Instead of giving time and energy to the what-ifs‚ we can remind ourselves that an unsure outcome opens the door for God to be glorified in our situation.

Have you ever drifted down a river in a boat? When we drift‚ we are at the mercy of the river current. We risk collision with floating tree trunks or shallow shores

Wilderness seasons in our faith journey are meant to teach us and grow our faith. Remember‚ there is always hope during a wilderness season.

'And that's why tonight I am endorsing Donald Trump for President of the United States'

Charlamagne tha God joins Angela Rye on CNN NewsNight With Abby Phillip for some verrrry reluctant cleanup in the wake of his recent‚ explosive Politico interview wherein he infamously said that “in 2024‚ it’s a race between the cowards‚ the crooks‚ and the couch”.  Watch as Charlemagne calls Joe Biden a “shitty elected official”‚ before reluctantly affirming that he’ll vote for him anyway‚ because “democracy”: ABBY PHILLIP: I want to just ask you‚ Charlamagne‚ I mean‚ you made some waves in a recent interview saying that you regret endorsing Joe Biden. Why?  CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD: It's not that I regret endorsing Joe Biden. It’s just that‚ you know‚ I think that we can all get burned‚ you know‚ by politicians. Because when I say endorsing‚ like‚ you know‚ I put my name and reputation on the line with my listeners‚ and when my listeners feel like he didn't deliver they come back to me‚ and they say “Hey‚ man you’re the one who told us to vote for Joe Biden. You’re the one who told us to vote for Kamala Harris.” So I care about my listeners and‚ you know‚ what my listeners think. But I do wanna say that‚ you know‚ I think that President Biden historically‚ has been a- lack of a better word‚ a shitty elected official. But‚ you know‚ Donald Trump is the end of democracy as we know it. PHILLIP: So you’d vote for Biden again?  CHARLAMAGNE: I'm not saying either or. But I think‚ you know‚ since you all ask answers‚ ‘cause that's what y’all do on CNN. You like to ask answers‚ like you ask PHILLIP: What I mean‚ it’s… CHARLAMAGNE: What I’m saying is‚ you ask is- if Donald Trump was black‚ you know‚ would he get locked up? You know the answer to that.  PHILLIP: But I mean‚ I don’t know the answer to tha-- so you are gonna vote for Joe Biden? CHARLAMAGNE: I think it’s simple and plain. Like‚ you know‚ if you know‚ um…Donald Trump is the end of democracy as we know it. I mean‚ I don't know what to tell people. And I know it sounds‚ when you say that now‚ in 2024 you’ve heard it so much because every time‚ you know‚ there's a Republican candidate people say “oh‚ it’s the end of democracy‚ you know‚ uh- he’s the anti”- people go so far as to say “oh‚ he's the anti-Christ”. But this is one of those times where‚ you know‚ it really‚ actually‚ positively is true. The Politico interview triggered a slew of news reports and thinkpieces on Biden’s slipping grasp of the black vote‚ a cornerstone element of the Democrat coalition. Which leads reasonable people to conclude that Charlamagne got a call. Most notably‚ the phrase “the end of democracy as we know it” is uttered precisely zero times during the Politico report.  The segment is twelve minutes of this- uncomfortable backtracking by Charlamagne‚ being worked over by Phillip and Rye until they extract an admission of intent to vote for Joe Biden as a matter of a binary and because “democracy”. Really‚ the segment resembled a hostage video. Blink if they’re hurting you‚ Charlamagne!  In between Charlamagne’s confessions of voter intent are repeat assertions of how “the language of politics is dead”‚ the need for people to “talk straight” (!)‚ and lamentations that Vice President Kamala Harris became more of a politician than she did when she appeared on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne and pandered to his listenership about hip-hop and casual marijuana smoking.  In addition to Biden and Trump‚ there were shots taken at Nikki Haley and Tim Scott. Before wrapping up the interview‚ Rye promoted a new podcast‚ a joint venture with Charlamagne hosted by Andrew Gillum and Tiffany Cross. All in all‚ this was a cleanup effort. Exit question: did Kamala Harris call this in?  

