Psalm 61: “The Rock that is Higher”

Today’s Psalm is about keeping our vows and the Covenant we make with God. How no matter who we are, male or female, when we enter into a relationship with God we become a part of His bride and His helpmeet, and the high calling it is to have a relationship with the Rock that is Higher than us all.

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Psalm 60: “Heart Cry to God,” Through the Bible series

Today’s Psalm is a cry for God to Turn back to us, heal the earth, and revive us again.

We also address the attitude “I’ve tried God and he didn’t work” and what’s wrong with that perspective.

God in the good and bad times

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Weekly News Brief 7/15/25

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France, Saudi Arabia to Host Two-State Solution Conference in Late July

France and Saudi Arabia will convene a high-level international conference aimed at advancing the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on July 28-29, multiple diplomatic sources confirmed Friday.

Khamenei Reemerges on Sacred Shiite Day, Framing War as Spiritual Triumph – Jul.7.2025

Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Britain’s Health Service Within 10 Years (Worthy News Focus) – Jul.4.2025

Pentagon: U.S. and Israeli Strikes Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program by Up to Two Years – Jul.2.2025

Breaking World News

Trump Strikes Trade Deal With Indonesia, Averting Tariff Clash and Opening U.S. Access to Key Resources

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a preliminary trade deal with Indonesia, just days after threatening a 32% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation. The agreement marks the fourth such deal since Trump launched his aggressive “reciprocal tariffs” campaign in April aimed at closing America’s trade deficit and boosting U.S. exports.

Pakistan Commission To Investigate Abuse Of Blasphemy Laws(Worthy News In-Depth)

One of Pakistan’s most influential courts ruled Tuesday that a judicial commission will investigate the abuse of blasphemy legislation in a historic move that could impact minority Christians, a senior lawyer confirmed to Worthy News.

Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks EU Alarm as $2 Trillion Trade Relationship Hangs in the Balance

European Union leaders issued sharp warnings Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to impose sweeping 30% tariffs on EU imports by August 1, a move they say would severely disrupt nearly $2 trillion in annual trade between the two economic powerhouses.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia if Peace Deal Isn’t Reached in 50 Days

Poor Nations Paying Millions To Trump-Linked Lobbyists (Worthy News Investigation)

Trump To Impose 30% Tariff On Eu, Mexico

Russia, North Korea Deepen Military Ties In Ukraine As Clashes Intensify

Trump Announces NATO Deal to Arm Ukraine, Slams Russia Over Escalating Attacks

Peace Plan: Ukraine Split Up Feared

Europe Mourns At 30th Anniversary Of Srebrenica Massacre

Catholic Priest Disappears In Colombia

Ukraine’s President Urges Marshall Plan After Massive Attacks; US Frustrated

Breaking Israel News

IDF Eliminates Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Commanders in Major Gaza Strike Campaign

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), in coordination with the Shin Bet internal security agency, has carried out a sweeping two-week campaign targeting senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) operatives involved in restoring the groups’ military infrastructure in Gaza, the military announced Sunday.

Israel, Hamas Edge Closer to Ceasefire Deal as Qatar-Led Gaza Reconstruction Takes Shape

Israel has agreed in principle to allow Qatar and other countries to begin funding the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip under the terms of a proposed ceasefire, according to a report by Ynet and confirmed by regional sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations in Doha.

Israel and EU Agree to Expand Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Israel and the European Union have reached a key agreement to expand humanitarian aid access to Gaza, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Thursday. The deal includes increasing the number of aid trucks, reopening multiple border crossings, and restoring key infrastructure.

