Weekly News Brief; 7/27/23

Posted on July 27, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Russia, China Increasing Cooperation With North Korea

Russia and China stepped up their cooperation with nuclear-armed autocratically North Korea on Wednesday as East-West relations rapidly worsened.

Ukraine Steps Up Military Offensive

Ukraine has stepped up its counteroffensive against invading Russian troops, with several sources confirming Ukrainian advances in the south and east of the country.

US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria

American F-35 fighter jets arrived in the Middle East to beef up deterrence against Iran amid a string of ship seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia, U.S. Inch Toward Direct Conflict in Middle East – July 25, 2023

Russia Raises Conscript Age Ahead of More Mobilizations – July 25, 2023

Europe’s Heatwave Death Toll Rising – July 25, 2023

Kyiv: ‘Russia Strikes Cathedral, Building, Killing 1, Injuring 22’ (Worthy News Radio) – July 24, 2023

Al Qaeda and Islamic State gaining ground in Afghanistan, UN reports – July 24, 2023

As Iran launches air force drill, US beefs up plane fleet in Persian Gulf – July 24, 2023

Center Right Wins Spain Elections – July 24, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Netanyahu: ‘All agree that Israel must remain a strong democracy’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for broad agreement on his government’s plans in an address to the nation following the unilateral passing of key judicial reform legislation.

Hamas agrees to join PA for national unity talks after arrested official is released

Hamas agreed to join talks on forming a new unity government with the leaders of other main Palestinian factions after the Palestinian Authority on Sunday released a senior Hamas official who had been arrested on charges of slandering the PA and stirring up sectarian strife, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli researchers succeed in producing “green” hydrogen – July 25, 2023

Israel Passes Controversial Court Law Despite Protests – July 24, 2023

Coalition passes 1st judicial overhaul law, limiting review of government decisions – July 24, 2023

Likud, protest leaders reject labor union’s compromise overhaul bill – July 23, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 22 Years

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points at the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting, lifting the target range to 5.25 and 5.50 percent. Rate-setting Committee members voted unanimously for the policy decision.

Mitch McConnell Abruptly Stopping Speech Sparks Health Questions

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s bizarre press conference has sparked fresh speculations about the 81-year-old’s health.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Alliance of Democratic Governors plan expansion to abortion access – July 26, 2023

Federal court blocks Biden rule limiting asylum for migrants, a major blow to administration – July 25, 2023

Justice Department sues Texas over a floating barrier in Rio Grande intended to deter migrant crossings – July 25, 2023

US scientists working on ground-breaking “fountain of youth” treatment – July 25, 2023

Bill introduced in Senate to ban sex-change surgeries, hormone treatments for minors – July 24, 2023

Biden admin allocates $5 billion for new COVID vaccines with little manufacturing guidance – July 24, 2023

Amazon Rolls Out Palm Payments Despite Concern – July 23, 2023

Breaking Christian News

New Language Created by Wycliffe Associates Being Used in Africa’s Public and Private Schools to Teach Deaf Students

Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed a new language for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind community, which is now being used in both public and private schools in Africa.

India: Seven Christians brutally attacked by Hindu extremists

Seven Christians in India’s Chhattisgarh state have suffered severe injuries following a brutal attack on them by Hindu nationalists earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Some EU states discriminate against religious minorities at home while promoting religious freedom abroad, report finds

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reported on Monday that a number of European Union nations have been discriminating against their own religious minority communities while advocating religious freedom abroad, the Washington Times reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Fewer than 60% of US young adults believe in God, poll shows – July 25, 2023

Nigeria: Genocidal attacks on Christians continue in Benue state – July 24, 2023

China’s Communist Party has rewritten parts of the Bible to suppress Christianity, US lawmaker reports – July 24, 2023

India Premier Condemns Sexual Assault Of Christian Women (Worthy News-Investigation) – July 23, 2023

Idaho college town to pay $300,000 to Christians arrested for having an outdoor church service – July 23, 2023

Iran: More than 50 Christians rounded up and detained on unknown charges – July 20, 2023

Pakistan Christians Fleeing After Blasphemy Allegations – July 20, 2023

Audio Song from Psalms 24; “King of Glory”

Posted on July 27, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Song from Psalms 24, set to music by our family.

