The Daily Brief - Thursday, February 28, 2008

"But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." (II Kings 17:39)


Today's Daily Brief

1. Deal Reached Between Kenya Rivals After Months of Violence Over Disputed Election-AP

Kenya's rival politicians reached an agreement Thursday on a coalition government after weeks of bitter negotiations on how to end the country's deadly post-election crisis, according to mediator Kofi Annan.

· Thank you Lord, for this answer to the prayers of Your people! We pray for peace and stability to be restored in Kenya.

· "Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live." (Psalm 116:2)

2. Virtual Fence Along Ariz- Mexico Border Delayed Three Years - AP

Homeland Security officials have told federal lawmakers that the "virtual fence" along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona doesn't meet contract requirements for detecting border intrusions and some of its technology will have to replaced by this summer.

· Lord, we ask that You move on our officials to bring about the security of America's borders. May our security not be bogged down in politics and government red tape.

· "He brought me out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps." (Psalm 40:2)

3. Fed Tries to Stave Off Stagflation- Newsmax.com

The Federal Reserve is ready to lower interest rates again to brace the wobbly economy even as zooming oil prices spread inflation, Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled to Congress on Wednesday.

· Lord, we call upon You for economic understanding for our leaders, and especially the head of the Federal Reserve. May he not act from his own abilities, but only directly from Your wisdom.

· "I will instruct and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." (Psalm 32:8)

4. Conservative Writer, Commentator, William F. Buckley, Jr. Dies at 82 - AP

William F. Buckley Jr., the erudite Ivy Leaguer and conservative herald who showered huge and scornful words on liberalism as he observed, abetted and cheered on the rights post-World War II rise from the fringes to the White House, died Wednesday. He was 82.

· Father, we pray Your comfort for Mr. Buckley's family, and we thank You for his consistent message in the conservative arena. May You raise up many strong, intelligent voices of Your wisdom in the days ahead.

· "His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations." (Psalm 100:5)

5. Explosion Reported at Illinois Mall - MSNBC

A large explosion at a shopping plaza Thursday, ignited a fire and injured five people, police said.

· Thank you Lord, that this gas explosion was minimal, compared to what it could have been. We ask for full healing for all the victims, and protection against any further explosions.

· "And by His stripes we are healed. . ." (Isaiah 53:5)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem." (Zech. 12:9))

1. Abbas does not rule out resuming armed conflict with Israel - Ynet News

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that he does not completely rule out the possibility of resuming the armed conflict with Israel.

2. Palestinians are trying our patience, says Olmert - Ynet News

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met Wednesday night with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Tokyo.

3. Hamas Kids' TV teaches a healthy diet: Don't eat a Danish, Eat a Dane! - Israel Insider

Hamas children's TV dedicated a program to hatred of Denmark, the West and Israel, climaxing with a statement about the West by the co-host, a giant rabbit character named Assud: "If they repeat it we will kill them ... I will bite them and eat them!"

4. 'We should wipe out Hamas leaders' - Jerusalem Post

A large-scale ground operation in the Gaza Strip will not put an end to Kassam rocket fire on the western Negev, Interior Minister Meir Sheetrit said Thursday morning, a day after the death of 47-year-old Roni Yihye in a Kassam attack on Sapir College.


Prayers for the Persecuted Church

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 124:8)

[Note: The following news items are featured on the website for International Christian Concern. Links to original articles are posted there.]

1. PHILIPPINES: Religious Groups Commit to Rally as One on Friday - Inquirer.net

The religious community in the Philippines has banded together to form a mass movement against corruption under the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. A rally of various religious groups is scheduled to take place on Friday.

2. MALAYSIA: Islamist Party Downplays Shari'a Ahead of Malaysian Elections This Weekend - CNSNews

An Islamist party in Malyasia, PAS, has decided to shy away from its emphasis on Shari'a Law as elections draw near (next weekend), but there is little doubt that the move is only an attempt to garner more suppport from those becoming wary of increasing intolerance for non-Muslim minorities in the country.

3. CUBA: U.S. Urges Full Protection of Freedom of Religion and Human Rights - U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

President Fidel Castor's resignation gives the Cuban government an opportunity to reject its repressive past and to chart a future course in which religious freedom and human rights are protected.

Health Care Debated

Candidates Cast Their Care

In what could be the last debate between Senators Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.), the two tangoed on several issues, but it was universal health care that stole center stage. The discussion quickly digressed into a contest of whose plan would cover the most people. But lost in the candidates' rosy promise of "health care for all" was the reality of what kind of policies will best preserve consumer choice, hold down skyrocketing costs by allowing market forces to work, and protect private rights of conscience. Although both candidates have retreated from the liberal dream of a government-run or "single- payer" health care system, the array of mandates they would impose on individuals, employers, and insurance companies would hardly result in the free market we need. The bureaucratic nightmare aside, entrusting the government with our health care also means allowing them to make value judgments on our core beliefs. They may let you choose your doctor, but probably won't let you choose an insurance plan that doesn't pay for abortion. Without competition, the quality of health care will suffer, while waste and inefficiency grow. Our system may need a dose of reform, but the cure is not abdicating our freedom and values to achieve it.

(Source: Family Research Council)

Adult Stem-Cell Successes Add Up

Adult stem cells taken from blood or bone marrow may provide successful treatment for some autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disorders. That's according to a study published in today's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Richard K. Burt of Northwestern University and his colleagues reviewed more than 300 reports to test the ability of blood- and bone-marrow-derived adult stem cells to treat patients. The results showed clinical successes of adult stem cells are rapidly increasing.

"This study helps us codify what we've known for years - unlike embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells are successfully treating patients suffering from autoimmune and heart diseases," said Dawn Vargo, associate bioethics analyst for Focus on the Family Action.

