. In a last-ditch effort‚ the paramedics used a defibrillator to try and shock his heart into starting. One paramedic suddenly shouted‚ “There’s a pulse.” Chandler was then rushed to the hospital‚ where they learned he had fallen victim to ‘Shallow Water Drowning.' RELATED: Two Young Kids Come To The Rescue‚ Save Boy Drowning In A Pool Shallow Water Drowning Stems From Holding One’s Breath Underwater The phenomenon of shallow water drowning stems from the deceptive nature of holding one’s breath‚ as Chandler did before submerging. This action tricks the mind by maintaining exceedingly low levels of carbon dioxide in the body‚ effectively hindering the brain’s respiratory signals. Consequently‚ individuals may experience a sudden loss of consciousness‚ rendering them vulnerable to this silent peril called shallow water blackout. The mortality rate associated with this type of incident exceeds 90% due to the absence of visible distress signals. Remarkably‚ this particular form of drowning unfolds four times faster than conventional drowning methods. It’s nothing short of a miracle that he is alive today‚ two years on from the incident. In a remarkable turn of events‚ God’s grace intervened that fateful day‚ sparing Chandler’s life from the brink of tragedy. Chandler and his loved ones are on a mission to raise awareness about the dangers of shallow water drowning. Through their advocacy efforts‚ they aim to educate others about the silent peril lurking beneath the surface during seemingly innocent pool activities. Chandler’s journey‚ marked by a clean bill of health following rigorous medical examinations‚ stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the remarkable power of faith. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Firefighter Dad Saves His Kid From Drowning And Cameras Caught It All Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart‚ and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him‚ and he will make straight your paths.” WATCH: Family Vacation Takes Deadly Turn &; Wife Wants to Save Others from Shallow Water Blackout LISTEN: Deputy Drawn to Fatal Crash Realizes Her Baby Isn't Breathing | Little Girl at Dance Recital Is Not Having It h/t: Under Water Hypoxic Blackout Prevention Featured Image Credit: Facebook/Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention The post Family Vacation Takes Deadly Turn &; Wife Wants to Save Others from Shallow Water Blackout appeared first on GodUpdates.

The judge overseeing Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ trial held Trump in contempt of court on Tuesday. Judge Juan Merchan held Trump in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating his gag order that prohibits him from speaking about those involved in his case. Merchan claimed Trump violated the gag order a total of nine times by posting on Truth Social about Michael Cohen‚ Stormy Daniels‚ and others involved in the case. Merhcan fined Trump $9‚000‚ which is $1‚000 for each violation. The New York Judge then threatened Trump with jail and stated the court “must therefore consider whether‚ in some instances‚ jail may be a necessary punishment.” BREAKING: Judge Juan Merchan ruled Trump in contempt for nine violations of his gag order‚ with a fine of $1‚000 for each instance. Also‚ he threatens Trump with jail for further gag order violations. pic.twitter.com/WNZ3BkmQyQ — I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) April 30‚ 2024 BREAKING: Trump found in contempt of court for 9 gag order violations‚ threatened with incarceration by judgehttps://t.co/cr3w5XjuQxhttps://t.co/cr3w5XjuQx — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) April 30‚ 2024 Here’s what CBS reported: The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order that limits what he can say about those involved in the case‚ and warned him that he could be jailed if he violates the order again. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump violated the order nine times in recent weeks in posts on Trump’s Truth Social platform and campaign website‚ many of which targeted Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels‚ key witnesses in the case. Merchan fined Trump $9‚000‚ or $1‚000 for each violation‚ and ordered him to delete the posts. The judge announced the ruling from the bench and issued an accompanying written order. He wrote that Trump “violated the Order by making social media posts about known witnesses pertaining to their participation in this criminal proceeding and by making public statements about jurors in this criminal proceeding.” Merchan wrote that New York law doesn’t allow him to impose a fine higher than $1‚000 per violation‚ which “unfortunately will not achieve the desired result in those instances where the [defendant] can easily afford such a fine.” He said a higher fine might be appropriate in those cases‚ but since he does not have that discretion‚ the court “must therefore consider whether in some instances‚ jail may be a necessary punishment.” MAJOR BREAKING: Donald Trump has been held in criminal contempt for violating his gag order NINE times. Merchan laments that he is bound to only fine Trump $1000 for each incident ($9000) and says jail may be the only way to stop Trump from violating. He adds this… pic.twitter.com/LOsVrIZKTD — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) April 30‚ 2024 Per NBC News: The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case on Tuesday held the former president in criminal contempt over a series of posts on Truth Social that he said violated a gag order barring any attacks on jurors and witnesses and warned Trump he could be jailed for further violations. Judge Juan Merchan ruled Trump in contempt for nine violations of his gag order‚ with a fine of $1‚000 for each instance. He warned in the decision that he would not tolerate further violations of the order and said “if necessary and appropriate under the circumstances‚” he would impose “an incarceratory punishment” on the former president. The judge explained that because the fines‚ which are limited by state law‚ were relatively little in comparison to Trump’s wealth‚ they might be unlikely to deter the former president from abiding by the court’s order. Merchan said that while he would prefer to impose commensurately larger fines‚ he instead had to consider “whether in some instances‚ jail may be a necessary punishment.”