October 21, 2024 The Truth You Need When Life Gets ChaoticCATHERINE MARTINEZ Lee en español "Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you." 2 Timothy 1:14 (NLT) It had been a long day, and I needed sleep, but I still had to put my children to bed. My 2-year-old brought me a board book about the gospel and lifted it up to my face, her way of telling me she wanted to read. I'm too exhausted for this, I thought. And then: If I was actually a good mom, I'd have more energy. Followed by: Have I done a single thing right today? Half the time I don't even know what the right thing is. "OK, we'll read it once," I told her. When we reached the end of the book, she insisted we start over. Then again ... and again. By the fifth read-through, I realized the simple and beautiful message wasn’t just for her - it was for me too. I've known and believed in Jesus since I was a little girl, but that day, I needed His Truth to confront the chaos in my life. The lies of the enemy were threatening to overtake my mind, but when I was reminded of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, I was ready to fight back. We find a similar idea in Paul's second letter to Timothy, his missionary assistant who became like a son to him. Paul was waiting to be put to death in a Roman prison when he wrote this letter, and he had endured much persecution, but his greatest concern was passing on his passion for the gospel. That's why he gave Timothy an important assignment: "Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you" (2 Timothy 1:14). In the world's chaos and confusion, Paul didn't want Timothy to lose sight of the One who is Truth and peace - Jesus. Guarding the Truth starts in our own hearts: When the days get long, life gets hard and the world becomes chaotic, we need to preach the gospel to ourselves again ... and again. As we do, the Holy Spirit leads and guides us, and He also empowers us to share the Good News with others. I know I need to hear this every day, and I'm pretty sure you do too. So here's the Truth: Jesus loves us. He died to redeem our brokenness and make us right with God, and He rose from the grave to defeat death so all who believe in Him can have eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:3-4; John 3:16). By faith, we can live with confidence that one day, He will return, make all things new and wipe away our tears (Revelation 21:4-5). Let's ask Jesus to fill our hearts with a passion to know and proclaim this precious Truth - because it truly is Good News. Dear God, thank You for the salvation You've given me through Jesus. Show me what it looks like to guard the good deposit of the gospel in my life. Give me the desire to dig deeper into Your Word so when lies come, I'm ready to fight them with Your Truth. In Jesus' Name, Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS If you enjoyed this devotion by Catherine Martinez, she also wrote our next First 5 study guide ... 1 &; 2 Timothy: The Clarity You Need When Life Feels Chaotic, Confusing and out of Control. These aren't just words to read. The books of 1 and 2 Timothy contain wisdom-filled truths that will shape our thoughts, actions and reactions as we try to live for God in a world that often doesn't look godly. Get Your Copy! ENGAGE To connect with Catherine, follow her on Instagram @catherinemackmartinez. FOR DEEPER STUDY 1 Peter 1:3, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ..." (ESV). Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" (ESV). How can you guard the gospel in your own life today? In what ways has God called you to share His Truth with others? Let us know in the comments! © 2024 by Catherine Martinez. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post The Truth You Need When Life Gets Chaotic –  Encouragement for Today – October 21, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