(Source: Focus on the Family; CitizenLink)

Obama Worries Top Brass (Click here to also see why)

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. . . The Washington Times recently interviewed a number of senior military commanders, and many of them expressed serious reservations about a "Commander-In-Chief Obama." Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney told the Times, "We're very concerned about his apparent lack of understanding on the threat of radical Islam to the United States. A lot of retired senior officers feel the same way."

Retired Army Gen. John Keane, who helped develop the surge strategy, said: "Anyone who is advocating a precipitous pullout of U.S. forces, believing this will be a catalyst for political progress, does not understand the realities of Iraq and the minds of the key political leaders. The U.S. military presence is the glue that is holding things together in Iraq and is the fundamental reason for the recent political progress. If you remove this presence, the political leaders will believe they are on their own and will fall prey to their own fears and paranoia."

One senior Pentagon official told the Times that an Obama swearing-in "will give the Arab street the final victory, the best optics, and the ultimate bragging rights. They win, we lose." All of these comments are absolutely right. Osama bin Laden looked at America's history of giving up on Vietnam, running out of Lebanon and pulling out of Somalia and concluded that we were a "paper tiger that runs after a few blows." The terrorists thought they could drive us out of Iraq too, and they were right to think so.

. . . Thankfully, Senator John McCain and others were demanding a new strategy for victory, and, thankfully, President Bush refused to accept the Democrats' demand to surrender. As a result of America demonstrating its commitment to Iraq's freedom and security through the surge of reinforcements, the Sunni tribal chiefs turned on Al Qaeda, Iran stopped its meddling and the Iraqi politicians are beginning to make hard decisions. Now that things are starting to improve, it makes no sense whatsoever to "change horses in mid-stream" by electing a president who is convinced of America's failure and determined to force our defeat in Iraq. (Gary Bauer; End-of-Day; Feb. 27, 2008 -- excerpts)


PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

Tuesday, March 4

(D) (R) Ohio Primary
(D) (R) Rhode Island Primary
(D) (R) Texas Primary
(D) (R) Vermont Primary

Saturday, March 8

(D) Wyoming Caucus


Tuesday, March 11

(D) (R) Mississippi Primary

For a complete guide to the Republican primaries, go here:

For a complete guide to the Democratic primaries, go here:


PRAYING FOR THE ELECTIONS

Intercessory Prayer Initiative

PRAYER ALERT - February 26, 2008

Dear Prayer Warriors,

Nationally known prophet, Chuck Pierce, who teaches on times and seasons, was with us last week and spoke about the times we are in and the urgency of the hour to pray concerning God's will for the upcoming elections.

Spiritual wickedness in high places is contending for control of the highest office in the land. We must contend as well. The time is NOW to come into agreement to pray the will of God and shift the momentum toward God's will and way.

Prayer Points:

- Pray that the truth regarding the candidates and their agendas would surface and that people would see beyond race, gender, age or rhetoric to choose the best.

- Pray that the spirits of delusion and deception would lose their ability to operate effectively in this election.

- Pray that the nation would unite to elect God's choice when hidden agendas that threaten our nation's security and freedoms are exposed.

More than ever before in history, we need to heed God's admonition in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to "humble" ourselves, pray, seek His face and turn from our wicked ways. He has promised to heal our land if we do.

Feel free to forward this notice to anyone who will join us in prayer. Strategies for prayer are not made for public announcement but for the purpose of intercession. To sign up and receive the ALERTS, go to our website (http://www.prayerinitiative.com/) and join forces with us for His kingdom to be advanced!

Intercessory Prayer Initiative is sponsored by Charisma and SpiritLed Woman magazines.

Links to Other Resources

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We particularly wish to cite Intercessors for America as the source to find all other ongoing prayer initiatives at this time.

For news at the state level (including court decisions re: gay rights), please see the links for the Family Research Council and for Citizen Link (Focus on the Family.) Thank you!!

The Daily Brief Wednesday, February 27, 2008

"But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." (II Kings 17:39)


Today's Daily Brief

1. U.S. Military Commanders Bemoan Lack of Concern About Terror Threat - CNSNews.com

While Islamic fundamentalist terrorists are seeking to destroy the Western way of life, Americans are more concerned about the life of movie stars and going out for a hamburger than issues crucial to their freedom, several senior retired American military officers said at the fifth annual Jerusalem Conference.

Speaking to a small group of reporters, retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Norman Saunders said that the U.S. faces a "very serious challenge from the fanatical Muslim population that would seek to do away with the way of life of the Western World."

"We listen to our presidential candidates - [in] what is probably a very critical election for our country, if not the world - talk constantly about change without any definition of what that represents. What would they change? How would they confront the threats? Are there new ideas that they would bring forward?", he asked. Saunders, a former commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who is responsible for a number of Homeland Defense and Security matters, said that Americans everywhere need to understand the issues.

· Dear Gracious Heavenly Father, You are more than enough. We praise You for Who You Are. The Great I Am. The Only One Who Existed Before Time Began. We humbly ask You to clear the minds of Americans everywhere so that they can hear You speak and tutor us on matters that are really important. First, having a saving knowledge and relationship with Jesus and a repentance of sins. You already know who will be the next President of the United States, and may he have reverence for You and walk with you while President. May he understand that it is You who gave him this office and that he will acknowledge this matter for Your glory for the rest of eternity! May Your Holy Spirit intercede for the needs and salvation of America, Israel and her allies. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen.

