from The National Pulse: The New York Times admitted on Sunday that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) established a significant role in Ukraine over a decade ago‚ precipitating the war with Russia as explained by then-Breitbart London Editor Raheem Kassam back in 2014. In addition to training Ukrainian forces and supplying the Ukrainian military with critical intelligence‚ the agency […]

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by Brian Shilhavy‚ Health Impact News: For the past several days‚ both the corporate and alternative media have been publishing headlines about the tragic death of a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student‚ Laken Hope Riley. And while this is indeed a very tragic death‚ thousands of young people die every day in the United States‚ so […]

by Leo Hohmann‚ Leo’s Newsletter: The trajectory of Western actions has been led by its war rhetoric and that trajectory has always been toward a direct fight with Russia. They seek regime change and will not stop until they get it. Talk of sending NATO troops into Ukraine has finally broken into the wide open‚ […]

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Connecting yourself with the body of Christ For just as each of us has one body with many members‚ and these members do not all have the same function‚ so in Christ we‚ though many‚ form one body‚ and each member belongs to all the others. – Romans 12:4-5 A churchgoer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. The letter read as follows: "I’ve gone to church for 30 years now. In that time I have heard something like 3‚000 sermons. But for the life of me‚ I can’t remember a single one of them. So‚ I think I’m wasting my time‚ and the pastors are wasting their time." This started a real controversy in the Letters to the Editor column. It went on for weeks until someone wrote the following clincher: "I’ve been married for 30 years now. In that time‚ my wife has cooked some 32‚000 meals. But‚ for the life of me‚ I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals‚ I would be physically dead today. Likewise‚ if I had not gone to church for nourishment‚ I would be spiritually dead today!" Quite often‚ people downplay the importance of church attendance simply because it doesn't give them the "spiritual high" they're looking for each and every week. But church doesn't exist to make you feel good. It exists to glorify God! Stay in church; learn and grow with other believers. While you might not remember everything‚ you can be sure that if you have a willing heart‚ you're being transformed into Christ's likeness! Prayer Challenge Pray that God would give you the resolve to remain connected with other believers when you're tempted to do life alone. Questions for Thought Have there been times when you've had feelings of isolation? What brought those feelings on? How can staying connected to other believers encourage you in your daily walk with Christ? Visit the Senior Living Ministries website Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post Connecting Yourself with the Body of Christ – Senior Living – February 28 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer for When You Feel MisunderstoodBy Christine Perry "She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me‚" for she said‚ "I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 NIV Very few things hurt worse than being misunderstood‚ especially when the one who misunderstands is someone very close to you. Whenever I face a situation like this‚ I want to get defensive. I want to explain myself. There was another woman named Hagar‚ whose "role" was misunderstood. After being taken advantage of‚ she was wrongly mistreated. The worst part about it‚ she was not even given a choice in the matter. She was a slave. She had no voice. Abram and Sarai (later known as Abraham and Sarah) were Hagar's masters. Since Sarah was barren‚ she decided to take things into her own hands and give Hagar to her husband. Before I continue the story‚ I want us all to keep in mind that God is still sovereign over our choices. God could have prevented Hagar from being pregnant‚ as He is the One who opens and closes wombs (1 Samuel 1:6). However‚ God allowed Hagar to get pregnant. Genesis 16:4b-6 reveals to us what happens next: "When she [Hagar] knew she was pregnant‚ she began to despise her mistress. Then Sarai [Sarah] said to Abram‚ "You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms‚ and now that she knows she is pregnant‚ she despises me. May the LORD judge between you and me." "Your slave is in your hands‚" Abram said. "Do with her whatever you think best." Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her." Despite this hurtful situation‚ the Lord uses this tragedy to show Himself not only to Hagar but also to us. She says to the Lord‚ "You are the God who sees me." Whatever misunderstanding occurs in your life‚ remember that God is not only the One who sees You but also the One who can defend You. Pastor Chuck Swindoll once said‚ "God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused." Hagar is just one of many who were misunderstood. Noah was mocked for building a boat. Joseph was mislabeled as a rapist. David was viewed as a threat. Daniel was thrown into the lions' den for rebellion. And Jesus was killed for not being acknowledged for who He claimed to be - the Son of God. Whatever you may be going through‚ you can take heart knowing that there were many in the Bible who were misunderstood and mistreated because of it. Although your situation may be incredibly hard and painful‚ your story is not over. God is not done yet. Let's pray: Dear Heavenly Father‚I come before You humbly and confess that I have‚ at times‚ misunderstood You. You always have my best in mind‚ and yet the circumstances I am facing are difficult‚ challenging‚ and heartbreaking. Lord‚ I ask for greater grace to be able to handle the situations You have placed me in. Father‚ I ask for wisdom when it comes to being misunderstood. I ask that You help me not to take it personally. I ask that You would help me see from the other person's point of view - perhaps an angle I cannot see. Not only do You see me and my heart‚ You also see the other person's heart. Would You give me the wisdom to know if I should address this misunderstanding or not? I ask that if I am to remain quiet‚ that You would fight for me. And if I am supposed to speak up‚ that You would fill my mouth with the words You want me to say. Ultimately‚ I ask that through this situation‚ I would come to know You better and that You would help me to become more like You. Lord‚ thank You for Your patience‚ kindness‚ and mercy with me. I do not deserve it‚ but I am deeply thankful for it. Lord‚ I love You; help me to love You more.In Jesus’ name‚ amen! Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Tommaso79 Christine is just a lady who was given the gift of being raised in an incredible family. For reasons unknown to her‚ God has blessed her with an amazing life full of beautiful friendships‚ remarkable experiences‚ and a love from Him that is completely underserved. She desires to encourage others and share hope as we journey through the highs and lows of life. Christine is the author of How I Met Peace and For the Weary Life Traveler‚ a 31-day devotional. Check out more of Christine’s work at her website:  Learning to be fearless and her Patreon. 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 for When You Feel Misunderstood – Your Daily Prayer – February 28 appeared first on GodUpdates.

February 28‚ 2024 What Does It Mean To Walk With God?ELIZABETH LAING THOMPSON Lee en español "Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more‚ because God took him away." Genesis 5:24 (NIV) When I was a teenager‚ if I looked out my bedroom window to watch the waking sun paint the treetops gold‚ I'd often see a bundled figure disappearing into the trees behind our house: my dad‚ off for his morning walk with God. As he walked‚ Dad admired God's creation‚ shared his worries‚ and simply basked in his Father's presence. Thousands of years before my dad started walking with God‚ another man did the same. Genesis 5:24 describes Enoch‚ a descendant of Adam: "Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more‚ because God took him away." We don't know if Enoch was outspoken or charismatic‚ musical or athletic. We know only one thing: Enoch walked with God. Some believe this scripture (along with Hebrews 11:5) shows that God and Enoch were so close that God did not let Enoch die; rather‚ God simply "took him away" to be with Him always (Genesis 5:24). Whatever the meaning‚ one thing is clear - Enoch's life was all about relationship with God. Friendship with God. What a legacy! Friendship with God sounds idyllic‚ doesn't it? And yet many of us aren't sure how to cultivate it. We long to enjoy prayer‚ but it can feel intimidating. Formal. And if we're totally honest‚ maybe even boring. Even though I grew up admiring my dad's vibrant prayer life‚ my prayers have sometimes felt more like holy duty than close friendship. When my prayers grow distant or stale‚ I draw inspiration from Enoch's example and my dad's. If you‚ too‚ are longing for more - more emotion‚ more connection - what if you took your prayers out of whatever holy box they live in? What if you stopped trying to say the right words and just ... spent time with God? What if you stepped outside‚ into His glorious creation‚ and turned your "walk with God" into actual walks with God? And as you walked‚ what if you simply shared your gratitude‚ your burdens‚ your insecurities - your heart - with your Father? You might pray the Lord's Prayer‚ quote a psalm‚ or simply walk in His presence‚ commenting on the beauty around you‚ asking for guidance‚ even chuckling over life's mishaps. When we draw close to our heavenly Father‚ we can enjoy His friendship wherever we go. We don't have to be on a prayer walk: We can live in constant communion with God‚ sharing laughs‚ seeking guidance and giving thanks all throughout each day. My dad has dementia now‚ and though he doesn't remember our old house or how he loved trees‚ he still remembers prayer walks. Whenever Dad comes to visit‚ I ask‚ "Hey‚ Dad‚ do you want to walk and pray together?" He lights up‚ and off we go - me and Dad and our heavenly Dad. We walk‚ we pray‚ and God's love holds us close. Father‚ it is astonishing that You‚ the almighty Creator‚ want to share life with us. Thank You for inviting us into friendship with You. Please teach me to walk with You all of my days. