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Timestamps:
Timestamp: (3:17). I thought we’d start the show by talking about gratitude for just a moment, as well as just how mixed up in the head we are here in the West.
Timestamp: (14:18). Republicans flee Congress as the Epstein news continues to rampage through the Trump Administration.
Timestamp: (16:11). In Ukraine news, Ukraine is getting some more air defence, which they drastically need, as well as more tanks. And why did Trump give Russia 50 days? I’ll share one possible reason I hadn’t heard from the great Tom Nichols.
Timestamp: (26:10). Let’s talk about Israel and Gaza for a moment, and the humanitarian catastrophe happening there.
Timestamp: (39:23). Can a “divorce” with China be avoided? Let’s discuss.
Timestamp: (50:37). Let me end by sharing some Biblical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.
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Why 50 days? And not two weeks? And is this Putin’s secret (and only) strategy at this point?
Can we avoid a more-peaceful path forward with China?
Let’s end with some notes on faith
As you know, if you want true peace, I believe you should look to God and the Bible for that — not a country, not a party, and certainly not a person. I believe that not only can God give you ever-lasting life, but that He can also give you peace in this life. God is like a good shepherd. He leads you by the still waters. He restores your soul. He guides you out of the death and destruction of sin. If you know nothing about the Bible, but want to test the waters and maybe try it out, check out my resource page here.
By the way, if you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, or thoughts of suicide, I have a link I’d like you to check out. In fact, it’s an entire page long. A pep talk, if you will, that I believe will help. I also have listed a hotline that you can call, whether you’re a service member or just a civilian. Here’s the page: PTSD.
This week’s theme is on confidence. I wanted to share three verses regarding confidence:
I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. — PHILIPPIANS 4:13 NLT
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go;
give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress...
For You have been my hope, Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth. — PSALM 71:3, 5 NIV
Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. — HEBREWS 10:35 NCV
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