· "But Simon Peter answered Him, 'Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also, we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.'" (John 6: 68-69 NKJV)

2. Drug-Resistant TB Spreading Faster Than Experts Feared - Associated Press and Fox News

Drug-resistant tuberculosis is spreading even faster than medical experts had feared, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday. The rate of TB patients infected with the drug-resistant strain topped 20 percent in some countries, the highest ever recorded, the U.N. agency said. "Ten years ago, it would have been unthinkable to see rates like this," said Dr. Mario Raviglione, director of WHO's "Stop TB" department. "This demonstrates what happens when you keep making mistakes in TB treatment."

Experts also worry about the spread of XDR-TB, or extensively drug-resistant TB, a strain virtually untreatable in poor countries. When an XDR-TB outbreak was identified in AIDS patients in South Africa in 2006, it killed nearly every patient within weeks. WHO's report said XDR-TB has now been found in 45 countries.

"Multi-drug resistant TB is a threat to every person on the planet," said Mark Harrington, executive director of Treatment Action Group, a public health think tank. "It's not like HIV, where you are only infected through specific actions. TB is a threat to every person who takes a train or a plane."

· We pray that man, the only creation made in Your Image, will look to You for help with this disease that is spreading around the world that You created. We pray that those involved in the combating of multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis will turn to You for help and for the healing of those infected. May many be saved unto Jesus because of this plague. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

· But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen." (1 Peter 5: 10-11 NKJV)

3. Oil Hits Record $102 As Dollar Tumbles - ABC News

Oil prices broke through a new intraday high of $102 a barrel Wednesday as a slide in the U.S. dollar prompted investors to pump more money into energy futures as a hedge against inflation. The dollar sank to a record low against the euro after the release of three disheartening U.S. economic reports Tuesday, that show that the economy is slowing as prices for consumer goods rise. The dollar's decline prompted investors to seek a safe haven from turmoil in the financial markets and the threat of inflation.

A report by the Conference Board, a business-backed research group, that its Consumer Confidence Index fell to the lowest since February 2003, far below what analysts had been expecting; indicated that consumers might continue to curb their spending in the coming months.

· May we remember Your Words...

· "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6: 25, 27 and 33 NKJV)

4. Britain Shaken By Biggest Quake In Over 20 Years - AFP

The country was shaken by its biggest earthquake for a quarter of a century early Wednesday, with tremors measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale felt across England. The tremor hit at around 1:00 am (0100 GMT) with its epicentre in the agricultural northeastern county of Lincolnshire, but people were woken as far away as Wales, Scotland and London. The quake caused roof tiles to topple across England, but there were few reports of injuries although a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital in the Yorkshire town of Barnsley after roof masonry collapsed into his bedroom.

The British Geological Survey initially said the quake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale before revising the figure to 5.2. Seismologist Brian Baptie of the BGS said: "This is a significant earthquake for the UK and will have been widely felt across England and Wales." He said such a quake could be expected to hit Britain every 10 to 20 years.

· Dear Lord, this is another "wake-up" call to the world to stop working in their own strength and yield their lives to you before Your Son indeed returns! May secular humanism be sent back to the pit of hell from which it came, and may those affected by and those who hear, see or hear about this unexpected earthquake see Your Hand in this and come to know Jesus as their Savior. In Your Name we pray. Amen.

· "Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5: 6-7 NKJV)

5. Huckabee: Fertilized Egg Is Person - Newsmax and The Denver Post

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee has endorsed an amendment to Colorado's constitution declaring that a fertilized egg is a person. "This proposed constitutional amendment will define a person as a human being from the moment life begins at conception," Huckabee said in a statement backing the Colorado Human Life Amendment.

The amendment's supporters need to collect an estimated 76,000 petition signatures to get the measure on the November ballot, according to the Denver Post. If approved, the amendment would bestow constitutional rights to life, liberty, equality of justice, and due process of law to every fertilized egg, the paper reported. The amendment is opposed by pro-choice groups, who fear it could set the stage for outlawing abortions in Colorado.

· Thank You, Lord for using Mr. Huckabee in a pivotal way to showcase the importance and sanctity of human life that You created. May this state constitutional amendment pass in Colorado. May abortionists everywhere, beginning today, find extreme distaste for their abominable practices and shutter their abortion clinics and end this killing of the unborn. And, may this small step by man be used to help pave Your Way to end abortion in America and throughout the world! In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

· As David prayed, so may we pray for America: "Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. I said, 'Lord be merciful to me; heal my soul, for I have sinned against You.'" (Psalm 41: 1 & 4 NKJV)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem." (Zech. 12:9))

1. Palestinians mull a majority - Washington Times

New population data have some Palestinians contemplating an unorthodox formula for Middle East peace -- a single democratic nation of Arabs and Jews, in which Palestinians would be the majority.

2. 18 Qassam rockets fired at Sderot - Ynet News

Eighteen Qassam rockets were fired towards the southern town of Sderot and the Gaza vicinity communities Wednesday afternoon.

3. Barak: Egypt border fence by 2010 - Jerusalem Post

Two days after his ministry came under attack for failing to stem the tide of illegal infiltrations along the Egyptian border, Defense Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday that within two years, a fence will be built along 85 kilometers of the border. The fences, which would cover less than half of the entire length of the isolated desert border, are designed to stem the tide of illegal migrants, smugglers and would-be terrorists.

4. IDF W. Bank chief: Hamas could take over in days - Jerusalem Post

"Without the massive IDF presence in the West Bank, Hamas would take over the institutions and apparatuses of the Palestinian Authority within days," OC Central Command Maj.-Gen. Gadi Shamni told President Shimon Peres Tuesday as the two toured the Command's main base in Jerusalem.

