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He Was Riding His Scooter for Miles to Work Until Students Surprise the Teacher with a Car

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:12:00 +0000

In this heartwarming video, students surprise their teacher with a car. And their awesome act of kindness is restoring my faith in the younger generation!

Often teachers are some of the kindest, most dedicated people most will ever encounter. One group of students saw a need and decided to help and give back to an educator who gives of himself daily.

"He gets up at 4:15 in the morning," Daphna said, the mother of one of Julio's students. "Takes a scooter to the bus, sits on a bus for two hours to get into the city, goes on that same scooter to come to campus several miles. Works during lunchtime to help the kids, stays after school to help the kids and does the same reverse commute."

Julio does not get home until 9:30 at night, long after his girlfriend's children, to whom he has become a father figure, have already gone to bed. He does this every single day!

The students organized different events throughout their summer break to raise money to buy a car for their teacher. They put together a basketball tournament, had a movie night and asked businesses in their area for financial assistance.

The students had a goal of $10,000 and ended up raising more than $11,00! Also, the CEO of the Change Reaction stated his organization would match the students’ $10,000!

After securing the money, the students went car shopping, but they came up a little short of the funds for the vehicle they felt was "the one." But thanks to the car dealership’s generosity, they did buy the vehicle.Julio would get his much-needed vehicle!

The next step was setting up an elaborate plan that involved school administrators and a police officer to surprise Julio and his family with the new ride.

He also received a few added bonuses that will change Julio and his family's life!

Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 'Colorful' Mosaic Floor of Ancient Church

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:03:00 +0000

An ancient mosaic floor adorned with colorful floral designs has been re-uncovered after 40 years, along the Israel National Trail

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An ancient mosaic floor adorned with colorful floral designs has been re-uncovered after 40 years, along the Israel National Trail

The mosaic floor of an ancient church was first discovered in the 1980s but was since covered over and not accessible. Now the Israel Antiquities Authority, together with the Shoham Local Council and with the help of volunteers, have prepared the site for visitors along the Israel National Trail * Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist, Yair Amitzur: “It’s quite feasible that the mosaic artisan sat here and was inspired by the anemones flowering all around him.”

The fine colorful mosaic adorned with the flower designs that is being uncovered is located in the Shoham Industrial Zone. The Israel Antiquities Authority, together with the Shoham Local Council and with the help of volunteers, is restoring part of the archaeological site of Horvat El-Bira, that was covered over for the last 40 years, and creating a site for visitors along the Israel National Trail.

A Roman-period rural villa was located at the site, and agricultural processing installations and several buildings that served the ancient residents are extant today. In the Byzantine period, a church as built, located alongside the ancient road that connected the coastal area with the Judean Shephelah lowlands, now crossed by the modern Highway No. 6. Along the ancient road there were ancient “refreshing stations” every few kilometers: Tel Tinshemet, Horvat El-Bira, and Horvat Hani, this last site also recently conserved by the Israel Antiquities Authority. These sites offered the ancient travelers a place for a rest and for prayer, and for recovering their energy.

“When we first came to the site, the mosaic was covered over with earth and weeds. Over the last month we have been uncovering and cleaning up the site together with the local

community,” says Yair Amitzur, Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority Central Region Education Department. “We are working here amongst a carpet of flowering anemones. One can just imagine that the artist of the flower-adorned mosaic was inspired by the surroundings.”

“The site was first excavated in the 1980s by Professors Zeev Safrai and Shimon Dar,” says Anan Azab, Israel Antiquities Authority Director of the Central District. “It seems that the site was settled from the Iron Age or earlier, possibly as early as the Chalcolithic period, and down to the Islamic period.”

The restoration and cleaning up of the site is being carried out by the Shoham community and by Israel Antiquities Authority volunteers from around the country in the context of ‘Good Deeds Day.’ The Israel Antiquities Authority and the Shoham Local Council have also erected a new seating area for the pleasure of the hikers and the local residents.

In the framework of the project, the Israel Antiquities Authority team have connected the site with the adjacent new offices of the Israel Antiquities Authority Central Region in Shoham, by becoming ‘Israel Trail Angels’. Amitzur adds, “Thanks to the project, Israel Trail hikers will be able to stop here, replenish their water supplies, drink a cup of coffee, and “en route” (literally), receive an explanation on the site”

According to Eli Escuzido, Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority: “It is very moving to meet good people who voluntarily enlist to enhance the local heritage, and to create a fine seating area along the Israel trail. This type of activity reflects the Israel experience at its best. I hope that every hiker along the Israel National Trail will appreciate the humane values of our heritage and will perhaps be motivated to participate in one of Israel Antiquities Authority initiatives and activities that take place close to his or her home. The archaeological heritage can be found throughout the country, one only has to raise ones’ eyes, or perhaps look down on the ground to see it!”

