Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Monday, February 02, 2026
“Most Seventh Day Adventist are going to Hell according to The Bible”. U...
“Most Seventh Day Adventist are going to Hell according to The Bible”. Unless?
If you are a Seventh Day Adventist, this video is for you. Most Seventh-day Adventists sincerely believe they are walking in truth—but what if something is missing?
In this video, we take an honest, biblical look at the spiritual condition of the SDA Church. This isn’t an attack or a hate piece. ''It’s a warning'', a call to self-examination, and an invitation to return to the gospel of Jesus Christ—faith, grace, and truth found in Scripture.
- We’ll examine:
- Why so many SDA members are spiritually confused
- Where tradition may have replaced the gospel
- What the Bible actually teaches about salvation
- How sincere people can still be led astray If you’re SDA, former SDA, or simply searching for truth, this video is for you.
Sunday, February 01, 2026
Leftist and liberal gun groups are seeing a rush of new members
By
Harmeet Kaur
People light candles at a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24. Octavio Jones/AFP/Getty Images
Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training.
With President Donald Trump sending armed federal agents into communities around the country, even more once gun-shy liberals and leftists are considering getting armed. And while Americans tend to think of gun owners as leaning more Republican and male, already more women, gay people and people of color have taken up arms in recent years, particularly after 2020.
Weekend classes at L.A. Progressive Shooters are sold out through March. Registrations for permit-to-carry courses at Pink Pistols Twin Cities, which serves LGBTQ people in Minneapolis and St. Paul, are up from an average of five people per class to 25 — the group recently added seven more courses to accommodate increased interest, and those are filling up, too. To paraphrase a recent meme: The right is arguing for gun control, and the left is buying guns.
“In the past couple of days, there has been a shift,” Lara Smith, national spokesperson for the Liberal Gun Club, says. “This changed views on the left.”
Alex Pretti, a beloved ICU nurse who cared for ailing veterans and an outdoorsman who was concerned about the environment, was also, like one-third of Americans, a gun owner. He was carrying his lawfully owned weapon in a holster before federal agents disarmed him and then fatally shot him.
Jordan Levine, founder of the inclusive gun community A Better Way 2A, says his organization has seen an influx of gun groups and instructors asking to join its resource page in the last few weeks — Ready Rainbow in Chicago, Grassroots Defense in Iowa and Solidarity Defense in Sacramento are a few recent additions. “People are scared and angry and want to equalize the power imbalance that we’re seeing on the news, where you’ve got ICE steamrolling people with no recourse,” he adds.
Philip Smith, founder and president of the National African American Gun Association, says membership in his organization has grown since Trump’s second term began and since Pretti was killed. “People join when they’re scared,” Smith says. “People join when certain people get in office, because it scares them. People join when they see these shootings across the country, and it seems like it’s just madness starting to grow more and more.”
Harmeet Kaur
People light candles at a makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24. Octavio Jones/AFP/Getty Images
Several niche, left-leaning gun advocacy groups said that since the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, they can hardly keep up with the surging demand for firearms training.
With President Donald Trump sending armed federal agents into communities around the country, even more once gun-shy liberals and leftists are considering getting armed. And while Americans tend to think of gun owners as leaning more Republican and male, already more women, gay people and people of color have taken up arms in recent years, particularly after 2020.
Weekend classes at L.A. Progressive Shooters are sold out through March. Registrations for permit-to-carry courses at Pink Pistols Twin Cities, which serves LGBTQ people in Minneapolis and St. Paul, are up from an average of five people per class to 25 — the group recently added seven more courses to accommodate increased interest, and those are filling up, too. To paraphrase a recent meme: The right is arguing for gun control, and the left is buying guns.
“In the past couple of days, there has been a shift,” Lara Smith, national spokesperson for the Liberal Gun Club, says. “This changed views on the left.”
Alex Pretti, a beloved ICU nurse who cared for ailing veterans and an outdoorsman who was concerned about the environment, was also, like one-third of Americans, a gun owner. He was carrying his lawfully owned weapon in a holster before federal agents disarmed him and then fatally shot him.
Jordan Levine, founder of the inclusive gun community A Better Way 2A, says his organization has seen an influx of gun groups and instructors asking to join its resource page in the last few weeks — Ready Rainbow in Chicago, Grassroots Defense in Iowa and Solidarity Defense in Sacramento are a few recent additions. “People are scared and angry and want to equalize the power imbalance that we’re seeing on the news, where you’ve got ICE steamrolling people with no recourse,” he adds.
Philip Smith, founder and president of the National African American Gun Association, says membership in his organization has grown since Trump’s second term began and since Pretti was killed. “People join when they’re scared,” Smith says. “People join when certain people get in office, because it scares them. People join when they see these shootings across the country, and it seems like it’s just madness starting to grow more and more.”
