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PART TWO -1- “Pfft!” That’s what some say whenever Q is brought up. They just don’t believe. Some may even have a real gem of a comeback: “Q-tard.” It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay. Truly. So for those who do not accept Q; for those on the fence; for those who are determined not to believe anything is happening; for those who are fond of saying, “No one is coming to save you;” or for those losing hope… I offer for your review the following video:

-4- If you truly believe He is in control of it all and nothing surprises Him; if you have surrendered to His sovereignty; if you accept His throne… Then rest under His wing. Rest? Yes. The storm ahead may have some of us treading water and we should preserve our strength for the trying times ahead. Trying times ahead? Yes. The grave trespasses inflicted upon humanity must be halted, truth must be disseminated, and justice must be comprehensively applied. The storm? It’s a fantastic description! And it’s not just reserved for Trump et al. It evokes thoughts of Noah’s time. It also makes me think of Peter’s encounter with Jesus during the windy assault against the disciples’ boat. The LORD is present. He is involved. He encourages. He leads. He rescues. Before, during, and after the storm.

-3- We’ve been holding our collective breath, right? Knowing we’ll be thrown into the plunge any minute now. That any minute now has stretched into almost unbearable territory. So much so that a lot of folks have lost their patience, their bearing, their levelheadedness. How then do we differentiate ourselves from those who refuse to see any goodness, any hope? Keep choosing God. Step away from the, “If it bleeds, it leads” people. Stay away from the misanthropes and defeatists. Do not believe the Social Media Influencer™ trying to sell you bleakness or those who misconstrue God’s attributes. And most definitely stay away from those sanitizing sin. Proverbs 22:3, friends. We have every reason to be hopeful and heartened! God is in control. He always has been and He always will be. This ought to comfort and calm. He deposes kings and raises up others (Daniel 2:21). This ought to avouch and alleviate. He allows, He stops. This ought to settle and soothe. We tend to think linear when He is not restrained. Our frame of reference is often constrained, limited, and shortsighted.

-2- Doing my best, I focused on challenging just the egregious lies because facts matter. What I found is –perhaps you have run into this as well– those who cannot resist name-calling, online pageantry, or insetting their feelings ad nauseam, do not like to interact with facts. It’s safer for them to insulate inside the mental world they create. If you’re caught in their vortex, it’s hard to crawl out of it. With God’s help, you can avoid the negativity altogether. The first thing I did was unsubscribe from those accounts consistently peddling the worst of humanity, mocking or blaming certain ethnicities, and posting all the machinations of the Deep State and the gerrymandering happening at the local level. Evil is gonna evil. We do not require explicit details or slanted takes to show us this truth. Especially when our faith tells us God is in control of not just our welfare, but He’s in control of it all out there. I also unsubscribed from those who claimed to be Christians, but consistently used and allowed foul language, gross memes, and name calling of subscribers. (What’s up with that?!?) Is it worth it, friends? If you’re on the fence or not sure if who you follow is worthy of your precious time, then ask yourself: “How does reading their posts strengthen and encourage me?” If you’re feeling stressed on social media, pray about stepping away and/or limiting the scope. Constantly watching the accumulating upheaval in the world is draining, is it not?

PART ONE -1- I have not really written about politics for this channel in a long time for quite a few reasons. Though I meant to write about Trump around the time of his 2025 inauguration (and since then) multiple things went a little sideways in my life so I held off. But, I watched. I listened. I read. I have been shocked by the amount of nastiness, bitterness, and smugness coming from those who claimed at some point to support Trump. Over the ensuing months, they doubled down with the snarky-ness. Spending any amount of time reading their commentary left one feeling bereft, fragmented, or drained. Occasionally stressed and angry. It’s been challenging trying to ignore the hyperbole (posted from any corner). I try to give the benefit of the doubt, try to see things from another perspective. But, opinions masquerading as facts flung at social media walls in the hopes of sticking always leaves a stench. And self-preservation has gotta kick-in at some point. Right? The question then becomes: do I stay put or opt out? If I stay put, do I engage?

