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If there’s a theme to Trump’s second term so far, it’s not Make America Great Again; it’s Make America Into Russia. The Russian military is brutal and unthinkingly obedient — and that’s exactly what the president wants. That's how to read Trump's military purge: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/o...

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In the UN vote today on Russian aggression, Trump's America sided with Russia, North Korea and Belarus in defending Putin's war. The U.S. was not even as independent-minded as Cuba and Iran, both of which abstained. In the world's fight for liberty, I fear the U.S. has just switched sides.

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In August 2022, I predicted six steps Trump would take in a second term to replace our liberal democracy with something like Viktor Orban's Hungary. Shall we review the bidding a month in? 1/10 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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BROS‼️❤️❤️

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DO NOT forget what prayer can do. Amid all else God’s calling you to do or speak, never for a moment forget that nothing’s more powerful than earnest audacious persistent prayer. The devil—yes, boomer here said the devil, the ever-real prince of vilest darkness—hopes we’ll lose confidence in prayer.

submitted 4 days ago • 47 comments

This happened today at the Principles First summit in DC, where my husband is speaking. Guys, there is a consequence to the "us versus them" language many of you voted for, support, and applaud. But it's not too late to say, "enough."

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In Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping can plainly see a version of themselves. He is doing their work for them. He is damaging American democracy, diminishing American power, and destroying American alliances with an energy and an efficiency that must exceed their wildest dreams.

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Helpful reminder:

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With Trump's prostration before Putin, the world has become more dangerous -- not just in Europe but in Asia, too. My new column: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/o...

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THEOCRACY What we are experiencing is a Theocracy, but it does not seem like a Theocracy because the people ruling us are not Christians or Muslims. They are the chief disciples of Messiah Trump, whose word is law. It is a new religion: Trump is its prophet & to adore him is its sole requirement.

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Since MAGA is essentially a religious movement built upon the notion that Donald Trump has been chosen by God to play a unique providential role, which only he can play, then this entire administration is a violation of the First Amendment rights of every citizen. Nobody can say it's not a religion!

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Trump's flurry of action is oddly familiar to me -- recalling my time as a reporter in China. Americans sometimes see his firehose of activity as disparate steps, a kaleidescope of craziness. But there is a coherent and alarming pattern: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/o...

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How it started/How it's going

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February 18, 2025

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"Like a schoolyard bully who’s afraid of his peers, Trump is tough on Canada but weak on Russia. And that weakness may not just cost Ukraine its independence; it could set the stage for a cataclysm." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/o...

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Imagine if Joe Biden had unilaterally — and even unlawfully — defunded Christian organizations. President Trump is doing just that. There is nothing woke about medicine or food. -- @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/o...

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"It took immense courage to create our constitutional republic, and now immense cowardice is placing our system of justice under threat." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o...

submitted 24 days ago • 17 comments

No mystery what we're seeing here: -Illegally withholding spending/nullifying contracts -Purges of law enforcement and prosecutors -Taking bribes for lenient treatment while threatening enemies with persecution -Pardoning violent/paramilitary allies -Granting vast powers to an unelected billionaire

submitted 26 days ago • 51 comments

Tolkien's 'On Fairy-Stories' focuses on allowing kids understand the darkness of the world through stories. Kids (and adults) need good fairytales to cast a spell... so we learn there 'is a light and high beauty for ever beyond our reach.'

submitted 27 days ago • 3 comments

Composure, Saints! This is a vital witness to our faith in Christ in any era of chaos. Upon waking, let us meet with Jesus and trade our fear & anger for his courage & compassion. Rely on God. Read Scripture. Be brave. Pray valiantly. Act like grownups. Help the hurting. Love defiantly.

submitted 29 days ago • 38 comments

“When you worship power, compassion and mercy will look like sins.” How MAGA’s morality contradicts the core principles of American pluralism: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/o...

submitted 31 days ago • 29 comments

I strongly agree with this. Lots of folks are demoralized. Some are intimidated. Others are apathetic. That will change.

submitted 32 days ago • 103 comments

"Trump’s friends can commit acts of violence on his behalf. Trump’s enemies have to face danger on their own. And that reality hovers over every presidential decision Trump makes." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/o...

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Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm, Whose voice is contentment, Whose presence is balm, Be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray, Your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day. -Jan Struther

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My response to Trump’s remarks in the Capitol Visitor’s Center:

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The courts should send Texas a message: Migrants — regardless of their legal status — should not lack for food, clothing or shelter. Our communities are not better off if migrants live on the streets. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/o...

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One year ago, I had cancer and was newly bald when I went to the mailbox and got this. Out of 350 M Americans, George W. Bush thought to send ME a word of encouragement. I needed it. Now, I'm slightly less bald, cancer-free, and ready to show you this! Thank you, Mr. POTUS!

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Pecos driving. Just took this dumb picture and I’m bent over laughing. One of the secrets to a happy life is to have the sense of humor of a nine year old. Lol

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Mike Pence talked to me today about what it was like to see Donald Trump yesterday for the first time since the dark days of January 2021: www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/mike...

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I’m in a very motherly mood. This is the first day I haven’t had any of my kids or grandkids either in my house or nearby since a week before Christmas. So humor me as I direct it toward you: You are so worthy of love. You’re gifted and bright and brilliant and beautiful. Seen and known by God.

submitted 52 days ago • 17 comments

Here is my response to Donald Trump’s latest malicious lies:

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When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow, in humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art -Carl Boberg

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www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/o...

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The story behind my favorite Christmas carol, along with a beautiful choral version. So beautiful. So meaningful www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZtN...

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Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn. Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills, and ev'rywhere; go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. -adapted by John W. Wick

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I'm not crying, you are. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/a...

submitted 79 days ago • 8 comments

On a date with this guy! @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social #chicago

submitted 81 days ago • 13 comments

“Strange Planet” is a favorite comic by Nathan W Pyle!

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This is how @drmoore.bsky.social begins his review of my memoir GHOSTED and I'll never get over this beautiful review. Order here: shorturl.at/bklzH

submitted 83 days ago • 6 comments

Just ran across this summary of Fireflies in December, and it made my day. newbookrecommendation.com/summary-of-f...

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