Monday, July 06, 2026

And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more...

And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. -Philippians 1:9-11

Grant to us, O Lord, to know that which is worth knowing, to love that which is worth loving, to praise that which pleaseth Thee most, to esteem that which is most precious unto Thee, and to dislike whatsoever is evil in Thine eyes.  -Thomas à Kempis

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Trump's America 250 Celebration Was One for the History Books Despite the inclement weather, President Donald Trump ensured that the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday went on. The fireworks show and his speech were something for the history books. Image



A Tale of Two Countries: On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, America’s story is cast as either triumphant inheritance or unfinished grievance, with no neutral ground in between  It is indeed curious that just as America begins to recover its political specific gravity, shedding the smothering carapace of top-down regulatory excess and the insanity of woke ideology, pustules of socialist or communist hysteria pop up in susceptible municipalities. I suspect that, like some virulent fevers, it will run its course and then die out. But Trump is right to warn about its danger because, ignored, it might well turn into the sort of all-consuming illness that the twentieth century saw ravage many other societies across the globe. Zohran Mamdani still trots out his ensorcelling smile when the cameras are running. But be warned. Behind that seductive mask are all the hideous evils that Donald Trump adduced in his brief speech.

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TRUMP recognizes 107-YEAR-OLD NAVY VETERAN
 and D-DAY SURVIVOR Arthur Rose on Independence Day

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Even so, you would have to have been hiding under a multicultural rock in the Arabian desert to not have noticed the social problems that have arisen in Britain in correlation with the unprecedented levels of Islamic immigration in recent years. To take the most obvious and most harrowing example, there has been a discernible increase in police-recorded rape offences in the UK, which went from around 8,000 a year in the early 2000s to a staggering 74,000 per year today. Astonishingly, this is an almost 1000% increase, with the very highest spikes all coming from 2021–2025, a time during which Britain has also experienced record numbers of mass immigration by people of Muslim background.

In Europe, a new chapter has been written in the grim history of Islamist abuse of European women—and the story of Europe’s historical enmity with Islam. The establishment has done everything to pretend that this story is not unfolding, despite riots, no-go zones, infidel-free ghettos, and growing civil unrest. Rupert Lowe’s Rape Gang Inquiry has blown that story wide open, and it can no longer be ignored.

The LGBTQ Movement Just Found Out How Islamic Nations Actually Feel About Them  Turkish authorities have banned a cruise ship catering to American LGBTQ2S+ travellers from docking in the country's ports, citing "moral standards" and "family values," the CEO of the events company behind the upcoming Mediterranean tour said Thursday.

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Saturday, July 04, 2026

Awaken Us Today...

 
Awaken Us Today
From the Original Motion Picture "A Great Awakening"

From the oceans, through the valleys
From the mainland to the shore
Let Your Kingdom be awakened
In the hearts of men once more
Call Your children into freedom
Captive souls to liberty
Come awaken, Holy Spirit!
Come awaken us today!

Love unending, grace unyielding
Tender mercies from thy throne
Brings the lost soul into families
Calls the wayward sinner home
Bring salvation, Great Redeemer
Holy fire fan to flame
Come restore us, come revive us
Come awaken us today!

I will serve Thee, Precious Jesus
Unto Thee I give my all
Lay my hands unto thy service
And my heart unto thy call
Perish every fond ambition
Lay aside all selfish gain
All forsaken for thy glory
Come awaken us today!

Wake, O sleeper, from your slumber!
Saints awaken, come to life!
Christ will rise and shine upon you
In His heav'nly light divine
Like the sunrise in its dawning
Breaking darkness with new light
Rise upon us, King of glory
Come awaken us today!
For Your Kingdom, For Your Glory
Come awaken us today!

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Friday, July 03, 2026

If my people...

