Worthy Brief - 2/25/2016
Friend, let's learn from the ants!
Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
If you look at the ant you will find that they dwell in colonies. Each colony consists of approximately 60,000 - 90,000 ants -- they really can't prosper on their own. They need each other. How does a colony of that many ants to work together? The only reason it works is that they operate in unity. Each ant shares the same purpose, the same goal, and the same aim.
Just as ants can't prosper on their own, neither can we as believers. As ants need each other, so do God's children. We need to dwell together as they do. The way we dwell together is by sharing the same purpose. We don't have to agree on when the tribulation or rapture is going to happen. Those are all secondary things. But we do have to be intent on the same purpose, to glorify God and spread His Word, to love God and each other. Let's aim to accomplish the task that God has set before us and God will be faithful bless our colony!
Friend, we can't let the ants put God's people to shame! Stay encouraged and focused on the ultimate goal!
Your family in the Lord with much agape love,
George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah
Grenada, Mississippi
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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
UN diplomats: US and China agree on new NKorea sanctions
The United States and China have reached agreement on a U.N. resolution that would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea as punishment for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, U.N. diplomats said Wednesday.
Dozens of Russian generals in Syria killed after a car bomb hits their military base
Dozens of Russian generals at a military base near the eastern Syrian city of Latakia were killed Sunday afternoon in a deadly car bomb attack committed by two opposition factions, Ahrar al-Sham and Bayan movement, Syrian opposition groups reported on Wednesday.
China Warns U.S. After Trump Wins Nevada Caucus
China warned the United States on Wednesday not to adopt punitive currency policies that could disrupt U.S.-China relations after Donald Trump's win in the Nevada caucus.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's natural gas potential triple what was thought
The Energy Ministry has tripled its estimate of the volume of still-undiscovered natural gas in Israeli waters.
Iran pledges thousands of dollars for Palestinian terrorists
Tehran, flush with cash from sanctions relief, will give slain attackers' families $7,000, envoy says, and $30,000 to terrorists' families whose homes Israel demolishes.
Inside the United States
Judge approves nearly $1B settlement between US and tribes
A judge has approved a nearly $1 billion settlement between the Obama administration and Native American tribes over claims the government shorted tribes for decades on contract costs to manage education, law enforcement and other federal services.
45 Percent of Americans Don't Pay Federal Income Tax
More than 77 million American households won't pay one red cent in federal individual income taxes this year -- half because they've got no taxable income, the other half because they get enough tax breaks to wipe out their liability.
White House Vetting GOP Gov. Sandoval for Possible SCOTUS Pick
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, a Republican and former federal judge, is being considered by President Barack Obama for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, a source close to the process said on Wednesday, as Obama sought to overcome Senate Republican resistance to any nominee.
GOP resolution lets House sue Obama over Gitmo
Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., has offered a resolution authorizing House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to initiate a lawsuit against President Obama if he decides to transfer terrorist suspects at Guantanamo Bay in violation of the law.
Obama confident 'sheepish' GOP will back down on Supreme Court pick
President Obama predicted Wednesday that 'sheepish' Senate Republicans will retreat under public pressure from their pledge to block his nominee for the Supreme Court, as progressive allies of the White House began mounting a campaign to force a confirmation vote.
Judge Denies Motion to Halt Voter Citizenship Requirement
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia declined to block a rule in three states that requires individuals to prove they are citizens when registering to vote using mail-in registration forms.
Abortion Clinics Are Closing at a Record Pace
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New Kentucky governor sues Planned Parenthood for performing illegal abortions
New Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood for allegedly performing abortions without a licence.
U.S. Politics
Trump wins Nevada caucuses
Donald Trump trounced his rivals in the Nevada caucuses on Tuesday, notching his third consecutive victory and giving the Manhattan mogul even more momentum heading into Super Tuesday next week, when voters in a dozen states will cast their ballots.
In South Carolina, Clinton Looks to Run Up the Score on Sanders
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Christian News
China: Campaign vs. Christians spreads to Guangdong
Authorities have been harassing unofficial house churches in the Chinese province of Guangdong that haven't submitted to the Communist Party's Three-Self Association program.
CAR: Fulani Muslims burn Christians' fields
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