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The coronavirus lockdown has made it more difficult for social workers in California to make in-person visits to vulnerable children, in some cases leaving them in abusive environments. In Fresno County, almost one-third of child welfare workers took leaves of absences during the pandemic. Understaffing allowed twin infant boys to remain with their meth-addicted mother. … Continued

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will testify next week before Congress, amid recent changes to the U.S. Postal Service that Democrats and others say are slowing mail delivery and that could delay the results of the November elections. Critics of the changes by the new postmaster general, a Trump ally and a Republican donor, say they … Continued

In a world of black and white, the deck seems to be stacked against the gray. As polarization becomes part of our new normal, “us versus them” language is increasingly harder to avoid. At least for those who have the rather anxiety-inducing habit of watching cable news every day, the general picture we get is … Continued

ANALYSIS/OPINION: Anything that reduces tensions in the Middle East and contributes to Israel’s security should be applauded. The agreement between the UAE and Israel to establish diplomatic relations in exchange for Israel’s suspension of settlements and claims to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria (as Israel refers to the West Bank) is a tremendous policy achievement, though UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed  was less enthusiastic … Continued

The earth may be shaking and the mountains may be crumbling, but it’s not the devil’s doing. We are about to be startled and shocked – we were never created to be “normal.” (Wanda Alger) For more content from Wanda go to: https://wandaalger.me/ Are you encouraged by Wanda’s teaching on how the shaking of mountains … Continued

My heart leapt as I read the headline: Mayor Proclaims Day of Fasting and Prayer. Excitement bubbled up in me as I remembered the prophetic word from Hank Kunneman; he shared earlier this year that God declared this time to be a decade of difference for the people of God. Is God fulfilling this word? … Continued

Pastor Said Deeb of Life Center Church in Beirut said the day of the massive explosion, a strange feeling came over him – a combination of anxiety, anger, and sadness that shook him to the core.  He said he prayed with his staff but didn’t get a breakthrough and couldn’t shake the feeling that something … Continued

A judge ruled late Friday afternoon that Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, can continue hosting indoor worship services and does not have to adhere to any attendance caps or bans on singing. Praise God for this win for religious freedom! Pray for no COVID cases at John MacArthur’s church, for the protection of … Continued

The pandemic has changed how we do almost everything. In this critical election year, the national conventions were already in need of prayer. Now, however, it is even truer. The Democratic Convention is happening now, August 17-20, 2020, virtually. The Republican Convention is scheduled to be held August 24-27, 2020. During the Democratic convention this … Continued