Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed this past week, at the invitation of House Speaker Mike Johnson, a joint session of Congress.
The prime minister's job that night was to make clear to the Congress, to the nation and to the world the "what" and "why" of Israel's operation in Gaza, following the murderous attack by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, and why Americans should identify with and support Israel's struggle.
The recent performance of the U.S. economy presents a complex picture for Kansans. The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized pace of 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2024, fueled largely by consumer spending, which rose by 2.3 percent. However, this growth masks underlying weaknesses critical for states like Kansas to consider.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, excluding volatile food and energy prices, increased by 0.2 percent in June and remained at 2.6 percent year-over-year, indicating persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2 percent. The Federal Reserve has tried to curb inflation by reducing its balance sheet from $9 trillion to $7.2 trillion, which includes most U.S. Treasury debt, mortgage-backed securities, and federal agency debt. But its balance sheet remains significantly higher than the pre-pandemic $4 trillion, indicating substantial inflationary pressures remain as too much money is chasing too few goods and services.
Candidate Kamala Harris is busy promoting Biden’s plan to weaken the Supreme Court.She regularly attacks JD Vance’s views on childless women.She stridently articulates her support for abortion and regularly emphasizes her commitment to DEI.
I admit it, I am a political junkie, and I have not been able to stop listening to the radio, watching the TV or reading about recent events, all of which can be best described as unprecedented. They are coming fast and furious. I told someone the other day it was like coming up to a wreck on interstate and not wanting to look but not being able to stop myself from looking. All I can say is the election isn’t here yet, so you better buckle up and expect the unexpected.
Several years back, we were involved in church activities to help people determine their gifts, talents, passions and personality traits, and how to use those in Christian life. Some people are either extroverts or introverts while others are somewhere in between. Some individuals are task-oriented while others gravitate toward a people-orientation approach. As we study the life of Jesus, we can learn much about our call to live in His image, through studying His dealings with others.
Jesus' ministry on earth began as a result of the Father's will. His task was to bring many to God - so His task was to be a people person. He said, "'I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent me.
Smoke billows from the Iranian State Television headquarters after an Israeli missile strike. Getting to watch the Israelis bomb the spit out of the despotic […]
A Cowley County couple and the Kansas Justice Institute won a major victory earlier this week after a federal court ruled in favor of Scott Johnson and Harlene Hoyt, striking […]
