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- Project Ukraine and Ukrainian/CIA Intelligence
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Has the Bethlehem Star Mystery Been Unveiled?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
The Heavens Declare the Creative Glory of God
Publisher’s Note: I have presented the following in presentation form for almost a quarter of a century. This is the first time I have put it in article form. Having been a former President of the Roper Mountain Astronomers and a former board member for many years, I have presented the following as my opinion of the Bethlehem Star. God has used it many times to share the reason for the season.
Even though the Bible never calls or implies that the Bethlehem Star was a supernatural miracle, I have had a few attendees tell me that I am trying to explain an unexplainable miracle as if that makes this miraculous event less than a miracle. But it is my opinion that this makes it more of a miracle. It glorifies the Creator more in that God set all these astronomical events in motion at the beginning of the creation of the heavens and earth. No astronomical events mentioned in the Bible collide with each other or get off track. But they occur precisely when He intended them to, at the right historical moments, despite the human choice variables involved. Only the Almighty God of Creation can do that! That is what I call a Divine Miracle of Creation!
The Reason For The Season
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- By Benton Blount - Greenville County Councilman, District 19
I want to take a moment to reflect on the values that guide me during this season and beyond. This week, I’ve been especially inspired by my friend and colleague, District 26 Councilman Rick Bradley. He has been a shining light on County Council, both in his leadership and the way he lives his life. From his fierce advocacy to protect and serve his district to his role as a deacon at his church, his love for his wife, and the joy he finds in spending time with his grandchildren, Rick carries himself with unmatched integrity. You can find Councilman Bradley’s updates here: Councilman Rick Bradley on Facebook
The High Costs of Ignoring God
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- By Mike Scruggs
Government and Every Human Sphere of Influence Are Accountable to God
The American people have been bamboozled for more than two generations now into believing that their government can safely ignore God and his moral standards. The underlying presumption of this folly is that the God of the Bible is irrelevant—that there is not really a God at all, or if there is a God, that He is either too impotent or too distant to be concerned with the affairs of men. This humanist philosophy presumes that the wisdom of man is the standard of all things. There is no fear of a God who is all-powerful, all-wise, sovereign over all of nature and the affairs of men, and who is himself the one and absolute standard of truth, good and right.
Christmas Season
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Christmas Day 2024 is vast approaching, and this should be wonderful for all of us and the young at Heart. Christmas Day marks Two Thousand years ago when the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem as a Redeemer to all. Everyday should be God's day; But when you have all of your loved ones gathered to you during this time and they are still around you that makes all the difference. You should realize during this time that Christ always got your Back, and He always comes to the Rescue when times are hard. You need to remember that at Christmas time.
You should Never have a Tested Spirit during the season. Because we should be encouraged by Faithful friends who are near and dear to us that we see again this season. Who we Love in our heart who are still around here and who are still ''Alive and kicking." And when we see them again it Warms our heart.
Silent Night in the trenches -Celtic Thunder - 'Christmas 1915
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- By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. - Host and Commentator
Christmas - 2024
We pause this day and into tomorrow to remember a king who was born in a most unpretentious manner, in a manger with straw and little else. Only His mom and stepfather knew the true identity of this king, but ALL of Heaven knew! A bright royal star shined above, a crown so to speak, with few discerning. In some ways it remains such today. The King of kings and Lord of lords was born, raised, ministered to all who would receive when He became thirty for three years and a couple of months, and then crucified. This King of kings entered this world in a most unassuming way possible, and died in like manner, an accused criminal of the state.
10 New Ideas to Make America's Economy Great Again in 2025
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- By Stephen Moore
Here's my wish list for the incoming Trump administration to make America healthy and prosperous and great again in 2025.
1. Slash Job-Killing Regulations
The regulatory state is a $2 trillion tax on the American economy. We all want worker safety, a clean environment and consumer protections, but in too many cases the costs of regulations far outweigh the societal benefits. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to slash 10 rules for every new rule. Just do it, Mr. President.
2. Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
The International Criminal Court Pretends to Be About Justice
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- By Star Parker
It is proof of the power of our faith that the spirit of Christmas prevails over all the reasons for cynicism.
I'm thinking now of Psalm 40:4 where we read: Fortunate is the man who has puts his trust in God and has not turned to the arrogant and to those who stray after falsehood.
Regarding "the arrogant and those who stray after falsehood," take the case of the International Criminal Court, established in 2002 and located in the Hague, Netherlands.
The Funding Bill Adds 65% Inefficiency to Every Dollar Spent
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- By Vivek Ramaswamy - D.O.G.E.
I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they should VOTE NO.
Keeping the government open until March 14 will cost ~$380BN by itself, but the true cost of this omnibus CR is far greater due to new spending. Renewing the Farm Bill for an extra year: ~$130BN. Disaster relief: $100BN. Stimulus for farmers: $10BN. The Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement: $8BN. The proposal adds at least 65 cents of new spending for every dollar of continued discretionary spending.
Happy Christmas – Yes! Happy Holidays – No!
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- By W.H. Lamb
A “happy Christmas wish?” What happened to that good old “Merry Christmas” that people wished for each other? Back in the halcyon days of our cultural innocence and our “racial/gender/transgender/non-mulicultural/age/class/political/religious/ educational insensitivities”, Americans thought nothing of wishing their friends and family—even perfect strangers-- a “Merry Christmas”. I still do so, and I refuse to capitulate to the smarmy progressive “moon bats” and their brain damaged, guano-producing flock in our midst who consider me to be hopelessly old fashioned, culturally elitist, set in my ways, and unwilling to change. To those accusations I proudly andwithout apology plead “guilty”. Period—end of discussion! (But not the end of the article!)
Most S.C. Municipalities Don't Livestream Regular Meetings
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
[Editor’s note: This is another story in a planned series of stories on livestreaming and other transparency issues affecting local or state government in South Carolina.]
More than two-thirds of the 271 incorporated towns and cities in South Carolina do not livestream their regular council meetings, The Nerve found in a review of official websites and social media accounts.
The 187 municipalities that weren’t livestreaming as of mid-November – 166 towns and 21 cities, or 69% of the total 271 – range in population from 32 residents in the town of Cope in Orangeburg County to 42,766 residents in the city of Sumter in the Sumter County, according to the July 1, 2023, population estimates by the state Revenue and Fiscal Affairs (RFA) Office, based on U.S. Census data.
Kroger Backtracks, Removes Abortion Drug from Pharmacies
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- By Dan Hart - The Washington Stand
In a remarkable turn of events, grocery giant Kroger has removed the abortion drug mifepristone from their Health Savings Club website Monday following an email exchange with The Washington Stand in response to our story on December 14. Kroger, the second-largest grocery chain in the U.S., is also the country’s sixth-largest pharmacy chain, earning prescription revenues of $14.5 billion in 2023.
On December 12, the pro-life advocacy organization Live Action first reported that Kroger’s Health Savings Club website listed mifepristone as an available drug, stating that “It is used to end a pregnancy.” After verifying that the pill was still listed on Kroger’s site as of December 13, TWS published a story on the topic the next day.
What was the star of Bethlehem?
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- By Charles Creager, Jr.
The star of Bethlehem is a well-known part of the Christmas story. It only appears in the Gospel of Matthew, and it seems to have intrigued people more than even the virgin birth itself. It has also caused more speculation about possible naturalistic explanations than probably any other part of the Bible. Particularly as Christmas approaches it is a topic that people actually become interested in.
There have been many attempts at finding naturalistic explanations for the Star of Bethlehem. However, every single one of them does not explain one or more aspects of what is actually described in the Bible. Consequently, if you are looking for a naturalistic explanation you will not really find one.
