A sense of impending doom punctuates the taunts asks why?
One obvious explanation is the unvarnished Russophobia pervading the ranks of the American political elite. With roots going at least as far back as the Bolshevik Revolution, disdain for Russia only deepened across several decades of Cold War. Although the Cold War ended a generation ago, this habitual animus survives fully intact, nowhere more so than in Washington. Demonizing Russia is an easy sell.

On 2/17/22 Moscow addressed the situation in Ukraine, US nuclear weapons in Europe, NATO violating treaties and the law-based way forward as follows:

1. Russia has no intention to invade Ukraine; insisting that by the US and its allies about Russian responsibility for the “escalation” in Ukraine can only be seen as an attempt to pressure Moscow and dismiss Russian proposals for security guarantees calling the conflict in Ukraine “entirely internal in character.”
2. Russia may respond with “military and technical measures” to ensure its own security after the US and NATO ignored key points from its proposal for a long-term European security architecture, and instead cherry-picked issues from a package deal.
3. Moscow argues the conflict can only be resolved through the implementation of the Minsk Agreements and the measures envisioned therein.
4. Moscow says Crimea case ‘closed’ - Russia did not “occupy” Ukrainian territory in 2014, the MFA insisted, arguing that “the loss of territorial integrity by the Ukrainian government is the result of internal processes in that country,” and, specifically, pointing to the coup d’etat backed by the US and its allies, “whose perpetrators embarked on building a nationalist state infringing on the rights of ethnic Russians and Russian-speaking people, as well as other nationalities.” The region of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol held a referendum to rejoin Russia, in line with the UN-guaranteed right of self-determination.
5. US must withdraw from Russian borders - Russia has “no forces on the territory of Ukraine,” the MFA said in the document, adding that the deployments of troops within Russia’s own territory “do not and cannot concern the fundamental interests of the United States.”
6. The US and its NATO allies have expanded their military infrastructure eastward, violating both the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) and the 1997 Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security between Russia and NATO.
7. Moscow insists on the withdrawal “of all US armed forces and weapons deployed in Central and Eastern Europe, Southeastern Europe, and the Baltics.”

8. Russia says NATO’s ‘open doors’ policy violates the commitments NATO made in June 1991, to not endanger legitimate interests of other states or create new lines of division in Europe. It also clashes with the principle of indivisibility of security which the US committed to under the treaties that established the Organization for European Security Cooperation (OSCE), namely to “not to enhance their security at the expense of the security of others,” in Russia’s view.
9.  “We call on the US and NATO to return to their international obligations in the sphere of supporting peace and security. We expect from the alliance specific proposals on the form and content of legal guarantees that NATO will not expand further to the east.” Moscow wants indivisible security for all, not just NATO.
10. Washington needs to demonstrate it actually believes in the principle of indivisible security, Moscow argued, accusing the US of refusing to give up its “counterproductive and destabilizing course” of seeking advantages for itself and its allies at the expense of Russian security interests, while threatening Russia’s borders [..]
11. Russia wants NATO to stop putting nukes in Europe. There was no answer to the Russian proposal to stop deploying nuclear weapons outside one’s own territory – something the US has repeatedly done with NATO allies [like Islamic nation of Turkey], in violation of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT), the MFA said. Such weapons are currently deployed in the territory of several NATO members and are capable of targeting Russia.
12. The US and NATO are increasing their military activity on Russia’s borders while ignoring Moscow’s “red lines” and fundamental security interests.
13. Russia described ultimatums and threats of sanctions as “unacceptable” and said they undermine the chances of reaching actual diplomatic agreements.
14. Since the US is not prepared to discuss firm and legally binding guarantees of Russian security, Moscow will be forced to respond, including “through the implementation of measures of a military-technical nature.

​*Excerpted full original report here https://www.rt.com/russia/549775-moscow-response-us-nato-security/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Email
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Philadelphia vaccine mandate's expected end draws mixed feelings and anger
2-15-22, Inquirer -- The Philadelphia, PA lockdown caused over restrictions requiring Covid serum injections for businesses serving food and drink began in early January 2022. A mask mandate for indoor public spaces is expected to stay in effect ...

