CHPP Daily Brief - September 11, 2008

In This Issue
· The Daily Brief
· The Middle East in Focus
· Election News
· Pray for the Persecuted Church
· Palin Shifts Paradigm For Disabled Children
· Good News in California
· Good News in Alaska
· Remembering 9/11 . . .


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The Daily Brief Thursday, September 11, 2008

"His Kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." (Daniel 6:26)


The Daily Brief

1. President Bush Meets with President Talabani of Iraq - Whitehousenews.gov

President Bush on Wednesday said, "Mr. President, thanks for the good conversation we had about the election laws, about the need to get a strategic framework agreement signed. And thank you very much for bringing me up to date on your perspective about life inside of Iraq. It's -- things have changed a lot since we've known each other."

· Father, we thank you for the positive changes in Iraq, and for the hope of a stable future in that nation. We continue to pray for a strong democracy to form, a place of safety and freedom for all the people of Iraq.

· "Look among the nations and watch - be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days which you would not believe though it were told you." (Habbakuk 1:5)

2. CBO: Federal Deficit to Climb to $407B by October - Fox Business

The federal government will run a near-record deficit of $407 billion for the budget year ending Sept. 30, according to the latest Capitol Hill estimates.

· Father, we ask that wisdom prevail over America's leadership, rather than short term fixes which deepen our problems.

· "A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel." (Proverbs 1:5)

3. OPEC Cuts Output to Shore up Falling Market - AFP

The OPEC oil group announced a cut of 520,000 barrels per day (bpd) to its output on Wednesday, citing downside risks to the oil market as prices fell below 100 dollars for the first time since April.

· Lord, we ask Your mercy over the price of oil for consumers, and prevent OPEC nations from furthering the economic crisis for ordinary people.

· "Do not grant, O Lord, the desires of the wicked, Do not further his wicked scheme, lest they be exalted." (Psalm 140:8)

4. In Hunt For Bin Laden, A New Approach - Washington Post

Frustrated by repeated dead ends in the search for Osama bin Laden, U.S. and Pakistani officials said they are questioning long-held assumptions about their strategy and are shifting tactics to intensify the use of the unmanned but lethal Predator drone spy plane in the mountains of western Pakistan.

· Lord, may Your revelation and strategy find Osama Bin Laden, and completely destroy the Al Qaeda terror network.

· "Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known." (Matthew 10:26)

5. Russia Ducks Objections,Talks Advanced Weapons Systems with Iran - World Tribune

Iran and Russia have been discussing high tech defense cooperation over the objections of the United States.

· Lord, we bind the plans of our enemies and cover them with the fire of God. We pray that You will turn back every plan and cause our enemies to be ashamed.

· "He shall call upon Me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him." (Psalm 91:15)

6. Russian Strategic Bombers Land in Venezuela - AP

Two Russian strategic bombers landed in Venezuela on Wednesday, as part of military maneuvers, President Hugo Chavez said, welcoming the unprecedented deployment at a time of increasing tensions between Moscow and the U.S.

· Lord, we stand firmly on Your protection for America, and pray that this alliance will not prosper. We thank You for Your heavenly host to surround our nation.

· "And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around..." (2 Kings 2:17b)

7. Ban on Political Endorsements by Pastors Targeted- Washington PostDeclaring that clergy have a constitutional right to endorse political candidates from their pulpits, the socially conservative Alliance Defense Fund is recruiting several dozen pastors to do just that on Sept. 28, in defiance of Internal Revenue Service rules.

· Father, we ask that You will change the minds of our government that pastors will be allowed to exercise their Constitutional right to free speech.

· "Is this not the fast I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?" (Isaiah 58:6)

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "O Lord, the hope of Israel, all who forsake You will be put to shame." (Jeremiah 17:13)

1. Abbas to meet U.S. Pres. Bush to discuss Israeli- Palestinian peace talks - Ha'aretz

A Palestinian official says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will hold talks with U.S. President Bush on Sept. 26 at the White House.

2. U.S.: No to 'bunker-busters,' Iraq flyover rights for Israel - Ha'aretz

The security aid package the United States has refused to give Israel for the past few months out of concern that Israel would use it to attack nuclear facilities in Iran included a large number of "bunker- buster" bombs, permission to use an air corridor to Iran, an advanced technological system and refueling planes.

3. 'Israel is dividing Gazan, W. Bank populations' - Jerusalem Post

In the past year, Israel has stepped up its policy of separating the Gaza Strip from the West Bank and forcing Palestinians registered in Gaza or wishing to visit Gaza to forgo their right to live in the West Bank, two human rights organizations charged Wednesday.

4. Israel wants more indirect Syria talks - Jerusalem Post

Israel wants a fifth round of indirect talks with Syria in Turkey, senior diplomatic officials said Wednesday, amid reports that the Syrians would prefer to postpone further negotiations until the spring, after the US election and the establishment of a new government in Jerusalem.

Election News

For all the headlines below, we thank God for the promise of His Word: "The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)

McCain, Obama Put Politics Aside to Mark Sept. 11th

The seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is supposed to bring the heated presidential race to a screeching halt. But just for a day. Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama were appearing together twice Thursday and agreed to suspend all TV ads critical of each other in honor of the day terrorists forced four airplanes to crash into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon in Washington, killing nearly 3,000 people.

Pray for the Persecuted Church

Prayers for the Persecuted Church This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you." (Psalm 20:1)

1. Christians from Muslim Background Charged With Apostasy in Iran

Two Christians from Muslim backgrounds were officially charged with apostasy last week at the Public and Revolutionary Court in Shiraz, Iran, raising fears for their continued well-being.

2. Degar Montagnard Christian Receives House Arrest In Vietnam

An active Degar Montagnard Christian remained under house arrest in Vietnam's Central Highlands Monday, September 8, after he was already forced to sign a statement renouncing Christianity and pledging to stop attending a local church, his friends said.

3. Vietnamese Authorities Invade Church Service

Ten Vietnamese officers of the local police authority some of them in uniform, others in plain clothes and others in disguise, last Sunday, (August 31), rushed into the Church With A Mission house church interrupting the service and creating great anxiety among new converts.

Palin Shifts Paradigm For Disabled Children

Palin Shifts Paradigm by Embracing Son with Disability

SUMMARY: 'Unconditional acceptance of Trig has illuminated the stark differences between the culture of life and the culture of death.

Decades ago, a different presidential election was under way. The candidate's sister had a disability, and was kept hidden from the public eye.Rosemary Kennedy, the younger sister of John F. Kennedy, was slow mentally. At age 23, her father took her in for a lobotomy - a surgical separation of the brain. It left her incapacitated, prompting her move to an institution. Just a few people knew the truth about what had happened.

Today, there is another candidate. And another relative with a disability. But Gov. Sarah Palin is not keeping hidden her baby son, Trig - who has Down syndrome. She calls him "beautiful" and "perfect." In the past, individuals with disabilities may have been pushed to the wayside of society. Today, an estimated 90 percent of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome are aborted.

"This is properly called eugenic abortion - the ending of 'imperfect' lives to remove the social, economic and emotional costs of their existence," writes Michael Gerson, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a former assistant to President Bush. "And this practice cannot be separated from the broader social treatment of people who have disabilities. By eliminating less perfect humans, deformity and disability become more pronounced and less acceptable. Those who escape the net of screening are often viewed as mistakes or burdens."

Wesley J. Smith, senior fellow in human rights and bioethics at the Discovery Institute, said the Palins are changing the paradigm."Their unconditional acceptance of Trig has illuminated the stark differences between the culture of life and the culture of death," he told CitizenLink. "The culture of life claims unequivocally that there is no such thing as 'them.' There is only us. This is in stark contrast to the culture of death, which accepts a 'quality of life' ethic that denigrates some people as having lesser value than others based on their capacities.

"Let us hope the bad old days when people like Trig were hidden away, as if their existence was a cause for shame, are gone forever."Smith said the Palins' public example to welcome their son with joy could help others make a similar decision to choose life. "If we accept the sheer importance of being human," he wrote on his blog, "then we can embrace each of us as wonderful and equal members of the human family."

(Source: by Jennifer Mesko, editor, Focus on the Family, Citizen Link)

Good News in California

Good News: Judge Says Teacher Can Keep Patriotic Banners that Mention God

A federal judge ruled Friday that a California teacher can display patriotic banners in his classroom while a lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Law Center moves forward.Brad Johnson, a math teacher at Westview High School in San Diego, was asked to remove from his classroom red, white and blue banners that contain phrases such as "In God We Trust," "One Nation Under God" and "God Bless America."

