from The National Pulse: James Biden‚ the brother of President Joe Biden‚ acknowledged during his recent impeachment inquiry testimony that he had written a $40‚000 check to former Vice President Joe Biden in 2017 using funds obtained from a company with alleged links to the Chinese government. During the February 21st interview with Members of Congress‚ James Biden admitted that the funds […]

by LeoHohmann‚ Leo’s Newsletter: This is just more proof that America will be judged severely for her corruption of the nations Last week U.S. Space Force Col. Bree Fram‚ a prominent transgender activist in the U.S. Armed Forces and worldwide‚ gave a speech to the U.S. Air Force Academy in which he urged the cadets […]

A Prayer to Be a Humble ServantBy Christine Perry  “Who‚ being in very nature God‚ did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather‚ he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant‚ being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man‚ he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death- even death on a cross!” – Philippians 2:6-8 NIV  The older you get‚ the more people you know and the more opportunities to have disagreements and to make mistakes. In light of this‚ there are also more opportunities to show humility and regard others’ needs as better than your own. Humility is a mind that is set on Christ with submission to the will of God. When we bow in submission to the Lord‚ He will come to our rescue. James 4:6-10 says: “But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ Submit yourselves‚ then‚ to God. Resist the devil‚ and he will flee from you. Come near to God‚ and he will come near to you. Wash your hands‚ you sinners‚ and purify your hearts‚ you double-minded. Grieve‚ mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord‚ and he will lift you up.” As humans‚ we crave control. We want to see how our actions bring about good results. But when you submit‚ you relinquish control‚ outcomes‚ and choices. It’s difficult. But God can see the whole picture. He knows what we need when we need it and why we need it. It’s our job to submit to whatever He wants to do in our life. Oftentimes‚ God will teach us humility through trials. He sovereignly places us where we need to be. David said in Psalm 119:71‚ “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.” Look at Job‚ in chapter 42‚ verses 1-6‚ after all his trials‚ and after God speaks to him‚ the Bible says: "Then Job replied to the LORD:I know that you can do all things;no purpose of yours can be thwarted.You asked‚ ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’Surely‚ I spoke of things I did not understand‚ things too wonderful for me to know.‘You said‚ ‘Listen now‚ and I will speak;I will question you‚and you shall answer me.’My ears had heard of youbut now my eyes have seen you.Therefore‚ I despise myselfand repent in dust and ashes.” David and Job were human‚ and we are human‚ so we expect trials. But what if I told you that Jesus‚ who was perfect‚ also learned obedience through what he suffered (Hebrews 5:8)? Jesus’ posture was that of a servant. He willingly placed Himself under His Father’s will. When the Father said wait‚ Jesus waited. When the Father said to act‚ He acted. When He needed to pray‚ He prayed all night. Whatever His Father wanted Him to do‚ He did it.  Jesus is always our ultimate example. We will never be perfect‚ and we won’t always get things right‚ but we have a mentor and friend from whom we can learn. Psalm 25:9 says‚ “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.”  Let’s pray: Dear Lord‚You are exactly that - Lord. You’re the Potter‚ and we are the clay. Father‚ we ask that You help us have hearts that obey You. We are so inadequate. We are so riddled and saturated with our sin. Lord‚ we are sorry‚ and we need You. We ask that we would decrease and You would increase. We lay aside our wants‚ agendas‚ schedules‚ and plans. We ask that You would place in our hands what You want there‚ and we ask that You would remove what You don’t want. Lord‚ help us to trust You. You’re good. You have our very best in mind‚ and You love us more than anyone else ever could. We need You. Thank You for hearing us. We love You. Please help us to love and serve You better. We are yours to do with us as You please.In Jesus’ name‚ amen. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Suwaree Tangbovornpichet 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 to Be a Humble Servant – Your Daily Prayer – March 5 appeared first on GodUpdates.

How to Avoid the Trap of Destructive Anger March 3 A gentle answer turns away wrath‚ but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1 In the spring of 1894‚ the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. At one point during the game‚ the Orioles' John McGraw got into a fight with the Boston third baseman. In just a few minutes‚ both teams had emptied their dugouts and joined the brawl. The fight quickly spread to the grandstands. In a rage‚ someone set fire to the stands and the entire ballpark burned to the ground. Not only that‚ but the fire spread to 107 other surrounding buildings as well. The spread of that fire tells us quite a bit about the spread of anger. From one or two people‚ a storm of anger can be ignited that spreads like wildfire to others. But in most cases‚ this firestorm of anger could've been stopped if the first person would've simply dealt with his anger in a healthy way. Tempers often flare within families‚ in places of work‚ and among friends. But with the power of Christ in you‚ you can deal with your anger constructively and keep the situation calm. So when you feel tempted to burst out in anger‚ take a breath and ask God how He wants you to react. You'll find dealing with anger well will build healthier and happier relationships with others! Prayer Challenge Pray and ask God to give you discernment on how to react when you feel angry. Questions for Thought Why do you think the emotion of anger spreads so quickly when it's expressed inappropriately? Can you think of a time when anger caused you to overreact? How could you have better dealt with your anger in that situation. Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post How to Avoid the Trap of Destructive Anger – Senior Living – March 5 appeared first on GodUpdates.