Former first lady Melania Trump announced that her mother has died. "It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother‚ Amalija. Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace‚ warmth‚ and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband‚ daughters‚ grandson‚ and son-in-law. We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy‚" Trump tweeted.The New York Times reported that Knavs was 78.Comments poured in from people offering their condolences."Erika and I extend our deepest condolences to First Lady Melania Trump and her family as they mourn the death of her beloved mother‚" GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida tweeted. "Mrs. Trump was an incredible First Lady who carried herself with impeccable poise‚ character‚ and love—values that her mother undoubtedly passed down. May Amalija's legacy live on through all those who knew and loved her.""This is heartbreaking news. Andy and I are praying for you and your family. Our deepest condolences‚" Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida wrote."Lourdes and I would like to express our deepest condolences to President Trump and First Lady @MELANIATRUMP on the passing of her beloved mother‚ Amalija. Our prayers are with the Trump family during this time‚" Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida tweeted.Melania's husband‚ former President Donald Trump‚ is currently seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Actor Adan Canto‚ known for work on shows such as "Designated Survivor" and "The Cleaning Lady‚" has passed away. He died due to appendiceal cancer‚ publicist Jennifer Allen noted‚ according to the Associated Press. The outlet reported that Canto was just 42."Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever‚" Allen noted in a statement‚ according to the outlet. "He will be greatly missed by so many."The Mayo Clinic notes that‚ "Appendiceal cancer is a type of cancer that grows from cells that make up the appendix" and that it "is very rare. In the US‚ it has been thought to affect about 1 or 2 people per 1 million per year. However‚ recent studies show that appendiceal cancer is becoming more common. It is more common in people between the ages of 50 and 55 years old‚ but can happen at any age."Kiefer Sutherland‚ who starred in "Designated Survivor‚" shared a photo of himself and Canto‚ writing‚ "It seems lately I have had to make too many posts like this one‚ but I am heartbroken by the loss of Adan Canto. He was such a wonderful spirit. As an actor his desire to do well‚ to be great‚ and then do better‚ was truly impressive and he will be greatly missed. I am also heartbroken for his wife‚ Steph and his two young children. Adan‚ may you rest in peace."Canto's wife‚ Stephanie Ann Canto‚ shared the Bible passage from Matthew 6:19-21 where Jesus commands not to store up treasure on earth‚ but in heaven. "Forever my treasure Adan‚ see you soon‚" she wrote. See on Instagram Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Melania Trump Announces the News of Her Mother's Death

Tesla Model 3 (2024) | Image: Tesla An updated version of Tesla’s Model 3 sedan that was released in markets across Europe‚ the Middle East‚ and China last fall is now available in North America. Reportedly codenamed “Highland” while it was in development‚ it introduces several noticeable tweaks to Tesla’s mainstream electric sedan. From the outside‚ the front end’s distinctive bump has been removed‚ with a sleeker hood and low-profile headlights compared to the old model that Tesla says is “optimized for max aerodynamics‚” which should mean more range. It’s also available in two new colors‚ Stealth Grey and Ultra Red. Image: Tesla Tesla’s new and old Model 3 designs‚ 2023 on the left in red‚ and the “Highland” 2024 Model 3 in grey on the right. T... Continue reading…

Builders restoring the roof of a 16th century building at Christ’s College‚ Cambridge University‚ have discovered three wall paintings hidden behind a wooden roof joist. The wall paintings depict a crowned portcullis‚ a crowned red Lancaster rose and a third motif that is partially obscured but is likely a fleur-de-lis. These motifs are all elements of the family crest of the foundress of Christ’s College‚ Lady Margaret Beaufort‚ mother of King Henry VII. The paintings were found in First Court‚ the oldest part of Christ’s College dating to the 15th century‚ in the roof over the northwest wall of the original library. They extend over 20 feet and were painted directly onto the plaster. Limewash was applied around the artworks to make them stand out. Originally founded as God’s House‚ a school for grammar teachers‚ in 1437‚ it was enlarged and refounded as Christ’s College by Margaret Beaufort in 1505. She financed the transformation of a modest school into a fully-fledged college of Cambridge University‚ donated 39 books to form the kernel of its prestigious library‚ endowed it with two estates complete with their manors and spent £1625 on construction for the college between 1505 and 1509. She bequeathed even more of her properties to Christ’s College in her will‚ guaranteeing that it would have the steady income needed to thrive as an educational institution for centuries after her death. Lady Margaret’s legacy is embedded in the architecture of Christ’s College. The family coat of arms‚ the portcullis of the Beaufort family‚ the red rose‚ the badge adopted by Henry VII as the first Tudor king‚ the white Marguerite (daisy) that was Lady Margaret’s personal emblem and the family motto “Souvent me souvient” (“I often remember”) are found on walls‚ over doorways and in monumental format over The Great Gate‚ the entrance into Christ’s College that still boasts its original 1509 oak door. Cambridge University art historian Dr Christina Faraday said: “This is a really exciting and unusual discovery.” […] Dr Faraday‚ who specialises in Tudor visual and material culture‚ said the works revealed “the ways that the college celebrated and advertised its royal patron during the early years of the 16th Century‚ following its re-founding”. “A powerful and pious woman‚ with a keen interest in scholarship‚ Lady Margaret left her indelible mark on the college‚” Dr Faraday said. “The wall paintings are an early example of her family’s savvy use of visual ‘branding’ even beyond the royal court. Henry VII had a very weak claim to the throne‚ but became adept at using visual symbols like this to promote his kingship.” It’s rare for murals like these to survive centuries of refurbishments. They were inexpensive decorations to begin with so there was little incentive to go to the trouble of preserving them when changes were made to the buildings. Researchers checked the archives after the murals were rediscovered and the last eye-witness account of the wall paintings was recorded in around 1738. The paintings were preserved by benign neglect thanks to their covered location in the roof. That location also means they won’t go on display‚ unfortunately. They will‚ however‚ be restored and stabilized in situ.