Watch the lyric video here:

Or just listen below:

Growing Your Own Lettuce

Posted on July 21, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Put potting soil or compost in a sour cream container that has holes in the bottom. Water the soil and then sprinkle your lettuce seeds over top. Sprinkle soil about 1/8” over the seeds. Water daily, making sure you don’t water too much or the seeds will wash down and won’t sprout.

Once your lettuce is 1-2” tall, transplant them individually into a small cell tray. Once they’ve reached 4-5” tall, it’s time to plant them outside.

Plant them about 8” apart in rows. We put manure and water in the holes before planting. Water everyday until they’re established.

We lightly mulch around ours to keep mud from splattering on the lettuce when it rains.

Our Beets and Lettuce growing side by side in our garden

Once they are ready to pick, pick only the outside leaves working from the bottom up, leaving the smaller ones in the middle. Remove any yellow leaves and put them on the compost pile, or feed it to your sheep or goats.

When you notice your plants starting to grow slower, you will need to put manure around them to help feed the soil.

Doing it this way, you will get more lettuce from your plants, the lettuce stays clean and they will produce longer.

“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.”

Gen. 1:29

Weekly News Brief; 7/19/23

Posted on July 19, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

North Korea Detains US Soldier

U.S. President Joe Biden faced another foreign policy crisis Tuesday as defense officials confirmed that the person crossing unauthorized into North Korea was an American soldier.

US Deploys Nuke Sub to South Korea

The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North’s nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.

Russia Attacks Ukraine Ports After Ending Grain Deal (Worthy News Radio)

Russia has warned Ukraine of security risks if it continues shipping grain out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports without Moscow’s approval. The Kremlin made the announcement after pulling out of a grain deal and then ordering overnight air strikes on Ukrainian port cities.

Latest World News Headlines

Russia Ends Grain Deal After Bridge Attack – July 17, 2023

Around 700 million people worldwide are facing hunger, UN reports – July 17, 2023

U.S. sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region – July 17, 2023

Last Grain Ship Leaves Ukraine Worrying Africa – July 17, 2023

EU, Tunisia Sign Migration Deal After Disasters – July 17, 2023

Iran Resumes Enforcing Hijab After Deadly Protests – July 16, 2023

Thousands Attend Budapest Pride Protesting Hungary’s LGBT Law – July 16, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Two Syrian soldiers injured in alleged Israeli strikes near Damascus

Two Syrian soldiers were injured after alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites in the Damascus area on Tuesday night, according to the Syrian state news agency SANA.

Laser air defenses coming to Israeli border communities soon

Within approximately 18 months, Israel is expected to deploy the world’s first laser defense systems, on borders that have Iranian-backed terrorist armies on the other side.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israeli protesters block highways in ‘day of disruption’ against Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan – July 18, 2023

Biden invites Netanyahu to Washington during first conversation in 4 months – July 17, 2023

Netanyahu Vows Crackdown on Military No-Shows in Judicial Protest – July 17, 2023

Netanyahu Allies ‘Shocked’ Israel’s High Court will Hear Petition to Disqualify Prime Minister – July 16, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

US officially cuts all funding to Wuhan Institute of Virology

The US government on Monday officially cut off all future federal funding for the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology from which it is suspected the COVID-19 virus originated, citing the lab’s violation of safety protocols and refusal to submit required documents on security, the New York Post reports. The US decision will affect new contracts, grants, and other transactions at the Institute.