March 5‚ 2024 Blessed‚ Then Broken‚ Then Blessed AgainDR. JOEL MUDDAMALLE  Lee en español "As they were eating‚ Jesus took bread‚ blessed and broke it‚ gave it to the disciples‚ and said‚ ‘Take and eat it; this is my body.'" Matthew 26:26 (CSB)  In Matthew 26‚ Jesus had His last meal with the disciples before He went to the cross. While I've read this passage many times‚ something new recently stood out. "As they were eating‚ Jesus took bread‚ blessed and broke it‚ gave it to the disciples‚ and said‚ ‘Take and eat it; this is my body'" (Matthew 26:26‚ emphasis added). First‚ Jesus took the bread‚ then He blessed it‚ and then He broke it. I thought to myself ... Why would He not take the bread‚ break it and then bless it? There is a purpose to the order. The blessing comes before the breaking because this was the cadence of Jesus' life: Jesus was blessed by the Father and the Spirit during His baptism (Matthew 3:16-17). Jesus endured the epitome of brokenness on the cross (Luke 23:26-39). Jesus conquered death through His resurrection and then ascended to the right hand of the Father. This is the greatest blessing for believers because we are united with Christ and restored to God (Ephesians 1:20; Ephesians 2:4-6). Blessed‚ then broken‚ then blessed again. Maybe you're in a season where you feel more broken than blessed. I understand. But because God has blessed us with His Son‚ every ounce of brokenness we experience on this side of eternity is pointing us toward the blessing of heaven‚ where we will be reunited with Christ if we trust in Him. God also redeems our current brokenness as a means of blessing others who are also broken (2 Corinthians 1:4). We can know with confidence that though we endure brokenness and pain‚ there isn't an ounce of our brokenness that is not under the blessing of God. This is a hard truth to grasp. It may even be something we want to reject because it feels unfair or even cruel. I agree that it can feel that way. Even Jesus Himself agrees. Just a few verses after the Last Supper‚ He prayed in the garden of Gethsemane and cried out‚ "I am deeply grieved to the point of death" (Matthew 26:38a‚ CSB). We don't have to dismiss our feelings when it comes to our brokenness. Even Jesus felt the full extent of His emotions before His most broken moment. We can come before God in humility with our raw‚ honest emotions. We can bring our brokenness to Him. We can trust that Jesus is with us now. And we can look to the cross and the empty tomb‚ knowing that though we experience brokenness‚ Jesus overcame it. Brokenness isn't the end for us. Blessed‚ then broken‚ then blessed again. Lord‚ give us the grace to endure this reality. Dear Lord‚ sometimes I feel overwhelmed by how painful earthly brokenness can feel. Please help me remember that Jesus is my greatest blessing. He is with me now as I face hardship and await a day when You will make all things new. Give me strength as I long for this day. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS No matter who you are‚ where you come from‚ or how broken you may feel‚ you can still experience peace. And living in peace actually begins with humility ... Unexpected‚ right? Dr. Joel Muddamalle has discovered that the peace we want doesn't come from the absence of pain and chaos but from knowing that Jesus is with us in those things. If you're ready for this kind of soul-settled assurance‚ join Joel in the pages of his new book‚ The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security‚ Strength‚ and Confidence Through Humility. This book officially releases TODAY‚ so get your copy now! ENGAGE Stay connected with Joel through Instagram and Facebook! You can also sign up to receive "bite-sized theology" on Joel's website‚ where you'll receive a monthly newsletter you can read within five minutes or fewer. FOR DEEPER STUDY James 4:10‚ "Humble yourselves before the Lord‚ and he will exalt you" (CSB). James 4:10 shows us another instance of blessing through bowing before God. What heavy burdens or brokenness can you bring to the Lord in humility today? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments. © 2024 by Dr. Joel Muddamalle. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Blessed‚ Then Broken‚ Then Blessed Again –  Encouragement for Today – March 5‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

