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<\/p>\nWhat is happening in the world of evangelicals and politics:<\/strong><\/p>\n On Corey Booker\u2019s 25 hour speech:<\/strong><\/p>\n Sen. Cory Booker spoke for more than 24 hours. That\u2019s my new standard for a long sermon! \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n \u2014 Thabiti Anyabwile (@ThabitiAnyabwil) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n I just think this is a far more convincing, sacrificial and ennobling way to convey to the American people you have real conviction and this is more than “politics” to you than dropping some f-bombs. https:\/\/t.co\/e60Pb141Zp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) April 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n People want to know that Democrats really, really believe things, and are willing to articulate what they believe. That is one reason that what @CoryBooker<\/a> is doing right now is worthwhile.<\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) April 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “It’s interesting.” <\/p>\n Senator Cory Booker is speaking on the Senate floor in opposition to things like record-low illegal border crossings, reducing government waste, and preventing tax increases for Americans. @senatorlankford<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lff0OlUjuC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tony Perkins (@tperkins) April 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n On Trump\u2019s tariffs:<\/strong><\/p>\n What is wrong w\/Mike Pence? FREE TRADE has limits. If China is using slave labor, shall we trade with them? When we open our markets to other nations we are MORALLY obligated to expect them to behave MORALLY for the privilege of trading with us. https:\/\/t.co\/CTzeoI1WqT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n On free speech:<\/strong><\/p>\n On the Wisconsin Supreme Court election:<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s really pathetic that judges have grown so used to overstepping their bounds that we all know that one state-level election can change the make up of Congress. That\u2019s a massive problem and we must start to deal with it. https:\/\/t.co\/MIKEmVVqoO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Megan Basham (@megbasham) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Of course it was rigged, Lance:<\/p>\n On immigration and refugees:<\/strong><\/p>\n Walter Kim of @NAEvangelicals<\/a>: Immigrants are “coming from parts of the world where the church is actually thriving” & “contributing to the vibrancy of the church in America\u201d<\/p>\n Mass deportation would amount to a government-fostered “church decline strategy” https:\/\/t.co\/guKR1bg0mW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matthew Soerens (@MatthewSoerens) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n My hearts breaks for this family<\/p>\n If our government actually has evidence of the crimes it’s alleging, it should have prosecuted this husband & father<\/p>\n Instead, it violated the law by deporting him to El Salvador despite a judge’s prohibition<\/p>\n Praying for his 5-year-old son today https:\/\/t.co\/20av03Ct8M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matthew Soerens (@MatthewSoerens) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Our government tells Haitians who entered the US lawfully to return by April 24, “self-deporting,” or face arrest<\/p>\n Meanwhile, our government also bars US commercial flights into Haiti’s main airport because it’s too dangerous https:\/\/t.co\/7NGJC4LIzf<\/a><\/p>\n Praying with them for mercy https:\/\/t.co\/XBMfNLpPhP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matthew Soerens (@MatthewSoerens) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “Nobody wants to have criminals running around, but in the process, we have people who are good neighbors, who are members of our churches, deacons & pastors”<\/p>\n Immigration policies disrupting Southern Baptist ministries, similar to other church traditions https:\/\/t.co\/iIO4rMXRnT<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/QCYjJEH3Is<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matthew Soerens (@MatthewSoerens) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n \u201cThey filled suitcases, spread out their possessions at a garage sale, and listed their car on Facebook. The pastor packed only ten books . . . The rest, including his beloved, 3,000-page copy of Herman Bavinck\u2019s Reformed Dogmatics, he left behind.\u201d https:\/\/t.co\/0TrQ8mijdj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anton Sorkin \u0646 (@anton_sorkin) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Author and San Diego native, Elyse Fitzpatrick, joined World Relief\u2019s recent Border Immersion trip, led by Liliana Reza, our Director of Border Engagement. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f Watch Elyse share her reflections. Then read about Liliana & Elyse\u2019s experiences on the blog: https:\/\/t.co\/VevjTMay7F<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hTe70BYM7K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 World Relief (@WorldRelief) March 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Yes, progressive liberals were and are trying to destroy the United States.<\/p>\n And while progressive evangelicals have claimed that open borders is \u201cloving your neighbor, the real result is hating your neighbor.