The Blood on Biden’s Hands

What It Means to Be a Political Conservative in America

from The Jimmy Dore Show: TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/

by Stefan Stanford‚ All News Pipeline: – We Have A Govt Of Suicidal Maniacs Who’ve Sacrificed The American People In another small sign that at least one mainstream news media outlet realizes they’ll need to begin telling the truth to the American people or they’ll go ‘extinct‚’ the NY Times published what Zero Hedge called a bombshell story on February 25th that our very […]

by Patrick Webb‚ The Leading Report: U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson said on Tuesday that his lawyers warned him that the United States could arrest him on sanctions violations for conducting an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. “My lawyers‚ before I left … said you’re going to get arrested if you do this […]

A Prayer to Reflect on Who Jesus Is during LentBy Meg Bucher “Jesus answered‚ ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – John 14:6 The Lenten season causes me to take a deep breath each year as Catholic school memories flood my mind. They are good memories. I can't remember a day when I didn't love Jesus ...even before I understood who He was.  Lent is an amazing time of reflection. Whether you grew up Catholic like me‚ or this is your first time trying to figure out what it is‚ it will help you get to know Jesus better. I love that God's journey for me has allowed me to be a part of many congregations: Catholic‚ Brethren‚ Methodist‚ Pentecostal‚ and Nondenominational. When we listen and lean in His direction‚ we drink in so much we might have passed by. Maybe you're like me‚ and though you are no longer a part of your original congregation‚ you can look back and see how God has layered levels of wisdom into your faith through it. It astonishes me. There are Christians in every denomination‚ so this isn't going to be a place where I pick any of them apart. The joy in my journey lies in the people God placed in those churches ... priests‚ pastors‚ youth leaders‚ and teachers-faithful servants of God. Being a part of so many places has given me an appreciation for people seeking more of God and how important it is to know the Bible for ourselves. Our personal relationship with Jesus is bigger than‚ and cannot be experienced solely through‚ any church or denomination. Any good pastor or leader will encourage us to seek the Father first in His Word.  Pastors‚ leaders‚ teachers ... they all make mistakes. Not every denomination is 100% biblically sound. It's important to know what is and what isn't. That is what Lent is all about. It's a recalibration and reflection of remembering who Jesus is.  Life is a beautiful journey lived in step with the Lord. Lent is a powerful reminder that though life can be painful at times‚ living within the will of God allows us to walk through it with hope. If you're anything like me‚ there are days I peer back into my past and know there is no way I should even be here. But because of the Gospel‚ I am. These 40 days of Lent are a time when I adjust my daily life to reflect deeply on my journey with Jesus. Whether it means giving something up or instilling a new habit‚ Lent can be an incredible time to create more margins to refocus our hearts and marinate our minds in God's Word. Though our faith in Christ Jesus is one of the most complex relationships‚ it's also the simplest. "Come to me‚" He says. We fight‚ scrap‚ pull away‚ and run for the hills‚ and He stands firm‚ waiting for us to turn our lives over to Him. Lent reminds us of who‚ and Whose‚ we are. We are His. Jesus left heaven to come to earth. Fully human‚ He felt everything we feel. Fully God‚ He did not sin. He's God. But the different levels of pain and happiness and the steady joy we find when we're connected to God ... He feels all of it. He went to the cross for it. "For God so loved the world‚ He gave His one and only Son to save us." That's it.  If you're a part of a complicated denomination‚ simplify it. Lent is between you and Jesus. Make some margin to connect with Him. Take the journey. Let's pray: Father‚You are amazing. You are! The way You have layered our lives with rich experiences that draw us to You is incredible. Thank You for loving us so specifically and faithfully. You love us for who we are right now. We are your children! Father‚ this Lent‚ we confess we are distracted. Help us to focus on Jesus‚ to journey with Him in reflection‚ looking for those intentional layers of love You have laid down in our lives. We want more of You‚ God. More time with You‚ and to know You better. You have prepared the way‚ God. This Lent helps us to reflect on the greatest love story of all time: Your love for us through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross.  We pray for Your Word to come alive like never before. Help us to connect to a reading plan or listen to the Bible being read regularly during this time‚ God. Alert us. Convict us. Remind us. Strengthen our connection to You‚ Father. We want to grow wiser. We want to see the people in our lives as You see them. If we are being honest‚ God‚ we want to experience healing‚ peace‚ hope‚ and joy. Bless us with Your favor‚ God. We pray to look back on this Lenten season as a time when one of those remarkable layers of wisdom was woven into our lives. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for forgiving us.  For the wounds past congregations may have left on our hearts and in our minds‚ God‚ would You provide healing only You are capable of performing. Guide us in Truth‚ God. Help us to forgive and heal from things that have hurt us and damaged our perception of who You are and who Jesus is. Let the purpose of Your church become something we not only understand but crave to participate in! Father‚ as we journey through Lent‚ help us to connect with You and the people around us. Help us to see the people You have placed in our lives and plug into our congregations in places that need what only we can offer. Let the unique gifts You have placed in us be apparent‚ God‚ during this Lenten season. In this time of reflection‚ we want to journey with Jesus‚ ensuring we live our lives to the full‚ as He died for us to do. Let all we do bring glory and honor to You‚ God.In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/pcess609 Meg writes about everyday life within the love of Christ at megbucher.com. She is the author of "Friends with Everyone‚ Friendship within the Love of Christ‚" "Surface‚ Unlocking the Gift of Sensitivity‚" "Glory Up‚ The Everyday Pursuit of Praise‚" "Home‚ Finding Our Identity in Christ‚" and “Sent‚ Faith in Motion.” Meg earned a Marketing/PR degree from Ashland University but stepped out of the business world to stay home and raise her two daughters ...which led her to pursue her writing passion. A contributing writer for Salem Web Network since 2016‚ Meg is now thrilled to be a part of the editorial team at Salem Web Network. Meg loves being involved in her community and local church‚ leads Bible study‚ and serves as a youth leader for teen girls. 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 Reflect on Who Jesus Is during Lent – Your Daily Prayer – February 29 appeared first on GodUpdates.