School officials said the banners, which Johnson has displayed for 25 years, promoted a Judeo-Christian viewpoint. However, other teachers were allowed to keep posters with Buddhist and Islamic messages, Tibetan prayer flags and other displays. Richard Thompson, president and chief counsel for the Thomas More Law Center, said: "Many public schools exhibit a knee-jerk hostility towards Christianity and seek to cleanse our nation's classrooms of our religious heritage while promoting atheism or other religions under the guise of cultural diversity."

(Source; Focus on the Family, CitizenLink)

Good News in Alaska

Good News: Alaska Woman's Feeding Tube to Remain in Place

An Alaska hospital has agreed to keep a patient's feeding tube in place after a lawsuit by the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF).The patient's husband filed a lawsuit in May against Providence Hospital to keep medical staff from removing her feeding tube, which would have caused her to starve her to death. The hospital claimed keeping her alive violated its ethical standards.

"Hospitals should be in the business of preserving life rather than willfully destroying it," ADF Senior Counsel Joe Infranco said. "A man is caring for the wife he loves. A hospital should be working with him, not against him - giving every benefit of the doubt regarding life."

(Source: Focus on the Family, CitizenLink)


Remembering 9/11 . . .

A Prayer Offered by Intercessors for America:

Lord, may we remember what took place on September 11, 2001, the cost to our nation and to nearly 3000 families who lost loved ones. May neither we, nor our nation's leaders grow forgetful or complacent in estimating the threats posed against us. (Is 47:8-11; Ezek 33 Amos 6:1; Zeph 1:11-12; 1 Pet 5:8)

CHPP Daily Brief - September 10, 2008

In This Issue
· The Daily Brief
· The Middle East in Focus
· Election News
· Pastors, Pulpits and Politics
· Catholic Bishops Confront Pelosi, Biden on Abortion
· This Week on Capitol Hill
· Russian - Islam Alliance: A Perfect Storm
· Presidential Proclamation: 9/11


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The Daily Brief Wednesday, September 10, 2008

"His Kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." (Daniel 6:26)


The Daily Brief

1. Lehman Stock Slides More Than 40% -- Is Bailout for the Brothers Next? - ABC News

Worries about another major investment bank failure escalated Tuesday as shares in Lehman Brothers, the country's fourth largest brokerage firm, plummeted more than 40 percent.

· Pray that this new failure is God's cleaning house in the USA and not a sign of impending financal collapse for the entire country. Pray against panic in the nation.

· "What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall He teach in the way he should choose. His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth." (Psalm 25: 12-13)

2. New Push Is On for $50 Billion Economic Stimulus Package - NY Sun

The final pre-Election Day push by Democrats in Congress will be to try to pass a $50 billion economic stimulus program.

· Pray that any economic stimulus law will be composed with wisdom and will not push the nation into any additional future debt. Pray that no games nor deceptions will be imposed on American citizens.

· "Wealth gotten by vasnity [deceit] shall be diminished; but he that gathereth by labor shall increase." (Proverbs 13:11)

3. US drug czar: Chavez' drug policy threat to Europe - Jerusalem Post

White House drug czar John Walters said Tuesday that Venezuela President Hugo Chavez' policies toward the cocaine trade represents a "global threat" that puts Europe, especially, at risk.

· Ask the Lord to bring a blight on the poppy crop in Venezela so that all sources of cocaine are dried up for the drug market. Pray that Europeans face the threat and take measures to remove it.

· "And the Lord shall help them [the righteous], and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them[ the righteous], because they trust in Him." (Psalm 37:40)

4. Rice makes 'full-court press' to win US approval of nuke deal - AFP

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has launched a "full-court press" to win passage in Congress of a landmark US-India civilian nuclear cooperation deal before January, her spokesman said Tuesday.

· While the US considers India a friend, much of its population is Hindu, Moslem, and Buddhist. Should the USA enter into any nuclear deals with India? Ask the Lord for wisdom about this matter. Perhaps the deal should die before it reaches Congress.

· "Thou shalt make no covenants with them, nor with their gods." (Exodus 23:32)

5. Western Officials Say North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il May Have Suffered Stroke - Fox News

Western officials confirm to FOX News that there is intelligence suggesting that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke on Aug. 14 and could be incapacitated -- even wheelchair bound.

· Pray for the soul of this man that he can know the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Pray for the lifting of oppression on the N. Korean peoples while their dictator is incapcitated. Pray for merciful leadership in the country.

· "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise as some men count slackness; but longsuffering to us ward not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

6. Officials: Al-Qaida operatives killed in Pakistan - Washington Times

Intelligence officials say four foreign militants killed in a suspected U.S. missile strike in Pakistan included two top al-Qaida operatives.

· Praise the Lord that more terrorists have met their doom. And it is too late to pray for their souls. Pray for the families of these men and for their followers that they may be saved. Pray for the protection of the soldiers who participate in these strikes.

· "The wicked plotteth against the just; and smasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him; for He seeth that his day is coming." (Psalm 37" 12-13)

7. UPDATE: Texas Begins Evacuating - AP

Forecasters Say Hurricane Ike Could Hit as Category 4The frail and elderly were put aboard buses Wednesday and authorities warned 1 million others to flee inland as Hurricane Ike steamed toward a swath of the Texas coast that includes the nation's largest concentration of refineries and chemical plants. Drawing energy from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the strengthening storm was expected to blow ashore early Saturday somewhere between Corpus Christi and Houston, with some forecasts saying it could become a fearsome Category 4, with winds of at least 131 mph.

· We continue to "watch unto prayer" over the news of this most dangerous storm. There are so MANY needs involved here, but primarily, please pray for the SAFETY of all who are in the storm's path. May each one, in his or her own time of apprehension, be drawn to the Prince of Peace to find comfort, and salvation, in Him.

· "In wrath, remember mercy." (Habbakkuk 3:4)

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "O Lord, the hope of Israel, all who forsake You will be put to shame." (Jeremiah 17:13)

1. Iran demands UN response to Israeli 'threats' - Ynet News

Iran demanded on Tuesday a "resolute and clear response" from the United Nations to what it called dangerous threats against it by Israel, and said Tehran would not hesitate to respond to any attack.

2. Israeli leaders consider Bushehr's imminent opening - Jerusalem Post

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is scheduled to meet Wednesday with Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni for what have been characterized as "security discussions," and which are expected to focus on Iran and the prospect it will soon open its first nuclear plant.

3. Gas mask distribution could be delayed - Ynet News

The distribution of gas masks to Israeli civilians, scheduled for January 2009, is expected to be delayed.

Election News

For all the headlines below, we thank God for the promise of His Word: "The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)

1. Alaska: Battleground State - Fox News

Hardly eyed for its electoral votes, Alaska is a new political frontier because of the fight to define Sarah Palin.

2. GOP Women's Group Boycotts 'Oprah' for Refusing to Book Palin - Fox News

The Florida Federation of Republican Women has launched a boycott against Oprah Winfrey's TV show and magazine because the talk queen has said she will not have Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on her show until after the election.

3. Biden: Clinton 'More Qualified'- Fox News

Democratic VP hopeful says Clinton 'might have been a better pick than me' to be Obama's running mate.

4. Obama: 'Pig' Controversy Is 'Phony' - AP

Barack Obama responded Wednesday to the John McCain campaign's call for an apology concerning his "lipstick on a pig" remarks, by calling the controversy "phony and foolish" and defending it as an "innocent remark" that was taken out of context.

5. Arab Nations Don't Want Republican in White House

The Arab world is voicing its increasing uneasiness at the possibility of another Republican administration in the White House. In years past, Muslim leaders have remained silent about their preferences during U.S. presidential campaigns. Clearly in 2008 they prefer a Democratic, Barack Obama win. According to Arab commentators, Obama is considered the "lesser of two evils," as he will likely be less intense about carrying out the war on terror launched by the Bush administration. Many Muslims fear a McCain contingent would pursue more aggressively the anti terror policies of the outgoing government. (Jerusalem-On-The-Line, METimes 9/9/08) [Reported by: Intercessors for America]

Pastors, Pulpits and Politics

Our friends at the Alliance Defense Fund have decided to underscore hypocrisy of ironic proportions. They are receiving all kinds of pressure from media outlets today about their announced plans to encourage pastors to openly endorse candidates from the pulpits between now and the November 4 elections. Many churches have been doing far more than this in America's inner cities for years with nary a peep.

The core idea of "separation of church and state" has been to PROTECT the church FROM the state. The church is allowed, like any other private organization or group of people, to be as actively involved in what happens to our nation as any other entity. The federal law that bars such expression does not date to Thomas Jefferson and the founding, but to Lyndon B. Johnson and his effort to restrain a charity from opposing his electoral ambitions. The constitutionality of that political interference in the church has never been tested. That time may be at hand.
(Family Research Council)

Catholic Bishops Confront Pelosi, Biden on Abortion

Vice Presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden (D- Del.) has found himself joining Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a dispute with the nation's Catholic bishops over their representation of Catholic theology. Denver Archbishop Charles J. Chaput and Denver Auxiliary Bishop James Conley summarized the situation in the letter they released yesterday: "Meet the Press has become a national window on the flawed moral reasoning of some Catholic public servants.

