State after state is having outages and operations issues with the 911 emergency line. The most recent was Massachusetts on July 18.

State leaders had a fire lit beneath them when they realized there was a statewide outage of the entire system, while they and emergency services tried to figure out ways to get the message to the public as well as what to do in the meantime.

As reported by USA Today, “Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.”

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It is estimated that over 7 million people were without use of the 911 service, and thankfully it was not during a time when an emergency on a massive scale was taking place.

In 2024 alone, no less than eight states, including Massachusetts, have experienced emergency system disruptions to include: Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, California, Georgia and Illinois.

Many experts are pointing to the aging grid supporting these systems and the lack of upgrades and modernization in these particular areas.

“Now there are haves and have-nots,” said Jonathan Gilad, vice president of government affairs at the National Emergency Number Association. “Next-generation 911 shouldn’t be for people who happen to have an emergency in a good location.”

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But states are not alone in this pressing issue of the failing 911 service, as Verizon was slapped with a $1.05 million fine by the Federal Communications Commission. An outage affected six states all in the southern portion of the United States, showing that this issue is not specific to a set region, but affecting the whole country.

While politicians and bureaucrats debate the authority range of the FCC, the citizenry are the ones at risk.

There is plenty in this world to cause worry, fear and anxiety, but in all things we must remember that God is in control.

Peter tells us in 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.” So while we may be experiencing an emergency in real time, we can find peace knowing that God is with us in every scenario we may face.

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Another day, another example of how Disney/Marvel caves to the insanity of the far-Left.

When the news broke that the character Ruth Bat-Seraph, aka Sebra, a Mossad agent, would make her Marvel debut in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World movie, the anti-Israel crowd was not having it.

As reported by the Times of Israel, “Throughout her appearances in various comics, Sabra is seen to hold negative views toward Arabic characters, both terrorists and civilians. While various aspects of her characterization change throughout her appearances, her loyalty to the Israeli government and Mossad remains strong.”

This of course irked the rabidly anti-Israel Left who issued calls for boycotts of Marvel unless they rid the film of the Israeli intelligence agent.

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So Marvel caved to the relatively low-pressure and altered the character’s past so that there is no mention of Israel and is instead a Black Widow agent like Scarlett Johansson’s character.

It doesn’t get much more ironic than erasing a Jewish character’s Jewishness after Marvel was founded by two Jewish men, Martin Goodman and Stan Lee.

In the wake of this cultural slap in the face, pro-Israel activists have taken up metaphorical arms against Marvel, who have put themselves in an unwinnable position.

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As reported by Fox News, “Pro-Israel activist Hen Mazzig blasted the changes on X, accusing Marvel of erasing ‘the only Israeli superhero.’ In an op-ed for The Jerusalem Post, he wrote, ‘The erasure of Sabra’s Jewish identity is also a slap in the face to the American Jews who literally invented the comic book superhero genre.'”

The world has seen a sharp rise in violent anti-Semitism in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. Now, Israelis are embattled in a two-front war which they never wanted but must win for the safety of their civilians, Jewish and Arab alike.

As this hateful rhetoric continues to spread, heed the words of God and pray for the peace of Jerusalem and His people. While some are deceived into believing the Abrahamic Covenant is no longer in effect, the Bible clearly says differently. Worldly events couldn’t be anymore clear regarding the targeting of the Jewish people, and the eventual Aaliyah of Jews back to Israel during the end times.

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The United States is still reeling from the near assassination of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump.

Prophetic voices have been warning of such an event for years now, and when it finally came to pass, the question on many peoples minds was: what do we do now?

Joseph Z sat down with Charisma Media to discuss the options Christians have moving forward and what we must do to see a brighter future for our country and cast out fear from our midst.

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Z emphasizes the need for “good” Christians who understand their role in the nation. He quotes Romans 13, which talks about obeying the governing authorities, and sees it as a call to enforce the laws and the Constitution of the United States.

“We need to really follow the Constitution, we need to double down on the Constitution, we need to go forward with the Bill of Rights, we need to press into these areas and really enforce what’s on the books and see that happen,” Z shares.

