Michelle De Bruin

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I am grateful for a president willing to take bold and decisive action when it is necessary and justified. The Iranian Islamic regime posed a serious threat to Israel and other peace-seeking nations. For believers, however, this is not a moment for celebration but for intercession. It is a time to bend the knee, not pump the fist. We must pray for our leaders and for the people of Iran. Our leaders are well aware of the geopolitical and military realities. Yet Scripture reminds us there are deeper forces at work (Daniel 10). Behind visible conflicts often lie spiritual strongholds that shape events in ways not immediately seen. I believe President Trump made the right decision. Still, there is more unfolding than what appears on the surface. The days ahead may be complex and demanding. This is where the Church has a distinct and indispensable role — to stand in prayer, to seek God’s wisdom and protection, and to engage the battle in the heavenlies with spiritual discernment and steadfast faith.

Have you seen the reports of protesters—or paid agitators—chanting unbelievable things like, “Save a life, kill ICE!” or “Kristi Noem will hang”? The protests we see across the country right now are underpinned by the radical socialist left, whose goal is to make the United States like Venezuela, ultimately destroying the America we know. Lying, stealing, cheating—nothing is out of bounds in order to grab power. Unfortunately, many people joining these protests have no clue that they are just being used as pawns. The only hope for America is God. I encourage you to pray. Pray for President @realDonaldTrump, Vice President @JDVance, Secretary of State @MarcoRubio, Secretary of Homeland Security @KristiNoem, Secretary of War @PeteHegseth, and all the Cabinet and leadership of our nation. “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3)

A story of intrigue, darkness and the battle of good vs evil intermingled with hope and humor. A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch is a Regency mystery that promises to keep the pages turning. mybook.to/SchemingParlia… #ASchemingInParliament #InspirationalRegency #NewRelease

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Pella Regional Health Center is a great example of how rural health care is working in Iowa. #NationalRuralHealthDay

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Tomorrow is the first day of Pella Tulip Time 2024! Underneath the Tulip Toren the Pella Tulip Time Queen of this year will be crowned. Good luck Tulip Time Queen Mia Andringa! youtube.com/watch?v=aM7YAO… @PellaHistorical @usambnl @NLAmbassadorUSA @MariekeNOS @JanPostmaUSA

Heading for Pella Tulip Time? Welkom in Pella! The best place to feel Dutch in the USA! @PellaHistorical @usambnl @NLAmbassadorUSA @DutchCultureUSA eu.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/loc…

It’s time, Iowa. Pray for Monday’s caucus and then go out and vote! Your state needs to hear from you.

Our nation’s revival starts with returning our government back to We the People. It’s going to take a president who doesn’t cave to the Left, the media, the big donors or the establishment. It will take a president who knows how to fight! desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

Very well articulated rationale by one of America’s most regarded theologians ⁦@waynegrudem⁩ in his support for ⁦@RonDeSantis⁩ townhall.com/columnists/way…

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"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Luke 2: 10-12

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. Luke 2

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:13

In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. John 1:5

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:11-12

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:6-7