The Shoham Local Council Mayor, Eitan Patigro: “Shoham values its local nature and history, which plays a central role in the leisure time of the local residents. The new site is located in the heart of the Shoham High-Park Logistic Center, and I have no doubt that it will be a center of attraction for the local residents and for visitors. The proximity to the Israel National Trail and to the Food-Tracks that will be set up in the adjacent parking area, provides an opportunity for a short and interesting walk, at the same time learning about the history of settlement in the Land of Israel and specifically in our region. I am grateful to the Israel Antiquities Authority for the initiative to uncover this fascinating site, and I thank the local pupils who participated in the project.”

https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/israeli-archaeologists-uncover-colorful-mosaic-floor-of-ancient-church.html

'Biden Bucks': The Dangers Of Digital Currency

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:26:00 +0000

Of the many horrors introduced by the Biden administration - open borders inviting millions of unvetted illegal immigrants, including human traffickers, criminals, and terrorists; untold quantities of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs flooding the nation; shutting down pipelines and otherwise making our nation energy-vulnerable; inflation due to rampant money printing - one of the most horrifying is coming down the pipeline. I refer to digital currency.

In Biden's vision, digital currency will "advance democracies to lift people up, not to hold them down." Naturally, digital currency is being offered as a "solution" to problems we never realized we had. It's touted as far more efficient, easy, environmentally beneficial and even more sanitary than paper currency. With digital currency, gone are the troublesome days when cash must be printed or minted. Now the government can flood the system with untold trillions of digital dollars at the push of a button. Now that's efficiency!

But despite whatever pretty words they use, there is no question digital currency is a horror show waiting to happen.

There are many risks. Digital currency would be vulnerable to hacking, technological glitches and power outages. Any hiccup in the system would mean your funds are not available "at this time." When regional disasters happen (such as Hurricane Ian) with widespread power outages, no one in the affected areas would be able to exchange currency, adding additional distress on top of existing misery.

When traditional currency is phased out, everyone will suffer. You can no longer tip your hairdresser or drop a few bucks into a homeless person's cup. You can no longer sell unneeded items at a yard sale or send your grandkid a $10 bill in a birthday card.

Bitcoin expert Anthony Pompliano calls digital currency "one of the greatest violations of human rights in history." He writes, "Once a central bank digital currency is in the hands of a population, the central bank has solidified complete control. They will no longer have to go to the court system or invoke emergency powers to tell you who you can transact with. This can all be implemented through remote, digital technologies.

These central bankers will be able to see what is in your bank account, who you transact with, what you purchase, and anything else they are curious about in your financial life. That full transparency with the state removes all elements of privacy, while also giving the institutions the ability to censor any and all transactions, regardless of whether they have a legitimate reason or not."

No wonder the current administration is slavering to introduce the so-called "Biden Bucks."

Increased government control over the monetary system goes hand-in-glove with the social score concept famously wielded by the Chinese Community Party and rapidly being adopted in other nations, including America. Anything and everything that requires an exchange of currency can be monitored, and transactions can be denied for such things as firearms, meat, or other (currently) legal but politically incorrect purchases. Already the World Economic Forum is launching a coalition to reward people with "carbon credits" for using fewer resources. Digital currency makes this all possible.

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The fact is, digital currency is being introduced for one reason, and one reason only: so it can be weaponized against political enemies. And as Biden himself has made abundantly clear in the last few weeks, his political enemies include anyone and everyone who doesn't wholeheartedly support his growing reign of terror.

Digital currency will allow the government to seize assets at will. Forget those middle-of-the-night FBI raids; just click a button, and the victim has nothing. The mere threat of this possibility will be enough to bring all but the most die-hard rebels into line with the régime.

Catherine Austin Fitts, former assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said in a recent interview: "If you can move every human into a digital concentration camp, empty their bank account any time you want, and tell them what they can and cannot spend money on, you've got complete control."

If you think the term "digital concentration camp" sounds extreme and over-the-top, think again. If the government decides to punish you, you're toast. You can't pay your power bill, so your electricity is shut off. You can't pay your water bill, so your water is shut off. You can't buy gas, so you can't drive. You can't pay your rent or mortgage, so you're evicted. You can't pay your property taxes, so your (paid-for) home is seized. You can't buy food. Forget medical care; that's out of the question.

This cascading series of events can happen literally at the push of a button. You won't be jailed, but you won't have to be. Your life will become a living hell.