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." -2 Chronicles 7:14

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Today we are still fighting for freedom, at home and abroad. Brave men and women wearing the cloth of a sometimes-grateful nation work to protect us from terrorists who seek to kill us for no reason other than that we are not one of them. God-fearing patriots stand up every day for the unborn and their right to be born. Good guys with guns have to remind politicians and special interest groups that the right to keep and bear arms is not about hunting. As AI increases and privacy is decreasing, it is up to us to come together and protect that which no one has a right to: intrusion of personal information and space.

General Washington And The Other Declaration of 1776  In July 1776, Congress proclaimed independence—and George Washington prepared an army to defend it.

5 Things You May Not Know About the American Revolutionary War  As Americans gear up to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, many of the most fascinating facts from the war that brought U.S. independence are sometimes forgotten.
   From the woman who disguised herself as a man to fight in defense of the colonies, to the deadly smallpox epidemic that claimed more lives than the war itself, these are five interesting facts you might not know about the American Revolutionary War.

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How did we arrive at this patriotism gap? We got here via more than a half century of the cultural Marxist assault on the culture, the “long march through the institutions” which resulted in the radical Left takeover of every influential arena from the news media to the entertainment industry to education. Through those organs spread the anti-American narrative that our nation’s origins were rooted in racism and slavery, not liberty; that our country has historically been a fount of oppression, exploitation, and genocide, not a force for good in the world; and that, as Barack Obama put it, “American exceptionalism” is no more exceptional than British exceptionalism or Greek exceptionalism.
   That toxic narrative has successfully poisoned generations of Americans and driven a widening wedge between Left and Right, between young and old, between urban and rural. And American now finds itself, on its 250th birthday, teetering on a brink. Which way we fall – toward chaos and collapse, or toward renewed unity and vibrancy – will depend upon which party prevails in the current cold civil war – a cold civil war that has already turned hot – in which we are deeply engaged.


Why the Left Really Hates Trump’s America 250 Celebration   At its core, much of the backlash reflects a deeper disagreement. Trump’s events celebrate love of country, national pride, and American achievement—ideas that directly challenge the strain of anti-American sentiment common on the political left. Many critics view the United States not as history’s greatest force for peace, prosperity, and liberty, but as a flawed or villainous power. They tend to see patriotism itself as problematic.

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Historic Tall Ship Elissa Sets Sail From Galveston for America 250 Celebration

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Thursday, July 02, 2026

I will remember the deeds of the Lord...

I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
I will ponder all your work,
    and meditate on your mighty deeds.
Your way, O God, is holy.
    What god is great like our God?
You are the God who works wonders;
    you have made known your might among the peoples.
You with your arm redeemed your people,
    the children of Jacob and Joseph. 
      -Psalm 77:11-15

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The “Red-Green Alliance” (also known as the “Red-Green Axis” or “Islamo-leftism”) refers to the tactical and ideological collaboration between the radical political left (socialists/communists/progressives) and political Islamists. Despite vast ideological differences, the two movements often align against Western hegemony, capitalism, and certain foreign policies.

'Now Is the Time for War': French Mother Calls for Massive Protest After 17-Year-Old Son Louis Is Beaten to Death   Louis’s death is not an isolated tragedy. France has seen a disturbing rise in brutal gang violence, often involving youths from migrant backgrounds targeting native French victims. The case has ignited widespread outrage over integration failures, lenient justice, and the everyday insecurity many communities now face.


Six women have served on the highest court in the land… and they all have something in common. They allow their personal feelings and emotions to get the best of them.




Transgender Democrat Activist Urges Followers To ‘Kill Your Local Republican’   ...Teha Delaruelle speaks against a background displaying the words “Kill Your Local Republican,” then points to the message. “We’re going to make this the moderate position for the state of Wisconsin,” Delaruelle says, giving followers a one-month window to act.





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Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love...

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
    for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
    for to you I lift up my soul.

   Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord!
    I have fled to you for refuge.
Teach me to do your will,
    for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me
    on level ground!
   -Psalm 143:8-10

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The Waning Of The West...Demographic eclipse and cultural surrender in post-Christian Europe   Post-Christian Europeans, absorbed in narcissistic reverie, accelerate developments by abdicating reproduction and confrontation alike. The historical thrust is clear: this is civilizational suicide, abetted by a fear that paralyzes action. Importantly, the waning of Christian Europe’s descendants was never an inexorable fate but a consequence of choices—individualistic excesses, fearful silences, and demographic denial.
    The public spaces, until recently emblems of liberty, now echo with alien assertions; the feminists and intellectuals, guardians of progress, cower before the storm. Millions of Muslims, while not monolithic, provide the momentum for a shift that exploits Western largesse without gratitude.
   European Westerners have chosen to perish in obscurity; the cradle stands empty, and the veil descends.

Detroit Archbishop Surrenders to Islam: Celebrates New Mega-Mosque While His Own Churches Are Shuttered At the very moment a Catholic archbishop publicly blesses the expansion of an ideology whose scriptures call for Christianity’s eventual eradication, the Mass, the source and summit of Catholic life, is being diminished across his diocese.


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Cheer Up! The Birthright Citizenship Case Moves Us Toward Inevitable Victory  Calm down about today’s birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. We were always going to lose. That was expected by anyone who understands how the courts work; what wasn’t expected is that this ruling was such a huge step toward eventual victory. You don’t have to be happy, but you don’t have to freak out. We’re winning.




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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Since then we have a great high priest...

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. -Hebrews 4:14-16 Image

Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his knees.  -William Cowper

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Insanity: Palestinians Now Complaining That They Can't Cross Into Israel for Jobs  But still, I can think of no inherent reason why, other than culture, that Palestinians in the Middle East are such a poisonously dangerous population, but there is not one Arab country that wants anything to do with them, and for good reasons. They destroy every place where they congregate. 
   Ask the Jordanians. The Lebanese. The Egyptians. The Palestinian "refugees" from the war have all wound up in European countries too stupid to defend themselves against any threat. They are stupid enough to take in Syrians, Pakistanis, and Afghans as well, and have lived to regret it.

'Citizen Vigilante': The Film About Muslim Atrocities That Is Opening Eyes and Terrifying the Globalists   Musk, whom some of the 21st century's most brilliant political pundits believed saved free speech and was instrumental in President Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, posted the film on Twitter/X for free this past weekend.
   Twitter has exploded over Citizen Vigilante. It was viewed at least 15.5 million times in the first 48 hours it was released on Twitter/X.

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Mr. Obama, Are the Slaveowners in the Room With Us Right Now?  If the United States is deeply flawed for using slaves for plantation labor, how much more flawed are American Indian tribes for using slaves (mainly each other, but also Africans and white people) not only for plantation labor, but also for target practice, for human sacrifice, for dinner, and for sadistic torture?
   And if the United States is deeply flawed for purchasing slaves who were already enslaved long before our merchant ships arrived on the west coasts of Africa, how much more flawed are the African warlords who originally conquered and enslaved neighboring tribesmen before herding them to the Ghanaian and Senegalese coasts to trade them away?

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When the Culture's View Of Family Invades the Church  As our society has debuckled itself from the institution of marriage, with catastrophic results, it seems now many churches are doing the same thing--choosing to conform to the culture rather than transforming it. As a result, the church's voice in our culture becomes weaker--to the point of irrelevance--and our children are paying the price. This is evident in these statistics, especially when it comes to today's young adults.

The United Church is the largest Protestant denomination in the country and one of its congregations in British Columbia is advertising a seminar on how to access physician-assisted suicide.  The Anglican Church of Canada is working on a liturgy for people who take their own life with a doctor’s help including “prayers to be read immediately before the fatal drugs are administered, as well as prayers after the patient’s death.”

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Those Euro Air Conditioning Deniers Are Making This Huge Mistake  That’s why it’s kind of mind-boggling to see so many otherwise intelligent people play along with the charade, pretending that by abstaining from air conditioning, Europeans are saving the planet. If they’re using other ways to cool themselves, most likely they still need electricity.