Christmas Courage in Ukraine’s ‘Men-less’ Churches
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- By Slavic Gospel Association (SGA)
Grieving war widows, anxious wives reach out to others despite ‘abyss of loneliness’
LOVES PARK, Ill. -- War is robbing Ukraine’s churches of men — leaving congregations of grieving war widows and anxious wives this Christmas.
Dasha recently gave birth to a baby boy. Her husband, Pavlo, didn’t live to see his newborn son. He was killed on the frontline in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Now a widow in her 20s, Dasha has to raise her baby in a war zone, all while grieving and coping with crippling power cuts that go on for days.
One Health is Bad Health
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- By Michael Nevradakis - The Defender
The United States, Canada, and Mexico have launched a joint pandemic preparedness initiative that will unite the countries’ public health agencies around a “One Health” approach to addressing future pandemics.
This new initiative may empower the World Health Organization — the architect of the original One Health Initiative — to impose global control measures like vaccine passports and new policies targeting the “infodemic.”
“Because this is an initiative from the WHO, I am deeply concerned,” said Nicolas Hulscher, an epidemiologist and fellow at the McCullough Foundation. “They appear to be seeking domain over plants, animals, and humans — globalized, central control over public health policies in all participating countries.”
States with the Most Credit Cards
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- By Adam McCann - WalletHub Financial Writer
Exactly how many cards are manageable varies from person to person and state to state, though. Having multiple cards in your wallet can help you boost your credit score if you use them responsibly, but they can also lead to the temptation to overspend. The average American has around 5 credit cards, according to WalletHub’s research.
To determine the states where credit card ownership is increasing the most, WalletHub analyzed our latest finance data across four key metrics: the average number of cards owned per person, the average number of new cards opened per person in Q3 2024, and the percent change in both of those numbers from Q3 2023.
Did Luigi Mangione Murder Because of 'Emotional Disturbance'?
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- By Star Parker
According to coverage in The Wall Street Journal in the case against Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a Manhattan hotel, potential arguments in his defense will be his "mental state at the time of the killing."
"Two defenses in New York state -- a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and claiming extreme emotional disturbance -- might be relevant," per the coverage.
Per other reporting, in a note handwritten by Mangione discovered by the police, he wrote, "the U.S. has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy."
U.S. Monitoring Turkey’s Military Buildup Along Syrian Border Targeting Kurds
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- By Emmitt Barry - Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – Senior U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Turkey and its allied militias are amassing military forces along the Syrian border, preparing for a possible large-scale operation against American-backed Syrian Kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
Officials report that the buildup, which began after the Assad regime’s collapse in early December, resembles Turkish military preparations prior to its 2019 invasion of northeast Syria. The forces include Turkish commandos, artillery, and militia fighters, heavily concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city on Syria’s northern border with Turkey.
To Bring Joy to America: End the Weaponization of the IRS
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- By Stephen Moore
One of the highest priorities for the incoming Trump administration should be to end the Democrats' weaponization of powerful government agencies against taxpayers and businesses they don't like. Nowhere has this mission been more pernicious than the party-line vote to fund the IRS with nearly $80 billion and hire tens of thousands of new tax snoops.
By the way, according to the IRS press office, the additional audits have so far raised less than $2 billion, far less than the additional expenditures. So how is this program "paying for itself"?
Pro-Life Laws Saved 13,000 Babies after Dobbs: CDC Report
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- By Ben Johnson - The Washington Stand
States officially recorded nearly 13,000 fewer abortions in the months after the Supreme Court returned citizens’ ability to protect unborn children, something that pro-life advocates say proves pro-life laws work. Yet the abortion industry carried out more than 600,000 abortions in 2022, including tens of thousands of abortions in the second or third trimester. While no mothers died from illegal abortions, five women died from “safe, legal” abortions in 2022. The data also showed nearly nine out of 10 abortions take place to mothers who become pregnant outside of wedlock. Overall, the U.S. government’s official tally shows a long-term reduction in the number, rate, and ratio of abortions over the last nine years.