By April 2020, about half of the world's population was under some form of lockdown, with more than 3.9 billion people in more than 90 countries or territories having been asked or ordered to stay at home by their governments. Restrictions have had health, social, economic impacts and have been met with strong protests worldwide.

Resurrection: Our New Body
2-18-22, Among all the promises from the Lord Jesus He will give us new eternal 'bodies.' At the sounding of the Lord’s trumpet the “dead in Christ” will emerge from their resting places all over the earth soaring into the sky; these saints’ resurrected bodies will reunite with their spirits, which will have been residing in heaven with Jesus. Close behind them will follow believers who haven’t yet departed this earth as they're miraculously changed meeting the Lord in the air” (2 Corinthians 5:1-10; 1 Thess. 4:16-17; Matthew 5:3-11; Psalm 1:1-6; Luke 6:20) The description sounds extraordinary, but in fact, the plan is practical. We’re going to need a body with which to enjoy the new heaven and new earth [Revelation 21:1-2] that Jesus is preparing for His followers. However, earthly flesh and bones will not do. They age, break, and succumb to sin.

Dutch Tulip Bulb Market Bubble
10-30-21, Investopedia -- History of the Dutch Tulip Bulb Market’s Bubble of 1636: The flower "Tulip" first appeared in Europe in the 16th century. Men began investing in the tulip ... it created a financial  bubble; ​ also known as 'tulipmania' ...

It was one of the most famous market bubbles and crashes of all time and is currently used as the first example of a modern economic bubble. There are stark implications for crypto currency, technology, housing and precious metals...

Media Reports about GiveSendGo False
2-16-22, Washington Examiner -- GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, is bouncing back after a recent cyberattack against a Canadian Freedom Convoy fundraiser. The attack was launched by "malicious actors" in an effort to end users' ability to raise funds. Statement of fact: "There was a broadcasted breech showing one such actor illegally hacking into GiveSendGo and distributing the names and emails of the doors of the Freedom Convoy Campaign.

​"The funds from the Freedom Convoy are not frozen contrary to what you might be hearing on the news. GiveSendGo is working with many different campaign organizers to find the most effective legal ways to continue funds flowing, At least $9.3 million has been raised in donations for the Freedom Convoy on the platform."
GiveSendGo is continuing to work with the Freedom Convoy. Website here: www.givesendgo.com/site/signup_email

Ontario to lift vaccine passport in March, next phase of COVID 
​2-14-22, Toronto.CTVNews -- Ontario will be moving to the next step of its COVID-19 reopening plan on Thursday, four days ahead of schedule, and will lift proof of vaccination ...​Mask rules will remain “for just a little bit longer,” Mr. Ford said.

Ontario to end vaccine passports, ease capacity limits, but 
2-14-22, TheGlobe&Mail -- Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario plans to lift its vaccine-certificate system on March 1, 2022.  The province will also allow capacity limits to be lifted at all indoor establishments.

2-14-22, People are foolish to hope that  almighty God will ignore justice sacrificing His own holiness to allow unbelievers into heaven. 

The great promise Christ makes in His gospel to those who have repented and have had their sins forgiven them; those who are born again; John 3:3, 7  they shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost and shall be purified by His grace. Acts 10:46

They shall be refreshed by His comforts. We have His word that cannot fail, that our heavenly Father will give His Holy Spirit, to those that ask it. ​True believers don't just have an intellectual belief that the Savior Jesus exists - even the Devil does that - he said: “Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.” Mark 1:23-24; John 3:16; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Zechariah 3:4

Canadian Police Arrest Protesting Truckers at U.S.-Canada Bridge
2-13-22, AmerGreatness --Canadian police arrested all the protesters who remained at the most heavily-trafficked bridge between the USA and Canada, as part of the ongoing freedom covid mask & shots mandate protests. Politico reports that the protesters were arrested near the Ambassador Bridge, which connects the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario to the American city of Detroit, Michigan, a key hub of the automotive industry.

​Canada's leader Trudeau Freezes Bank Accounts of 'Freedom Convoy' truck drivers implements never before used Emergency Act 
2-14-22m The Daily Wire -- Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act in an effort to crack down on protesters that have shut down parts of Ottawa and various border crossings. The prime minister’s announcement marks the first time the act, which replaced the 1914 War Measures Act in 1988, has been employed to halt the blockades.