On August 24, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, describing herself as an ardent, practicing Catholic, misrepresented the overwhelming body of Catholic teaching against abortion to the show's nationwide audience, while defending her 'pro-choice' abortion views. On September 7, Sen. Joseph Biden compounded the problem to the same Meet the Press audience." After Speaker Pelosi's comments, at least 23 Catholic bishops responded to her remarks. After Senator Biden's comments more bishops are preparing to respond to what they see as a misrepresentation of Catholic faith by public officials.

In addition to the Colorado bishops speaking out, Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison was so moved after watching Sen. Biden this past Sunday he scrapped his planned homily and instead addressed Catholic politicians who "forget" what they are taught in Catholic religious education both about faith and about biology. It would be wise for "Meet the Press" to have one of these leading clergymen on their program to clarify what Catholic teaching really says.
(Source: Family Research Council)

This Week on Capitol Hill

Congress returns this week for an - optimistically speaking - brief stint before hitting the campaign trail full force. The week's legislative line-up is still taking shape, but sure to be at the top of the list are:

Energy: Lawmakers may continue July's political stalemating over gas price fixes, when Dems and the GOP butted heads over off-shore- drilling, but forces for compromise - albeit less likely - could push through a bipartisan bill this month. The House is planning to bring an energy bill to the floor this week matching an off-shore drilling measure - that would allow coastal drilling in Virginia, North & South Carolina and Georgia - with a host of green measures including tax breaks and funding for alternative energy and a mandate for renewables in electricity production. The cost of the bill would be picked up by taxes on the oil industry.

Defense: Passage of the yearly Defense Authorization bill (S 3001) got sidetracked by energy politicking in July, but senators hope to make swift work of it this week.
(Source: Citizen Joe)

Russian - Islam Alliance: A Perfect Storm

Russian Aggression in Alliance with Islam makes for the Perfect Prophetic Storm
While American citizens are focused on the presidential election, the Bush Administration is trying to navigate the tricky waters of diplomacy with Russia-- the outcome of which may accelerate the fulfillment of the ancient Biblical prophecies of Isaiah, Ezekiel and Jeremiah. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on September 6th told his State Council that things have changed since the day that Russia invaded Georgia. He said, "We have reached a moment of truth. It became a different world after August 8. Russia will never allow anyone to infringe upon the lives and dignity of its citizens. Russia is a nation to be reckoned with from now on."

This statement was underscored in a State Department briefing on September 9 where State Spokesman Sean McCormack declared, "Right now, we're taking a look at our relationship with Russia. Quite clearly, it is not business as usual." Russia, which has been complaining for over a year about US plans to put missile defense installations in the former Soviet states of Poland and the Czech Republic, has used oil profits and shrewd business and political moves to place itself in what appears to be a position of strength. Russia has threatened that Poland and the Czech Republic will be nuclear targets if the missile installations go forward.

Russia has made overtures about placing nuclear carrying aircraft in Cuba, and Russia is soon to conduct war games with Argentina. In addition, Russia has solidified its alliance with rogue Islamic terrorist states Iran and Syria. On August 21, Russia announced it would complete a new arms deal with Syria. Russia has stepped up its pace to help Iran with its nuclear program. The Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran is about to open because Russia has shipped the fuel and is putting last minute personnel in place. The strain of a new influx of Russian weapons in Syria, a Russian-Syrian defense pact, and Russia propping up Iran with missiles and nuclear technology has the makings of a perfect prophetic storm.

Russia appears to have solidified its relationships with Islam to the point that it believes it is strong enough to make a military play for world domination. While the US and Israel move diplomatically, it may well be that Russia and Islam are making battle plans. Nuclear weapons in Iran, Syria and Cuba could touch off a hair-trigger prophetic firestorm. The prophets Jeremiah and Isaiah both speak of the demise of the Syrian capitol Damascus. Isaiah 17:1 says, "Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap." Ezekiel predicts a catastrophic latter day war led by Russia and Iran against Israel. As Russia makes its move and the US counters without considering the consequences, these events grow closer.

Bill Wilson
Word of Life Ministry
www.dailyjot.com

Presidential Proclamation: 9/11

PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS NATIONAL DAYS OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE FOR THOSE KILLED ON 9/11/01[An excerpt]

President Bush has proclaimed Friday, September 5 through Thursday, September 11 special days for prayer, remembrance and tribute to the thousands of innocent Americans who were killed in 2001, when Islamist terrorists took down both towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, an airliner in Pennsylvania, and part of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Had terrorists had their way, experts believe the White House, the Capitol, or both would also have been hit.
The president wrote, "Our Nation honors the brave citizens, service members, police officers, and firefighters who heroically responded in the face of terror . . . we reflect on the terrible events . . .and lift the victims and their families in our prayers." The president also asks us to "pray for the safety and success of the members of our Armed Forces now serving freedom's cause. We seek God's grace on their families, and commit to Heaven's care those brave men and women He has called home.

We ask the Almighty to watch over America and pray for His providence and continued blessings on our country. May He always guide the United States of America. As we defend our country against its enemies, we pray for help in protecting the gift of freedom from those who seek to destroy it, and we ask the Almighty to strengthen all those securing liberty on distant shores."
To read the White House summary of this administration's achievements in the War on Terror since 9/11/01, go here.

CHPP Daily Brief - September 9, 2009

In This Issue
· The Daily Brief
· The Middle East in Focus
· Election News
· Pray for the Persecuted Church

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The Daily Brief Tuesday, September 9, 2008

"His Kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." (Daniel 6:26)


The Daily Brief

1. Government Seizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac - Fox

The U.S. government seized control of the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Sunday, placing the liabilities of more than $5 trillion worth of mortgages onto the backs of the U.S. taxpayer. "Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are so large and so interwoven in our financial system, that a failure of either of them would cause great turmoil in our financial markets here at home and around the globe," Paulson said, speaking at a press conference in Washington D.C. on Sunday morning. "A failure would affect the ability of Americans to get home loans, auto loans and other consumer credit and business finance."

· Lord, one of the gifts of the Spirit is self-control. Avarice is unpleasing to You. Help our nation desire purity and a closer walk with You so these kinds of consequences from our greed do not re-occur. Help our leaders have wisdom.

· Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, " One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." (Mark 10:21)

2. Bush Likely to Scrap Nuclear Deal with Russia - Reuters

The United States is likely to scrap a civilian nuclear pact with Russia, as punishment for its war against Georgia last month, a U.S. official said on Thursday. They said they did not trust Russia enough to expand nuclear cooperation, because Russia had supplied fuel to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. Russia has left troops in Georgia despite the internationally-negotiated cease-fire requiring them to be pulled back to pre-conflict levels.

· Lord, we pray for the salvation of the Russian leaders and people. Without salvation and the infilling of the Holy Spirit, we are a lost people. Open the doors quickly and wide for that to happen. Make it easy for them to accept Christ!

· Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." (Luke 10:2)

3. Three Guilty in London Plot That Caused Airline Chaos - AP

British jury has found three men guilty of conspiracy to murder thousands, by plotting to down at least seven trans-Atlantic airliners bound for the United States. The prosecutor told jurors during the trial that the men planned to attack United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada flights by smuggling liquid explosives onto jets and detonating them in-flight. It was intended to be the bloodiest terrorist attack since Sept. 11, 2001.

· As we enter more treacherous times, we pray that every plot and scheme of the devil and his minions will be exposed and thwarted. As we battle daily in this war against the snares of the devil, let more people be added to the Kingdom of God daily and easily.

· Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped. (Psalms 124:7)

4. Ike Set to Bypass Keys, but Gulf Coast Worries - AP

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center warned, that after passing into the Gulf of Mexico sometime Tuesday night, Ike could make landfall in the U.S. over the weekend near the Texas-Louisiana border, possibly not far from Houston. In Louisiana, where thousands remain without power after Hurricane Gustav hit last week, Gov. Bobby Jindal urged residents to start stockpiling food, water, batteries and other supplies. The state also was readying shelters and making plans for trains, buses and planes in case a coastal evacuation is called later in the week.

· Heavenly Father, as we once again struggle against these hurricanes, You have given us Your word that we would be safe if we ran to You in our times of trouble. We pray You will calm the winds and subdue the energy in the storms.