Hostage Deal Nearing Final Stage as Israel, Hamas Haggle Over IDF Presence in Gaza During Ceasefire

IDF Raids in Southern Lebanon Target Hezbollah Weapon Sites and Infrastructure

Trump, Netanyahu Unveil Controversial Postwar Gaza Vision Amid Ceasefire Push and Regional Strikes

Iranian Missiles Struck Five Israeli Military Bases During 12-Day War, Satellite Data Reveals

Netanyahu Hails Trump Partnership in White House Dinner Focused on Iran, Gaza, and Abraham Accords

Lebanon Responds to U.S. Disarmament Plan as Tensions Flare with Israel

Israel Launches ‘Operation Black Flag’ Against Houthi Ports in Yemen Following Red Sea Ship Attack

Netanyahu Heads to Washington as Trump Pushes ‘Deal of the Century’

Breaking U.S. News

Wave of Violence Against ICE Sparks Federal Crackdown: Homan Say ‘This Stops Now’

A surge in violent attacks against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers has sparked a strong federal crackdown, with President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and Border Czar Tom Homan vowing “zero tolerance” for assaults on law enforcement.

Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to move forward with broad layoffs within the Department of Education as a part of his campaign promise to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.

Four ‘1-in-1,000-Year’ Storms Strike U.S. in Seven Days

In a week that defied probability and stunned the nation, an extraordinary string of weather catastrophes swept from Texas to Illinois—four separate “1-in-1,000-year” floods that turned roads into rivers, homes into wreckage, and left at least 125 dead.

9 Killed As Fire Hits Massachusetts Care Home; Dozens Injured

Supreme Court Green Lights Education Department Layoffs

Senate Approves Disaster Tax Relief Bill, Heads To Trump For Signature

On Anniversary Of Trump Attack, Secret Service ‘Laser-focused’ On Agency Reform

USDA: 45m Acres Of American Land Owned By Foreign Entities

FISA Court Approves DOJ Review of Carter Page Surveillance as Congress Presses for Crossfire Hurricane Records

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Supreme Court Clears Path for Trump Administration to Proceed with Federal Workforce Cuts

Trump Administration Launches Crackdown on Chinese Ownership of U.S. Farmland

Breaking Christian News

John MacArthur, Influential Pastor and Theologian, Dies at 86

John MacArthur, the prominent California pastor, author, and Bible teacher known for his unwavering theological stances and decades of preaching ministry, has died at the age of 86. His death was confirmed Monday evening by Grace to You, his media ministry, which said he passed away shortly after being hospitalized with pneumonia.

Pakistan Sentences Muslim To Death For Killing Christian (Worthy News In-Depth)

A Pakistani court has upheld the death sentence of a Muslim man for killing a Christian because he married his sister after she turned to faith in Christ.

Gunman Kills Two Women in Church Rampage After Shooting State Trooper in Lexington, Kentucky

Nigeria Mourns Ex-President Buhari, Criticised Over Anti-Christian Violence (Worthy News Focus)

Baptist Pastor Among Christians Killed In Nigeria

Sudan Demolishes Pentecostal Church Building

Eight Christian Leaders Found in Mass Grave in Colombia

Young Christians Acquitted Of Blasphemy After 2-Year Battle

Through the Bible series: Psalm 58, Speaking Righteously *Podcast*

In today’s chapter, we talk about speaking righteously, vs. speaking lies an falsehoods. About how words and discipline from a Father might not be what we want to hear, but are necessary, and how God “chastises those He loves”.

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Weekly News Brief 6/23/25

Iran Seeks Russian Support as Trump’s Strikes Devastate Nuclear Sites

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dispatched his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday in a bid to secure stronger support from Russian President Vladimir Putin, following devastating U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Calls for Peace Amid Rising Tensions – Jun.21.2025

Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike – Jun.13.2025

Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

Breaking World News

Iran Fires Missiles At US Bases In Middle East (Video)

Air defense systems were activated across the Middle East after Iran said it had launched missiles at U.S. bases ,including in Qatar, as videos filmed by residents in Qatar showed flashes and explosions.

Iran Launches Missile Strikes on U.S. Bases in Qatar and Iraq Following American Bombing of Nuclear Sites

Iran launched a barrage of missiles Monday targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq, marking its first direct military retaliation after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.