House Democrat seeks to eliminate “husband” and “wife” from federal law

A House Democratic lawmaker have proposed legislation to eliminate the terms “husband” and “wife” from federal law in favor of gender neutral terminology.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Court ruling for web designer may not protect others opposing same-sex weddings – July 18, 2023

House to vote on pro-Israel resolution ahead of President Herzog’s visit – July 17, 2023

Jan. 6 defendant appeals to Supreme Court in case that could upend hundreds of riot charges – July 17, 2023

Iowa judge blocks state’s six-week abortion ban – July 17, 2023

Despite Supreme Court ruling, Biden unveils $39 billion in new student loan debt forgiveness – July 16, 2023

Biotech Lab Working to Create Lab-Grown Human Eggs – July 16, 2023

Fed Set to Raise Rates in July Despite Inflation Slowdown – July 13, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Indonesia Christians: ‘Muslim Crackdown On Congregations’ (Worthy News In-Depth)

Indonesian Christians said Tuesday that several church congregations have been “disbanded” by angry Muslim protesters and local authorities. “In one of them, my children worship,” a concerned Christian told Worthy News.

Indonesia: North Sumatra Christian worship service again disrupted by Muslims

A Christian congregation in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, had its worship service disrupted by Muslim protestors for the second time in two months on July 2, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

Mali: Hundreds of civilians killed by Islamic State fighters, “please pray”

Survivors of Islamic State attacks in Mali have given testimony to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization that indicates hundreds of civilians in the north-west African country were killed by jihadists in the first half of this year alone, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Mali has been plagued by a staggering rise in Islamic terror attacks since jihadists took over much of its northern section in a coup in 2012.

Latest Christian News Headlines

India: 400 violent attacks on Christians in first half of 2023 – July 18, 2023

Pakistan: Christian man charged with blasphemy is refused bail – July 17, 2023

Uganda: Young man murdered for his faith two weeks after accepting Christ – July 17, 2023

Angry Muslim Crowds Try To Attack Pakistan Christians – July 16, 2023

Afghanistan: Christians face death but the Gospel is going forward – July 13, 2023

Pakistan: Christian man detained on charges of blasphemy for sharing Facebook post with Bible verse – July 13, 2023

There is “no religious freedom in China,” Chinese pastor tells US House Select Committee – July 13, 2023

Podcast 5 Questions About God and the Bible Series

Posted on July 18, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

In today’s podcast, we will give the Biblical answers to 5 more popular questions people have about God and the Bible, including:

What does the Bible say about inter-racial marriage?

Do animals go to heaven when they die?

What does the Bible say about homosexuality?

What does the Bible say about tattoos?

Is sex outside marriage a sin?

Listen here:

See the mentioned teaching on Homosexuality below: Homosexuality

Weekly News Brief 7/12/23

Posted on July 12, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Nigeria Gunmen Release Priest and 3 Others

A Catholic priest and three other persons abducted by suspected Islamic gunmen in southeastern Nigeria this week have been released, several sources confirmed Wednesday.

Spain: ‘Hundreds of Migrants Lost At Sea’

Spain’s coastguard said Tuesday it was searching for three boats carrying hundreds of migrants reported lost at sea after it managed to rescue scores of people from another vessel.

Burkina Faso gripped by terror: 22 civilians killed by jihadist insurgents

Continuing a years-long reign of terror, suspected Islamic jihadist insurgents murdered 22 civilians in Burkina Faso on July 7, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The government of Burkina Faso was overthrown during a military coup led by Capt. Ibrahim Traoré in September last year, following accusations that then-President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was ineffectual in dealing with Islamic terrorism gripping the West African country.

Latest World News Headlines

Tensions Emerging Between Ukraine, NATO, Over Membership (Worthy News Radio) – July 11, 2023

Belgian Young Woman Euthanized After Mental Suffering, Raising Questions (Worthy News In-Depth) – July 11, 2023

Dozens Killed In India Devastating Rains – July 11, 2023

Six Killed In China Kindergarten Attack – July 10, 2023

Netherlands Returning Hundreds Of Stolen Artifacts To Indonesia, Sri Lanka – July 10, 2023

Turkey Halts Opposition To Sweden’s NATO Entry – July 10, 2023

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte Leaves Politics – July 10, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel: Archaeologists unearth mosaic at Roman-era synagogue in Galilee

American archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a mosaic at a Roman-era synagogue of the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq in the Lower Galilee, i24News reports.