With a united church acting like the light of Jesus to the world, as we are commanded to do, the country holds a bright future. But Z reminds us of the Great Commission and the need for the body of Christ to work together. He sees this as a time for Christians to unite and make a difference in the world.

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“God needs His body. First John 4:17, ‘as He is, so are we in this world,'” Z says. “He needs the Great Commission. He needs His body to cooperate with what His will is on earth, or it’s going to speed up the time of judgment. It’s going to speed up the time of difficulty.”

In short, what Christians need to do is act. To put their faith into action and not sit idly by while the world is under the onslaught of the devil. We need to pray, we need to fast, we need to intercede, we need to answer the call of the Great Commission.

“If we stand now and don’t react as the world would react, but we stand in righteousness, we intercede. We show up where we need to show up for the polls, all of it. I’m telling you, I believe that we’re going to begin to see a victory here. I really do,” Z says.

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As Beryl stormed across Texas leaving millions without power, one particular point of destruction has some saying it was an act of God.

Taking up residence at the University of Houston following its reveal in New York City, the satanic, pro-abortion statue “Witness” was found beheaded in the aftermath of Beryl.

Peaceful protests by pro-life groups as well as prayer walks have targeted the statue and its tentacle-like visage, but never with any manner of violence or damage, a stark difference to the pro-Hamas riots disrupting American university campuses over the past several months.

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The creator of this statue, Pakistani-American Shahzia Sikander, has made the claim that it wasn’t the storm which beheaded “Witness,” but an act of vandalism by those pesky pro-life protesters.

“This was a violent, hateful act,” Sikander said in a statement to CNN. “And I hold the University of Houston accountable for their inadequate response and failure to protect the art. I urge them to release the footage of the perpetrator. The despicable narrative should not be cloaked by the hurricane. The act of violence is part of the history of the work and a testament to its power. I have asked the university to remove the tarp and show the violated work. They need to respect the wishes of the artist.”

The University of Houston has yet to release any video that would support Sikander’s unfounded claims of vandalism.

And it remains absurd for anyone to assume a person or group went out into a dangerous storm instead of seeking shelter for the sole reason of vandalizing a statue.

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Sikander’s theory doesn’t quite add up, and it is reasonable to assume if this was an act of vandalism which the UH had footage of, it would have been released by now. The university has said that “the damage is believed to be intentional,” and “the University of Houston Police Department is currently investigating the matter.”

But God certainly works in mysterious ways, as this is not the first time that a statue has met a grim fate at the hands of the Lord Almighty or even been beheaded.

In the book of 1 Samuel chapter five, the pagan god Dagon of the Philistines fell before the Ark of the Covenant.

“When they arose early on the next morning, again Dagon was fallen upon his face to the ground before the ark of the Lord, and the head of Dagon and both the palms of his hands were cut off upon the threshold. Only the torso of Dagon was left to him,” (1 Sam. 5:4).

Our God is a jealous God (Exod. 34:14) and He will tear down that which He so chooses.

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The sure sign of a Christian organization that is making progress and succeeding in fighting the evil that has permeated American society is that it will be targeted for its work.

Such is the case for the Family Research Council, which according to the FRC website, “is a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to articulating and advancing a family-centered philosophy of public life. In addition to providing policy research and analysis for the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government, FRC seeks to inform the news media, the academic community, business leaders and the general public about family issues that affect the nation from a biblical worldview.”

Well, the Left certainly can’t have powerful organizations stand up to their agenda of fundamentally altering the United States now, can they?

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So, 11 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter to U.S. Treasury Department Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel to challenge the FRC, and organizations like the FRC, and their tax-exempt status:

“We write to express our continued concerns about the tax-exempt status of certain organizations,
including the Family Research Council, which are self-identifying as ‘churches’ or ‘associations
of churches’ to receive more favorable tax treatment than other tax-exempt organizations.”

Weaponizing the IRS to target Christian or conservative groups is not a new trick for the authoritarian Left, and is not something they show any signs of ending.

Remember back in 2015 under the Obama registration, director of the IRS’ Exempt Organizations Unit Lois Lerner was embroiled in controversy over the targeting of conservative groups and the clown show of deleted emails and crashed hard drives which led to evidence being destroyed.