· Also with moisture He saturates the thick clouds; He scatters His bright clouds. And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance, that they may do whatever He commands them on the face of the whole earth. He causes it to come, whether for correction, or for His land, or for mercy. (Job 37:11, 13)

5. It's Near the Campaign's End -- Send in the Lawyers - AP

Ever since Democrats and Republicans were caught flat-footed in Florida eight years ago, both parties have added legions of lawyers to their political arsenals - litigators who've filed scores of lawsuits challenging every voting nuance from requiring photo identification, to Election Day weather conditions.

· Lord, as we come to the end of this election season, we pray that everything be done with righteousness. Let there be no fraud or wrangling about the results and only allow people of virtue who follow You faithfully, be elected to office.

· Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits." Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. (1 Corinthians 15:33,34)

6. Afghan Leader Vows Punishment for Deadly US Raid - AP

The Afghan president said a deadly raid on a village by American and Afghan commandos has put new strain on relations with the United States and promised Thursday to punish those responsible. U.S. officials have said that at least 30 militants, including a Taliban commander, and no more than seven civilians were killed during the Aug. 22 raid. Afghan officials, backed by the United Nations mission, insist that more than 90 civilians died, including dozens of children.

· Heavenly Father, we pray for Your wisdom, Your favor in this situation, and the cooperation of the Afghan people to fight the Taliban. Help us to resolve this situation quickly and have no more innocent people be killed. Comfort them, Lord.

· David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. (1 Samuel 30:6)

7. Bush to order 8,000 troops out of Iraq - Reuters

President George W. Bush will cut U.S. force levels in Iraq only modestly over the rest of his term, pulling 8,000 troops out by February, when his successor will have taken over as commander in chief.Bush, an unpopular president managing an unpopular war, will say on Tuesday that a dramatic drop in violence in Iraq allows the Pentagon to bring troops home and shift more forces to Afghanistan, where attacks by Islamist militants have soared over two years.

· Continue to pray that, as the nation's focus turns more and more now on the imminent elections, we not lose sight of our current president, nor of our need to pray for him. Pray for both President Bush and for our troops in Iraq -- that they would finish "strong" and "true." Amen.

· "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." (Matthew 25:23)

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "O Lord, the hope of Israel, all who forsake You will be put to shame." (Jeremiah 17:13)

1. Israeli officials: Iran solidifies grip on Hizbullah - Jerusalem Post

Iran is consolidating its grip on Hizbullah and has instituted a number of structural changes to the Lebanese group, under which Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah no longer enjoys exclusive command over its military wing, top Israeli defense officials have revealed.

2. U.S. coordinator to visit Israel in last-ditch bid for security draft - Ha'aretz

Gen. James Jones, Washington's security coordinator for Israeli-Palestinian talks, will arrive here Tuesday night for what will probably be his last visit in this capacity.

3. 'Mossad could capture Ahmadinejad' - Jerusalem Post

Pensioners Minister and former Mossad agent Rafi Eitan hinted that the intelligence agency could capture Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and haul him before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

4. Hamas television broadcasting from Temple Mount - Israel Today

The Hamas terrorist organization's television station has for the past several days been broadcasting exclusive coverage of nightly Ramadan prayers from atop Jerusalem's Temple Mount.

Election News

For all the headlines below, we thank God for the promise of His Word: "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan." (Prov. 29:2)

1. Gallup Shocker: McCain Leads Obama - AP

The Republican National Convention has propelled John McCain into the lead in the race for the White House, according to a USA Today/Gallup Poll released on Sunday. McCain now leads Democratic rival Barack Obama by 50 percent to 46 percent among registered voters -- the Arizona senator's biggest margin since January. The results are even more remarkable considering that before last week's convention, McCain actually trailed Obama by 7 percentage points.

2. Obama Unfazed by Drop in Polls - Fox News

Obama's campaign has dismissed recent polls showing the Democrat losing ground to John McCain as "horse race" politics, not a troubling sign of things to come. Today Barack Obama addressed the numbers for the first time at a media availability in Ohio."I know that after our convention, we had a bump. After theirs, they get a bump. I think that what you're going to see settling in is that the race is gonna be very close in most of the battleground states, which is really what matters," he explained.

3. Bible is Palin's professional guide, friends and pastors say - Int'l Herald Tribune

Shortly after taking office as governor in 2006, Sarah Palin sent an e-mail message to Paul Riley, her former pastor in the Assembly of God Church, which her family began attending when she was a youth. She needed spiritual advice in how to do her new job, said Riley, who is 78 and retired from the church.

4. MSNBC Drops Olbermann, Matthews as News Anchors - Washington Post

MSNBC is removing Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews as the anchors of live political events, bowing to growing criticism that they are too opinionated to be seen as neutral in the heat of the presidential campaign.

5. Palin's Candidacy Stokes Feminist Debate - Fox News

Liberal commentators bring feminist debate full circle, asking whether Palin can balance the White House and motherhood.

Pray for the Persecuted Church

Prayers for the Persecuted Church This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you." (Psalm 20:1)

1. Vietnamese Authorities Invade Church Service

Ten Vietnamese officers of the local police authority some of them in uniform, others in plain clothes and others in disguise, last Sunday, (August 31), rushed into the Church With A Mission house church interrupting the service and creating great anxiety among new converts.

2. Ailing House Church Leader Remains Detained In China

An ailing house church leader and owner of a Christian book store remained detained Friday, September 5, despite mounting pressure on China to release him because of health concerns, friends said.

3. House Churches Growing in Iran Despite Persecution

A major crackdown against house church Christians is proceeding in Iran.

CHPP Saily Brief - September 5, 2008

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· The Middle East in Focus
· Life: How do YOU vote?


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The Daily Brief Friday, September 5, 2008

"His Kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end." (Daniel 6:26)


The Daily Brief

1. John McCain Accepts GOP Presidential Nomination, Leads Republican Party - ABC News

Full remarks as prepared for delivery and provided by the campaign of Sen. John McCain as he accepts the 2008 Republican presidential nomination on Sept. 4, 2008, at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.--Gibbs says McCain will follow God's game plan - Washington TimesHall of Fame former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs endorsed John McCain on the last night of the Republican convention, predicting that electing the Republican would spark a return to "God's word" and a "spiritual revival."-- Obama Hones Message for Conservatives - NY Sun Senator McCain wasn't the only candidate reaching out to conservatives last night. While Mr. McCain accepted the Republican presidential nomination, his Democratic rival, Senator Obama, was talking tough on foreign policy in a long-awaited interview with a Fox News host, Bill O'Reilly.

· Lord, help keep our minds toward revival and open to what You will show us in the next two months. Lord, thank you that You will reveal what is now hidden. Please help us to be patient in waiting for You to reveal Your will.

· "LORD, Your hand is lifted up to take action, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people, and they will be put to shame. The fire for Your adversaries will consume them! LORD, You will establish peace for us, for You have also done all our work for us. " (Isaiah 26:11-12)

2. Services, Productivity up but Job Market Weak - ABC News

The dominant U.S. service sector improved last month and businesses boosted productivity in the second quarter but evidence of labor market weakness overshadowed other data the day before a key jobs report.

· God, as economic indicators vary from day to day we sometimes become overwhelmed by the seeming urgency of the news. Lord, when this happens, please help us to focus on our true inheritance in heaven and remember that Your plan is not for today, but for eternity.

· "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by God's power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." (1 Peter 1:3-5)

3. NY judge sides with governor on same- sex 'marriage' - One News

NowA New York judge has ruled that Governor David Paterson's action to recognize out-of-state homosexual "marriages" is the legal and fair thing to do.

· Lord, decisions like this are offensive to Your heart and painful even for sinners like us. God, bring focus to Your people so that we may stand strong and recognize when our heritage is being destroyed. Bring wisdom to those in power and bring the righteous into places of power in the court system.

· "Why do You force me to look at injustice? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Oppression and violence are right in front of me. Strife is ongoing, and conflict escalates. This is why the law is ineffective and justive never emerges. For the wicked restrict the righteous; therefore, justice comes out perverted." (Habakkuk 1:3-4)

4. US raid complicating Pakistani's presidential bid - AP

A deadly American-led raid on a Pakistani village embarrassed the government and eroded support for the pro-U.S. presidential front-runner Thursday just two days before the election.-- Afghan Leader Vows Punishment for Deadly US Raid - ABC News The Afghan president said a deadly raid on a village by American and Afghan commandos has put new strain on relations with the United States and promised Thursday to punish those responsible.

· Lord, the enemy in this region is using national borders to try to split the governments so that they will not be held to account. Bring a reconciliation to the leaders so that they will work together to protect the innocent.