Jews Join Mourning Over Srebrenica Massacre

Tens of thousands of mourners from around Bosnia and abroad gathered in the town of Srebrenica on Tuesday for the annual commemoration of the 1995 massacre here, Europe’s worst atrocity since World War Two.

Latest Israel News Headlines

Israel: “Day of Disruption” kicks off with major protests against government’s judicial reform plans – July 11, 2023

Palestinians reject Israel’s demands to save PA – July 10, 2023

Knesset set to vote on judicial reform bill – July 10, 2023

A threat to Iran: IDF and US military team up for joint drill – July 10, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Gallup: Confidence in Higher Education Falls to 36%

According to a Gallup survey of institutions, Americans’ confidence in higher education has fallen to 36%, sharply lower than in two prior readings in 2015 (57%) and 2018 (48%).

Texas Starts Building Floating Border Wall

Construction crews on Monday began putting a floating border barrier in place near Eagle Pass, Texas, with the project expected to deter large numbers of illegal migrant border crossings in the area.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

Fifth Circuit Court dismisses anti-BDS lawsuit, upholding Texas’ stand against discrimination – July 10, 2023

Judge maintains ban on fed censorship communication with social media – July 10, 2023

US economy added roughly 200,000 jobs in June, Labor Department report – July 9, 2023

New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S. – July 9, 2023

Christian School Asks 11th Circuit to Strike Down Prayer Ban at Football Games – July 6, 2023

‘Sound of Freedom’ skyrockets at box office opening day – July 6, 2023

California church targeted with overnight cross burnings, police investigating – July 6, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Church of England working to finalize Prayer and Pastoral Guidance for clergy who want to bless same-sex unions

The Church of England is working on finalizing its Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) and Pastoral Guidance documents to be used by clergy who choose to hold blessing ceremonies in church for same-sex civil unions, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

Sudan: Christians face severe danger as violent conflict continues

Together with their fellow citizens, Christians in Sudan are facing great danger as the country appears to be descending into a violent, protracted civil war, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Indonesia: Religion minister plans to ease permit system for houses of worship

In a positive move for religious minorities in Indonesia, the country’s Minister of Religion has announced a plan to ease the burdensome permit regulations for houses of worship by allowing approval with only one recommendation, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

Latest Christian News Headlines

Christians in Pakistan receive credible terror threat following Quran-burning in Sweden, “no Christian in Pakistan is safe” – July 10, 2023

Typhoon Destroys TWR Transmitter; ‘Millions Without Gospel’ – July 7, 2023

Belarus Destroys New Life Church As Part Of ‘Witch-Hunt,’ Christians Say (Worthy News In-Depth) – July 7, 2023

Indonesia City Reopens Church Building, But Concerns Remain – July 7, 2023

Nigeria: Plateau state Christians receive written threats of impending attacks on specific communities by Fulani jihadists – July 6, 2023

China: Four Christians imprisoned without charge following raid on church – July 6, 2023

Nigeria: Jihadist slaughter of Christians continues; “We enjoin all Christians to cry for God’s mercy” – July 4, 2023

Weekly News Brief: 7/7/23

Posted on July 7, 2023 by doyouknowmyfather

Breaking World News

The following news is taken in whole or part from Worthy News Ministries.

Iran is continuing to execute anti-government protestors, UN says

The United Nations reported this week that Iran is continuing to carry out “chilling” executions on citizens suspected of involvement in nationwide anti-government protests that were sparked last year after young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini died in police custody in September, i24News reports.

Hungary Pledges Ties With Russia Despite Invasion

Hungary pledged to continue cooperation with Moscow while hosting the Russian health minister despite Western condemnation over Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.