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen.  OUR FAVORITE THINGS Elizabeth Laing Thompson's new book‚ When a Friendship Falls Apart: Finding God's Path for Healing‚ Forgiveness‚ and (Maybe) Help Letting Go‚ helps you lean into friendship with God as you navigate the pain of a broken friendship. ENGAGE Elizabeth sends Bible studies and devotions to her newsletter friends‚ and she'd love to connect on Instagram. FOR DEEPER STUDY Psalm 42:1-2‚ "As the deer pants for streams of water‚ so my soul pants for you‚ my God. My soul thirsts for God‚ for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" (NIV). Deuteronomy 6:5-7‚ "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road‚ when you lie down and when you get up" (NIV). What helps you draw close to God? Share your thoughts in the comments. © 2024 by Elizabeth Laing Thompson. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post What Does It Mean To Walk With God? – Encouragement for Today – February 28‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A wildfire which broke out in northern Texas yesterday has doubled in size today‚ being fueled by the tall grass. So far the main three sections of this fire are: Smokehouse Creek Fire Grape Vine Creek Fire Windy Deuce Fire Grape and Windy have been contained 20%‚ while Smokehouse is still at 0%. Forced evacuations have occured. In Hemphill &; Roberts‚ Canadian and Northeast of Amarillo roads haven blocked off. I’ve never seen anything like this. There is an absurd wildfire in north Texas. It is visible on the CIRA Fire detector on the GOES 16 weather satellite. The breadth of this can not be correct‚ right? That’s way too big. pic.twitter.com/mcg5dSPj7H — SpaceWeatherNews (@SunWeatherMan) February 28‚ 2024 Texas Massive “Wildfire” More than Doubles in Size and Forces Evacuations Areas included: • Hemphill &; Robert’s• Canadian• Northeast of Amarillo Details:• The Fire is 0% Contained• All roads have been blocked Here’s what the MSM is saying… PAY ATTENTION! • “A… pic.twitter.com/ADShtwElcD — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) February 27‚ 2024 AOL reports: A massive blaze that’s raging out of control is threatening Texas Panhandle towns and forcing residents to evacuate. The Smokehouse Creek Fire‚ the largest wildfire burning in the region‚ has exploded to 200‚000 acres since igniting Monday afternoon‚ according to the Texas A&;M Forest Service. The blaze‚ driven by gusty winds and fueled by dry‚ unseasonably warm conditions‚ is moving incredibly rapidly and remains 0% contained. Evacuations were ordered early Tuesday afternoon for parts of Hemphill and Roberts counties as the fire encroached on populated areas. This includes the town of Canadian‚ Texas‚ around an hour and half northeast of Amarillo‚ Texas. Parts of Fritch‚ Texas‚ which straddles Moore and Hutchinson counties to the north of Amarillo‚ are also under an evacuation order for a separate fire‚ city officials and the Texas A&;M Forest Service said. round 100 people could be affected by the evacuation order‚ Moore County Emergency Management Coordinator Tommy brooks told CNN. A robust cold front is forecast to slice through the area Tuesday evening and will cause the wind direction to shift‚ which could force fires to spread in new directions. More than 11 million people in the south-central US are under red flag warnings Tuesday as springlike warmth‚ gusty winds and dry air create dangerous fire weather. Texas and Oklahoma are in the epicenter of some of the most dangerous conditions. Multiple large wildfires ignited in the Texas Panhandle Monday under similar dry‚ warm and windy conditions. #BREAKING: Urgent Evacuations are underway as Massive and Dangerous Wildfire Rapidly Spreads with emergency sirens sound throughout multiple locations ⁰⁰#Texas | #USA Currently‚ urgent mandatory evacuations are underway as emergency sirens blare for residents across the… pic.twitter.com/WB5BCbTtHJ — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 27‚ 2024 pampa‚ tx being evacuated traffic is piling up too visibility going down pic.twitter.com/PqbDHzZupA — Isaac (@ikereyes1984) February 28‚ 2024 USA Today adds: A wildfire in the Texas panhandle was burning out of control Tuesday as it threatened towns and forced residents to evacuate their homes. The Smokehouse Creek fire burning near Stinnett‚ about 60 miles northeast of Amarillo‚ was originally reported Monday evening and had grown to more than 250‚000 acres by Tuesday afternoon with no containment. The fire is primarily being fueled by tall grass. On Monday‚ the National Weather Service Office in Amarillo warned that grasses would be drier because of warmer weather. The Texas A&;M Forest Service told USA TODAY the cause of the fire is still under investigation.   