"When Biden Bucks are rolled out, many experts - myself included - believe they will begin an era of total government control and surveillance," says former CIA official Jim Rickards. "This is not hyperbole. This would dramatically expand the power and influence of the federal government ... essentially acting as a new type of 'spyware.' With Biden Bucks, the government will be able to force you to comply with its agenda. Because if you don't, they could turn off your money. This won't be like freezing a bank account, it will be so much easier."

You might claim this is mere conspiracy theory, but imagine this: Had digital currency been around two years ago, would it have been tied to mandatory COVID vaccines? Short answer: Yes. No vaccine, no access to your money. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

The launch of this horror story occurred in March with the signing of Executive Order 14067, which laughably claims (among much else), "Any future dollar payment system should be designed in a way that is consistent with United States priorities." Oh please. Digital currency is the antithesis of American priorities, and certainly goes against everything in our founding documents.

The creepy thing about digital currency is there is no evading it. It would permeate literally every aspect of every person's life, no matter how off-grid or remote they may be. Some say a barter society will spring up - and indeed, I expect that to happen almost instantly - but you can't barter for car insurance or property taxes or other government requirements.

A digital currency would, in effect, be the end of America. When this occurs, be sure to thank the people for whom the "Biden buck stops here."

This story was originally published by the WND News Center - reposted with permission

23 Minutes in Hell- Bill Weise

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:12:00 +0000

My sincere hope is that this book is the closest you will ever come to experiencing hell for yourself"--Bill Wiese saw the searing flames of hell, felt total isolation, and experienced the putrid and rotting stench, deafening screams of agony, terrorizing demons, and finally, the strong hand of God lifting him out of the pit--"Tell them I am coming very, very soon!"

Wiese’s visit to the devil’s lair lasted just twenty-three minutes, but he returned with vivid details etched in his memory. Since this life-changing ordeal, he has spent the last seven years studying the Scriptures to find answers and has listed more than 150 Bible verses referencing hell.

Everyone is curious about the afterlife, and now Wiese shares his insights to commonly asked questions such as:

Is hell a literal burning place?
Where is hell?
Do you have a body in hell?
Are there Degrees of punishment in hell?
Are there children in hell?
Can Demons torment people in hell?
Can "good" people go to hell?

"Even if you don’t believe my story, I hope you will believe the Scriptures and avoid hell just the same."

Available here

Amy Grant to Appear on CBS December 12

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 15:53:00 +0000

TUNE-IN ALERT: Amy Grant to Appear on CBS Mornings Monday Dec 12

Ross Cluver

December 9, 2022

Nashville, TN (December 9, 2022)
Tune in Monday morning to catch 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Amy Grant on CBS Mornings. Grant’s segment, an in depth interview with Vlad Duthiers, is the first among the five Honor profiles on the program. CBS Mornings airs between 7-9am each weekday. The Washington Post also recently profiled Grant, the first contemporary Christian music star to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.

Grant accepted her honor last weekend during the taping of the annual broadcast and a weekend of events filled with family and long-time friends. She recently posted a video recap on her socials, commenting:

“I’m still processing the whirlwind weekend at the Kennedy Center Honors. Somewhere in the telling of each of our stories and accomplishments, with laughter and tenderness, through the lens of friendship and connection, we all experienced the unifying impact of the ARTS in its many forms. Hats off to the Kennedy Center team for curating such a spectacular event that created a lifetime of memories.” —Amy Grant

The Kennedy Center Honors will air December 28th at 8pm ET on CBS.

Phil Wickman - Behold Official Video to be released in TWO DAYS! November 14

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:40:00 +0000

Anne Wilson Wins New Artist of the Year & Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:35:00 +0000

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Anne Wilson Wins New Artist of the Year & Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Ross Cluver

October 24, 2022

Nashville, TN (October 24, 2022)
Capitol CMG artist and songwriter Anne Wilson took home two awards at the 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for her breakthrough single “My Jesus.” Making a splash at her first-ever Dove Awards appearance, the evening brought Wilson’s touching performance of “My Jesus” to center stage. Wilson then enlisted the help of Hillsong Worship‘s Brooke Ligertwood for a poignant rendition of “What A Beautiful Name” in honor of her late brother, Jacob Wilson, as his photos filled the screen behind her.

The coveted Dove Award wins come on the heels of a recent announcement of Wilson’s first-ever American Music Award nomination for Favorite Inspirational Artist. The 2022 American Music Awards will air live from Microsoft Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC.