Prayers for the Persecuted Church

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 124:8)

1. Jordan Expels More Foreign Christians - Worthy News

Jordan has expelled another group of foreign Christians for their alleged involvement in mission activities, including an Egyptian pastor with the Assemblies of God church in the city of Madaba - one of five evangelical denominations registered with the government, a Christian news agency reported Tuesday, February 26.

2. Hindu Militants Threaten New Attacks In Orissa - Worthy News

Hindu militants have threatened to wage fresh attacks against Christians in India's troubled state of Orissa on Tuesday, February 26, Christian leaders said.

3. India: Hindu Extremists Attack Christians in Madhya Pradesh - Worthy News

At least 125 Hindu extremists here yesterday attacked one of the oldest and best-known churches in Madhya Pradesh state, Masihi Mandir Church, brutally beating one of the fleeing members.

4. Vietnam Police "Kill" Degar Christian Prisoner - Worthy News

Vietnamese security police tortured and killed a Degar Montagnard Christian who was jailed for allegedly preaching the Gospel in Vietnam's Central Highlands and participating in democracy rallies in 2004, an advocacy group representing him said Monday, February 25.

Senate Passes Pro-Life Amendment to Indian Health Care Bill

The U.S. Senate voted 52-42 today to prevent taxpayer- funded abortions within Indian health care. Sen. David Vitter, R-La., sponsored an amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act based on the Hyde Amendment, which forbids federal funding of abortions. Indian health services are funded through the Interior Appropriations bill, which has never been subject to the Hyde Amendment.

Senator Sam Brownback, co-sponsor of the Vitter Amendment commented on its passage, stating: "This is an important victory for the cause of life," said Brownback. "In the midst of the national debate about abortion, we have come to some fundamental agreements. We should not be using American tax dollars to fund abortion. Regardless of how one feels about abortion, I am glad we can agree that tax dollars should not be used to fund abortion."

Nearly 800 CitizenLink readers e-mailed their senators in support of the pro-life measure. "This is a great legislative victory and a prime example of how constituent action makes a difference," said Ashley Horne, federal policy analyst for Focus on the Family Action.

Eight Democrats voted for the pro-life amendment: Sens. Evan Bayh, Ind.; Robert Byrd, W.Va.; Bob Casey, Pa.; Tim Johnson, S.D.; Mary Landrieu, La.; Ben Nelson, Neb.; Harry Reid, Nev.; and Ken Salazar, Colo.

Three Republicans voted against Vitter's amendment: Sens. Susan Collins, Maine; Olympia Snowe, Maine; and Arlen Specter, Pa.

Six senators did not vote: Sens. John Cornyn, R- Texas; John McCain, R-Ariz.; John Warner, R-Va.; Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.; Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.; and Barack Obama, D-Ill. (Source: CitizenLink and Office of Senator Sam Brownback)

- Offer PRAISE for the passage of this important amendment! THe LORD has heard our prayers and He has answered. Continue in prayer for the Native Americans in our nation, whose needs must yet be met for decent housing, health care, education and employment. Thank our Lord that He promises to make a way . . . where there is no way.

- "Therefore, choose life, that you and your seed may live." (Deut. 30:19)

Taxpayer Funded Porn Guide

As if parents did not have enough to contend with in protecting their children from the evils of pornography, they now have to face government-funded projects. Unfortunately, that's the "net" effect of Planned Parenthood's online venture, teenwire.com. The site, which is so offensive that FRC's Internet filter blocked it, was supposedly created as a resource for kids seeking "medically accurate" information. According to the nation's biggest abortion merchant, that information now includes normalizing pornography. Although Planned Parenthood is careful to state that it's illegal to ply children under 18 with sexually explicit images, that doesn't stop its "advice columnists" from telling kids that "many people use pornography as part of sex play." On the "Ask the Experts" page, one young visitor says, "I look at porno sites... but people say looking at those sites affects your school work... Should I stop it? If I should, how?" An "expert" responds, "There is no correlation between using pornography and getting bad grades in school."

Among other things, kids are encouraged to play games about issues from bisexuality to birth control. Another page gives teens the lowdown on having an abortion without their parents' consent. To teens struggling with homosexuality, Planned Parenthood says, "Having sex with girls and boys is normal and healthy." With over $300 million in taxpayer funds, the organization has the U.S. government to thank for helping to promote these messages. Contact your leaders and urge them to support Rep. Mike Pence and Sen. David Vitter's bills to zero out funding for groups like Planned Parenthood--else Title X programs may soon mean triple X! (Source: Family Research Council)

China Violates Human Rights

Plenty of Rice in China... But No Condi

In the months leading up to this summer's Olympics, China continues to prove its critics right. While many had hoped that the Beijing Games would encourage China to make progress on religious freedom and human rights, the regime is still flaunting its disdain for Western values.

The country's latest victim, Zheng Enchong, is an attorney who publicly condemned China's forced abortion policy. International human rights groups now report that Enchong was detained by state officials and viciously beaten. This is at least the second time that local authorities have harassed him and his family. In 2003, he served a three-year sentence for speaking to the foreign press about China's disdain for human rights. Like the Chinese pastors, his fate is in the hands of ruthless state officials. Of the hundreds of house church leaders who were arrested in December, FRC has learned from China Aid that 21 have been sent to labor camps where they will spend the next three years being "re- educated" for their involvement in an "evil cult." According to Chinese observers, this is "the most massive persecution case since 1983."