Interfaith vigil remembers immigration enforcement victims
Dozens formed a tight circle at Joe Creason Park Friday night in the cold to unite their voices in support of neighbors living in fear for their safety.
By Meredith Lea
Published: Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:32 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Dozens of people who originally planned to meet inside St. Agnes Catholic Church instead formed a tight circle at Joe Creason Park Friday night, holding candles in the cold to unite their voices in support of neighbors living in fear for their safety.
Congressman Morgan McGarvey organized the interfaith vigil to remember people he describes as victims of brutality by federal immigration agents under the Department of Homeland Security’s command. The most recent cases, the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, are bringing people of different religious and political stripes together on this issue.
“We’ve had very high-profile deaths at the hands of federal agents, but there’s a lot of quiet terrors going on, too,” said Rev. Rachel Small Stokes of Emanuel United Church of Christ.
Rev. Kent Gilbert of Union Church in Berea said the gathering crossed demographic and political lines.
“This was every demographic. This was every political party. This was not political. This was moral,” Gilbert said.
For some attendees, like Mayra Ramos Johnson, who immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, the fear feels like a personal confrontation.
“Everything can happen. And, you know, I have a boy that is seven. I don’t want my son to be scared,” Johnson said. “Just the trauma that the kids can have. Just for an officer to stop you and ask you based on your looks or your accent. That’s not fair.”
The group said their words have to be backed up with action and pressure.
“We have to stand up for what’s right. We have to stand up with each other and speak out against what we’re seeing,” McGarvey said.
Johnson said unity is needed now.
“I think now is the time to get united... we all have the same purpose to, you know, improve this world, this country, this city. So, like, we just need to support each other,” she said.
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The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency meets the pope
By Trisha Thomas,
Associated Press
Jan 27, 2026|Associated Press
Barham Salih, President of Iraq addresses the 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, on Sept. 23, 2021. (Credit: Timothy A. Clary/Pool Photo via AP.)
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ROME — The first refugee to lead the U.N. refugee agency said Monday the world faces “a very difficult moment in history” and is appealing to a common humanity amid dramatic change.
Repression of immigrants is growing, and the funding to protect them is plummeting. Without ever mentioning the Trump administration or its policies directly, Barham Salih in an interview with The Associated Press said his office will have to be inventive to confront the crisis, which includes losing well over $1 billion in U.S. support.
“Of course it’s a fight, undeniably so, but I think also I’m hopeful and confident that there is enough humanity out there to really enable us to do that,” said Salih, a former president of Iraq.
He also was adamant on the need to safeguard the 1951 refugee convention as the Trump administration campaigns for other governments to join it in upending a decades-old system and redefining asylum rules.
Salih, who took up his role as high commissioner for refugees on Jan. 1, described it as an international legal responsibility and a moral responsibility.
According to his agency also known as UNHCR, there are 117.3 million forcibly displaced people around the world from 194 countries. Salih’s challenge is supporting some 30 million refugees with significantly less funds.
In 2024 and 2025, funding from the U.S. dropped from $2.1 billion to $800 million, and yet the country remains UNHCR’s largest donor.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Support for a Uniform Day of Rest (from The Heritage Foundation Special Report)
In order to demonstrate a fulfillment of prophecy before our eyes we directly focus on the part that mentions Sunday Rest of this exhaustive report.
Saving America by Saving the Family: A Foundation for the Next 250 Years
January 8, 2026 Over an hour read Download Report
Authors:Roger Severino, Jay Richards, PhD, Emma Waters, Delano Squires, Rachel Sheffield and Robert Rector
Summary
To end America’s family crisis, policymakers and civic leaders should treat restoring the family home as a matter of justice, driven by two truths. The first is that all children have a right to the affection and protection of the man and woman who created them. The second is that the ideal environment in which to exercise this right is in a loving and stable home with their married biological parents. In contrast, the default in American culture today is to put the desires of adults over the needs of children. Children are too often called to sacrifice what is due to them—the presence of their mom and dad under the same roof for the entirety of their childhood.
Key Takeaways
- The family is the foundation of civilization, and marriage—the committed union of one man and one woman—is its cornerstone. It is the seedbed of self-government.
- The question that will determine the course of America’s future is: What happens to a nation when its citizens largely stop having children and eschew marriage?
- The only way for America to thrive in the future is to rebuild the family—which can only happen with a societal commitment to revive the institution of marriage.