Iranian Retaliation Expected Within Days as U.S. Forces Brace for Potential Strikes

The United States is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation against American forces in the Middle East, which could come as early as Tuesday, according to senior U.S. officials cited by Reuters. This follows U.S. and Israeli strikes over the weekend that targeted and reportedly destroyed key Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan during Operation Midnight Hammer.

Trump Sounds Alarm Over Medvedev’s Nuclear Threats After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Russia’s Missiles, Drones Kill Numerous In Kyiv (Worthy News Radio)

U.N. Security Council Divided as Russia, China Push Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Strikes on Iran

Russia Frees Jailed RFE/RL Journalist

Russia Warns U.S. Strikes on Iran Could Spur Nations to Supply Tehran with Nuclear Warheads

Trump Hints at Regime Change in Iran as Khamenei Prepares for Succession from Bunker

Iran’s Parliament Backs Strait of Hormuz Closure Following U.S. Strikes, Raising Global Oil Market Fears

Largest Leftist Dutch Alliance Embraces Anti-Israel Motion (Worthy News In-Depth)

Netherlands Reeling From Political Earthquake Over Israel’s Iron Dome (Worthy News Analysis)

Breaking Israel News

Israel Obliterates Iran’s Notorious ‘Doomsday Clock’ in Tehran Strikes

In a powerful message to Iran’s leadership, Israel announced Monday that it had successfully destroyed the so-called “Israel doomsday clock” during a wave of precision strikes deep inside Tehran. The clock, a provocative symbol of Iran’s long-standing calls for Israel’s destruction, was targeted alongside key regime and security sites as part of Israel’s intensifying military campaign.

Netanyahu: Israel Closing In on War Goals as Iran and Hamas Face Crushing Blows

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel is operating at “full tilt” in both Iran and Gaza, as joint U.S.-Israeli military actions continue to target Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and Hamas strongholds. In a prerecorded address, Netanyahu vowed that Israel would not be drawn into a prolonged conflict but would press on until its strategic objectives are met.

Iran Pounds Israel With Missiles After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites; Numerous Injured (Video)

More than 20 people were injured in Israel early Sunday as Iran pounded the Jewish nation with missiles after the United States destroyed three Iranian nuclear sites.

Israel Kills Iran’s ‘Orchestrator’ Of Hamas Massacre And Other Commander

Israel’s Dual Wars Burn Through Billions, Threatening Economic Stability

Iran Fires Cluster Bomb Ballistic Missile at Israel, IDF Confirms First Use During War

Trump: Crucial Days Ahead as U.S. Weighs Joining Israel-Iran Conflict

Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities in Major Air Operation

Over 240 Injured As Iran Strikes Israel Again

Israel Threatens To Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran Missile Hits Israel Hospital (Video)

Breaking U.S. News

FDA Halts New Clinical Trials Sending Americans’ DNA to China, Citing Security and Ethics Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last Thursday it has suspended authorization for all new clinical trials involving the transfer of Americans’ living cells or genetic material to China and other adversarial nations for genetic engineering, following mounting evidence of serious ethical and security breaches.

Trump Administration Moves to Block Gender Ideology in California’s Federally Funded Sex Ed Program

The Trump administration has issued a firm ultimatum to California: strip all references to gender ideology from its federally funded sex education program for at-risk youth or risk losing millions in federal funding. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) delivered the notice on Friday, giving the state 60 days to comply.

Texas Governor Signs Ten Commandments Bill Into Law Amid National Debate

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Saturday a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom across the state, a move that has sparked national debate over religious freedom and constitutional boundaries.

Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law, Igniting New Battle Over Religious Heritage in Schools

More Than 700 Iranians Released Into The U.S. Under Biden

U.S. on High Alert for Terror Threats After Trump’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Federal Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Control of California National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests

U.S. Border Patrol Uncovers Massive Cartel Smuggling Tunnel Near San Diego

Trump Administration Accelerates Border Wall Construction as Illegal Immigration Declines

‘Doomsday Plane’ Lands Near D.C. After Mysterious Flight Amid Middle East Tensions

Federal Appeals Court Signals Support for Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Law Protecting Children from Transgender Medical Interventions

Breaking Christian News

Cuban Christian Dissident Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence Over Facebook Posts Criticizing Regime

The communist regime in Cuba is reportedly seeking a ten-year prison sentence for Alexander Verdecia, a 51-year-old Christian dissident and member of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), over Facebook posts critical of the government, according to Martí Noticias. Verdecia, who has long denounced poverty and repression in his hometown of Río Cauto, was arrested in February and charged with “propaganda against the constitutional order.”

US: Gunman Killed After Church Shooting In Michigan; 1 Injured

A mentally troubled white man opened fire outside a church filled with worshippers in the U.S. state of Michigan before being struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff, local police said Sunday.

‘Islamic State Kills 20 In Damascus Church’

US Evangelist Graham Urges Prayers After America Hits Iran

Nicaragua’s Prisons a Horror for Christian Political Prisoners Amid Widespread Crackdown on Churches

Somali Mother Faces Death For Accepting Christ

Kidnapped Christian Might Be Killed In Nigeria; Prayers Urged

US Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart In Critical Condition (Worthy News In-Depth)

Weekly News Brief 6/15/25

Featured Stories

Israel Launches “Operation Rising Lion,” Decapitates Iran’s Military and Nuclear Leadership in Preemptive Strike

In a sweeping and unprecedented military operation, Israel launched a decisive preemptive strike deep inside Iran early Friday morning, targeting Tehran’s nuclear program and eliminating the Islamic Republic’s top military brass in a dramatic escalation dubbed “Operation Rising Lion.”

Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Program as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

Iran Vows to Ramp Up Uranium Enrichment After IAEA Censure as Regional Tensions Soar – Jun.12.2025

CENTCOM Commander Outlines Iran Strike Plans, Warns of Proxy Threats and Regional Instability – Jun.11.2025

Breaking World News

Trump and Putin Discuss Urgent Need to End Israel-Iran Conflict in Hour-Long Call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a lengthy phone conversation on Saturday, focusing heavily on the escalating war between Israel and Iran. The call, which lasted nearly an hour, came as tensions in the Middle East soared following Israel’s strike on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s deadly retaliation.

Australians Attacked in Bali; Police Searching For Suspects

An Australian man was shot and killed, and another Australian man was injured on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali, prompting a police search for two suspects, local officials said Saturday.

Air India Emergency Landing In Thailand After Bomb Threat

An Air India flight from Thailand’s Phuket island to India’s capital, New Delhi, was forced to return and make an emergency landing after an onboard bomb threat, officials confirmed.

Tehran Launches New Wave Of Missiles At Israel

Secrecy and Power: Bilderberg Group Gathers in Stockholm with Global Agendas and Prophetic Undercurrents

Trump Warns Iran Of More Brutal Attacks

One Man Miraculously Survives Air India Crash but Hundreds Die (Worthy News In-Depth)

Air India Plane Crashes After Take Off In Ahmedabad; Over 260 Killed

IAEA Declares Iran in Breach of Nuclear Safeguards for First Time in Nearly 20 Years, Setting Stage for Escalation

Britain, Spain Agree On Future Of Gibraltar

Scores Killed In South Africa Flooding

U.S. Orders Evacuation of Non-Essential Personnel from Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait Amid Iran Tensions

Breaking Israel News

Israel Warns of Escalating Strikes as Warplanes Roam Tehran’s Skies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning Saturday that Israeli Air Force jets would soon be a common sight above Tehran, pledging to strike “every site and every target of the ayatollah regime” as Israel ramps up its unprecedented military campaign against Iran.

Four Dead, 70 Injured As Iran-Israel Strikes Enter 2nd Day

At least four people were dead and over 70 injured in Israel early Saturday, with the Jewish nation facing massive Iranian missile strikes, officials said.