February 29‚ 2024 If All You Can Pray Is "Lord‚ Help Me"BETH KNIGHT Lee en español "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD‚ the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2 (NIV)  My son slumped into the car with a loud sigh‚ harshly plopping his backpack onto the back seat. "Mom‚ I wrote ‘help me' on my paper at school today." My concerned eyes met his in the rearview mirror. "Who were you asking to help you?" "I was asking God." My heart ached because I understood the desperation wrapped inside those two little words: Help me. I‚ too‚ had recently prayed several "help me" prayers. Maybe you've done the same. In life‚ we all experience overwhelming circumstances. If we let them‚ these moments remind us how dependent we are on God. Like today's key verse says‚ there's hope in recalling where our help comes from: "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD‚ the Maker of heaven and earth" (Psalm 121:1-2). Psalm 121 is a "psalm of ascent‚" a type of prayerful song that ancient Israelites would sing as they journeyed to Jerusalem to worship God at His temple. They faced uncertain terrain and dangers on the way. Yet as they lifted their gaze toward the holy city‚ they preached courage to their hearts‚ proclaiming their help was found in their Creator‚ not in creation nor in a destination. After confidently declaring who was their help‚ they reminded themselves of how He would help them: The Lord would ensure their feet wouldn't slip (Psalm 121:3).He would protect and preserve His people (Psalm 121:7-8).He never sleeps‚ so His vigilant eye would always be on them‚ guarding them from evil (Psalm 121:4). No matter what "help me" moment we find ourselves in‚ God is ever-present‚ supremely interested and personally invested. We‚ too‚ can look beyond what is made to behold our Maker‚ reminding ourselves that Jesus has unlimited power to save‚ keep and carry us safely home. Our journey won't always be easy. But the God who created the mountain before us is far greater than the dangerous climb. He's enthroned on high but journeys with us down low‚ sovereignly watching over every shaky step. Precious friend‚ there's no shame in a simple "help me" prayer; it conveys desperation while expressing humble dependence. It confesses we don't know the way‚ but we know the One who does. When we're weary of persevering‚ let's boldly shout‚ Lord‚ help me!When we don't know how to help our child‚ let's plead‚ Lord‚ help me.When anxiety clouds our thinking‚ let’s whisper‚ Lord‚ help me. The Lord may not eliminate every problem on this side of heaven‚ but He walks with us through it all and hears our every cry. Heavenly Father‚ I'm desperate for Your help. Please lead and carry me through rough terrain‚ all for the glory of Your name. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS Ready to take your next step in using the gift God has given you? Registration for COMPEL Writers Training is only open a few times a year‚ and it's open for a limited time right now! Our online training community has everything you need to share the story God has entrusted to you. Don't wait;Â click here to sign up today! ENGAGE For more encouragement‚ download Beth Knight's free poem and prayer "Lord‚ Help Me." Beth would also love to connect with you on Instagram. FOR DEEPER STUDY Psalm 109:21‚ "But you‚ Sovereign LORD‚ help me for your name's sake; out of the goodness of your love‚ deliver me" (NIV). Psalm 120:1‚ "I call on the LORD in my distress‚ and he answers me" (NIV). How have you experienced the Lord's help in the past? How does this encourage you to seek and trust Him with a present difficulty? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please share in the comments. © 2024 by Beth Knight. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post If All You Can Pray Is “Lord‚ Help Me” – Encouragement for Today – February 29‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