With all the focus lately on the southern Texas border‚ it’s curious that now it’s northern area is on fire. Let’s hope this is contained quickly. Say a prayer for those in this area and declare life and protection over them. EDITOR’S NOTE:  They’re going after the food source!  Trying to eliminate more cattle and Texas is FULL of cattle! RELATED: U.S. Ranchers Band Together‚ Raise $300M To Save Our Food Supply! If you’ve been here for a while‚ you know I don’t like to just bring you problems‚ I like to bring you solutions! The MSM just brings you bad news….over and over and over again. Why? Because bad news boosts ratings. We don’t do that here. We bring you TRUTH above all‚ and when we do cover bad news I always like to find a solution I can tack on with it. So that’s what I’m doing right now. Look‚ I don’t need to convince you our food supply is under attack‚ in more ways than one. Toxins and preservatives and chemicals and most ingredients you can’t even pronounce added into every product… Antibiotics and hormones and mRNA pumped into our beef‚ chicken and fish! And that’s all assuming you’ll continue to be able to get the food‚ tainted and toxic as it may be…. I have been predicting for a while that the next “crisis” they hit us with will affect the food supply. Remember when people freaked out about toilet paper and paper towels and suddenly you couldn’t buy them anywhere? Shelves were bare and rationing was implemented by stores tracking how much you could buy? That was bad‚ but nowhere near as bad and nowhere near the panic you’ll see when it’s not just paper products you wipe your butt with‚ but FOOD! But like I said‚ I don’t think I need to convince you of these threats to our food supply. I’d rather talk solutions! Which is why I was so excited when I saw this: This is so cool! Want in? Details https://t.co/nj3zYRqhyM pic.twitter.com/SRBY8yuqug — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) January 19‚ 2024 And yes‚ that is just a Tweet on Twitter‚ which is why I dug deeper to get you the details. From Grok: According to the information provided‚ it appears that US ranchers are indeed taking steps to raise $300 million to build their own beef processing plants. In recent years‚ there has been growing concern among ranchers about the control and pricing power of the “Big Four” meatpacking companies. In response‚ some ranchers have decided to band together and invest in their own processing plants to have more control over the supply chain and potentially increase their profits. For example‚ Sustainable Beef LLC‚ a company organized by ranchers in Nebraska‚ is planning to build a $300 million beef processing plant near North Platte. This plant is one of several similar projects in the works across the country‚ with others being planned in Iowa‚ Idaho‚ and Wisconsin. The US Department of Agriculture is also taking steps to encourage a more diverse supply chain in the beef industry‚ allocating $650 million to fund the construction of mid-size and small meat and poultry plants‚ along with $100 million in loan guarantees. Overall‚ it seems that US ranchers are indeed making a concerted effort to raise $300 million to build their own beef processing plants. This guy gets it: Get to know some ranchers‚ folks — Shan (@okie2109) July 2‚ 2023 So now let’s get even more practical…. How can this help you? How can YOU personally get to know some ranchers? As usual‚ I’ve got you covered! Allow me to introduce you to my friends…. I’ve personally searched out and partnered with one of these ranchers! Even been out to one of the ranches in Idado to see it myself and it’s pretty incredible! They’re doing everything right…. 100% FREE from Antibiotics‚ added Hormones and mRNA: They don’t depend on ranchers….because they ARE the ranchers! Oh and they also own and control every other step in the process too! The ranch‚ the processing‚ the packing and the shipping! Think all meat is the same? You have no idea until you actually try real meat. The stuff you get at the store has been so processed and “preserved” that you don’t know the difference until you taste how it SHOULD be…. Check this out: So if you want in and want to make sure you have a direct line to antibiotic free‚ free range pasture raised‚ no added hormones and no mRNA jab never not ever….I’ve got you covered! It’s even called WLT Beef! Here’s my personal link and you can do everything online. See it here:  https://www.WLTbeef.com/ As I always like to say‚ who loves ya baby? Enjoy!