Transgender individuals have significantly higher rate of suicide and mortality, report shows

A newly published Danish study has shown that transgender individuals have significantly higher rates of suicide attempts and mortality than nontransgender individuals. Published by the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network, the study is titled ‘Transgender Identity and Suicide Attempts and Mortality in Denmark.’

Latest World News Headlines

US Navy stops Iran from seizing two oil tankers in Gulf of Oman – July 5, 2023

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations of imminent attack on Europe’s largest nuclear plant – July 5, 2023

Netherlands Record-Breaking Storm Kills, Injures Several – July 5, 2023

Russia Blames Ukraine For Deadly Missile Strikes (Worthy News Radio) – July 5, 2023

Russia, Syria to hold six-day military drills – July 4, 2023

Russia Threatens Europe’s Largest Nuclear Plant After Missiles Injure Dozens – July 4, 2023

Dutch King Apologizes For Slavery – July 3, 2023

Breaking Israel News

Israel strikes in Damascus; Syrian air defenses fail to respond

The Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike on Iranian advanced arms depots in Damascus overnight Thursday, but Syrian air defense systems were not activated, Ynet has learned.

Not a ‘one-off’: Israel will continue ‘mowing the lawn’ in Jenin

Comments by Israeli leaders in the aftermath of a two-day incursion in the Jenin refugee camp indicate that the Israel Defense Forces will take repeated military action against Palestinian terror.

Latest Israel News Headlines

IDF: Rocket fired from Lebanon explodes near border, artillery returning fire – July 6, 2023

New haredi city expected to reach population of 80,000 – July 5, 2023

IDF strikes Gaza after rockets launched at southern Israel – July 5, 2023

Israeli Forces Conclude Major Operation in Jenin Amid Tensions – July 4, 2023

Breaking U.S. News

Christian School Asks 11th Circuit to Strike Down Prayer Ban at Football Games

Attorneys for a Tampa, Florida Christian school recently told an Atlanta-based federal appeals court that prayer over a loudspeaker before a football game is protected by the U.S. Constitution.

‘Sound of Freedom’ skyrockets at box office opening day

“Sound of Freedom,” a film released earlier this week that brings awareness to human trafficking, got the top spot at the box office in the United States on its opening day, the Fourth of July.

Latest U.S. News Headlines

California church targeted with overnight cross burnings, police investigating – July 6, 2023

US Judge Restricts Biden Officials From Contact With Social Media Firms – July 5, 2023

FDA blasted for ‘misleading’ mRNA COVID vaccine labels as ‘sudden death’ research mounts – July 5, 2023

Confidence in U.S. government plummets – July 5, 2023

Judge bars Biden administration from working with social media companies on ‘protected speech’ – July 4, 2023

Biden Decries Mass Shootings Overshadowing Independence Day – July 4, 2023

Federal courts lift bans on gender-affirming treatment for minors in Kentucky, Tennessee – July 4, 2023

Breaking Christian News

Nigeria: Plateau state Christians receive written threats of impending attacks on specific communities by Fulani jihadists

As part of an ongoing campaign of terror, murder, displacement and destruction of livelihood against Nigerian Christians in Plateau State, Fulani jihadists sent written warnings to specific local Christian communities at the weekend, advising them of impending attacks in specific locations, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Notably, the jihadists pointed out that no Nigerian security forces would come to the aid of the Christians if they valued their own lives.

Nigeria: Jihadist slaughter of Christians continues; “We enjoin all Christians to cry for God’s mercy”

Leaders from the Church of Christ in Nations (CAN) denomination in Nigeria have called for all Christians to beseech God for His mercy on their land as Fulani Islamic jihadists murdered 11 more Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau state and 20 Christians in neighboring Taraba state in attacks on June 27 and June 25 respectively, Morning Star News (MSN) reports.

China: Four Christians imprisoned without charge following raid on church

A Christian pastor and three of his church members in China’s Guangdong Province have been in custody for six weeks after being arrested by the ruling Chinese Communist Party on suspicion of conducting “illegal business operations,” China Aid reports.