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Watch Trump's address tonight, July 16, 2026 at 9pm ET via the following: The White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ The White House on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteHouse/featured The White House on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/whitehouse?e9s=src_v1_cmd Right Side Broadcasting on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bik8qSbOqrE Right Side Broadcasting on Rumble:: https://rumble.com/v7ctt8m-live-president-trump-addresses-the-nation-with-a-major-announcement-71626.html?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_o%2Csrc_v1_ucp_a

Father God - We pray for America. We ask for our Nation to be redeemed and rescued, in the name of Jesus. We recall the promise You made to those who landed upon these shores over 400 years ago and we ask You to answer that promise. Retrieve us from the grasp of the evil one. Ransom us from those that hold us hostage. Break the chains, in the name of Jesus! Much like Your servant David, Your children call out for retribution against those who dared. Administer Your justice in a thorough and final way against those who plot against You. We ask for restoration, Father, in the name of Jesus. Heal our land, our bodies, our minds. Reconcile us to You! We ask for the scales to be removed from the eyes of those who cannot see. We ask for Your Spirit to move across this beautiful country, changing hearts and minds. We ask for You to install godly leaders and protect them. In the name of Jesus, we ask for protection for Americans. Foil the plans of those who conspire to harm this country. We call down Your mighty angelic forces to guard, protecting us against the forces who try to undermine Your authority, in the name of Jesus. Remove every lying tongue, deviant mind, and murderous hand, that seeks to destroy us, in the name of Jesus! We stand on Your promises to never ignore or abandon us. We know our value and worth in Your eyes as Your children and we call upon our Heavenly Father to save us, in the name of Jesus. Thank You for continuing provision. Thank You for meeting our needs. Thank You for seeing us through this tumultuous storm. All praise and honor and glory belong to You, and You alone. You are worthy, holy, beautiful, merciful, and the Most High. We love You and trust You! Amen. 🙏🏻🕊🤍

🙏🏻 Today is Day 4 of my 10 day fast and the Holy Spirit asked me to pray for America on my Day 4. Sharing here for those who would care to join me praying for our country:

In regard to praying for ourselves, perhaps this article will encourage you: Before you start ridiculing yourself about your own personal prayer requests, remember that you are not alone in this struggle. Within the pages of the Bible are countless individuals who battled with praying for themselves, and it was usually because God wanted them to pray for inner changes they needed to make first before blessings came forth. If you struggle with praying for yourself – whether in not knowing what to pray or how to pray for yourself – may these insights give clarity into this precious time with God. https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/how-should-we-pray-for-ourselves.html

I've seen folks place bibles or inscribe scriptures in freshly poured concrete for their homes. Felix and I did as much in one home we owned. I was reminded that there are other options. Felix recently added some wood to our garage door as it was buckling when fully opened. Today, I wrote on verses on the wood: Deuteronomy 28:6 and Isaiah 32:18. I also wrote, "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." And, "We firmly stand on Psalm 91." Perhaps there is some exposed wood in or around your home where you can write verses the Holy Spirit inspires you to write.

I purchased a sweet little prayer book on Friday. Today I am starting a 10-day fast. During this fasting time the LORD has instructed me to pray for 10 specific things He's giving me to pray about. For Day 1 of the fast I am to pray for myself. This is today's reading from the prayer book. I am sharing because I believe we can all relate and use the encouragement. I'm also sharing because I marvel how the LORD works! This Day 4 prayer is one I have been basically praying since autumn. I've asked the LORD: "What is the point in asking for healing for my body when my heart and mind need it as well? Heal my heart and mind, too, LORD!" Today lines up with what He told me a couple of days ago: pray for yourself; pray for your own healing. We are allowed to do that you know, right? It's not selfish or hollow to pray for ourselves. He will bless (answer) when we sincerely ask for the things He favors. God bless you in your walk with Him today 🙏🏻

“On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” Graham’s office said. https://nypost.com/2026/07/12/us-news/south-carolina-sen-lindsey-graham-dead-at-71-after-brief-and-sudden-illness/ 😳

We're still celebrating Independence Day, right? Right?! 😃 Share some of your celebratory moments with us! Food, friends, family, fireworks -it's all good! (This is from the party we went to on Sunday.)