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And this is not the first time that congressional Democrats have targeted the FRC for investigation, either. In 2022, a similar letter was sent to Yellen and then-IRS Commissioner Charles P. Rettig demanding the same type of investigation.

In a statement to The Christian Post, FRC president Tony Perkins defended the organization and the ministerial work that it performs on a regular basis.

“In 2005, FRC shifted its 501(c)(3) status from an education non-profit to a religious non-profit. This change was made to reflect our mission,” Perkins stated.

“Additionally, this change was required so that we could be an organization that has a statement of faith, and has the ability to hire people and pursue our mission in accordance with our faith and not be imposed upon by regulations from the local government.

“The Democratic Party’s attempts to silence religious organizations, with whom they disagree, will not stop with FRC.”

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In a whirlwind afternoon at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump has selected Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate.

“After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the great state of Ohio,” Trump posted to his Truth Social account.

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Vance, hailing from Middletown, Ohio, is a freshman senator who rose to fame with his best-selling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” He attended the Ohio State University and continued his education at Yale Law School. Prior to these endeavors he served in the United States Marine Corps.

As reported by The Daily Wire, “Vance’s alignment with Trump’s agenda made him the favorite of Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., who promoted Vance in the weeks leading up to the Republican National Convention.”

This lays to rest the myriad rumors as to who would win the selection, of candidates ranging from former HUD Secretary of Housing and surgeon Ben Carson to Robert Kennedy Jr.

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Vance holds a strong position against funding the war in Ukraine, but is a staunch supporter of Israel and has condemned the actions of Hamas in the strongest terms while voicing his support for the Jewish state.

Additionally, Donald Trump has now secured the necessary delegates and is officially the Republican presidential candidate, drawing shouts of “USA! USA!” at the press event, less than 48 hours after an assassination attempt on his life.

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The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has shaken the United States to its core. Many did not want to believe that we were so divided as a nation, but this nearly catastrophic event has opened their eyes to a very real danger facing this country.

While the event is still shocking, several leading prophetic figures have been trying to warn of such a heinous act being committed against the presumed Republican nominee.

Here are five prophetic words given in relation to an assassination attempt against Donald Trump:

• Brandon Biggs, March 14, 2024: “I saw Trump rising up, and then I saw an attempt on his life,” Biggs says. “This bullet flew by his ear and it came so close to his head that it busted his ear drum,” he says. “And I saw he fell to his knees during this time frame and he started worshipping the Lord. He got radically born again during this time frame. People say he’s saved now, but he becomes really on fire for Jesus for what I saw coming.”
• Troy Brewer, December 27, 2023: “This is like a year of the ‘Malchus miracle,'” Brewer shared with Charisma Media. “He had his ear chopped off in the Garden [of Gethsemane]. King Jesus Himself, He literally had to place an ear on him. I think that God has given us a new ear.”

• Joseph Z, the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2024: “[There’s going to be] an anointing that is turning into a shout, and also going to begin to bring the ‘shot heard ’round the world,'” Z shared. “I believe that is coming in a tremendous way.”

• Chris Reed, June 5, 2024: “I’ve seen a vision over and over of former president Trump near a car getting in or out and someone trying to take him out. An assassination attempt,” Reed says. “The Lord shows us these things so that we can come into agreement to stop these things. We don’t want harm to come to anyone.”

• Charlie Shamp, 2017: “When the enemy fails at an attempt to assassinate the President’s character and integrity,” Shamp writes on Facebook, “there will come an attempt to assassinate him physically. I believe that prayer can change these situations and that is why we must pray!”

As the nation moves forward following the hate-filled act against Donald Trump, there is only One who can lead this nation toward a righteous destiny: Jesus Christ.

Pray that people across the country realize this, and may we repent of our sins and turn our hearts back toward the One, true God.

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End times talk is all around us, wondering where on the Revelation timeline we may be, and rightfully so with evil sweeping across the world.