Day-of-rest laws limiting commercial activity are usually found in less densely populated counties, although restrictions on alcohol sales are more widespread. Though greatly diminished, blue laws persist in some form in close to 28 states.141
A uniform day of rest that limits commercial activity can provide temporal boundaries that help communities to set aside time for religious observance, family gatherings, outdoor activities, and rest. A stable base of research shows that these practices correlate with better mental health, stronger social bonds, and more stable family structures.142
With the advent of on-demand delivery, shopping can be shifted easily and conveniently to other days of the week. By restoring a common rhythm of rest and reflection, community rest laws could help to reverse the trend toward “spiritual homelessness” and foster the social habits necessary for communities to cohere and flourish.
Despite today’s on-demand culture, the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver regular mail on Sundays, most organized youth sports avoid Sunday competitions, and most banks are closed on Sundays. The ever-popular Chick-Fil-A chain closes its restaurants on Sundays for the benefit of its workers and their families. Where new, planned communities or transitioning communities form, they should consider adding rest days as part of their master plans for balanced and thriving community life.
Andrews University Invites Pro-WO One Project Speaker to Conduct Week of Prayer
January 26, 2026 NewsHound
In a rather odd move, Andrews University invites Kessia Bennett to conduct a Week of Prayer on January 26-31. Who is this?, you might ask.
- She is a former One Project speaker.
- A certificate of ordination was presented to Kessia Reyne Bennet by Ron Carlson, president of the Kansas/Nebraska Conference, on July 30, 2022 in the College View church. By accepting ordination against the will of the world church, she is part of the ‘WO rebellion’ in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- After her ordination, she moved to Oregon, where recently ousted president Dan Linrud welcomed her as head pastor of Pleasant Valley SDA Church.
- She spoke in favor of ordaining women at the Loma Linda University Church on February 6, 2015. A female church member asked Randy Roberts if an opposing (biblical) viewpoint could be presented at the same church, later. Roberts would not allow it.
Inside the Mind of the Beast ~ Elder Bob Trefz
Jan 18, 2025
Inside the Mind of the Beast
Elder Bob Trefz (June 28, 2015)
Exposing and understanding the inner workings of The Beast in all religions, including inside the Seventh-day Adventist Corporate Organization. These inner workings within the Seventh-day Adventist Church include movements and influences like:
- Spiritual Formation
- NLP
- Jesuit Training in our Theological Seminary and Colleges
On the “March to Death”
The world, who act as though there were no God, absorbed in selfish pursuits, will soon experience sudden destruction, and shall not escape. Many continue in the careless gratification of self until they become so disgusted with life that they kill themselves. Dancing and carousing, drinking and smoking, indulging their animal passions, they go as an ox to the slaughter. Satan is working with all his art and enchantments to keep men marching blindly onward until the Lord arises out of His place to punish the inhabitants of earth for their iniquities, when the earth shall disclose her blood and no more cover her slain. The whole world appears to be in the march to death.—Manuscript 139, 1903.
Evangelism, E. G. White, p.26.
What does Isaiah 3:12 mean?
What does Isaiah 3:12 mean?
"¶ As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths." - Isaiah 3:12
Isaiah 3:12 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is a verse that reads, "As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths." This verse is found in the book of Isaiah, which is a major prophetical book in the Old Testament. The verse is part of a larger passage in which Isaiah is delivering a message of judgment to the people of Judah.
This verse is a reflection of the moral and social decay that had taken hold of Judah at the time. The prophet laments the fact that the natural order of things has been disrupted, with children oppressing their elders and women ruling over the people. This was a direct result of the spiritual decline of the nation, as their leaders had led them astray and destroyed the way of their paths. The verse is a powerful condemnation of the corruption and moral decay that had taken hold of Judah, and a warning of the consequences that would follow if they did not repent and turn back to God.
One of the key themes of this verse is the idea of leadership and its impact on a society. The verse laments the fact that the leaders of Judah had failed in their duty to guide and protect the people, instead leading them astray and causing them to err. This is a powerful reminder of the importance of wise and righteous leadership, and the impact that it can have on the moral and spiritual health of a nation. It is a call to leaders to fulfill their responsibilities with integrity and righteousness, and a warning of the consequences of leadership that is corrupt or negligent.
Another important theme in this verse is the idea of the breakdown of the natural order. Children oppressing their elders and women ruling over the people are seen as symptoms of the moral and social decay that had taken hold of Judah. This is a reflection of the breakdown of the traditional family structure and the erosion of respect for authority and hierarchy. The verse serves as a warning of the consequences of such social disorder, and a call to return to the values and principles that uphold a healthy and flourishing society.
The context of this verse is also important to consider. Isaiah was a prophet who ministered during a time of great political and social upheaval in Judah. The nation was facing threats from outside powers, as well as internal corruption and moral decay. The message of judgment and warning that Isaiah delivers in this verse is part of a larger prophetic message that he delivered to the people of Judah, calling them to repentance and renewal. The verse is a reflection of the social and moral climate of the time, and a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.