· Then Jephthah said to them, "My people and I had a serious conflict with the Ammonites. So I called for you, but you didn't deliver me from their power. When I saw that you weren't going to deliver me, I took my life in my own hands and crossed over to the Ammonites, and the LORD handed them over to me. Why then have you come today to fight against me?" (Judges 12:2-3)

5. Petraeus Recommends One Brigade Leave Iraq Before New President Takes Over - Fox News

Gen. David Petraeus, outgoing commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq, is recommending that one U.S. army brigade be withdrawn from Iraq before a new administration takes over in January.-- Iraqi government to gain control of anti-al Qaeda councils - CNNThe U.S. military will transfer control of Sunni Awakening groups to the Iraqi government next month, a U.S. military spokesman said Thursday in Baghdad.

· Thank you Lord for the progress that has been made in Iraq. Continue to foil the plans of the wicked and to allow the Iraqi people to move into a peace that will allow for the growth of Your kingdom.

· ". . . for the days are certainly coming"-this is the LORD's declaration-"when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah"- the LORD's declaration. "I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it." (Jeremiah 30:3)

6. Dick Cheney, US vice-president, attacks Russia for 'illegitimate' invasion of Georgia - London Telegraph

Mr Cheney, one of the Bush administration's leading hawks, was always expected to deliver a hostile message to the Kremlin when he arrived in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, on the second leg of a three-nation tour of ex-Soviet states opposed to Moscow.-- Cheney Offers US Backing for Georgia's NATO Bid - ABC NewsVice President Dick Cheney insisted that Georgia will join NATO and backed its attempts to rebuild from its war with Russia on Thursday, using a trip to former Soviet republics as a show of U.S. support for their pro-Western leaders.

· Lord, as we see the aggression of Russia, continue to bring the leaders of the world into agreement against these attacks. Thank You for the courage of leaders who will support this vulnerable nation and other nations that may also come under attack in the future.

· "This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. You will say: I will go up against a land of open villages; I will come against a tranquil people who are living securely, all of them living without walls and without bars or gates." (Ezekiel 38:10-11)

7. Secretary of State Makes Historic Visit to Libya - Fox News

The United States and Libya sealed a historic turnaround after decades of terrorist killings, American retaliation, suspicions and insults with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's peacemaking visit Friday with Moammar Qaddafi, Libya's mercurial strongman. "The relationship has been moving in a good direction for a number of years now and I think tonight does mark a new phase," Rice said following a traditional Muslim dinner - the evening meal that breaks the day's fast observed during the month of Ramadan - at Qaddafi's official Bab el-Azizia residence. Ms. Rice said the historic visit to Libya and meeting with Qaddafi shows that the U.S. "doesn't have any permanent enemies."

· Lord God help us to be careful in this world as those who were our enemies now seek to be our friends. Help us to have a spirit of discernment to guide our actions and keep us safe in perilous times.

· "Look, I'm sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves." (Matthew 10:16)

8. Hanna Bears Down on Carolinas - Fox News

Southern states prepare as Tropical Storm Hanna moves in with Ike close behind.

· Lord, once again we come before You in the Name of Jesus, asking for mercy in the midst of these storms. We ask that You would minimize the impact of each one; and even redirect them according to Your perfect will. Please give our EMT authorities Your wisdom, and Your strength, as they face each storm in their path; and please grant safety to our citizens, too.

· "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." (Matthew 21:22)

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "O Lord, the hope of Israel; all who forsake You will be put to shame." (Jeremiah 17:13)

1. Israel sees Syria break out of isolation - Jerusalem Post

Israeli diplomatic officials viewed the four-way summit in Damascus among the leaders of Syria, France, Turkey and Qatar on Thursday with some frustration, saying Syrian President Bashar Assad had effectively broken out of his international isolation without having given anything in return.

2. Nasrallah: Hizbullah at war with Israel - Ynet News

Hizbullah's secretary-general continues his psychological warfare against Israel: Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Thursday that "Hizbullah is still at war with Israel," warning supporters that "at the moment the enemy feels we are weak it will return to occupy us."

3. Israel allows transfer of 1,000 guns, 10,000 bullets to PA - Jerusalem Post

Jordan recently facilitated the transfer of close to 1,000 automatic rifles and some 10,000 bullets to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, defense officials revealed Thursday.

4. Sarkozy warns Iran it risks attack by Israel - Financial Times

Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, warned Iran on Thursday that it was taking a big risk by seeking to obtain a military nuclear capability, saying that one day it could find Israel had decided to attack.

Life: How do YOU vote?

Voting the Word of God or with the Words of Man

I have a question for you. This is a question that cuts to your heart. Where do you stand on life? Those of us who believe in the Bible and in the God of the Bible believe that God created life as it says in Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." And the very next verse says, "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, be fruitful, and multiply . . ." God told Noah and his sons in Genesis 9:7, "And you, be ye fruitful and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein." In Deuteronomy 30:19 the Lord says, "I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life that both you and thy seed may live."

There is no doubt whatsoever from what is written in the Bible that life begins at conception and that God is a God of life. So where do you stand on life? Do you stand for life or death? It's that simple. Do you align with God's word or another's? For example, Democratic Presidential Candidate B. Hussein Obama, who says he is a follower of God, says that he favors abortion. On March 29th, he said, "Look, I've got two daughters. 9 years old and 6 years old. I am going to teach them first of all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby."

When asked at what point does a baby get human rights, Obama replied on August 16th, that "answering that question with specificity, you know, is above my pay grade." But as an Illinois state senator in 2001 speaking in favor of protecting abortion, Obama said, "Whenever we define a pre-viable fetus as a person that is protected by the Equal Protection Clause or other elements in the Constitution, what we're really saying is, in fact, that they are persons that are entitled to the kinds of protections that would be provided to a -- a child, a 9-month old child that was delivered to term . . . that determination then, essentially, if it was accepted by a court, would forbid abortions to take place."

Another candidate, Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin has a different view. She said upon the birth of her Downs Syndrome son in April, "We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place." Palin said she was proud that her unwed daughter decided to have her baby. But what of you? What is your stance on life? Is your position on life in alignment with God's or in alignment with some candidate? And will your vote align with the word of God or the words of man?

Bill Wilson
Word of Life Ministry
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CHPP Daily Brief - September 4, 2008

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The Daily Brief Wednesday, September 3, 2008

"Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me." (Psalm 31:2)

The Daily Brief

1. Palin Gets Her Chance to Address Nation, Allegations - Fox News

Sarah Palin gets her chance Wednesday night to show how she weathers the bright lights as she makes her case to the nation about why she should be vice president. Palin, the Alaska governor and surprise pick as John McCain's running mate, "will not be used as an attack dog" during her nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, according to McCain sources. Instead, Palin is expected to tell her story: small-town mayor, wife of a blue-collar North Slope oil worker, former beauty queen, expert marksman, 44-year-old mother of five and chief executive of the resource-rich 49th state. A new term, "Conservative Female Abuse" or CFA, is being floated by conservative author and media analyst, Michelle Malkin, in response to the intense media scrutiny of Mrs. Palin and other conservative female elected officials.

· Gracious Lord, You ask us to be meek when attacked unfairly by our opponents, and You give us a promise when we do Your Will. May Sarah Palin, one of Your children, have a double measure of Your grace and wisdom tonight as she appears before America as the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States. Please bless her, her family, the Republican Party, the Office of the Presidency and the United States that she seeks to represent; and stop the lies and attacks upon her, her family and service to Alaska and America. In Your Name we pray, Jesus. Amen.

· "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." (Matthew 5: 5 NKJV)

· As Sarah Palin addresses the Republican National Convention tonight in Minneapolis, MN, we ask for divine protection and safety for her and for everyone gathered there.

· "No weapon forged against thee shall prosper . . ." (Isaiah 54:17)

2. Haiti Left 'Screaming for Help' as Tropical Storm Hanna Poised to Sweep U.S. Coast - Fox News

Tropical Storm Hanna drenched flood-plagued Haiti on Wednesday, claiming two lives and adding to the miseries of a country that has lost more than 100 lives to mudslides and flooding since mid-August. Hanna is still expected to change course, sweep across the Bahamas and then start climbing along the U.S. coastline by the weekend, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami - with some chance it could bring tropical storm force winds to New York City. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Ike was cruising westward across the Atlantic with top winds near 65 mph and projected to near the Bahamas by Sunday as a hurricane. Just behind Ike was Tropical Storm Josephine, which gained a little strength with top winds near 60 mph. Forecasters expected Josephine to get stronger over the day.

· This has to be a divine time of opportunity, Lord, to have three tropical storms simultaneously threatening our shores. We ask You to cause these storms to abate, even as You did for Gustav. May You graciously prepare those who will be in the storm's paths to have wisdom and courage in the face of possible adversity. May many be saved through Your Son, Jesus Christ because of these afflictions that You have allowed. And, when the wind and waves have ceased, may You receive the Glory! In Your Name we pray for many miracles this Hurricane Season. Amen.