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Millions of New York Taxpayer Dollars are About to Fund Trans Youth  As socialism slowly undertakes the Democrat party, taxes will not only increase, but will be used to fund insane progressive policies such as this. All three NY House candidates who were endorsed by Mamdani won their seats. The problem is alive, and Americans need to wake up before it is too late.

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  • Africa: 43.3% increase in covid deaths with vaccination.
  • Eastern Mediterranean: 350.9% increase.
  • South-East Asia: 403.7% increase.
  • Europe: 496.5% increase.
  • Americas: 705.9% increase.
  • Western Pacific: 1,275.0% increase.
Let that sit for a moment. The Western Pacific region  – Australia, Japan, South Korea, countries with advanced healthcare systems and very high vaccination uptake – saw covid deaths multiply by nearly 13-fold after the vaccines were deployed.

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Do not love the world or the things in the world...

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. -1 John 2:15-17

If our common life is not a common course of humility, self-denial, renunciation of the world, poverty of spirit, and heavenly affection, we don’t live the lives of Christians.  -William Law

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The Daughters of the American Revolution are in full rebellion after national leadership rammed through rules allowing biological males... who identify as women into the historic patriotic organization - and then ordered members to shut up and accept it.

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 Being socialists, they demand a rigid hierarchy and absolute obedience. It’s very, very centralized. There’s no room for nuance. There are certain things you have to believe, and you just cannot believe anything else if you’re one of their candidates. You’ve got to hate America, you’ve got to hate the Jews, and you’ve got to love the Third World terrorists. You’ve also got to agree with all the other weird trans stuff, as well as redistributing the means of production garbage. There’s no room for nuance. There’s no room for heretics, because this is a religious crusade for the crusaders.

The target is speech.
   Heartbeat International and Real Options are pro-life nonprofits that provide information and care to women who first take the abortion drug but regret that choice and want to continue their pregnancies. California wants to impose penalties approaching $20 million because these charities have dared to tell women that another option may exist.

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The Supremes Help Ensure Border Security to the Dismay of Liberal Justices  Their dissents are also very revealing because they spend a great deal of time criticizing the policies in each case, apparently forgetting that they are not policymakers but judges tasked with one job: determining whether the policy implemented by the executive branch (whether they like it or not) is within the authority granted by the Constitution or federal law.
    They abandoned that role in each of these cases.
  
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Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 1,400, nearly 70,000 remain missing The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 1,430, with families reporting at least 68,900 people missing. The toll continued to climb even after the 72-hour window for rescuing survivors alive closed Saturday, while anger over the government’s response intensified in some of the hardest-hit areas.

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Here's the thing: It seems to always be the left that engages in this kind of childish stupidity. It seems the left is always the first to start throwing rocks at cops, to start setting cars on fire, to start burning and looting. It's always the left that starts destroying property. Most of us on the right build; we don't destroy. But the left? The left destroys, not just properties, but institutions.

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Did the World Cup Just Start a War in Europe Over Air Conditioning?   The anti-American sentiment being generating by western journalists is staggering.  However, all it took was a few weeks and around 1.2 million foreign visitors per city coming to see the World Cup at the same time.  Suddenly, Europeans have realized they’ve been lied to about everything.
The US hosted event is now being called one of the most successful in history.  The propaganda spell has been broken.  Europeans are going on social media to apologize for the hate their countrymen have been dumping on the US over the years.  And, most importantly, they’ve discovered air conditioning.
Strangely, it’s not American gun rights that are sparking mass debate.  Rather, it’s the air conditioning issue that’s causing the most friction with political leaders back in Europe, and the elites are not happy.

Climate researcher Judith Curry says the era of ‘climate stupidity’ is done and declares victory As media outlets shut down their climate desks, corporations retreat from climate targets, and p olls of voters show they rate climate change lowest on their priorities, critics of the “climate crisis” narrative are saying it may be time to move on

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