1868 - 1st British government of Benjamin Disraeli forms 1892 - St. Petersburg‚ Florida is incorporated 1952 - Ice Dance Championship at Paris France won by Westwood and Demmy of Great Britain 1952 - Ice Pairs Championship at Paris won by Ria Falk and Paul Falk of West Germany 1956 - MLB's Cleveland Indians franchise is sold for nearly $4m; former player and the team’s general manager Hank Greenberg is part of the new ownership group 1968 - Howard Hanson's 6th Symphony‚ premieres 1968 - Beatles' "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" wins Grammy Award for Album of the Year‚ the first rock LP to do so 1984 - Swedish center Patrik Sundström scores a goal and adds 6 assists as Vancouver Canucks beat the Penguins 9-5 in Pittsburgh; just the 3rd player in NHL history to record 6 assists in a road game 1988 - New Zealand cricket batsman Mark Greatbatch scores an unbeaten 107 on debut to rescue a draw in 2nd Test v England at Eden Park‚ Auckland 2004 - 76th Academy Awards: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King‚" Sean Penn and Charlize Theron win More Historical Events »

Historical Events 1720 - Queen Ulrica Eleonora of Sweden resigns 1768 - Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski joins the Bar Confederation to defend the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth against Russian influence 1948 - Stern-group bomb on Cairo-Haifa train kills 27 British soldiers 1968 - US end regular flights with nuclear bombs 1980 - Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Gordie Howe scores in the 3rd period to become first NHL player to score 800 career goals as Hartford Whalers beat St. Louis Blues‚ 3-0 at Springfield Civic Center 1980 - Michael Bracey ends 59 h 55 m trapped in an elevator‚ England More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1860 - Herman Hollerith‚ American inventor (1st electric tabulating machine)‚ born in Buffalo‚ New York (d. 1929) 1924 - David Beattie‚ New Zealand judge‚ Governor-General of NZ (1980-85)‚ born in Sydney‚ Australia (d. 2001) 1944 - Ene Ergma‚ Estonian politician 1952 - Raúl González‚ Mexican racewalker (Olympic gold 50k 1984; WR 1978 3:45:52 and 3:41:20)‚ born in China‚ Nuevo León‚ Mexico 1956 - (Jonathan) "Jono" Coleman‚ British-Australian television and radio‚ writer‚ and comedian‚ born in Hackney‚ England (d. 2021) 1980 - Clinton Toopi‚ New Zealand rugby league centre (22 Tests; Auckland Warriors‚ Leeds Rhinos)‚ born in Stratford‚ New Zealand More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1592 - Alessandro Striggio‚ Italian composer (b. 1540) 1744 - John Theophilus Desaguliers‚ French-British natural philosopher and freemason‚ dies at 60 1968 - Lena Blackburne‚ American baseball infielder‚ manager‚ coach (Chicago White Sox; discovered rubbing clay to take the shine off baseballs)‚ dies at 81 2012 - Davy Jones‚ British singer and actor (The Monkees - "Daydream Believer")‚ dies from heart attack at 66 2020 - Éva Székely‚ Hungarian swimmer (Olympic gold 200m breaststroke 1952; silver 1956; first WR 400m individual medley 1953)‚ dies at 92 2020 - Bill Roe‚ American sports executive (President USA Track and Field 2000-2008)‚ dies at 69 More Famous Deaths »