Watching and Praying is an attempt to fulfill the Jesus Christ’s command in Luke 21:36. “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”

Religion 

Combating Christian nationalism to protect democracy 

https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2023/02/12/combating-christian-nationalism-to-protect-democracy/69885057007/

Europe is Supported by its Judeo-Christian Roots, Justice Minister Says 

Europe is Supported by its Judeo-Christian Roots, Justice Minister Says

‘It’s time for us to be bold’: Why six religious leaders are fighting to expand abortion access 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/02/13/meet-faith-leaders-religion-abortion-access-post-roe-u-s/11201258002/

World War III has been declared, Pope Francis says 

https://en.mercopress.com/2022/06/15/world-war-iii-has-been-declared-pope-francis-says

I wish Judas Iscariot is still alive; I woud’ve have dashed him a car and house for betraying Jesus Christ – Evangelist Nana Agradaa 

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1211774/i-wish-judas-iscariot-is-still-alive-i-woudve.html

Pope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a ‘sin’ and an injustice 

https://www.reuters.com/world/pope-francis-says-laws-criminalising-lgbt-people-are-sin-an-injustice-2023-02-05/

Religious leaders to European Commission: “Our God is a God of peace, not of war and bloodshed” 

https://www.oikoumene.org/news/religious-leaders-to-european-commission-our-god-is-a-god-of-peace-not-of-war-and-bloodshed

Donald Trump Prophet Predicts Death of Democrats: ‘You Will See Many Die’ 

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-prophet-julie-green-democrats-arrest-die-viral-video-1778840

Wars and Rumors of Wars 

How Countries Have Kept Up Domestic Support for the War in Ukraine 

https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/how-countries-have-kept-domestic-support-war-ukraine

Ukraine war: 80 years on, we are facing German tanks again – Putin 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64502504

Economic war with China would be MAD 

https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/economic-war-with-china-would-be-mad-2023-02-14/

Jerusalem 

Global condemnations of Israel pour in over planned outpost legalizations 

https://www.timesofisrael.com/global-condemnations-of-israel-pour-in-over-planned-outpost-legalizations/

More outrageous UN anti-Semitism: High-level official says Israel to blame for Palestinians murdering Jews 

https://nypost.com/2023/02/13/high-level-official-says-israel-to-blame-for-palestinians-murdering-jews/

UN experts say Israel should be held accountable for acts of ‘domicide’ 

https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/02/un-experts-say-israel-should-be-held-accountable-acts-domicide

Japan PM expresses concern over Israel-Palestine tensions 

https://www.arabnews.com/node/2250836/world

Famine and Pestilence  

Small but Destructive: Hibiscus Mealybug Emerges as Concerning Pest of Florida Fruits, Ornamentals, Some Row Crops 

https://entomologytoday.org/2023/02/13/small-destructive-hibiscus-mealybug-pest-florida/

There’s a new inflation warning for consumers coming from the supply chain 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/13/a-new-inflation-warning-for-consumers-coming-from-the-supply-chain-.html

Ban on wheat exports may hit farm incomes 

https://www.hindustantimes.com/editorials/ban-on-wheat-exports-may-hit-farm-incomes-101676297833825.html

A Deadly Citrus Tree Disease Is Wreaking Havoc on California Fruit 

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/deadly-citrus-tree-disease-wreaking-202245913.html

Congress slashing food-stamp benefits in midst of food insecurity crisis 

https://www.wvnstv.com/top-stories/congress-slashing-food-stamp-benefits-in-midst-of-food-insecurity-crisis/

Recall alert: Daiso issues recall for snacks due to concerns over undeclared allergens 

https://www.whio.com/news/trending/recall-alert-daiso-issues-recall-snacks-due-concerns-over-undeclared-allergens/Y3H4HU2ERRGG7JQBGIZI37CD24/

More than 400 products including breakfast sandwiches and fruit cups recalled due to possible Listeria contamination 

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/health/fresh-ideation-food-group-recall-listeria-contamination/index.html

Culture 

Some newlyweds may face a higher tax bill due to a ‘marriage penalty.’ What to know 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/13/some-newlyweds-may-face-a-higher-tax-bill-due-to-a-marriage-penalty-.html

California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage 

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/california-will-try-enshrine-right-sex-marriage-rcna70556

LDS church “clarifies” support for marriage equality law 

https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/02/14/mormon-church-support-marriage-equality

South Dakota lawmaker’s attempt to redefine marriage is blocked 

https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/south-dakota-news/south-dakota-lawmakers-attempt-to-redefine-marriage-is-blocked/

Divorce With Respect Week to offer free divorce consultations to Oregon residents 

https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/616954189/divorce-with-respect-week-to-offer-free-divorce-consultations-to-oregon-residents

Christian teacher fired for refusing to hide ‘gender transitions’ from parents 

https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/christian-teacher-fired-for-refusing-to-hide-gender-transitions-from-parents/?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=canada

Holy Roman Empire  

EU hopes new satellites can spot spy balloons, spacecraft 

https://www.politico.eu/article/thierry-breton-iris%C2%B2-satellite-spy-balloon-spacecraft-eu/