Iran Missiles Strike Tel Aviv, 1 Killed, 63 Wounded; Israel’s Headquarters Targeted

Israeli forces backed by the United States were unable Saturday to intercept all missiles fired by Iran towards Israel, with barrages since Friday killing at least one and injuring 63 Israelis, officials confirmed.

Scores Of Israelis Injured In Iran Missile Strike

Mossad-Led Covert Strike Cripples Iran’s Air Defenses, Clears Path for Massive Israeli Air Operation

Israel Hits Airport Iran; World Markets Concerned (Video)

Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” Stuns Iran in Masterstroke of Strategic Deception

Iran Drones Intercepted By Israel

Argentina to Move Embassy to Jerusalem as President Milei Declares Unwavering Support for Israel in Knesset Speech

U.S. Embassy in Israel to Boycott Tel Aviv Pride, Aligns with Trump Administration’s Shift Toward Traditional Values

Hamas Attacks Humanitarian Aid Bus in Gaza, Killing Five and Injuring Several, GHF Says

Breaking U.S. News

Trump’s Army Parade In Washington Sparks Controversy (Video)

Calm returned to the streets of Washington after cheers and chants reverberated through America’s capital Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers crewed modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

US Democratic Lawmaker, Husband Killed In ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’

The governor of the U.S. State of Minnesota says a gunman posing as a police officer has killed a senior Democratic Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday in an apparent “politically motivated assassination.

San Antonio Mourns 11 Killed In Floods

Residents in the U.S. city of San Antonio plunged into mourning Saturday after record-breaking rainfall triggered severe flash flooding, leaving at least 11 people dead, dozens injured, and causing widespread damage in the area.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order on Election Rules, Says Only Congress Can Mandate Voting Changes

DOGE‑Led Savings Drive Spurs House to Approve $9.4 B Rescission Bill, Eyes Senate Showdown

Lawsuit Challenges Arkansas Ten Commandments Display Law in Public Schools

U.S. Deficit Shrinks in May, But Fiscal Year Shortfall Still Deepens Amid Tax and Spending Debate

Americans See Religion Gaining Ground in Public Life, Gallup Finds

Judge Denies Newsom’s Bid to Limit National Guard as Trump Vows to ‘Liberate LA’ from ‘Third World Lawlessness’

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Tariffs During Ongoing Legal Battle, Citing “Exceptional Importance”

Nationwide ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Set to Challenge Trump

Trump Defends Military Deployment to Los Angeles as Anti-ICE Riots Continue

Breaking Christian News

100 Massacred In Nigeria’s Benue State, Amnesty Says (Worthy News In-Depth)

Nigeria’s government was under pressure Sunday to end massacres in the country’s central Benue state after at least 100 people, many believed to be Christians, were reportedly killed there over the weekend.

Evangelist Graham: ‘Pray for Peace in Jerusalem’ As Fighting Escalates

U.S. Evangelist Franklin Graham urged Christians on Saturday to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem” after Iran fired a barrage of missiles towards Israel that killed several and injured scores of Israelis.

Christians Report Kidnappings In Abuja; Call For Prayers

Christian Evangelist Killed In Ethiopia

China Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Zion House Churches, Detains Pastors and Worshippers

High School Bans Bible Verses, Forces Christian Club to Strip Faith Content

Christian Converts Flee Iran After Jail Sentence

Southern Baptists Agree On Banning Same-Sex Marriage

“Producing His Character in Us” Psalm 56: Through the Bible series

Today’s Psalm is encouraging up to seek and know His will, to wait on His perfect timing, that when we do this, we are becoming who He wants us to be, and that He is producing His character in us.

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“Wandering, but Hopeful” Psalm 55, Through the Bible series

Today’s Psalm encourages us to have the Fear of God and not fear of man, to not care what others think of us. That God is love and who goes ahead of us, and that no matter what persecution we may be going through, is there guiding our way and giving us hope.

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