@ERLC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/56SaoSWY5S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Myanmar earthquake relief<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Homes leveled. Thousands displaced. Lives lost. Our local staff are experiencing the devastation firsthand and working to help those who need it most. Watch for the latest update \u2014 and keep Myanmar in your prayers. https:\/\/t.co\/j6N3eB9v3H<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dRjBgNnmOa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 World Vision USA (@WorldVisionUSA) April 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Update from Myanmar \ud83d\udea8 In the midst of devastation, our team is bringing help and hope, reflecting Jesus’ love in action. Hear from our staff in Myanmar as they share how they are responding \u2014 and how you can make an impact. https:\/\/t.co\/j6N3eB9v3H<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/t2KCtbbbMv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 World Vision USA (@WorldVisionUSA) April 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n A powerful earthquake in #Myanmar<\/a> has left families struggling to find safety, food, and clean water. In moments like this, we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Let\u2019s lift up those affected and be part of God\u2019s provision in their time of need: https:\/\/t.co\/j6N3eB9v3H<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Nz5uOgYrVI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 World Vision USA (@WorldVisionUSA) March 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n It\u2019s total devastation.<\/p>\n At least 2,700 people are dead and over 400 are still missing after the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand last Friday.<\/p>\n Myanmar suffered the brunt of the damage and there\u2019s a desperate effort right now to get aid into the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/kjm8LxgQB7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Erick Stakelbeck (@ErickStakelbeck) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Other stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n Christianity Today <\/em>recently hired an editor to cover Black churches. Megan doesn\u2019t like it:<\/p>\n Unless this is an April\u2019s Fool\u2019s joke, (and if so, touch\u00e9!) @CTmagazine<\/a> has now hired an editor exclusively to cover black churches and black Christians. Do they plan to hire editors to specialize in any other ethnicities?<\/p>\n I\u2019d say CT\u2019s arc to becoming Sojourners (and Russell\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9Z3hVeEcq9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Megan Basham (@megbasham) April 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Liberty University announces its commencement speaker:<\/p>\n Jerry Falwell was \u201cdangerous\u201d:<\/p>\n \u201cEvery single day, Dr. Falwell woke up in the morning thinking about ways that he could cause trouble for the world. How he could be dangerous for the world. That is what the church needs today \u2014 dangerous men and women who will make a difference and an impact for the kingdom of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2poiSwUKIi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Danbury Institute (@DanburyInst) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Josh Hawley came to Liberty University:<\/p>\n Sean Feucht on Elon Musk\u2019s departure:<\/p>\n DO NOT BE ALARMED. He can only legally do 130 days as a “Special Government Employee.” This is all apart of the plan people. https:\/\/t.co\/UNIFEFvWW7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Sean has thoughts on \u201chealing\u201d:<\/p>\n Jack Graham likes what Trump is doing:<\/p>\n \u201cSomething is happening\u201d:<\/p>\n WHITE HOUSE FAITH OFFICE \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/p>\n Something special is happening in our country and I have seen it first hand. <\/p>\n I had the opportunity to join several incredible Faith Leaders in the Oval Office when President @realDonaldTrump<\/a> signed the Executive Order establishing the NEW Faith\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mmuHeRqSTq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jackson Lahmeyer (@JacksonLahmeyer) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Paula, Kid Rock, and Trump:<\/p>\n Spiritual warfare:<\/p>\n Paula is honored:<\/p>\n Going into a strong week ahead\u2026. It is an honor to serve @POTUS<\/a> , the American people, and people of faith. Keep praying.. (James 5:16) reminds us; \u201cConfess your trespasses to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aa7iPEVfWO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Paula White-Cain (@Paula_White) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Paula congratulates Alina:<\/p>\n A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS @AlinaHabba<\/a> on becoming the AG of New Jersey! You will EXCEL and make the state of NJ great again! I am proud of you and love you! And THANK YOU for having me pray over you \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\u2764\ufe0f (slide #2) and our friend @PamBondi_AG<\/a> to swear you in at the Oval Office with\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/XctsXgd4Gd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Paula White-Cain (@Paula_White) March 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The Tebows visit the court:<\/p>\n \u201cWhere there is no Democrat\u201d:<\/p>\n In the words of John Adams himself, FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS, and the fact is \u2013 where there is no Democrat, there is life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and oh yeah, a whole lot of safety and community!<\/p>\n California’s best-run city revealed. https:\/\/t.co\/vOQLvwi1uh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jack Hibbs (@RealJackHibbs) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Court evangelical David Barton got his photo-op:<\/p>\n Tim Barton says \u201cGo Doge!\u201d:<\/p>\n Free precious metals:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49Go to https:\/\/t.co\/k7mEPNuzG8<\/a> and get up to $20,000 in free precious metals with your purchase.<\/p>\n The economy\u2019s heating up, optimism is rising, and smart investors are positioning themselves for what\u2019s next. Gold has already climbed over 60% in just three years\u2014and some say it\u2019s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/jQDKNWqHHn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) April 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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