NEWS: The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid internal dissent and growing political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell — plus what the pause signals for inflation, housing, and Fed independence.

FOCUS: Internet evangelist Bryce Crawford shares how a literal dream sparked his now-viral ministry, leading him to boldly share the Gospel with strangers across social media.

MAIN THING: A Protestant pastor in Mexico is detained, bound, publicly shamed, and ultimately exiled from his community after refusing to participate in prayers to saints. Pablo Vargas of Christian Solidarity Worldwide breaks down the disturbing case of Pastor Mariano Martinez and what it reveals about rising religious persecution in Latin America.

LAST THING: Proverbs 3:13–14 — “Blessed are those who find wisdom… for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.”

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