FRC and 28 congressional leaders have asked the State Department why the U.S. has not protested. Neither FRC's letter nor that of the House coalition has received the slightest acknowledgement from Secretary Condoleezza Rice. It is reprehensible that a nation like America, founded by men who sought refuge for their religious beliefs, would turn a blind eye while these pastors suffer for their Christian faith. (Source: Family Research Council)


Prayer for the Primaries

PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

Tuesday, March 4

(D) (R) Ohio Primary
(D) (R) Rhode Island Primary
(D) (R) Texas Primary
(D) (R) Vermont Primary

Saturday, March 8

(D) Wyoming Caucus


Tuesday, March 11

(D) (R) Mississippi Primary

· Earnestly intercede against media and special interest manipulation during this primary season. Pray that moral, God-fearing, pro-life, pro-marriage, and pro-family men and women be selected, supported, and find favor in local, state, and national campaigns. Intercede that the Lord reveal His choices, expose corruption, immorality, bribery, the occult, and hidden anti-biblical agendas.

(Source: Intercessors for America)

" . . . if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19)

For a complete guide to the Republican primaries, go here:

For a complete guide to the Democratic primaries, go here:

The Daily Brief - Tuesday, February 26, 2008

"But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." (II Kings 17:39)


Today's Daily Brief

1. N. American Army created without OK by Congress - WorldNetDaily


U.S. Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of USNORTHCOM, signs agreement Feb. 14, 2008, with Canadian Air Force Lt. Gen. Marc Dumais, commander of Canada Command (USNORTHCOM photo)

In a ceremony that received virtually no attention in the American media, the United States and Canada signed a military agreement Feb. 14 allowing the armed forces from one nation to support the armed forces of the other nation during a domestic civil emergency, even one that does not involve a cross- border crisis. Read more.

- Pray much over this development, as you read through this report. God has established our borders, and they need to be honored. Pray!

- "Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered!" (Psalm 68:1)

2. Congressman J. Randy Forbes Introduces the "Religious Heritage Resolution" - (Christian Coalition of America)

Congressman J. Randy Forbes, R-VA, now has a total of 72 co-sponsors on his bi-partisan "Religious Heritage Resolution" bill, H.Res. 888, which is a non- binding resolution detailing many examples throughout America's history where faith and religion played a significant role. The Forbes Resolution also affirms America's rich religious and spiritual heritage and designates the first week in May as "Americ an Religious History Week."

· Lord, thank You for people like Congressman Forbes who are doing what they can to preserve our religious freedoms, the history of our nation, and how religion is reflected in our nation's documents, events, and places throughout our nation's capitol. We pray more leaders will speak up for our religious heritage.

· Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. (Psalms 33:18, 19)

3. Gun Control Advocates Introduce 'Microstamping' Bill - CNSNews.com

A gun control group is hailing Sen. Ted Kennedy (D- Mass.) and Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) for introducing legislation that would require gun microstamping in all fifty states. The National Crime Gun Identification Act, introduced in both the House and Senate on Feb. 7, "will help law enforcement track down armed criminals and solve gun murders," the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence said. The National Rifle Association calls such legislation "incremental gun control."

· Lord, we pray that any bill that would encroach on our Constitutional freedoms will be blocked. Give our leaders ideas about how we can ensure the safety of private citizens without imfringing on people's rights. The spirit of murder was unleashed upon our nation when Roe v Wade became law. We repent of that action in the Name of Jesus, and we ask You, dear Lord, to bind that spirit and to heal our land. Amen.

· So it was, from that time on, that half of my servants worked at construction, while the other half held the spears, the shields, the bows, and wore armor; and the leaders were behind all the house of Judah. (Nehemiah 4:16)

4. Catholics Can't Support 'Pro-Choicers,' Church Leaders Say - CNSNews.com

Rev. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, said that a presidential candidate who supports abortion or embryonic stem cell research can't be the choice of a Catholic. "Voters may not morally protect the so-called right to abortion in any way," Pavone told Cybercast News Service. "Therefore, they may not vote for a pro-abortion candidate.

· Father God, we thank You for leaders like Fr. Pavone who clearly see that unborn babies in the womb or embryonic stem cell are clearly children who just need time to grow. The sanctity of life is the first provision of our Constitution . . . Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We pray more people will come to see that fact and then work and vote to protect the unborn.

· So you shall not pollute the land where you are; for blood defiles the land, and no atonement can be made for the land, for the blood that is shed on it, except by the blood of him who shed it. Therefore do not defile the land which you inhabit, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the Lord dwell among the children of Israel. (Numbers 35:33, 34)

5. Wolf to Georgetown: Detail Use of Saudi Millions - Investigative Project

A U.S. congressman is asking Georgetown University about its academic scrutiny of Saudi Arabia and its use of $20 million donated by a Saudi prince in 2005. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) wrote to Georgetown President John DeGioia Thursday, saying he was concerned about how the money was being spent at the university's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding. Of particular concern, Wolf said, was the university's role in training current and prospective U.S. foreign service personnel. Read m ore.

- Lord, we pray You will expose those who place U.S. policy under microscope and erroneously find it responsible for fostering anger and resentment among terrorists who are directly involved in terrorism. We pray for the salvation of these people because it is the only way to change them and their ways!

- In that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness. The humble also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. (Isaiah 29:18, 19)

6. Senator Barack Obama Sponsors S. 2433: "Global Poverty Act" - Christians United for Israel

Approved by Senate Foreign Relations Committee

S. 2433 reads: "To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty , the elimination of extreme global poverty , and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day."

- [This bill was passed in the House by a voice vote on September 25, 2007, as H.R. 1302, and was then referred to the Senate, where it was assigned to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. That committee passed the "Global Poverty Act" on Thursday, February 14, 2008. This bill will now be placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar for a vote by the full Senate later this year.] Pray for the defeat of the Global Poverty Act.

-- "This far you may come, but no further, and here shall your proud waves be stopped!" (Job 38:10,11)

7. Farrakhan Sings Obama's Praises - ABC News

In his first major public address since a cancer crisis, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Sunday that presidential candidate Barack Obama is the "hope of the entire world" that the U.S. will change for the better.