Biden Says Inflation is Transitory [Temporary]
7-19-21, Bloomberg -- ole Joe Biden said he believes the surge in U.S. inflation is temporary and that he has told Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell ...
he also said free govt hadouts of the stimulus checks are in part to blame for demand exceeding the supply of goods, causing a backlog at major US ports and the highest rate of annual inflation since 1990.

As Fed Chair Admits Inflation Is Not Transitory
12-1-21, As Americans Continue To Get Hit Hard With Inflation, The Federal Reserve Chairman said: “I think the word transitory has different meanings to different people. To many, it carries a time -- a sense of short lived. We tend to use it to mean that it won’t leave a permanent mark in the form of higher inflation. I think it’s probably a good time to retire that word and try to explain more clearly what we mean. ... I do think that the threat of persistently higher inflation has grown. ... But clearly, the risk of more persistent inflation has risen.”

Blame Covid! How the Biden administration misread the inflation threat
2-4-22, CNBC -- ole Joe Biden said: “Our experts believe and our data shows that most of the price increases we've seen were expected and expected to be temporary,” His economic advisers defended his policies amid rising inflation that they said was a global issue related to the COVID-19 pandemic, not a result of the administration's policies.

​Do masks work? See the review of over 150 Studies Showing Face Masks are Ineffective
12-25-21, CenterForNeurology -- To date, the evidence has been stable and clear that masks do not work to control the virus and they can be harmful and especially to the young ... I present the masking ‘body of evidence’ below ... 167 studies ...

It isn't unreasonable to conclude that surgical and cloth masks, used as they currently are being used  have no impact on controlling the transmission of Covid-19 virus. Current evidence implies that face masks can be actually harmful. The body of evidence indicates that face masks are largely ineffective. 

2-12-22, After the confetti falls tomorrow at the close of Super Bowl LVI, the victors will accept the coveted Lombardi Trophy. But for some Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams players, pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus takes priority over football.

​Bengals:

• Kicker Evan McPherson [22] glorifies God through his words and apparel. Evan frequently references Bible verses or his faith in his social media posts. The only kicker selected in last year’s NFL draft, McPherson has been key to the Bengals’ playoff run, helping the team break a 33-year Super Bowl drought.
• Defensive end Trey Hendrickson [27] whose career-high season included 14 sacks, expressed “thanks to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ” upon being named to his first Pro Bowl. Hendrickson, lists Galatians 6:9 in his Instagram bio and shares a link to Matthew 25:1  
• Defensive back Michael Thomas [31] had a whirlwind year, from being unsigned in September to joining the Bengals’ practice squad a few weeks later. On a new episode of the Sports Spectrum podcast, Thomas says, “God’s plans are far greater than ours,” adding that he “wasn’t stressing” when he was unsigned. “I wouldn’t want to be a part of any other group,” he adds about the Bengals. “I’m so glad God graced me with this experience.”
• Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither last summer on an Instagram post about his baptism wrote: “After 23 years I am so proud to have given my life to Christ and received the gift of new life! God has done wonderful things in my life, picked me up from my lows and humbled me at my highs. Every step of my life, God has blessed me in so many ways. I’m blessed that i’m able to let my life be a testimony of His unwavering love for us all.”

​Rams:

• Wide receiver Cooper Kupp. This year, the 28-year-old became the first 2,000-yard receiver in NFL history and the fourth player since 1970 to win the receiving Triple Crown. Kupp, an outspoken Christian recently named to his first Pro Bowl, quotes Scripture during press conferences and has a Christ-honoring merchandise line.
• Punter Johnny Hekker [32] frequently talks about his faith and the benefits of being in God’s Word. Johnny was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, attends team Bible studies and has even held baptisms in his backyard swimming pool. “God is on the throne,” Hekker tweeted on January 30. “Thankful for His love and the blessings that have come with this season.”
• Tight end Kendall Blanton 26-year-old will likely start Sunday filling in for the injured Tyler Higbee. “First and foremost, I just want to thank God for my journey. Even being undrafted … was a blessing.”

