This Week In The News
Current Events
by Norbert Link
We begin with Trump’s proposed Ukraine deal (as it is being alleged and reported) and Germany’s reaction; Trump’s plans regarding Gaza; Hamas’s holocaust; Trump’s sanctions of the ICC and international reactions; and Europe’s desire to send troops to Greenland; and Trudeau’s take on Trump’s threat of tariffs against Canada, as well as Canada’s new perspective towards the USA.
We continue with Trump’s (current) defeat in court regarding some of his executive orders; an interesting observation about America’s destiny; and some deeply troubling developments pertaining to Trump’s new White House Faith Office being led by extremely controversial “Pastor” Paula White.
We conclude with an article about the current situation in Austria and Germany, as well as with (dubious) mass protests against Germany’s AfD and revealing statements by Germany’s weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall.
Please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Trump’s Plans with Gaza—What Does the Bible Say?”
Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.
Editorial
Where Are the Nine?
Someone who says “thank you” in a timely and respectful manner enriches our lives! That stands out as being true, because, too often, we experience indifference or insincerity in our daily lives.
It is especially gratifying to watch young families in which their children are taught and then reminded to say, “thank you.” This is such a simple practice to instill as a part of parenting, and the lesson can have a broad impact on the overall character of a person throughout his or her life.
Saying “thank you” can help instill and then build an enduring sense of true gratitude and thankfulness. It is especially important that we acknowledge God to show our appreciation for His guidance and blessings in our lives. Sadly, very few people are truly mindful of God. The Apostle Paul writes, “…because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened” (Romans 1:21).
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The Book of Life or the Tree of Life?
Have you ever noticed an interesting phenomenon, when reading a passage in Revelation 22:19, depending on the translation you may use?
The New King James Bible states: “… if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” Similar to the Authorized Version and the German Luther Bibles from 1891, 1984, 2009 and 2017.
However, most translations render the verse in this way (using the New International Version as an example): “And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.”
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