· "So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten--My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the Name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame." (Joel 2: 25a,c & 26 NKJV)

3. U.S. Officials: North Korea Reassembling Nuclear Facility - Fox News

North Korea, after halting the disassembly of a key nuclear center, is now putting the facility back together in violation of the United States' conditions for improved diplomatic relations between the countries, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The motive isn't clear but sources say North Koreans likely are reassembling nuclear facilities at Yongbyon partly to protest the United States' delay in taking the country off its list of terror-sponsoring nations. The two sides have since been negotiating how to verify the nuclear declaration, but no agreement has been reached. Washington has insisted it will remove North Korea from the terror list only after the country agrees fully to a verification plan.

· Father of Korea and the whole world that You created! We pray for a Godly reunification of North and South Korea so that this land will be made whole and that it will have Godly leadership that will no longer seek to destroy others with nuclear weaponry. May the truth about why North Korea is reassembling a key nuclear facility be revealed before any bloodshed occurs. Please indwell this situation with Your Holy Spirit, bring peace to Korea and save many for Your Son's Glory. In Your Name we pray. Amen.

· "For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you." (Isaiah 60: 2 NKJV)

4. Russia Will Complete Iran Nuclear Plant - AFP

The Russian company building Iran's first nuclear power plant, Atomstroiexport, has renewed a commitment to complete the project, the official IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday. Russia, one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, is building the plant at Bushehr on the Gulf coast of Iran despite a long-running standoff over Tehran's controversial nuclear drive. The UN Security Council has imposed three sets of sanctions on Iran over its failure to heed resolutions requiring the suspension of uranium enrichment, a process which makes fuel for a nuclear power plant but also the core of an atomic bomb.

· Father and Creator of the Universe, we ask You today to begin rebuilding Iran's leadership so that it will be one that acknowledges You as the Only True God, and that its people will be able to worship You. We ask that You dismantle Iran's existing leadership and install Your elected officials who will not cooperate with Russia or any other anti-Judeo- Christian countries. May its nuclear capabilities be truly used for peaceful energy purposes, and Iranians be set free for Your Gospel to be proclaimed! In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

· "I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me." (Hosea 5: 15 NKJV)

5. U.S. To Give $1B In Aid To Georgia - USA Today

The Bush administration plans to roll out a $1 billion economic aid package for Georgia on Wednesday to help the pro-Western former Soviet republic rebuild after Russia's invasion last month. The aid is aimed at showing concrete U.S. support for Georgian President Mikhail Saakhashvili and his government and is to be announced shortly before Vice President Dick Cheney visits Georgia this week. The multi-year proposal calls for spending about half of the total in the administration's remaining five months in office and recommending that the incoming president and his team continue funding the project when they take over in January, a senior official said. The package, some of which will require congressional approval, will be a substantial U.S. investment in Georgia, but is only half the $2 billion a year in assistance Washington provides its closest Mideast ally, Israel.

· Wow, God! Thank You for allowing America to help the country of Georgia, "the least of these," in addition to helping the "Apple of Your Eye," Israel. We praise You for giving our nation the resources to reflect Your true religion, the helping of the "widows and the orphans." Please bless, restore and comfort Georgia and her people to pre-Russian conflict conditions, and may they know that these blessings come from You! May they and their opponents be saved unto Your Son, Jesus, in Whose Name we pray. Amen.

· We claim Your promises for Israel for Georgia, and for the whole world that You created: "They shall be My people, and I will be their God; For thus says the Lord: 'Just as I have brought all this great calamity on this people, so I will bring on them all the good that I have promised them.'" (Jeremiah 32: 38 & 42 NKJV)

6. Putin Vows 'An Answer' To NATO Ships Near Georgia - ABC News

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia will respond calmly to an increase in NATO ships in the Black Sea in the aftermath of the short war with Georgia, but promised that "there will be an answer." Russia has repeatedly complained that NATO has too many warships in the Black Sea, numbering two U.S., one Polish, one Spanish and one German ship there now. "We don't understand what American ships are doing on the Georgian shores, but this is a question of taste, it's a decision by our American colleagues," Putin reportedly said.

"The second question is why the humanitarian aid is being delivered on naval vessels armed with the newest rocket systems."Meanwhile, President Dmitry Medvedev sternly warned the West that it would lose more than Moscow would if it tried to punish Russia with sanctions over the war with Georgia. He also warned that NATO would suffer more than Russia if its ties with Moscow were severed. NATO nations depend on Russia as a transit route for supplies going to the alliance's troops in Afghanistan.

· Lord Jesus, You knew that this U.S., NATO and Russian standoff would happen long before You created the Universe. There is nothing too difficult for You to resolve, so we ask You to defuse this situation and restore Your peace to Georgia and its allies and to remove Russia's aggressive tactics so that they and their leadership will have a chance to calmly come to know You as their Savior. Please protect our troops and allies that appear to be dependent upon Russian-soil supply transit routes as they serve in Afghanistan. For Your Glory, we pray these resolutions. Amen.

· "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4: 19 NKJV)

CHPP Daily Brief - September 3, 2008

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The Daily Brief Wednesday, September 3, 2008

"Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me." (Psalm 31:2)


The Daily Brief

1. Palin Gets Her Chance to Address Nation, Allegations - Fox News

Sarah Palin gets her chance Wednesday night to show how she weathers the bright lights as she makes her case to the nation about why she should be vice president. Palin, the Alaska governor and surprise pick as John McCain's running mate, "will not be used as an attack dog" during her nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, according to McCain sources. Instead, Palin is expected to tell her story: small-town mayor, wife of a blue-collar North Slope oil worker, former beauty queen, expert marksman, 44-year-old mother of five and chief executive of the resource-rich 49th state. A new term, "Conservative Female Abuse" or CFA, is being floated by conservative author and media analyst, Michelle Malkin, in response to the intense media scrutiny of Mrs. Palin and other conservative female elected officials.

· Gracious Lord, You ask us to be meek when attacked unfairly by our opponents, and You give us a promise when we do Your Will. May Sarah Palin, one of Your children, have a double measure of Your grace and wisdom tonight as she appears before America as the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States. Please bless her, her family, the Republican Party, the Office of the Presidency and the United States that she seeks to represent; and stop the lies and attacks upon her, her family and service to Alaska and America. In Your Name we pray, Jesus. Amen.· "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." (Matthew 5: 5 NKJV)

· As Sarah Palin addresses the Republican National Convention tonight in Minneapolis, MN, we ask for divine protection and safety for her and for everyone gathered there.· "No weapon forged against thee shall prosper . . ." (Isaiah 54:17)

2. Haiti Left 'Screaming for Help' as Tropical Storm Hanna Poised to Sweep U.S. Coast - Fox News

Tropical Storm Hanna drenched flood-plagued Haiti on Wednesday, claiming two lives and adding to the miseries of a country that has lost more than 100 lives to mudslides and flooding since mid-August. Hanna is still expected to change course, sweep across the Bahamas and then start climbing along the U.S. coastline by the weekend, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami - with some chance it could bring tropical storm force winds to New York City. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Ike was cruising westward across the Atlantic with top winds near 65 mph and projected to near the Bahamas by Sunday as a hurricane. Just behind Ike was Tropical Storm Josephine, which gained a little strength with top winds near 60 mph. Forecasters expected Josephine to get stronger over the day.

· This has to be a divine time of opportunity, Lord, to have three tropical storms simultaneously threatening our shores. We ask You to cause these storms to abate, even as You did for Gustav. May You graciously prepare those who will be in the storm's paths to have wisdom and courage in the face of possible adversity. May many be saved through Your Son, Jesus Christ because of these afflictions that You have allowed. And, when the wind and waves have ceased, may You receive the Glory! In Your Name we pray for many miracles this Hurricane Season. Amen.

· "So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten--My great army which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the Name of the Lord your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame." (Joel 2: 25a,c & 26 NKJV)

3. U.S. Officials: North Korea Reassembling Nuclear Facility - Fox News

North Korea, after halting the disassembly of a key nuclear center, is now putting the facility back together in violation of the United States' conditions for improved diplomatic relations between the countries, U.S. officials said Tuesday. The motive isn't clear but sources say North Koreans likely are reassembling nuclear facilities at Yongbyon partly to protest the United States' delay in taking the country off its list of terror-sponsoring nations. The two sides have since been negotiating how to verify the nuclear declaration, but no agreement has been reached. Washington has insisted it will remove North Korea from the terror list only after the country agrees fully to a verification plan.

· Father of Korea and the whole world that You created! We pray for a Godly reunification of North and South Korea so that this land will be made whole and that it will have Godly leadership that will no longer seek to destroy others with nuclear weaponry. May the truth about why North Korea is reassembling a key nuclear facility be revealed before any bloodshed occurs. Please indwell this situation with Your Holy Spirit, bring peace to Korea and save many for Your Son's Glory. In Your Name we pray. Amen.

· "For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you." (Isaiah 60: 2 NKJV)

4. Russia Will Complete Iran Nuclear Plant - AFP

The Russian company building Iran's first nuclear power plant, Atomstroiexport, has renewed a commitment to complete the project, the official IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday. Russia, one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, is building the plant at Bushehr on the Gulf coast of Iran despite a long-running standoff over Tehran's controversial nuclear drive. The UN Security Council has imposed three sets of sanctions on Iran over its failure to heed resolutions requiring the suspension of uranium enrichment, a process which makes fuel for a nuclear power plant but also the core of an atomic bomb.

· Father and Creator of the Universe, we ask You today to begin rebuilding Iran's leadership so that it will be one that acknowledges You as the Only True God, and that its people will be able to worship You. We ask that You dismantle Iran's existing leadership and install Your elected officials who will not cooperate with Russia or any other anti-Judeo- Christian countries. May its nuclear capabilities be truly used for peaceful energy purposes, and Iranians be set free for Your Gospel to be proclaimed! In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

· "I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me." (Hosea 5: 15 NKJV)

5. U.S. To Give $1B In Aid To Georgia - USA Today

The Bush administration plans to roll out a $1 billion economic aid package for Georgia on Wednesday to help the pro-Western former Soviet republic rebuild after Russia's invasion last month. The aid is aimed at showing concrete U.S. support for Georgian President Mikhail Saakhashvili and his government and is to be announced shortly before Vice President Dick Cheney visits Georgia this week. The multi-year proposal calls for spending about half of the total in the administration's remaining five months in office and recommending that the incoming president and his team continue funding the project when they take over in January, a senior official said. The package, some of which will require congressional approval, will be a substantial U.S. investment in Georgia, but is only half the $2 billion a year in assistance Washington provides its closest Mideast ally, Israel.

· Wow, God! Thank You for allowing America to help the country of Georgia, "the least of these," in addition to helping the "Apple of Your Eye," Israel. We praise You for giving our nation the resources to reflect Your true religion, the helping of the "widows and the orphans." Please bless, restore and comfort Georgia and her people to pre-Russian conflict conditions, and may they know that these blessings come from You! May they and their opponents be saved unto Your Son, Jesus, in Whose Name we pray. Amen.

· We claim Your promises for Israel for Georgia, and for the whole world that You created: "They shall be My people, and I will be their God; For thus says the Lord: 'Just as I have brought all this great calamity on this people, so I will bring on them all the good that I have promised them.'" (Jeremiah 32: 38 & 42 NKJV)

6. Putin Vows 'An Answer' To NATO Ships Near Georgia - ABC News

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia will respond calmly to an increase in NATO ships in the Black Sea in the aftermath of the short war with Georgia, but promised that "there will be an answer." Russia has repeatedly complained that NATO has too many warships in the Black Sea, numbering two U.S., one Polish, one Spanish and one German ship there now. "We don't understand what American ships are doing on the Georgian shores, but this is a question of taste, it's a decision by our American colleagues," Putin reportedly said. "The second question is why the humanitarian aid is being delivered on naval vessels armed with the newest rocket systems."Meanwhile, President Dmitry Medvedev sternly warned the West that it would lose more than Moscow would if it tried to punish Russia with sanctions over the war with Georgia. He also warned that NATO would suffer more than Russia if its ties with Moscow were severed. NATO nations depend on Russia as a transit route for supplies going to the alliance's troops in Afghanistan.

· Lord Jesus, You knew that this U.S., NATO and Russian standoff would happen long before You created the Universe. There is nothing too difficult for You to resolve, so we ask You to defuse this situation and restore Your peace to Georgia and its allies and to remove Russia's aggressive tactics so that they and their leadership will have a chance to calmly come to know You as their Savior. Please protect our troops and allies that appear to be dependent upon Russian-soil supply transit routes as they serve in Afghanistan. For Your Glory, we pray these resolutions. Amen.

· "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4: 19 NKJV)

CHPP Daily Brief - September 2, 2008

In This Issue
· The Daily Brief
· The Middle East in Focus
· Pray for the Persecuted Church
· The Daily Jot: Bristol Palin
· The Daily Jot: More News

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The Daily Brief Tuesday, September 2, 2008

"Turn Your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me." (Psalm 31:2)


The Daily Brief

1. US welcomes Europeans in Russia-Georgia dispute - AP

The United States welcomed Europe's involvement in the Russia-Georgia dispute as laid out Monday in decisions by European Union leaders in an extraordinary summit meeting at Brussels. In Brussels, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, current head of the European Union, said he would lead an EU delegation to Moscow next Monday for talks on the crisis. "We have to re-examine our partnership with Russia," Sarkozy said.

· Thank You Lord, for answering our prayers to wake up Europeans and especially President Sarkozy about this situation. Give them Your wisdom, favor, and speed to broker a lasting peace between Russia and Georgia.

· When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him . . . A man's heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:7, 9)

2. McCain Suspends Most GOP Convention Programming - Fox News

The Republican National Convention has suspended all but the most necessary activities to constitute a convention Monday, and then will adjourn until further notice, John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, announced Sunday. The only critical activities of the convention are its constitution through the gaveling in of the opening session, certification of the Republican National Committee delegates and the nomination of both McCain for president and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as vice president. In order to hold the convention, a quorum - or 50 percent plus one of the delegates - needs to be present.

· Lord, as these conventions are taking place, we pray that voters will pay attention to who the candidates are and what are the issues they support. Let our nation only elect officials that honor You and Your laws.

· And they shall rebuild the old ruins, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations. But you shall be named the priests of the Lord, they shall call you the servants of our God. You shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory you shall boast. (Isaiah 61:4, 6)

3. Adult stem cells proving effective . . . again - AP

"It looks like this particular adult stem cell has the potential to perhaps grow other tissue types as well -- like heart tissue, lung tissue, [and] brain tissue," Prentice suggests. He believes it is even more evidence that research using stem cells from human embryos is wrong, as well as scientifically unproductive. "It's the adult stem cells that are really helping patients," he contends. According to Prentice, scientists who use embryonic stem cells are "really just after taxpayer funds for science fair experiments."

· Heavenly Father, from the moment of conception until natural death, You have appointed and numbered our days; we are made in Your image. Let our nation honor You by honoring our unborn and supporting life.

· Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. and in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! (Psalms 139:16, 17)

4. Emergency officials credit Gustav evacuation - AP

Federal emergency management officials expressed cautious optimism Monday that preparation efforts for Hurricane Gustav helped avert the casualties seen in Hurricane Katrina three years ago. In addition to Gustav, FEMA is also dealing with Hurricane Hanna, more than a dozen major wildfires across the country, flooding in eastern and northern Florida and heavy precipitation predicted later this week over the panhandle and southern coast of Alaska.

· We thank You, Lord that our government has learned valuable lessons from the Hurricane Katrina debacle. As we come to these other crisis in our nation, let us all turn to You for Your wisdom and direction.

· The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)

5. Spring's Economic Rebound Unlikely to Last - AP

The economy pulled out of a dangerous rough patch in the spring, thanks largely to strong exports, but the rebound isn't expected to last. For months, housing, credit and financial troubles have hammered the economy. In turn, employers have clamped down on hiring, driving the nation's unemployment rate up to 5.7 percent in July, a four-year high.

· As we struggle with high gas prices, foreclosures, no insurance, and a bad economy, let us remember that it is You, Lord, that will see us through these trying times and provide for all our needs. We need to run to You.

· God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea . . . (Psalms 46:1- 3)

6. Hurricane Hanna could hit US southeast - AP

Hurricane Hanna lingered Monday over the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos islands on a path that could hit the southeastern U.S. coast by midweek, while Tropical Storm Ike, and still another weather pattern behind it, raised the possibility of more havoc to come. Ike was hot on Hanna's tail, still about 1,400 miles out in the Atlantic Ocean, but expected to become a hurricane in the next 36 hours as it too approaches the Bahamas. And just leaving the coast of Africa was still another weather pattern that forecasters expect to become a tropical storm.

· Lord, just as we fast to take our eyes off the things of this world, let us also go deeper to understand why we are seeing 100 year floods and hurricanes just a few years apart. Let us repent of our sins and correct our lives.

