Looking for His glorious appearing! Titus 2:13

Western, Mid - East Military Action Prepared for Syria
Aug 25th, 2013
Daily Newsdebkafile
Categories: Today's Headlines;Contemporary Issues

Washington, London and Moscow began moving Saturday night and Sunday morning, Aug. 25, toward a first strike against Syria following the Assad regime’s chemical attack last Wednesday. The first targeted strike may well launch a series of US-led attacks aimed at toppling the Assad regime. Behind the soothing words from Israeli officials, the IDF military and intelligence arms are fully braced for Syria to counter an attack by loosing missiles against their country as well as Jordan and Turkey. Russian forces are on war alert.

Toward the mark
Aug 25th, 2013
Thought For The WeekA.W. Tozer
Categories: Commentary;Exhortation

Toward the Mark

“Forgetting things which are behind … I press toward the mark.” Phil. 3: 13-14

It is one of the devil’s oldest tricks to discourage Christian believers by causing them to look back at what they once were. It is indeed the enemy of our souls who makes us forget that we are never at the end of God’s love.

No one will make progress with God until the eyes are lifted to the faithfulness of God and we stop looking at ourselves!

Our instructions in the New Testament all add up to the necessity of looking forward in faith – and not spending our time looking back or just looking within.

Brethren, our Lord is more than able to take care of our past. He pardons instantly and forgives completely, and His blood makes us worthy!

The goodness of God is infinitely more wonderful than we will ever be able to comprehend. If the “root of the matter” is in you and you are born again, God is prepared to start with you where you are! - A.W. Tozer

Salvation
Aug 25th, 2013
Daily NewsThe Bible
Categories: Commentary;Bible Salvation

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness (Isaiah 55:1-2).

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
I am that bread of life (John 6:47-48).

Netanyahu: This Cannot Continue
Aug 25th, 2013
Daily NewsINN - Maayana Miskin
Categories: Today's Headlines;The Nation Of Israel

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke Sunday about the recent chemical weapons attack in Syria as he addressed his ministers at the beginning of the weekly Cabinet meeting.

“This situation cannot continue. The most dangerous regimes on earth must not have the most dangerous weapons on earth, and we expect this to end,” he declared.

“What happened in Syria is a crime and a terrible tragedy,” he continued. “Our hearts are with the women, children and babies who were so cruelly hurt by weapons of mass destruction.”

Netanyahu also spoke of Israel’s current position. Terrorist groups have targeted Israel with rocket fire on the Golan and on the northern Galilee, in an apparent attempt to drag the Jewish state into the conflict.

“Our hand is on the pulse. It will act responsibly – but if it becomes necessary, we also have a finger on the trigger,” he warned.

“We know how to protect our citizens and our country from those who seek to hurt us,” he said.

Earlier Sunday, Minister of Strategic Affairs Yuval Steinitz predicted that the United States will have no choice but to intervene in Syria’s civil war following the chemical attack, which initial reports indicate was approved by sources high in the Assad regime.

Over the weekend the IDF reported that it is planning to station a new, more advanced warship on Israel’s naval border with Lebanon.

Let the Headlines Speak
Aug 25th, 2013
Daily NewsFrom the Internet
Categories: Today's Headlines;Contemporary Issues

Iran army warns US of 'harsh consequences' over Syria
A top Iranian military chief warned on Sunday that the US will face "harsh consequences" if it intervenes in ally Syria over claims of chemical attacks, Fars news agency reported.  

Russian MP Says Obama ‘Clones’ Bush in Drive For War
The United States is moving towards war with Syria, a senior Russian lawmaker said Sunday lashing President Barack Obama as “clone” of George W. Bush in his drive for war.  

Churches changing bylaws after gay marriage ruling
Worried they could be sued by gay couples, some churches are changing their bylaws to reflect their view that the Bible allows only marriage between one man and one woman. Although there have been lawsuits against wedding industry businesses that refuse to serve gay couples, attorneys promoting the bylaw changes say they don't know of any lawsuits against churches.  

3,600 Syrians Treated For 'Neurotoxic Symptoms'
Around 3,600 Syrians have been treated for "neurotoxic symptoms", and 355 of them have died, says the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders (MSF). ... MSF said the victims flooded into three Syrian hospitals on the day that hundreds of people were apparently killed in a "chemical massacre". They all arrived within less than three hours of each other, said MSF director of operations Bart Janssens.  

Marine Biologist: Hundreds Of Dolphins Could Be Dying From Measles-Like Virus
...So far this summer, there have been about 230 dolphin deaths along the East Coast, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to declare an unusual mortality event. That clears the way for an intensive scientific inquiry into what is causing the deaths. No definitive conclusions have been reached, but many suspect the morbilli virus.  

U.S. government sues to block vouchers in some Louisiana school systems
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Louisiana in New Orleans federal court to block 2014-15 vouchers for students in public school systems that are under federal desegregation orders. ...Under the lawsuit, the state would be barred from assigning students in those systems to private schools unless a federal judge agreed to it.  

US moves forces toward Syria, inquiry continues
U.S. intelligence officials sought Saturday to determine whether Syria's government unleashed a deadly chemical weapons attack on its people. At the same time, the Obama administration prepared for a possible military response by moving naval forces closer to Syria. ...The Syrian government denies the claims. It also has warned the U.S. against taking military action, saying such a step would set the Middle East ablaze.  

Tunisia opposition in rally against Ennahda-led government
Thousands of Tunisians have rallied in front of the National Assembly in the capital Tunis calling for the Islamist-led government to resign. The opposition National Salvation Front has called for a week of protests over what it says is the government's inability to guarantee security. The protests come a month after the assassination of a prominent opposition politician.  

PM: Israel's 'finger on the pulse' of Syria developments, if necessary will also be 'on the trigger'
Israel's "finger is on the pulse" following the situation in Syria, and – if needed – will also be on the trigger, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday in his first public comments on reports that hundreds of Syrian were killed last week by chemical weapons. What is happening in Syria is both a horrible tragedy and crime, he said at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting.  

Defense Department Education Materials Warn of ‘Extremists’ That Speak of ‘Individual Liberties, States’ Rights, and How to Make the World a Better Pl
U.S. Department of Defense education materials obtained by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, warn of “extremists” that will “talk of individual liberties, states’ rights, and how to make the world a better place.” Judicial Watch and other conservative media outlets claim the disclosure indicates the department is teaching that conservative views are “extremist” in nature.  

Islamic Extremists Slit Throats of 44 Villagers, Gouge Out Eyes of Surviving Victims
An official says suspected Islamist extremists killed at least 44 villagers in continuing attacks in an Islamic uprising in northeast Nigeria. The official of the National Emergency Management Agency says the attackers hit Dumba village in Borno state before dawn Tuesday and slit their victims’ throats — a new strategy since gunfire attracts security forces.