For years‚ especially during the Cold War‚ Hungary looked to America as an example of freedom‚ but now it might be time for the U.S. to take notes from Hungary‚ according to Shea Bradley-Farrell.  Bradley-Farrell‚ president of the Counterpoint Institute for Policy‚ Research and Education‚ recently spent several months in Hungary doing research for her new book. While in the European nation formerly controlled by the then-Soviet Union‚ Bradley-Farrell says she found herself often having a similar conversation with Hungarians.  “Hungarians told me over and over‚ ‘the rhetoric coming out of the United States reminds us of our Soviet era‚’” Bradley-Farrell recalled. “And the more I dug into that‚ the more that I realized that the things that we’re dealing with here and the so-called progressive agenda‚ the woke agenda‚ the Biden administration‚ they’re directly out of the playbook of communism‚” she says.  As a deeply religious and freedom-loving nation‚ Hungary—which came out from under Soviet oppression in 1991—has long looked to America as a “light on a … hill‚” Bradley-Farrell says. But Hungary is not a model for America because “America and our Constitution‚ our founding‚ is the model for the world‚” she says. in 1991—has long looked to America as a “light on a … hill‚” Bradley-Farrell says. But Hungary is not a model for America because “America and our Constitution‚ our founding‚ is the model for the world‚” she says. However‚ “our Hungarian friends‚ the people that care about us‚ are saying‚ ‘Hey‚ your rhetoric is communist. You guys need to wake up‚ because you’re about to lose what we loved about you.’”  In her new book‚ “Last Warning to the West: Hungary’s Triumph Over Communism and the Woke Agenda‚” Bradley-Farrell outlines a road map for how America can change course and learn from our friends in Hungary at this moment in history.  Bradley-Farrell joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the book and share the stories of the conversations she had in Hungary.  Listen to the podcast below:  The post From Hungary‚ a ‘Last Warning to the West’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.

How to Live with a Heavenly Perspective Therefore‚ since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses‚ let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us‚ fixing our eyes on Jesus‚ the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross‚ scorning its shame‚ and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:1-2 Former Senator Dwight W. Morrow was on a train to New York City when the conductor walked by and said‚ "Excuse me‚ Mr. Senator‚ may I see your ticket please?" Mr. Morrow searched and searched in vain to find the ticket he had purchased‚ but was unsuccessful. "I must find that ticket‚" he muttered. So the conductor graciously and respectfully said‚ "Don't worry about it‚ Mr. Morrow. We know you had a ticket. Just mail it to the railroad when you find it." "That's not what's troubling me‚" replied Morrow. "I need to find it to know where I'm going!" How many believers in Christ today are just like that when it comes to their spiritual life? They know they're on a journey to their destination-heaven-but are either unaware about where they're going or choose to ignore it completely. And at the very root of their belief is a lack of understanding of the promise of heaven. Now Scripture says that no one has ever seen what God has prepared for those who love Him (1 Corinthians 2:9). But you don't have to see heaven in order to grasp the promise of a glorious eternity with Jesus Christ. So if you find yourself acting as a simple passenger on the journey of life with no real hope of heaven‚ fix your eyes on Jesus‚ knowing that if you love and trust in Him‚ you have the glorious promise of heaven to anticipate! Prayer Challenge: Pray that God would give you a heavenly perspective on life by reminding you of the promise of heaven and reaffirming your faith in Christ as the only way to get there! Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post How to Live with a Heavenly Perspective – Senior Living – January 15 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer for Hungering for the Things of GodBy Emily Rose Massey "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness‚ for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6‚ NIV). Years ago‚ I was involved with a ministry where we would fast and pray for certain periods of time together. One time‚ we all spent a week fasting on just liquids leading up to a big ministry event we were attending. By the time we got to the event‚ I was so hungry and tired that I knew I needed to sleep or eat if I was going to have any energy to make it through that weekend. We all chose to break the fast together after seven days with a large meal together that satisfied my deep hunger. Next up for me was a long nap before we made our eight-hour drive back home. I don't remember ever feeling that weak in my body and mind. If my body wasn't longing for rest or a meal after not eating for a week or getting much sleep because of travel‚ we would think there was something seriously wrong going on with my health. It is healthy for your body to hunger and desire rest; This means your body is working properly.  This type of desperation for physical sustenance reflects what our spiritual hunger for the things of God should look like. When we can go days‚ weeks‚ or God-forbid‚ even months without reading the Bible or praying‚ and we don't find ourselves desiring to seek the Lord and His righteousness‚ we need to pause and ask ourselves why. As believers‚ this should concern us.  Jesus gives us a promise in what is called "The Beatitudes" in the Sermon on the Mount regarding those who hunger for the things of God. When we pursue the Lord and His righteousness‚ we will never starve; God will fill us with His sustaining life: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness‚ for they will be filled" (Matthew 5:6‚ NIV).  If we find ourselves no longer hungry for spiritual things‚ our spiritual health may be in great danger. We need to find out why we have stopped being hungry for pursuing God's Word and Kingdom pursuits. Have you stopped attending church or fellowshipping with other believers regularly? Is your prayer routine on life support? If you are malnourished spiritually‚ it will begin to affect other areas of your life. We must abide in the Vine if we are going to bear fruit for Christ. Apart from Him‚ we cannot do anything (John 15:5). We must become desperate to remain connected to Christ and His Word; His Word is Spirit and life. Jesus says that those who are hungry for Kingdom pursuits are blessed and promises to fill us and sustain us. This type of hunger cannot be conjured up in our own strength. We cannot make ourselves hungry; We need God's help and supernatural grace. We need to ask the Lord to stir our hearts to make us hungry and thirsty again for Him so that we can mature in the Lord and be filled up with His abundant life that can overflow to reach others for His glory.  Let's pray: Father God‚I must admit that I have reached a point in my spiritual journey with You where I may have grown complacent. I find myself not longing to pray or read my Bible. I have not been very consistent with fellowshipping with other believers. Help me get rid of distractions in my life that may have kept me from Kingdom pursuits. Social media and other entertainment can very quickly become spiritual junk food that does not truly nourish my soul. Will you help me prioritize these things in my life so that You are primary? Help me to see the things or people in my life that may be keeping me from growing in my relationship with You‚ Lord. Strip away my comfort‚ my pleasure‚ and my pride‚ and make me hungry for You and Your righteousness. Fill me up with Your abundant life. I want to pursue You‚ praise You‚ read Your Word consistently‚ stay committed to my local church‚ learn of Your ways‚ and learn more about You‚ and I know I need Your help to stay on the narrow path. Thank You for leading me in Your righteousness and maturing me.In Jesus' name‚ amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages B-C-Designs Emily Massey began writing short stories and poetry as a little girl‚ entered the blogging world in her early 20s‚ and published her first book in 2015. She enjoys being a stay-at-home momma while still being able to pursue her passion as a writer. Believing she has been forgiven much‚ she loves much‚ and desires to point others to Christ and His redemptive and transforming power‚ especially by sharing truth found in God's written Word. If you would like to connect with Emily‚ you can visit www.emilyrosemassey.com Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Hungering for the Things of God – Your Daily Prayer – January 15 appeared first on GodUpdates.

January 15‚ 2024

Kill them all‚ Israel. Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists conduct training drills in houses marked with the Jewish Star of David and cowering actors dressed as Orthodox Jews. Telegraph (h/t Nita)  Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday released a video showing armed commandos storming a mock Israeli settlement as part of a training exercise. In the clip‚ fighters dressed […]

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