· . . . If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

7. Rice, in Israel, Criticizes Surge in Settlement Construction

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, in Jerusalem on a short visit to help Israeli and Palestinian leaders in their negotiations, said when asked about the report that she had told Israeli officials that such building did not advance the cause of peace. Standing with the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, in Ramallah after their meeting, Ms. Rice said that "God willing," and with the hard work of the negotiators, the two-state goal could still be attained before year's end.

· Lord, we repent that this administration that is so bent on going through with these negotiations to create a "two-state solution" in Israel. Quickly, before any more crises hit us, let Your prophets give Your message to them about the division of Israel and the consequences of doing so! And let them receive it!

· "Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper." (2 Chronicles 20:20)

8. With Palin On the Ticket, Evangelicals Are Energized - Washington Post

Outside his evangelical church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sunday, David Chung was mobbed by friends and church members suddenly excited about the Republican ticket. "I had half a dozen people come up to me," said Chung, a delegate to the Republican National Convention. "It's a night-and-day change."

· We offer praise to our LORD for causing Senator John McCain to choose Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate for this election. Her lifestyle IS her witness and her testimony for Christ; may MANY follow in her footsteps!

· "As for me and my house, we shall serve the LORD." (Joshua 1:9)

9. Sarah Palin's Teen Daughter is Pregnant - CNS News

Sen. John McCain "absolutely" knew that Gov. Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter was pregnant before he announced Palin as his running mate, McCain adviser Carly Fiorina told Fox News on Monday.b) US elections: Laura Bush defends Sarah Palin against sexist attacks - London TelegraphThe First Lady said that supporters of Barack Obama would risk charges of sexism if they continue to launch personal attacks on Mrs Palin.

· The LORD can use our testimonies, even -- and especially -- in the midst of our infirmities. Offer praise to Him that Bristol IS choosing to HAVE this baby (rather than abort it); that her family will give her and her new husband all the support they will need to raise this new grandchild; and that Senator McCain is sticking by his guns in standing alongside his vice-presidential candidate. Praise God!

· "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." (Romans 8:1)


The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "O Lord, the hope of Israel; all who forsake You will be put to shame." (Jeremiah 17:13)

1. Israeli-Syrian peace talks postponed - Jerusalem Post

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is scheduled to visit Damascus on Wednesday, a trip Israel had an indirect role in making possible because of its indirect talks with Syria, at a time when - ironically - the Israel-Syria track seems frozen.

2. 'J'lem has agreed to release Barghouti' - Jerusalem Post

The Israeli government has informed the Palestinian Authority that it has no objections to the release of jailed Fatah operative Marwan Barghouti, a senior PA official in Ramallah said over the weekend.

3. Report: Israel ready to evacuate Ghajar, Shebaa Farms - Ynet News

According to Lebanese reports quoted by Arab media outlets Tuesday, Israel is willing to withdraw from the northern part of the disputed village of Ghajar and Shebaa Farms located on the international border between Lebanon and the Golan Heights.

Pray for the Persecuted Church

Prayers for the Persecuted Church This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE: "May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you." (Psalm 20:1)

1. China's Own 'Billy Graham' Released From Prison

One of China's most outspoken evangelists, Pastor Zhang 'Bike' Mingxuan, was free Sunday, August 31, after he and his wife were released from detention by Chinese security officials, representatives said. Added: Sep 1st, 2008 5:02 AM Share your opinion!

2. Laos Forcing Christians To Renounce Faith

Authorities in Laos have ordered families of three detained Christians in Savannakhet province to sign documents renouncing their faith in Jesus Christ, rights investigators said Thursday, August 28.

3. India: Maoists Say They Killed Hindu Leader

A Maoist group today claimed responsibility for killing Hindu extremist leader Laxmanananda Saraswati and four of his disciples in Orissa state on August 23, saying that fanatical Hindus' claims that Christians murdered him were "lies."

4. China Releases American Pastor; Chinese Bishop Detained

An American pastor who disappeared after being detained by Chinese authorities for his involvement in human rights protests has arrived in the United States, but a key Chinese bishop leader has been detained, his friends and representatives said Tuesday, August 26.Eddie Perez Romero had not been heard of since being taken away in a car from Tiananmen Square on Sunday, August 25, after he came out of hiding and presented himself for arrest to authorities. He had been searched since redecorating two Beijing hotel rooms with human rights slogans prior to the Beijing Olympic Games.However the Cardinal Kung Foundation said Roman Catholic Bishop of Zhengding, Julius Jia Zhiguo, has been arrested for the twelfth time by Chinese authorities. The reason for his arrest, which took place on Sunday August 24, was not immediately known but was believed to be linked to his Christian activities.

The Daily Jot: Bristol Palin

The Issue of Sarah Palin's Daughter Shows The True Compassion of the Obama Campaign and its Mouthpieces

The true colors of the compassionate liberal are now revealed by the liberal media and socialists who are publicly picking on Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sara Palin's 17 year old daughter who is pregnant out of wedlock. . .

Now the attack dogs for the Obama-Biden campaign are exploiting the story of Sarah Palin's minor daughter being five months pregnant. They have posted unflattering pictures of this high school senior and have characterized her boyfriend as a "redneck" hockey player over all the media. First, they were actually posting stories that Sarah Palin's youngest son was born of her daughter and that Sarah had faked the pregnancy to save her daughter's reputation. Its one thing to scrutinize an elected official who is an adult and should know better to lie about putting sex before his job as Commander in Chief. Its quite another to attack a child that has made a mistake.

Sarah Palin's public response was classic. She said, "Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows that she has our unconditional love and support. Bristol and the young man she will marry are going to realize very quickly the difficulties of raising a child, which is why they will have the love and support of our entire family. We ask the media to respect our daughter and Levi's privacy as has always been the tradition of children of candidates."

This group of socialists who are the mouthpieces for the Obama-Biden campaign have proven they care nothing about family, children or respecting the privacy of minors. Never mind that their political agenda supports educating children as young as elementary school on how to have sex; never mind that they believe the only consequences to unsafe sex are a Planned Parenthood abortion or a government funded AIDS program; never mind the double standard of dredging up sins of the past on others, but saying that what happened in the past doesn't matter when the tables are turned. 1 Timothy 6:11 says, "But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."

By Bill Wilson

The Daily Jot
September 2, 2008
www.dailyjot.com

· Prayer Request from CHPP:Senator Obama is correct: the lives of candidates' children must be off limits to public view.Lift up a SHIELD OF PRAYER around the family of Sarah Palin as they confront the "powers of darkness" in this hour. Pray, asking forgiveness of their enemies, for those enemies (according to our Lord) "know not what they do." Pray!

· "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)

"Whatsoever ye bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 18:18)

The Daily Jot: More News

The Prophetic Connection between Obama, Russia, Islam, Rice, Gustav, and Jerusalem
While Democratic Presidential nominee B. Hussein Obama is promising change if he is elected, there is change aplenty on the world stage moving at the speed of prophecy. Russia chose the very same day as the Democrats finished their nomination of Obama to announce the successful testing of a new nuclear missile capable of evading missile defense systems and having a range of over 6,000 miles. At the same time Iran announced it now has some 4,000 centrifuges enriching bomb grade uranium. This comes on the heels of announcements that Russia will expand its Mediterranean naval fleet in the Syrian port of Tartus and a new military protection agreement between Russia and Syria.

All the while, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been shuffling between the Israeli government and the terrorist regime called the Palestinian Authority to pressure both sides to divide the holy city of Jerusalem between them. And similar to when the Bush Administration was pressuring Israel to give up Gaza to the terrorists in August 2005, another Katrina- like storm, Gustav, is threatening the gulf coast. Republican officials are considering delaying the start of the Republican national convention because it wouldn't look good to be holding a convention while thousands are fleeing for their lives in New Orleans.

The world appears to have escalated from a certain level of instability caused by Islamic aggression to an exponentially higher level of instability in recent days. And while most people would stand in amazement at the turn of events, they likely would not connect them together. For example, the Democrats are nominating a man for president that Russia and Islam know will not challenge their evil advance. They are sending clear messages to the world that they do not respect Obama as a strong leader, or at least for the Islamic world, they believe Obama is one of them. Another example is a Republican Administration once again pressuring Israel to cut into pieces the holy city of Jerusalem--something Obama also supports.

The Lord says through Zechariah the prophet, "And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it." Neither the Democratic leadership, whose view of God is seriously flawed, nor the Republican leadership, who claim they know God, understand God or prophecy. If they did they would know that winning the presidency with whatever man they can make the most popular is not right. Proverbs 14:34 says, "Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." Leaders that do not align with the word of God because of ignorance or will shall bring reproach to this nation.

By Bill Wilson

The Daily Jot
August 29, 2008
www.dailyjot.com