Biblical events should be discussed and debated, regardless what time period we live in. Jesus commanded His followers to be ready at a moment’s notice. If not, you will be left out of the wedding of the Bridegroom just like the five foolish virgins (Matt. 25:1-13).

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In a recent episode of “Manna-Fest with Perry Stone,” Stone reveals there are seven key events that must still take place before the revealing of the Antichrist:

• Apostasy (Falling Away): A significant departure from the Christian faith, where many will turn away from the truth. “Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition,” (2 Thess. 2:3, NKJV). “It’s very clear from the words of Paul that there’s going to come a defection from the truth. There’s going to be a revolt against the truth,” Stone says.
• The Removal of the Restrainer: The Holy Spirit, who restrains the full manifestation of evil, will be taken out of the way. “For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way,” (2 Thess. 2:7, NKJV). “Only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way, and that means the restrainer is taken out of the way,” Stone warns.
• The Revealing of the Antichrist: The Antichrist will be revealed after the apostasy and removal of the restrainer. “And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming,” (2 Thess. 2:8, NKJV). “The Bible says he is revealed in his time and he can only be revealed after the restrainer is removed,” Stone says.
• The Rise of a Coalition of Nations: The Antichrist will form an alliance of nations to establish a final empire. “And the ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast,” (Rev. 17:12, NKJV). “He will form a coalition of nations and form a final empire which will be according to prophecy the most deadly, destructive, murderous,” Stone reveals.
• Economic Changes: A shift in generational beliefs and values, moving away from traditional Christian teachings. “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,” (2 Tim. 3:1-2, NKJV). “When you have a reset, the next generation coming up begins to remove the old customs, the early traditions, the traditions of their fathers,” Stone explains.
• Preparation for Jews to Return to Israel: Preparations will be made for the Jewish people to return from the West to Israel, as prophesied. “Then they shall bring all your brethren for an offering to the Lord out of all nations, on horses and in chariots and in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem, says the Lord,” (Isaiah 66:20, NKJV). “We are preparing, we are raising funds, we are getting ready for the Jews to depart from the United States of America,” Stone says.

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For those looking at the world events through a biblical lens, we can see how these points are in different phases of preparation. As the build-up to the revealing of the Antichrist moves forward, we must adhere to the words of Jesus and prepare ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually for the days ahead.

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On March 14, 2024, a podcast interview was posted on Steve Cioccolanti & Discover Ministries YouTube page.

Within this interview, guests Brandon Biggs and Amanda Grace share certain prophetic words the Lord gave them, and the events of Saturday, July 13, appear to have fulfilled the prophecy Biggs gave in startlingly accurate fashion.

After describing a new wave of patriotism rising out of the heartland of America, Biggs shares what the Lord showed him regarding former President Donald Trump.

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“I saw Trump rising up, and then I saw an attempt on his life,” Biggs says.

“This bullet flew by his ear and it came so close to his head that it busted his drum, ear drum,” he says. “And I saw he fell to his knees during this time frame and he started worshipping the Lord. He got radically born again during this time frame. People say he’s saved now, but he becomes really on fire for Jesus for what I saw coming.”

The bullet Biggs prophesied about grazed the former president in the ear, reportedly affected by the wind at the time, and dropped Trump to his knees, but only briefly. He soon rose to his feet and pumped his fist in the air, telling his fellow Americans to “fight” against the waves of tyranny and authoritarianism facing America today.

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Trump has already responded after the incident, praising God for his safety in his follow-up statement after 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks tried to kill him at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Whether he becomes radically on fire for Jesus as Biggs spoke remains to be seen, but the coming days will tell us for certain.

What America needs today is a heart of repentance for our collective sin against the Lord. Pray that we as a nation turn back to God and His ways, instead of this deeper slide into darkness.

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Following the chaos of the shooting targeting former President Donald Trump, he released a statement on Truth Social updating the world on his condition.

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“I want to thank The United States Secret Service, and all of Law Enforcement, for their rapid response on the shooting that just took place in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the Rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured. It is incredible that such an act can take place in our Country. Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead. I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin. Much bleeding took place so I realized then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”

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Let us join together in praying for unity of our broken nation, and comfort for those affected by this act of hatred.

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