During an appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo, Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears revealed how many noncitizens were found on the state’s voter rolls. As 100 Percent Fed Up reported, the U.S. Department of Justice sued the State of Virginia, the Virginia State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Commissioner of Elections for allegedly purging noncitizens from its voter rolls too close to November’s election. Justice Department Sues Another State Following Effort To Purge Voter Rolls Of Noncitizens The Justice Department alleged the voter roll purge violated the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). “Section 8(c)(2) of the NVRA, also known as the Quiet Period Provision, requires states to complete systematic programs aimed at removing the names of ineligible voters from voter registration lists no later than 90 days before federal elections,” the Justice Department stated in a press release. “The Quiet Period Provision applies to certain systematic programs carried out by states that are aimed at striking names from voter registration lists based on a perceived failure to meet initial eligibility requirements — including citizenship — at the time of registration,” it added. “As the National Voter Registration Act mandates, officials across the country should take heed of the law’s crystal clear and unequivocal restrictions on systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “By cancelling voter registrations within 90 days of Election Day, Virginia places qualified voters in jeopardy of being removed from the rolls and creates the risk of confusion for the electorate. Congress adopted the National Voter Registration Act’s quiet period restriction to prevent error-prone, eleventh hour efforts that all too often disenfranchise qualified voters. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and the Justice Department will continue to ensure that the rights of qualified voters are protected,” Clarke added. BREAKING: Kamala's DOJ is suing the state of Virginia because they removed non-citizens from the voter rolls. Yes, this is real. Kamala's DOJ is suing Virginia because Glenn Youngkin removed people from the rolls who are legally barred from voting in American elections. pic.twitter.com/2w6ugSXmI5 — Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 11, 2024 "How many people are on the voter rolls that shouldn't be there right now?" Bartiromo asked. "What we found, over 6,000, maybe 6,300 I believe, people who identify that they're not citizens and yet they're on voter rolls," Sears responded. "So they have 14 days to prove that they are actually eligible to vote," she continued. "We found people who have been dead since 1960 who were still on the voter rolls," Sears added. WATCH: Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears: "What we found, over 6,000 people... who identify that they're not citizens — and yet they're on voter rolls... We found people who have been dead since 1960 who were still on the voter rolls." pic.twitter.com/1HBjspnH3x — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 20, 2024 In related news, a federal judge temporarily blocked Alabama’s program to remove noncitizens registered to vote in the state. GOP-Led State’s Effort To Purge Voter Rolls Of Noncitizens Blocked By Federal Judge U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco ruled that the state violated the National Voter Registration Act’s “quiet period” provision. Manasco ordered Wes Allen, Alabama’s Republican secretary of state, to “pause the voter removal program through the election.”

When Jimi Hendrix passed away in 1970, he left behind a litany of valuables including his guitars, his flashy clothing and…Electric Lady Studios. Over the course of a couple months, the guitarist logged in as many hours as he could at Electric Lady before leaving on tour for Europe, never to return. The triple-CD, single Blu-ray Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision box set collects much of the music Hendrix recorded at the studio, while the included documentary with the same name tells the story of how Hendrix’s vision of Electric Lady Studios became a reality. The Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision documentary, which enjoyed a brief theatrical run, is on the Blu-ray bundled with the CDs. Producer Eddie Kramer does much of the talking, as he’s the one who convinced Hendrix that a recording studio would be far more lucrative and inspiring than the planned nightclub. Other participants, including architect John Storyk, studio manager Jim Marron, and several Electric Lady engineers and staff members, all played a part in bringing the state-of-the-art studio to life. Even after Hendrix’s death, Electric Lady continued to thrive with clients like Carly Simon, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin. To this day, it remains one of the most in-demand recording studios in the world. Much of the details of the film, as well as the names of the studio’s wide spectrum of patrons, photos of its construction, even blueprints, appear in the 47-page book that comes in the set. Hi-resolution audiophiles will relish the Blu-ray’s 5.1 surround sound mix of the entire First Rays Of The New Rising Sun album plus three bonus tracks — “Valleys Of Neptune,” “Pali Gap,” and “Lover Man” — all featuring Hendrix, bassist Billy Cox, and drummer Mitch Mitchell. If only the guitarist himself could have experienced the aural spaces this mix opens up. Thirty-nine previously unreleased (except for one) takes, mixes, demos, alternates, extended jams, and whatever else they could find comprise the three CDs. You’ll hear Hendrix call the shots while the band stops and starts through “Drifter’s Escape,” and marvel as the players circle around “The Long Medley,” all while offering a rare glimpse into the working process. Elsewhere, the demo for “Heaven Has No Sorrow” and an alternative take of “Angel” are clear indications that Hendrix’s innate gift for songwriting and arrangement was transcending the pyrotechnics. With Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision, Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings have once again peeled back another layer of the fabled guitarist’s immeasurable talents and inimitable story. ~ Shawn Perry Purchase Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision 

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