Lighting the Syrian Fuse
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- By Mike Scruggs
Another Tragic Chapter in American Foreign Policy
On December 8, Islamist Sunni Muslim rebel forces identified as the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) occupied Damascus, the capital of Syria, effectively overthrowing the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Bashar al-Assadi had been president of Syria for 24-years, since his father died in 2000. His father, Hafez al-Assad, was a Syrian Air Force General, who had taken over the Syrian government in a coup in 1971. Bashar al-Assad and his family were flown to Moscow by their Russian allies.
Women and Children's Home Robbed in Memphis
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- By Warriors Center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- David Vincent, Warriors Center CEO, releases the following and is available for comment:
"A few weeks before Christmas, Warriors Center acquired an abandoned nursing home building in Memphis with a plan to start a 180-bed program for homeless women and children. What happened after we were given the keys was a tragedy.
“We unknowingly walked right into an active crime scene. There were burglary tools and saws all over the floor. There were piles of copper wire scattered around in piles everywhere. We saw bullets and shell casings all over the floor in the hall, which told us that the culprits had guns. Then we looked up as strange men with hoodies started walking out of rooms obviously high on Meth. I shouted at them that the police were on the way, and we exited our building immediately.
“Who Do Men Say I Am? Who Do YOU Say I Am?”
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- By W.H. Lamb
SPECIAL THOUGHTS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
“13) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples: ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ (14) They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ (15) ‘But what about you?’ he (JESUS) asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ (16) Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ (17) Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in Heaven.” - MATTHEW 16:13-17 (New International Version)
Greenville County VS Greenville City Contractors: What to Know
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- By Benton Blount - Greenville County Councilman, District 19
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, both the City of Greenville and Greenville County have been diligently working to clear storm debris. However, their cleanup schedules differ significantly! Since we share the same first name, I wanted to highlight the differences between the two! The City has announced that its final debris collection will conclude in the next few weeks, while the County plans to continue collections well into the new year. Understanding these differences in timelines, as well as the guidelines for preparing debris, can help ensure your debris is collected efficiently and avoid any misunderstanding surrounding their respective schedules!
Like Notre Dame in Paris, Wisconsin Cathedral is Being Rebuilt After Historic Fire
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- By Christian Newswire
MADISON, Wisc. -- As the world celebrates the re-opening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris five years after a fire, the Diocese of Madison, Wisc. is undertaking its own cathedral building project and plans to unveil its new cathedral 20 years after a fire destroyed its first mother-church.
In early 2024, St. Bernard Catholic Church, located just outside downtown Madison, was approved by the Holy See to be the Diocese of Madison’s new cathedral. The effort to transform the historic church into a cathedral is well under way with opening planned for 2025, 20 years after the diocese’s first cathedral, St. Raphael, burned down in an act of arson. Rather than build an entirely new cathedral church, Bishop Donald J. Hying said that renovating an existing church is “a better use of resources” and comes at a much more modest sum than brand-new construction.
U.K. to Indefinitely Ban Puberty Blockers as Gender Transition Procedure
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- By Joshua Arnold - The Washington Stand
The British government indefinitely banned puberty blockers as a treatment for minors with gender dysphoria on Wednesday. After embracing gender transition procedures for minors before the U.S., European countries like the U.K. are now reversing course as evidence of the harm they could cause has mounted. “We need to act with caution and care when it comes to this vulnerable group of young people, and follow the expert advice,” declared Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
2024 Exclusive Early Release: The Status of American Abortion Facilities
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- By Operation Rescue
WICHITA, Kan. -- The number of operational brick-and-mortar abortion clinics held somewhat steady in 2024; all things considered. Twenty-nine clinics closed or halted abortions, while 46 clinics opened or resumed abortions. Twenty other clinics no longer see patients in person and were moved into the virtual pill supplier category, resulting in an overall net decrease of three abortion clinics, from 670 in 2023, to 667 in 2024.
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