- Offer praise for this endorsement, as hidden things are being revealed and the "true colors" of certain candidates are being made known. Continue to lift up the voting public in America, that they be given "eyes to see," "ears to hear' and "a heart to know and understand" the true nature of each candidate whose name will appear on the ballot in Novermber. May each voter vote for RIGHTEOUSNESS -- not wickedness!

- "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2)

8. Muslim with ties to Farrakhan may be headed to Congress - AP

A convert to Islam stands an election victory away from becoming the second Muslim elected to Congress and a role model for a faith community seeking to make its mark in national politics. Political newcomer Andre Carson is the Democratic nominee in a March 11 special election to succeed his late grandmother, Julia Carson, representing Indiana's 7th District. She died in December of lung cancer, and her grandson is seeking to fill out the rest of her sixth term, which expires at year's end. If Andre Carson wins the Democratic-leaning Indianapolis district over a freshman Republican legislator and a longshot Libertarian candidate, he would join Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., as the only Muslims elected to Congress.

· Lord, we pray more people will come to know what the real agenda is with people of the radical Muslim faith. Their intention is to change America into a Muslim nation. Awaken Your people to the dangers in our nation and motivate them to get involved now, while there is still time to stop the onslaught of this dangerous religion on our shores.

· So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. (1 Samuel 30:3, 4)

9. Nader Announces New Bid for White House - AP

Ralph Nader said Sunday he will run for president as a third-party candidate, criticizing the top White House contenders as too close to big business and pledging to repeat a bid that will "shift the power from the few to the many."

· Continue to pray in the Spirit over all matters related to our national election.

· "Pray without ceasing." (I Thess. 5:17)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem." (Zech. 12:9))

1. Hezbollah chief: We're preparing for war with Israel in coming months - Ha'aretz

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that operatives within Lebanon were preparing for a new war with Israel in the coming months.

2. Sderot boy severely wounded in Kassam rocket attack - Jerusalem Post

A ten-year-old boy was severely wounded by shrapnel when a Kassam rocket landed in the center of Sderot on Monday.

3. Nasrallah: Israel's disappearance inevitable - Jerusalem Post

Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah on Friday said Israel's "disappearance" is an inevitable fact.

4. Christian Zionists stand firm as friends to Israel - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Israel is feeling the love from an unusual constituency. A slice of evangelical Christendom, which spent decades trying to convert Jews, has organized in recent years to support them.

Prayers for the Persecuted Church

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 124:8)

1. Eritrea Releases Dozens Of Evangelicals - Worthy News

Dozens of evangelical Christians spend another day in freedom in Eritrea after they were unexpectedly released from prison by security authorities, Christians said.

2. Sri Lanka Pastor Shot Dead Over Conversion
Wife Injured, Child Traumatized - Worthy News

Gunmen in Sri Lanka shot dead a young Protestant pastor in a contract killing ordered by a husband whose wife converted to Christianity, a major newspaper reported Sunday, February 24, citing a police investigation.

3. Mexico Authorities Expel Evangelicals From Homes, reports - Worthy News

Some 20 evangelical Christians, most of them children in a troubled town of Mexico's Guerrero State, were homeless Saturday, February 23, after they were reportedly expelled by authorities for their refusal to participate in festivals honoring Catholic saints.

4. China "Detains" House Church Alliance President In Inner Mongolia - Worthy News

The leader of China's House Church Alliance in the country's Inner Mongolia region has been detained along with dozens of co-workers, an organization representing the Christians said in remarks monitored by BosNewsLife Friday, February 22.


KEY PRO-LIFE VOTE IN SENATE TODAY!

Vitter Amendment Would Prevent Federal Money from Funding Abortions

The U.S. Senate will vote Tuesday on an extension of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., is sponsoring an amendment to the bill - S. 1200- to keep the funds from going toward abortions.

The amendment language is based on the Hyde Amendment, which forbids federal funding of abortions. Indian health services are funded through the Interior Appropriations bill, which has never been subject to the Hyde Amendment.

TAKE ACTION

Ask your U.S. senators to support Sen. Vitter's pro-life amendment. You can find contact information through our Action Center.

(Note: S.1200 is likely to be completed by around mid- day tomorrow.)

[Source: CitizenLink]

This Week on Capitol Hill

[Source: citizenjoe.org -- opinions are their own]

Congress distracts itself with a couple of dead-end bills on energy, housing and Iraq this week, while long-stalled action - on the Farm Bill, secret intelligence courts, consumer product safety and patent reform - simmers on the side.

Green for green: The House revives an energy bill that would extend and build out alternative energy incentives. While lawmakers are generally behind the bill's green tax credits, Republicans in the Senate and the president don't like its rollbacks on oil tax breaks that would pay for the green goods - and are almost certain to block final passage.

Forestalling foreclosures: The Senate tosses a life-line to families on the cusp of foreclosure with a bill that would funnel money toward rehabilitating ($4 billion) and refinancing ($10 billion) homes with shaky subprime mortgages. The deal-breaker is a provision that lets bankruptcy judges restructure mortgages for families falling into default.

Snuffing out Iraq: Senators will also test out another almost-sure-loser that would cut off funding for troop deployments to Iraq in four months.


Prayer for the Primaries

PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

Tuesday, March 4

(D) (R) Ohio Primary
(D) (R) Rhode Island Primary
(D) (R) Texas Primary
(D) (R) Vermont Primary

Saturday, March 8

(D) Wyoming Caucus


Tuesday, March 11

(D) (R) Mississippi Primary

· Earnestly intercede against media and special interest manipulation during this primary season. Pray that moral, God-fearing, pro-life, pro-marriage, and pro-family men and women be selected, supported, and find favor in local, state, and national campaigns. Intercede that the Lord reveal His choices, expose corruption, immorality, bribery, the occult, and hidden anti-biblical agendas.