Symbolism in this verse can also be seen in the imagery of children oppressing their elders and women ruling over the people. These are seen as symbols of the breakdown of the natural order and the erosion of traditional values and authority. The image of children oppressing their elders reflects the disrespect for authority and the erosion of the traditional family structure. The image of women ruling over the people reflects the breakdown of the traditional male-led leadership structure. These symbols serve as a powerful warning of the consequences of social and moral decay, and a call to return to the values and principles that uphold a healthy and flourishing society.
In conclusion, Isaiah 3:12 in the King James Version of the Bible is a powerful verse that reflects the moral and social decay of the nation of Judah at the time. It serves as a warning of the consequences of corrupt leadership, the breakdown of the natural order, and the erosion of traditional values and authority. It is a call to repentance and renewal, and a reminder of the importance of wise and righteous leadership, and the impact it can have on the moral and spiritual health of a nation.
Friday, January 30, 2026
What to know about the partial government shutdown
January 31, 202612:01 AM ET
By
Lexie Schapitl
The U.S. government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to meet a deadline of midnight on Friday to complete work on a spending package to prevent funding from running out across multiple federal departments.
While funding has technically expired, Congress appears within striking distance of breaking the impasse that has led funds to expire across large stretches of government, including the Department of Defense, the State Department and the Department of Health and Human Services.
On Friday, the Senate approved legislation to fund each of these remaining government agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September, while also agreeing to a two-week stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. That two-week continuing resolution is designed to allow lawmakers to negotiate reforms at the agency after federal immigration officers in Minnesota killed two U.S. citizens this month.
However, the legislation must now be approved by the House, which is on recess until Monday. President Trump has already endorsed the package, and lawmakers in the lower chamber are expected to vote on it soon after their return to Washington.
By
Lexie Schapitl
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The U.S. Capitol is photographed on Jan. 27, 2026. Rahmat Gul/AP |
The U.S. government has entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to meet a deadline of midnight on Friday to complete work on a spending package to prevent funding from running out across multiple federal departments.
While funding has technically expired, Congress appears within striking distance of breaking the impasse that has led funds to expire across large stretches of government, including the Department of Defense, the State Department and the Department of Health and Human Services.
On Friday, the Senate approved legislation to fund each of these remaining government agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September, while also agreeing to a two-week stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. That two-week continuing resolution is designed to allow lawmakers to negotiate reforms at the agency after federal immigration officers in Minnesota killed two U.S. citizens this month.
However, the legislation must now be approved by the House, which is on recess until Monday. President Trump has already endorsed the package, and lawmakers in the lower chamber are expected to vote on it soon after their return to Washington.
Senate Democrats and White House Reach Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Published Jan. 29, 2026
Updated Jan. 30, 2026, 9:26 p.m. ET
What We’re Covering Today
Shutdown Talks
Jan. 29, 2026, 6:24 p.m. ET
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, and Democrats reached a spending deal Thursday evening with the White House and Republicans to keep the government funded. President Trump endorsed the deal with a message on social media.
What We’re Covering Today
- Shutdown Talks: Senate Democrats have struck a deal with Republicans and the White House to pass five spending bills to fund a large portion of the government for the remainder of the fiscal year, as well as a stopgap measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they continue negotiating guardrails to rein in immigration agents. It is unclear how quickly the House can and will process those funding bills after the Senate passes them. Read more ›
- ‘Melania’ Premiere: Mr. Trump is attending a screening of “Melania” at the Kennedy Center Thursday evening. The film follows his wife, Melania Trump, in the days leading up to his second inauguration. Amazon paid Ms. Trump’s production company $40 million for the film rights and is backing it with a $35 million marketing campaign. Read more ›
- Cabinet Meeting: Mr. Trump held his first cabinet meeting of the year, a more streamlined affair than past gatherings that he said had been “boring.” While a number of top advisers hailed administration policies on taxes and tariffs, some notable members of his cabinet did not speak at all, including Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary who has faced intense scrutiny over the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Read more ›
Shutdown Talks
Jan. 29, 2026, 6:24 p.m. ET
Reporting from Washington
President Trump endorsed a spending deal between Senate Democrats and Republicans that would stave off a government shutdown while lawmakers continue negotiating guardrails to rein in immigration agents.
“Hopefully, both Republicans and Democrats will give a very much needed Bipartisan “YES” Vote,” Trump wrote on social media.
President Trump endorsed a spending deal between Senate Democrats and Republicans that would stave off a government shutdown while lawmakers continue negotiating guardrails to rein in immigration agents.
“Hopefully, both Republicans and Democrats will give a very much needed Bipartisan “YES” Vote,” Trump wrote on social media.
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