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In the wake of Wednesday’s deadly confrontation with ICE officers in Minneapolis, Daily Wire White House correspondent MARY MARGARET OLOHAN unpacks Trump Administration response to protesters fomenting unrest as they try to impede enforcement of immigration laws;  Congressman SCOTT PERRY (R-PA) unveils how Congress also considers the multi-billion-dollar Minnesota Somali daycare fraud scandal “just the tip of the iceberg”

in Blue State fraud; U.S. House Speaker MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA)unveils his 6 reasons why Republicans will see victory in the 2026 Midterms; Arkansas U.S. Senator TOM COTTON says “America is safer” after the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro because Venezuela had been a staging area for potential terrorist attacks on America.

And TONY PERKINS offers a commentary in how the GOP must prevent the Hyde Amendment being stripped from any 2026 legislation so taxpayers “never end up paying public funds to take unborn lives.” 

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Pastor Hassan Abduraheem Taour helped train Sudanese pastors to be ready for persecution. He didn't know that he was also preparing himself for the day he'd be arrested in Sudan, charged with aiding espionage alongside VOM's Africa Regional Director, Petr Jasek, and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

There were difficult days in prison, yet Pastor Hassan experienced the joy of the Lord—joy so powerful it brought tears to his eyes. It is because of that joy, and because of the ministry God gave him in prison, that Pastor Hassan looks back on those long months as "one of the best times of my life."

The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily in 2026 for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). As water flows downhill, so the Holy Spirit often comes to us most strongly in our lowest moments. When you are mourning, bring everything to God, and prepare to be comforted.

God wants to do something great in your life. He wants to bless you; He wants to prosper you. But if that is going to occur, He needs something from you. Chip shows us what it is that unleashes God’s supernatural power in our lives.

The pathway to breakthrough involves:

1. The SOVEREIGN work of God in the world. -Job 42:2
2. The SOVEREIGN work of God in His people.
3. The SOVEREIGN work of God through His people.

Your personal pathway to breakthrough

• Action step: Repent and believe in the “Good News”. -Mark 1:15
• Action step: Make room in your life to receive God’s breakthrough! -James 4:7-10

Question: How do we repent and “make room” for God’s supernatural power and blessing?

Answer:

• SUBMIT therefore to God. -James 4:7a
• RESIST and the devil will FLEE. -James 4:7b
• DRAW NEAR to God and He will DRAW NEAR to you. -James 4:8a
• WASH your hands and PURIFY your heart. -James 4:8b
• GRIEVE MOURN WAIL change…. -James 4:9
• HUMBLE yourself, and He will EXALT you. -James 4:10

Assignment:

• Soak in God’s goodness: Prayerfully read through Psalm 23 each day this week.
• Make room for a breakthrough

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Hope in the Night - Forgiveness

Crossroads Prison Ministries’ international outreach is a growing global movement that brings the hope of the Gospel to incarcerated men and women across more than twenty countries. Through partnerships with national ministry leaders, Crossroads equips local teams with Bible study lessons, training, and ongoing support so they can disciple students in culturally relevant and meaningful ways. Lessons are now offered in multiple languages, and many countries print materials locally to reduce costs and expand access. From Africa to Asia, Europe to South America, these partnerships empower mentors and chaplains to walk alongside students, offering encouragement, Scripture-based guidance, and the message of Christ’s transforming love. As a result, thousands of people behind bars worldwide are encountering hope, restoration, and spiritual growth through Crossroads’ international ministry efforts.

Crossroads Prison Ministries - International

One sleepless night in the dead of winter, R.C. Sproul encountered the holiness of God—and his life was never the same again. Today, he describes the transformative experience of knowing our Creator as He is revealed in His Word.

Get the 40th-anniversary edition of R.C. Sproul's classic book, The Holiness of God, for your donation of any amount. You'll also gain lifetime digital access to two teaching series—The Holiness of God and the Extended Edition—plus the digital study guide. https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4575/offer
 
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Meet Today's Teacher:
 
R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
 
Meet the Host:
 
Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Dr. Stanley talks about the four types of calls that God issues to His people: salvation, sanctification, service, and accountability. The question isn’t, "Is God calling me?" It’s, "Am I listening?"

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