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Dear Heaven Father,
We thank You for NFL professional football stars who are bold and unashamed of Jesus Christ as they share His good news Gospel. Please protect all Your faithful athletes as they play in this week’s USA ‘Super Bowl.’ 
In the precious name of Jesus I pray, Amen

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<= was a dark and well-documented chapter in the family history.Ole Joe opened the door for The HUNTER Act when he rolled out a $30 million program to make sure drug addicts do not harm themselves. In addition to condoms, syringes and fentanyl strips, so-called “smoking kits” will reportedly be distributed to drug users through the program. Although the liberal leftist media has attempted to change the narrative about the 'smoking kits' paying for crack pipes =>​

In the End Times Depravity and Lasciviousness will be Accepted and Admired

2-11-22,  To be sure, we are surrounded by wickedness in high places. Events and developments that could be interpreted as signs of the end times on earth as we know it. On every hand we see blasphemy, famines, earthquakes, disasters, depravity, persecutions, wars and rumors of wars (Mark 13:7-9).  We cannot attribute man's natural depravity and defectiveness unto his Creator. To do so would be the rankest blasphemy, as well as giving the lie to His Word, which declares that "God has made man upright." Ecclesiastes 7:29

Biden Admin $30 Mill Fund "Smoking Kits'  Distribution To Advance ‘Racial Equity’
2-7-22, WashFreeBeacon -- The grant program closed 2/7/22 will begin May 2022. The $30 million, will provide funds to nonprofits and local governments to help make drug use safer for addicts. Dept Health [HHS] spokesman said that included are funds for "smoking kits/supplies ..  that will provide pipes for users to smoke crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and "any illicit substance." 

​In phone call, Bennett and Biden discuss 'steps to block Iran' Nuclear Threats
2-6-22, TimesofIsrael -- Recently the Jewish state of Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and ole  Joe Biden had a phone conversation discussing the Iranian nuclear threat. ... The USA restored some sanctions relief to Iran’s atomic program, after world powers were believed to have made progress in negotiations =>

<= USA claims that the JCPOA is better than no curbs on Iran’s nuclear activity whatsoever [as IF Iran was in compliance before]. Jerusalem maintains that Iran will buckle if its feet are held to the fire through sanctions and a credible military threat. Israel fears that reviving the nuclear deal may leave Tehran only a few months away from having enough fissile material for an atomic bomb. 

Theologically Incorrect Christian Hymns
 
2-10-22, In church, I have always refused to sing songs that I believed to be a false message about the Lord Jesus; Who He is, What He’s done and future promises for born again believers [John 3:3, 7]. I’ve never approved of the song “The Old Rugged Cross” written by George Bennard, in 1913, Michigan, USA. In 1967 British hymnologist Erik Routley didn’t mince words as he described this hymn as ‘unspeakably wrong, misleading and spiritually wicked to treat the cross as affectionately as that lyric does.’ We do not LOVE, cling to, cherish it and will not exchange the cross for a crown! [1] Margaret Ashworth comments about other hymns:
 
"Blessed Assurance" - Fanny Crosby & Phoebe Palmer, Writers – 1873, USA
Have you ever thought through the lyrics? When have you had perfect submission? Ever experienced perfect delight, this side of glory? All is at rest? Really? This is a theology that teaches if a Christian can perfectly surrender their flesh to Christ then they’ll experience perfect delight – most often we do not. Jesus told us that in this world we'll have tribulation. John 16:33 Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDeiy9-t2GE

"The Savior Is Waiting"-  Ralph Carmichael. 1958, Illinois, USA
This hymn makes the Lord King Jesus far too passive and puts the keys way too much in the hands of the sinner saying that the omnipotent Lord Jesus is waiting?? However, the hymn “Softly and Tenderly” is a much better portrayal where the Savior Jesus is pleading with sinners; but He isn’t nearly as passive. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxItLjCayag
 
"Away in a Manger" – Martin Luther, 1882, Germany
The theology in some Christmas hymns is cringe-worthy. I still haven’t figured out where King Wencelsas is in the Bible, or what figgy pudding has to do with the incarnation. Did the little Lord Jesus really not cry when He awoke. Christ is absolutely unique, but He’s fully God and fully human. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6khkQIDsovs
 
[1] Rugged Cross, Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5fHmxC4Qjc
*Excerpted and adapted full original report from Margaret Ashworth here https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/the-midweek-hymn-the-old-rugged-cross/
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