In the final GOP nominating contest before Super Tuesday‚ Donald Trump easily defeated Nikki Haley to capture the Republican North Dakota caucuses. Trump cruised to a 84.4% to 14.1% win. The victory gives Trump all 29 of North Dakota’s GOP delegates. Trump leads the GOP primary with 276 delegates compared to Haley’s 43 delegates. 1‚215 are needed to win. TRUMP WINS NORTH DAKOTA Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on yet another victory ahead of #SuperTuesday! North Dakotans made their choice loud and clear. They are ready to #SaveAmerica! pic.twitter.com/Ofndj98BhJ — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) March 5‚ 2024 BREAKING: Donald Trump has won the GOP caucuses in North Dakota. pic.twitter.com/0VENsbZyRO — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 5‚ 2024 From POLITICO: The White House hopefuls now turn their attention to Super Tuesday‚ when results will pour in from states across the country in contests that amount to the single biggest delegate haul of any day in the presidential primary. Trump and President Joe Biden are dominating their races and are on track to winning their nominations later this month. Under North Dakota’s rules‚ candidates are eligible to win delegates if they finish with at least 20percent of the vote. However‚ a candidate who wins at least 60 percent of the vote receives all of the state’s 29 delegates. Four candidates were on the ballot‚ including Trump and Haley. The other candidates‚ who have received little attention‚ were Florida businessperson David Stuckenberg and Texas businessperson and pastor Ryan Binkley‚ who recently ended his campaign. Trump swept North Dakota’s three Electoral College votes in 2016 and 2020‚ winning about 63 percent and 65 percent of those votes‚ respectively. The last Democrat to win North Dakota in November was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. Breaking: Trump sweeps North Dakota's 29 Republican delegates pic.twitter.com/qRywRKXN9T — Grace Chong (@gc22gc) March 5‚ 2024 Just in: President Trump has officially won the North Dakota GOP Presidential Caucus. pic.twitter.com/OHrJniu5O2 — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) March 5‚ 2024 At the current pace‚ Trump can nearly clinch the GOP nomination Tuesday night. Per NBC News: On Tuesday‚ 865 delegates — or 36% of all the delegates in the race — will be at stake in over a dozen states. The candidate who clinches the majority of the party’s delegates — 1‚215 of 2‚429 total delegates — before the Republican National Convention this summer will be the nominee.

1179 - 3rd Lateran Council (11th ecumenical council) opens in Rome 1713 - Handel's "Jubilate" first performance in a public rehearsal at St. Paul's Cathedral‚ London 1821 - Monroe is 1st US President inaugurated on March 5th‚ because 4th was Sunday 1864 - 1st track meet between Oxford and Cambridge 1897 - American Negro Academy forms 1924 - Frank Carauna‚ becomes 1st to bowl 2 successive perfect 300 games 1954 - "Girl in Pink Tights" opens at Mark Hellinger NYC for 115 performances 1960 - The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis originates when Alister Hardy publicly announces his idea that ape-human divergence may have been due to a coastal phase. 1981 - Ice Pairs Champ at Hartford won by Irina Vorobieva and I Lisovski (URS) 2012 - Tropical Storm Irina kills 65 in Madagascar More Historical Events »

Historical Events 1774 - John Hancock delivers the fourth annual Massacre Day oration‚ a commemoration of the Boston Massacre‚ and denounces the presence of British troops in Boston‚ enhancing Hancock's stature as a leading Patriot 1784 - Thomas Townshend‚ 1st Viscount Sydney‚ is named President of the Board of Trade. 1928 - Karl Zuckmayer's "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick" premieres in Berlin 1966 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site 1974 - Ralph Stewart failed in 2nd Islander penalty shot 1982 - Russian spacecraft Venera 14 lands on Venus sends back data More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1871 - Rosa Luxemburg‚ Polish-German Marxist revolutionary and founder of the Spartacus League‚ born in Zamość‚ Poland (d. 1919) 1893 - Emmett J. Culligan‚ American entrepreneur (founder of water treatment organization Culligan Inc.)‚ born in Yankton‚ South Dakota (d. 1970) 1934 - James B Sikking‚ American actor (Hill Street Blues - "Lt. Howard Hunter"; Star Trek 3; Doogie Howser)‚ born in Los Angeles‚ California 1939 - Norman Seeff‚ South African-American photographer‚ filmmaker‚ and album cover artist (Joni Mitchell; Captain and Tenille; Fleetwood Mac)‚ born in Johannesburg‚ South Africa 1948 - Jacques Kloes‚ Dutch rock singer (Dizzy Man's Band - "The Show"; "Matter of Facts")‚ born in Heemskerk‚ Holland (d. 2015) 1961 - Dan Stuart‚ American singer-songwriter (Green on Red)‚ poet‚ and author (The Unfortunate Demise of Marlowe Billings)‚ born in Los Angeles‚ California More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1940 - Cai Yuanpei‚ Chinese educator (b. 1868) 1967 - Mischa Auer [Ounskowsky]‚ Russian actor (My Man Godfrey)‚ dies from a heart attack at 61 1967 - Georges Vanier‚ French Canadian soldier and 19th Governor General of Canada‚ dies at 78 1979 - Vicente Ascone‚ Italian composer‚ dies at 81 1984 - Harry Salter‚ orchestra leader (Stop the Music)‚ dies at 85 2010 - Edgar Wayburn‚ American environmentalist awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 1999‚ dies at 103 More Famous Deaths »

Unsatisfied with the record numbers of illegal aliens streaming across the wide-open southern border‚ the Biden administration has also been flying migrants into the US on secret chartered flights. The migrant crisis is even worse [...] The post Biden Admits Flying 320‚000 Migrants Into US on Secret Flights To Non-Specified Airports appeared first on The People's Voice.