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July 20, 2022 • Congressman Tracey Mann

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Although this topic is a bit off the radar, it is essential.

Three big issues:

debt; China; and moral values.

There are many issues we can discuss but energy independence is massive because we cannot be free as a nation if we rely on other nations for our energy.

Our rights do not come from the government but are inherent because we are created by God. That is our essential basic principle.

Energy independence requires that we produce more energy than we use.

We can still import, but we need to still do the above.

President Donald Trump created energy independence in the nation.

To re-establish energy independence, President Biden must reopen the Keystone. This is factually true, yet he closed it to satisfy radical environmental groups who push the fake environmental “Green New Deal” agenda.

Our closure of the Keystone made us dependent on Russia and increased Russian energy. This is un-american and makes no sense - unless we truly want to destroy our nation and help Russia.

President Biden is punishing the oil and gas industry not only with environmental policy, but with tax policy. This is not ignorant, but intentional and un-american.

There are two types of energy: (1) fossil; and (2) renewable. We should promote all the above and energy independence, rather than go back to reliance on foreign oil.

We need not choose between fossil v. renewable. We can do both and it will bless and protect our nation. Our National Security hangs in the balance.

Lord, bless this great Congressman!

Related Biblical principles to consider:

Galatians 5:13a (Call to be free)Proverbs 24:27 (Provide for your basic needs without relying on others)Proverbs 28:19 (Working our own land will produce abundance; chasing bad options leads to poverty)Luke 14:28-33 (Planning ahead prevents disasters)1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (Aspire to not be dependent upon others)

State of the Church

July 20, 2022 • Jim Garlow • Psalm 33:12

“Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the Lord.” (Psalm 33:12) To the extent a nation follows God’s Biblical Principles, we reduce human suffering. To the extent we defy God’s Biblical Principles, we increase human suffering. Therefore, a government that seeks to bless the people of the Nation will always apply Biblical Principles. This does not violate the Constitution because the Constitution only bars government establishments of religion (e.g., a requirement that citizens must be a member of a certain religion.) ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1piacalbeiyja4rxdatsvxqpjzbb3kclm/view?usp=sharing

Sharing Your Faith in a Hostile Culture

July 20, 2022 • Barry Meguiar • Isaiah 43:10, James 1:6, Romans 8:28

In 1960, 70% of our population went to church. In 2020, it was 20%. Biblical worldview: Only 50% of pastors believe itOnly 20% of churchgoers believe it The people in our Nation are mainly blind. They don’t see the evil. 90% are lost. Therefore, they are blind. We have the hope! 70% of Americans are living in fear. The number is higher among Christians. Really? Why? It should not be when we live in faith. We should trust the Lord with our whole hearts. James 1:6 applies when we don’t do this because we are double-minded; we want to have faith, yet we give in to fear. This leads to unanswered prayer according to James 1:6. Over 80% of non-christians know a Christian they trust. Therefore, each can change our neighbor and it will change the world. Only 1% of us are sharing our faith. 90% are lost. 10% know God, and only 1% of 10% (0.1%) are sharing our faith. This is unbiblical disobedience to God. It is also selfish because we deprive the lost of the only true hope. Live for God’s purpose - Romans 8:28. We are all good, because we live for His purposes and He is good! How do we share our faith? Just love people and then follow the Holy Spirit to know what to say. It is that simple. Isaiah 43:10 - “Thus saith the Lord, I appoint you as My witness … so that you may know that I am God!” The joy of the Lord is our strength! Related Biblical principles to consider: Matthew 28:18-20 (Great Commission)Acts 1:7-8 (To the ends of the earth)Ephesians 5:11 (Expose evil)Colossians 2:20-23 (Be aware of false ideologies)Colossians 4:6 (Be gracious, seasoned with salt)James 1:19 (Be quick to listen, slow to speak)1 Peter 3:15 (Be prepared)2 Corinthians 4:4Proverbs 3:5John 4:35Luke 12:12 ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v9idfb-wtlr1jbjfm0hezfjzka_oekj/view?usp=sharing

The Real Case for Marriage

July 20, 2022 • Jim Garlow • Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:27–28, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21–23, Genesis 2:24

Marriage was NOT an example from earth that God used to explain the relationship between Christ and the Church. It is the reverse. Marriage is a Heavenly principle that God allows us to understand on earth between a husband and a wife. Related Biblical principles to consider: John 10:30 (God as Father)Isaiah 66:13 (God, like a Mother)Ephesians 5:31-32 (Marriage of Christ and the Church)Revelation 19:6-9 (Marriage Feast of the Lamb)Genesis 1:27 (God created male and female only)Genesis 1:27-28 (Male and female together to multiply)Genesis 2:18,21-23 (God created woman)Genesis 2:24 (God defined marriage)Matthew 19:4-6 (Jesus defines marriage) ➤ https://drive.google.com/file/d/17tnci1pdfdrna94dsibbkulpowzkloqc/view?usp=sharing