Newswatch 12/26/2025

Something to Ponder

Reading the Bible improves your life.

David describes God’s Word as “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105, ESV). Whatever path you’re on, the Bible can show you the right steps to take. It’s the perfect how-to guide for living, for reasons that include:

Wisdom: The Bible is loaded with wisdom. Solomon, who prayed for wisdom and used it to lead Israel, provides a wealth of sage advice in several Old Testament books. The Gospels records the teachings of Jesus, whom even critics consider a teacher without equal.

Commandments: The Old Testament includes the Law, much of which is commandments on living a life that is pleasing to God. Many of Jesus’s parables gave a fresh perspective on these commandments to counter false interpretations that had arisen over time.

Rationale: In addition to providing sound rules for living, the Bible explains why God gave us these rules.

Consequences: Why should you follow God’s instructions? The Bible is loaded with stories of people who did or didn’t and the consequences of their actions.

Scripture Thought for the Day

Comments

• Catherine: Catherine called into the office to order booklets for her homeless ministry bags.
• Joyce: Joyce called into the office to order a complimentary copy of the Jeremiah book. She said that everyone is talking about Jeremiah so our book is coming out at the perfect time.

Prayer Requests

• Sarah: Please continue to pray for Sarah who is dealing with failing kidneys.
• Geno: Please pray for Geno who has recently experienced a loss in his family.
• Ed: Ed has recently been diagnosed with Stage 1 kidney cancer. Please pray for him as he goes through treatment.

WUAS News

• A Study on the Seven Trumpets, Two Witnesses, and Four Beasts book: This book explains, with relevant texts from the Bible, the events of the Seven Trumpets, the beasts of Revelation, and the Two Witnesses. The Seven Trumpets are prophetic events that will devastate the world and its inhabitants. Understanding these events will make us appreciate God’s plan to save as many people on Earth as possible. The lamb-like beast, the Lamb, the dragon-like beast, and the dragon are explained in simple terms. Over the centuries, Bible students have had many explanations of the two witnesses. Read about the appearance of the two witnesses, their relationship to the end time story, and their ultimate deaths.
  • A Study on the Seven Trumpets, Two Witnesses, and Four Beasts book
• Paul Shapes Christianity book: We will no longer be printing this book but still have some cases to sell. You can order individual copies of the book online or call into the office to order a case.
  • Paul Shapes Christianity book

Religious Related News

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• OU Instructor Removed From Teaching After Failing Bible-Quoted Essay
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• Barna’s Top Trends of 2025, Part 2
• My Generation’s Digital Boredom Makes Us Spiritually Hungry
• When Christmas Finds You Far from Home
• Faith-Forward CEOs: How Faith Shapes the Way Leaders Lead
  

Science Related News

• OU Instructor Removed From Teaching After Failing Bible-Quoted Essay
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• Deadly Storm Roars Into California With Flooding Rain, Intense Wind; State of Emergency Declared
• This National Park Is Asking Visitors to Stop Treating It Like a ‘Trash Can’
• Top 10 Weather Events of 2025 That Smashed Records
• The Upside-Down Moon: Why the Moon Looks Odd on the Other Side of the World
• New Year’s Eve Forecast: More Snow for the Great Lakes, Northeast; Drier in California

Health Related News

• Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Can Contribute to Better Sleep
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• Genetics Don’t Always Lead to Vision Loss and Blindness
• Want a Stronger Body This Year? Our Newsletter Can Help You Reach Your Goal
• Calcium, Vitamin D Levels Essential for Bone Health in Older Adults
• Controllable Lifestyle Factors Help Keep the Brain Young
• Confusing Questionnaires Lead to Misleading Responses From Patients

Global News

• Last 130 Nigerian Kids Returned Home After School Kidnapping
• Nicaragua Bans Entry of Bibles, Books, Newspapers, Cameras
• Uber, Lyft, Baidu Join for Driverless Taxis in London in 2026
• Gustavo Petro Declares Economic, Social Emergency in Colombia
• Visa: E-Commerce, Electronics Drive Holiday Spending up 4%
• Illicit Economies, Organized Crime Worsen Amazon Deforestation in 2025
• Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans Set to Resume Next Year
• Italy Hits Ryanair With $301M Penalty Over Ticket Sale Tactics
• Sinkhole Engulfs Boats in a British Canal; No Injuries Reported

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