‘My Jesus’ Video:https://youtu.be/FW5o2uBeMWQ

Wilson’s new single “Hey Girl,” which Billboard notes “further heightens her country ties” is an uplifting, energetic anthem connecting with fans across the country. Since its release, “Hey Girl” hit No. 1 on the TikTok Country playlist with 8.2M views on TikTok. Wilson had a multitude of fans join her for the making of the official “Hey Girl” music video, which was released in September, in support of the “Hey Girl” movement. Wilson has now launched Hey Girl Nation as a community for her fans to connect, encourage self confidence and remind members of their self-worth.

https://youtu.be/Z1I6oHPt1Vk

Expanding upon her record breaking year, Wilson is ready to release her first book My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope from Thomas Nelson on Oct. 25. Drawing from her personal experiences of tragedy and loss, Wilson shares her detailed path to healing in this book that she hopes will help those going through similar experiences. You can catch Wilson live on tour opening as direct support for Casting Crowns this fall, and Phil Wickam later this year.

Visit: www.annewilsonofficial.com

Sean BE to Join 40-City Winter Jam 2023 Line-up

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Nashville, TN (October 27, 2022)
Singer/songwriter and WieRok Entertainment recording artist Sean BE is among the star-studded lineup for the Winter Jam 2023 Tour, it was recently announced. The 40-city nationwide outing—one of Christian music’s biggest annual tours—will be headlined by We The Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo and Anne Wilson, among others, with Sean BE, Thrive Worship and Renee set to lead the tour’s Pre-Jam Party.

Kicking off January 13 at Tampa, Florida’s Amalie Arena, Winter Jam 2023 will stop at Atlanta’s Gas South Arena; T-Mobile Center in Kansas City; Bridgestone Arena in Nashville; and Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum, among other leading venues, before concluding March 26.

“I feel the way a rookie wide receiver would feel catching a touchdown pass from Tom Brady,” shares Sean BE. “This is a tour I’ve known all my life with artists I’ve listened to and looked up to for a long time, and now God is allowing me to be part of something that has had such a positive influence on me. Getting to meet audiences and hear their stories each night will be a highlight, and I can’t fully express how thankful I am to experience every aspect of what Winter Jam is all about.”

In addition to his Winter Jam feature, Sean BE’s newly penned song “More Than A Conqueror” will be showcased in the 2023 box office film The Good Fight. Starring actor and recording artist John Schneider with an appearance by Christian hip-hop hitmaker Steven Malcolm, Sean BE will also make a cameo in the Holleyland Productions movie. Co-produced by WieRok Entertainment and directed by James Holley, The Good Fight is slated to hit theaters next Spring.

https://youtu.be/ERANIfUhRHs

“‘More Than A Conqueror’ was inspired by Romans 8 and serves as a reminder that when we are fighting ‘the good fight’ with God surrounding us, there is no battle too great to overcome,” Sean BE explains. “I played the track for James, the director, and about one verse into the song he said, ‘You’re not going to believe this, but the tagline for the movie is: To be more than a conqueror, battles must be fought.’ My hope is that when people hear this song and watch the movie, they can be encouraged by the reality that our battles are ultimately conquered by God.”

‘The Chosen’ Season 3 to Debut Internationally in 2000+ Cinemas Nov 18

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 07:15:00 +0000

Dallas, TX (October 27, 2022)
The Chosen—the global phenomenon, multi-episode television drama based on the life of Jesus—will launch the first two episodes of its highly anticipated third season in more than 2000 movie theaters across the United States and in English-speaking territories.

With more than 420 million episode views from around the world, The Chosen is a fan-supported, seven-season television series that creates an authentic and intimate picture of Jesus’ life and ministry, seen through the eyes of the people who knew him.

“The theme of Season 3 is ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest,’” said series creator Dallas Jenkins. “The honeymoon phase is over, now the characters all have to deal with the costs and occasional confusions of following the Messiah.”

https://youtu.be/nheJmQ6uYQY

Distributed through Fathom Events and beginning Nov. 18, The Chosen will show at least 10 times per theater over five days with extended runs possible both domestically and in the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Tickets are on sale now.

“Having partnered with The Chosen team last year on a record-setting event for Fathom—Christmas With The Chosen: The Messengers—we’re thrilled to be working with them again,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “Fathom is excited to be bringing the Season 3 premiere to the big screen for their legions of eager fans via 2000+ theaters worldwide.”

Over the course of its first two seasons, the series has garnered praise from critics and fans alike for its historical and biblical accuracy, playful spirit, stirring drama, genuine humor and disruptive impact. It has been translated into 62 languages (and counting) and is consistently one of the top-searched shows on streaming platforms. The season 3 trailer premiered last Monday and was the No. 1 trending item on YouTube for two days. The Chosen is completely free to watch on mobile or smart TV apps with no fee or subscription necessary