(Source: Intercessors for America)

" . . . if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19)

For a complete guide to the Republican primaries, go here:

For a complete guide to the Democratic primaries, go here:

The Daily Brief - Tuesday, February 26, 2008

"But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." (II Kings 17:39)


Today's Daily Brief

1. N. American Army created without OK by Congress - WorldNetDaily

In a ceremony that received virtually no attention in the American media, the United States and Canada signed a military agreement Feb. 14 allowing the armed forces from one nation to support the armed forces of the other nation during a domestic civil emergency, even one that does not involve a cross- border crisis. Read more.

- Pray much over this development, as you read through this report. God has established our borders, and they need to be honored. Pray!

- "Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered!" (Psalm 68:1)

2. Congressman J. Randy Forbes Introduces the "Religious Heritage Resolution" - (Christian Coalition of America)

Congressman J. Randy Forbes, R-VA, now has a total of 72 co-sponsors on his bi-partisan "Religious Heritage Resolution" bill, H.Res. 888, which is a non- binding resolution detailing many examples throughout America's history where faith and religion played a significant role. The Forbes Resolution also affirms America's rich religious and spiritual heritage and designates the first week in May as "Americ an Religious History Week."

· Lord, thank You for people like Congressman Forbes who are doing what they can to preserve our religious freedoms, the history of our nation, and how religion is reflected in our nation's documents, events, and places throughout our nation's capitol. We pray more leaders will speak up for our religious heritage.

· Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy, to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. (Psalms 33:18, 19)

3. Gun Control Advocates Introduce 'Microstamping' Bill - CNSNews.com

A gun control group is hailing Sen. Ted Kennedy (D- Mass.) and Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) for introducing legislation that would require gun microstamping in all fifty states. The National Crime Gun Identification Act, introduced in both the House and Senate on Feb. 7, "will help law enforcement track down armed criminals and solve gun murders," the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence said. The National Rifle Association calls such legislation "incremental gun control."

· Lord, we pray that any bill that would encroach on our Constitutional freedoms will be blocked. Give our leaders ideas about how we can ensure the safety of private citizens without imfringing on people's rights. The spirit of murder was unleashed upon our nation when Roe v Wade became law. We repent of that action in the Name of Jesus, and we ask You, dear Lord, to bind that spirit and to heal our land. Amen.

· So it was, from that time on, that half of my servants worked at construction, while the other half held the spears, the shields, the bows, and wore armor; and the leaders were behind all the house of Judah. (Nehemiah 4:16)

4. Catholics Can't Support 'Pro-Choicers,' Church Leaders Say - CNSNews.com

Rev. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, said that a presidential candidate who supports abortion or embryonic stem cell research can't be the choice of a Catholic. "Voters may not morally protect the so-called right to abortion in any way," Pavone told Cybercast News Service. "Therefore, they may not vote for a pro-abortion candidate.

· Father God, we thank You for leaders like Fr. Pavone who clearly see that unborn babies in the womb or embryonic stem cell are clearly children who just need time to grow. The sanctity of life is the first provision of our Constitution . . . Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We pray more people will come to see that fact and then work and vote to protect the unborn.

· So you shall not pollute the land where you are; for blood defiles the land, and no atonement can be made for the land, for the blood that is shed on it, except by the blood of him who shed it. Therefore do not defile the land which you inhabit, in the midst of which I dwell; for I the Lord dwell among the children of Israel. (Numbers 35:33, 34)

5. Wolf to Georgetown: Detail Use of Saudi Millions - Investigative Project

A U.S. congressman is asking Georgetown University about its academic scrutiny of Saudi Arabia and its use of $20 million donated by a Saudi prince in 2005. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) wrote to Georgetown President John DeGioia Thursday, saying he was concerned about how the money was being spent at the university's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding. Of particular concern, Wolf said, was the university's role in training current and prospective U.S. foreign service personnel. Read m ore.

- Lord, we pray You will expose those who place U.S. policy under microscope and erroneously find it responsible for fostering anger and resentment among terrorists who are directly involved in terrorism. We pray for the salvation of these people because it is the only way to change them and their ways!

- In that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness. The humble also shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. (Isaiah 29:18, 19)

6. Senator Barack Obama Sponsors S. 2433: "Global Poverty Act" - Christians United for Israel

Approved by Senate Foreign Relations Committee

S. 2433 reads: "To require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty , the elimination of extreme global poverty , and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day."

- [This bill was passed in the House by a voice vote on September 25, 2007, as H.R. 1302, and was then referred to the Senate, where it was assigned to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. That committee passed the "Global Poverty Act" on Thursday, February 14, 2008. This bill will now be placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar for a vote by the full Senate later this year.] Pray for the defeat of the Global Poverty Act.

-- "This far you may come, but no further, and here shall your proud waves be stopped!" (Job 38:10,11)

7. Farrakhan Sings Obama's Praises - ABC News

In his first major public address since a cancer crisis, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Sunday that presidential candidate Barack Obama is the "hope of the entire world" that the U.S. will change for the better.

- Offer praise for this endorsement, as hidden things are being revealed and the "true colors" of certain candidates are being made known. Continue to lift up the voting public in America, that they be given "eyes to see," "ears to hear' and "a heart to know and understand" the true nature of each candidate whose name will appear on the ballot in Novermber. May each voter vote for RIGHTEOUSNESS -- not wickedness!

- "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2)

8. Muslim with ties to Farrakhan may be headed to Congress - AP

A convert to Islam stands an election victory away from becoming the second Muslim elected to Congress and a role model for a faith community seeking to make its mark in national politics. Political newcomer Andre Carson is the Democratic nominee in a March 11 special election to succeed his late grandmother, Julia Carson, representing Indiana's 7th District. She died in December of lung cancer, and her grandson is seeking to fill out the rest of her sixth term, which expires at year's end. If Andre Carson wins the Democratic-leaning Indianapolis district over a freshman Republican legislator and a longshot Libertarian candidate, he would join Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., as the only Muslims elected to Congress.

· Lord, we pray more people will come to know what the real agenda is with people of the radical Muslim faith. Their intention is to change America into a Muslim nation. Awaken Your people to the dangers in our nation and motivate them to get involved now, while there is still time to stop the onslaught of this dangerous religion on our shores.

· So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. (1 Samuel 30:3, 4)

9. Nader Announces New Bid for White House - AP

Ralph Nader said Sunday he will run for president as a third-party candidate, criticizing the top White House contenders as too close to big business and pledging to repeat a bid that will "shift the power from the few to the many."

· Continue to pray in the Spirit over all matters related to our national election.

· "Pray without ceasing." (I Thess. 5:17)

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"On that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that attack Jerusalem." (Zech. 12:9))

1. Hezbollah chief: We're preparing for war with Israel in coming months - Ha'aretz

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that operatives within Lebanon were preparing for a new war with Israel in the coming months.

2. Sderot boy severely wounded in Kassam rocket attack - Jerusalem Post

A ten-year-old boy was severely wounded by shrapnel when a Kassam rocket landed in the center of Sderot on Monday.

3. Nasrallah: Israel's disappearance inevitable - Jerusalem Post

Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah on Friday said Israel's "disappearance" is an inevitable fact.

4. Christian Zionists stand firm as friends to Israel - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Israel is feeling the love from an unusual constituency. A slice of evangelical Christendom, which spent decades trying to convert Jews, has organized in recent years to support them.

Prayers for the Persecuted Church

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming THIS DECREE:

"Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 124:8)

1. Eritrea Releases Dozens Of Evangelicals - Worthy News

Dozens of evangelical Christians spend another day in freedom in Eritrea after they were unexpectedly released from prison by security authorities, Christians said.

2. Sri Lanka Pastor Shot Dead Over Conversion
Wife Injured, Child Traumatized - Worthy News

Gunmen in Sri Lanka shot dead a young Protestant pastor in a contract killing ordered by a husband whose wife converted to Christianity, a major newspaper reported Sunday, February 24, citing a police investigation.

3. Mexico Authorities Expel Evangelicals From Homes, reports - Worthy News

Some 20 evangelical Christians, most of them children in a troubled town of Mexico's Guerrero State, were homeless Saturday, February 23, after they were reportedly expelled by authorities for their refusal to participate in festivals honoring Catholic saints.

4. China "Detains" House Church Alliance President In Inner Mongolia - Worthy News

The leader of China's House Church Alliance in the country's Inner Mongolia region has been detained along with dozens of co-workers, an organization representing the Christians said in remarks monitored by BosNewsLife Friday, February 22.


KEY PRO-LIFE VOTE IN SENATE TODAY!

Vitter Amendment Would Prevent Federal Money from Funding Abortions

The U.S. Senate will vote Tuesday on an extension of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., is sponsoring an amendment to the bill - S. 1200- to keep the funds from going toward abortions.

The amendment language is based on the Hyde Amendment, which forbids federal funding of abortions. Indian health services are funded through the Interior Appropriations bill, which has never been subject to the Hyde Amendment.

TAKE ACTION

Ask your U.S. senators to support Sen. Vitter's pro-life amendment. You can find contact information through our Action Center.

(Note: S.1200 is likely to be completed by around mid- day tomorrow.)

[Source: CitizenLink]

This Week on Capitol Hill

[Source: citizenjoe.org -- opinions are their own]

Congress distracts itself with a couple of dead-end bills on energy, housing and Iraq this week, while long-stalled action - on the Farm Bill, secret intelligence courts, consumer product safety and patent reform - simmers on the side.

Green for green: The House revives an energy bill that would extend and build out alternative energy incentives. While lawmakers are generally behind the bill's green tax credits, Republicans in the Senate and the president don't like its rollbacks on oil tax breaks that would pay for the green goods - and are almost certain to block final passage.

Forestalling foreclosures: The Senate tosses a life-line to families on the cusp of foreclosure with a bill that would funnel money toward rehabilitating ($4 billion) and refinancing ($10 billion) homes with shaky subprime mortgages. The deal-breaker is a provision that lets bankruptcy judges restructure mortgages for families falling into default.

Snuffing out Iraq: Senators will also test out another almost-sure-loser that would cut off funding for troop deployments to Iraq in four months.


Prayer for the Primaries

PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

Tuesday, March 4

(D) (R) Ohio Primary
(D) (R) Rhode Island Primary
(D) (R) Texas Primary
(D) (R) Vermont Primary

Saturday, March 8

(D) Wyoming Caucus


Tuesday, March 11

(D) (R) Mississippi Primary

· Earnestly intercede against media and special interest manipulation during this primary season. Pray that moral, God-fearing, pro-life, pro-marriage, and pro-family men and women be selected, supported, and find favor in local, state, and national campaigns. Intercede that the Lord reveal His choices, expose corruption, immorality, bribery, the occult, and hidden anti-biblical agendas.

(Source: Intercessors for America)

" . . . if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19)

For a complete guide to the Republican primaries, go here:

For a complete guide to the Democratic primaries, go here: