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Let Us Pray: Good Ballot Initiatives Pass in the Midterm Elections “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58 In the 2026 midterm elections, Americans voted on more than just Republican and Democratic candidates. Voters across the nation also decided important ballot initiatives, passing several good ones and rejecting several bad ones. One of the good ballot initiatives that passed was Question 3 in Wisconsin, which will effectively ban DEI in the state constitution. A number of Save Women’s Sports ballot initiatives passed as well like Proposition 318 in Arizona which will force all schools and athletic associations in the state to restrict sports participation and access to private spaces based on sex. Nebraska approved a similar ballot initiative with Initiative 442, which will require sports to be designated by sex and not gender identity. Even Colorado and Washington passed ballot initiatives protecting against radical LGBTQ policies. Propositions 134 and 135 passed in Colorado, which will respectively require participation in sports according to sex and will ban sex-rejection surgeries for minors. Initiative 638, which will require restrictions on transgender participation in female sports, passed in Washington. These results are surprising because both are deep blue states, especially Colorado. The majority of recent cases brought to the Supreme Court involving discrimination against Christians in favor of LGBTQ ideology have come from Colorado. The Supreme Court just heard oral arguments on November 3rd regarding another case from Colorado where Christians are being discriminated against by the state due to its acceptance of LGBTQ ideology. The passing of Propositions 134 and 135 seems to show a disconnect between the state and its voters. Along with good ballot initiatives that passed, there were some bad ones that failed. Idaho’s Proposition 1, which would have protected abortion until fetal viability, thankfully failed. In Nebraska, Initiatives 440 and 441 also failed. Initiative 440 would have legalized online sports gambling, and Initiative 441 would have created a regulatory framework and tax structure for mobile sports wagering. Despite the overall election results nationwide, these ballot initiatives show us that several God-honoring, common-sense issues where supported by voters this election. LET US PRAY… Father, we praise You for the good ballot initiatives that passed and the bad ones that failed. Lord, empower us to continually and faithfully work to advocate for righteousness in our state and nation. Father, help us to remember that laboring for You is never in vain. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Let Us Pray: Boldness That Comes From Jesus “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” – Acts 4:13 In Acts 3, the story is told of when Peter and John came upon a lame man who had been ill from birth. Miraculously, they publicly healed the man in the powerful name of Jesus Christ at the temple’s “Beautiful Gate.” They were also powerfully and effectively preaching to a crowd about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Their ministry was gaining great momentum at this specific time as they were leading many to believe in Jesus. The authorities decided to interrogate Peter and John. Their healing of the lame man and their proclamation of Jesus directly threatened the religious leaders' authority. So they were brought before the Sanhedrin. The council interrogated these two uneducated Galileans, expecting them to be afraid and distance themselves from Christ. Instead, the council was stunned by Peter and John’s precise, courageous, and bold response to the questions. They remained faithful and stood as powerful witnesses for Jesus Christ. The Sanhedrin then recognized Peter and John as those who “had been with Jesus” (4:13). Peter and John knew the Lord intimately, as they walked with Him, listened to His words, and watched Him. Being with Jesus empowered Peter and John so that even in difficult moments they were able to be faithful public witnesses for Him. May it also be with us. As we boldly proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ in our world, may those around us realize that our strength and courage comes from being with Jesus daily. Let us be viewed in our world as “those who have been with Jesus.” LET US PRAY… Father, we praise You for loving us and for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to this earth to die for our sins so that we may be forgiven. Lord, thank You for the ability to be able to go straight to You at any time and for the privilege of being able to spend time in Your presence and in Your word. Father, strengthen us to set aside time every day to be with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Midterm Elections Were Devastating For Republicans; 4 Progressive States Vote Against The Trans Issue nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/2AMWWdeQB…

Let Us Pray: Elections Come and Go, But Christ Remains King “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.” – Psalm 145:13 Tuesday’s midterm elections turned out to be far from a close contest between Republicans and Democrats. In what has been described as a blue wave, the Democratic Party has now taken control of Congress with majorities in both the United States House and Senate. Some of the Democratic victories were shocking as they reached deep into Republican strongholds. At least 39 seats in the U.S. House flipped from Republican to Democrat. These flipped seats occurred in numerous states, including New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri, and Iowa. The Democrats have at least flipped 7 Senate seats (and possible 9), including in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Maine, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, and, shockingly, Texas. The Democratic Party not only won big in the U.S. House and Senate, but the Party also flipped five governors’ mansions in the states of Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio, and Texas. Here in Kentucky, the blue wave was felt, but not as strongly. Republican Andy Barr won the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell. Although Democrats flipped nine state legislative seats, most notably Republican-held seats in and around Louisville, Republicans are projected to retain their legislative supermajorities, with 74 Republicans and 26 Democrats in the KY House, and 30 Republicans and 8 Democrats in the KY Senate. Voters also decided several ballot initiatives. Some were encouraging, such as the measures in Colorado, Arizona, and Washington that ban men from competing in women’s sports. Also in the state of Idaho, voters voted down a pro-abortion initiative. Others, however, were deeply troubling: Virginia legalized abortion through all nine months of pregnancy, and Nebraska made abortion a constitutional right up to fetal viability. Although this election did not play out the way conservatives were hoping for, we must remember that political seasons change. The power of congress throughout history has swung from one party to the other. Even more, we must remember that as earthly kingdoms change, transform, rise, and fall, King Jesus remains the sovereign ruler of all. Ultimately, it is Him we place our trust in, not politicians or a political party. Let us also remember that we are to pray for our rulers, even if we do not agree with them with joy and confidence. God holds the hearts of kings in His hand and He can turn their hearts whenever and however He chooses (Proverbs 21:1). May we commit to fulfilling our Biblical command to pray for our governing leaders, asking the Lord to give them wisdom, understanding, and the courage to govern righteously in His sight. LET US PRAY… Father, please help each and every governing authority in our nation to seek Your wisdom and truth so that they may rule righteously. Lord, we praise You that no matter who takes political office and is in a place of power, You remain in complete control of all. Father, help us to completely trust in You always. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Let Us Pray: Abortion Advocates’ Deception on Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21 A recent article from ProPublica deceptively suggested that pro-life laws were responsible for the increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths nationwide. However, National Review’s Jamie Bryan Hall has shown that isn’t the case. Instead, the rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths is most likely due to women being able to easily access the abortion death pill through the mail. Hall’s research shows that both states with pro-life laws and states that allow abortion have experienced higher rates of ectopic pregnancy–related deaths due to the FDA’s removal of in‑person safeguards for abortion pills. Under the Biden Administration, the FDA permanently removed the in-person dispensing requirement, so women can now obtain the pills without ever seeing a doctor in person, getting an ultrasound, or visiting a pharmacy. Instead, the abortion pills can simply be delivered through the mail with little to no medical oversight. Sadly, the Trump Administration still has not repealed those Biden-era guidelines. Pro-life laws are not the primary driver of the increase in ectopic pregnancy deaths. Instead, the rise is most likely due to women being able to easily access the abortion death pill. These life-threatening pregnancies are typically diagnosed through an in-person exam such as an ultrasound, which is no longer required to get the death pill. This is happening all while the FDA‑approved mifepristone label clearly states that the pill must not be used in a confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy. This is yet another reason why the Trump Administration needs to take action now to stop the mail-order availability of these abortion death pills. LET US PRAY… Father, please empower the Trump Administration to act swiftly to stop the mail-order availability of mifepristone and reverse the Biden-era guidelines. Lord, we praise You for the pro-life laws in place in states across our nation, protecting women and the unborn. Father, strengthen Your people as we continue to move forward in the battle to protect preborn human life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Tomorrow is election day! And as we prepare to go into the voting booth, we need to ask "what does the Bible say about voting?" In this quick video, TFF's Justin Warriner gives some biblical principles for thinking about voting.

Let Us Pray: Election Day is Tomorrow “Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.” – Exodus 18:21 The November 3rd General Election has been on the minds of many Americans for a lengthy amount of time, and now at last, it is almost finally here. Mid-term Election Day is tomorrow and the stakes of this election could not be higher. Americans will cast votes to decide the races for the U.S. Senate, Congress, and other important races, including state legislative races. As Americans casts their ballots, they are literally shaping the future of our great nation and Commonwealth. We are deciding what kind of America we want right now, and what kind of America we want to forge for the generations of Americans to come. Voting is a high honor and privilege and because of that, we shouldn’t take it lightly. We need to make sure that we are informed when we go into the ballot box. As Christians, we know that there are no perfect candidates, since Jesus is the only perfect person that ever lived. So, we need to elect candidates who will stand against evil and bring about the most good. For helpful, comprehensive, and thorough information on the Kentucky General Election, please view our voter guide at VoteKentucky.us. The voter guide provides Kentucky voters with access to the most comprehensive information on state and federal candidates and where they stand on important issues impacting faith, family, and freedom. May we research the candidates on the ballot and vote for candidates who will lead in a way that honors Biblical truth and brings glory to God. As the world continues to grow in complexity, we desperately need governmental leaders who look to the Lord for His wisdom and guidance. LET US PRAY… Father, we praise You for the right we have to vote and participate in our democratic process. Lord, may we cast votes for candidates who will seek to lead our nation and Commonwealth in Your ways. Father, may we never shirk or take for granted the incredible blessing of being able to choose our leaders here in America. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

The Midterm Elections Are Here! Christians Must Vote For Candidates Who Will Restrain Evil nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1qxvverWg…

Let Us Pray: Massachusetts Takes Child Because Parents Refuse to Affirm Her Transgender Identity “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 Joseph and Arlene Kutzko, devout Catholic parents, had their daughter taken away from them by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) in December of 2024. Unbelievably, DCF removed Sophie from her parents’ care because they refused to affirm a lie and address their daughter as a transgender boy. At age 15, Sophie started struggling with her biological makeup and was soon ushered into pro-LGBTQ counseling sessions at Algonquin Regional High School with the school counselor. These counseling sessions happened without any knowledge or consent from Sophie’s parents. The sessions were intended to help Sophie “socially transition” to a boy while the parents were purposefully kept in the dark. In fact, the parents were told that Sophie was staying after school to receive extra help in math. The counseling that Sophie received was in direct opposition to the views of her and her parents’ Catholic faith. Massachusetts, however, is claiming that Sophie was removed from the care of her parents due to “child abuse.” It is noteworthy that there has been no formal finding of parental unfitness and that the DCF has retained custody without terminating the parental rights of the Kutzko’s. Under the state’s care, Sophie has been placed in a boys dormitory, has not been allowed to attend Sunday Mass, and has been prescribed birth control and psychiatric medications. Since January of 2025, there has been no contact between Sophie and her parents due to the DCF having a permanent restraining order barring the parents from seeing Sophie. Over the last 19-plus months, the Kutzko’s have been in a legal fight trying to regain custody of their now 17-year-old daughter and stop the state from “medically transitioning” her by chemically mutilating her with testosterone. The fact that the Massachusetts government is willing to remove children from their parents’ homes if the parents refuse to support transgender delusions, shows us that the trans issue is far from over. Hopefully, the court will correct this evil. LET US PRAY… Father, please strengthen Joseph and Arlene Kutzko as they go through this very difficult case to regain custody of their child and protect her from the dangers of medical transition procedures. Lord, please empower the court to get this one right and protect the Kutzko’s parental rights. Father, may our nation always freely allow parents to raise their children in Your ways. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Let Us Pray: Early Voting in KY Begins Tomorrow “When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” – Proverbs 29:2 Early voting begins tomorrow for the November 3rd general election, at polling locations throughout our Commonwealth. Starting tomorrow, and going through Saturday, all registered voters may cast ballots through in-person no-excuse early voting. The actual date for the general election is next week on Tuesday, November 3rd. The crucial November elections will determine the direction of towns, cities, states, and the country, as voters will decide the races for U.S. Senate, Congress, and other important races, including state legislative races. For insightful details and information on the Kentucky General Election, please view our voter guide at VoteKentucky.us. The voter guide, provided in partnership with iVoterGuide, provides Kentucky voters with access to the most comprehensive information on candidates and where they stand on important issues impacting faith, family, and freedom. Our elected leaders have a massive impact on the direction that our nation goes. Our local communities, states, and nation must cast votes for candidates who stand and advocate for righteousness. The Bible clearly states that when the righteous rule in a nation, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people suffer (Proverbs 29:2). So let’s do our part to elect leaders who will promote righteousness and opposed wickedness. LET US PRAY… Father, during this early voting phase that starts tomorrow, and on Tuesday, election day, may we cast votes for candidates who stand for righteousness. Lord, we praise You for the freedom to elect our leaders, and we pray that Americans will not shirk their awesome privilege to vote. Father, empower Kentuckians and Americans to keep at the forefront of our minds the truth that righteousness exalts a nation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Big Banks Say Conservative Christians Have “Reputational Risks”; Abortion and LGBTQ Issues Are Democrats’ Top Priorities nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1AJEmvpoB…

Let Us Pray: Big Banks Discriminated Against Conservatives and Christians “Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 16:20 In August of 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans.” The order declares that no American should be denied access to financial services because of political or religious beliefs or lawful business activities. The order ensures that banks base decisions on an objective, individualized, risk-based evaluation, not a faulty “reputation risk” analysis. “Reputation risk” evaluations have been used by some financial institutions to specifically discriminate against American conservatives. They have also been used to de-bank people for their political and religious beliefs. In response to the executive order, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) conducted an investigation and, on October 14th published the findings in a report. The investigation examined policies, procedures, practices, and individual customer decisions of major banks, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank, Capital One, PNC Bank, TD Bank, and BMO Bank. The investigation concluded that “ambiguous reputation risk policies” were too vague to justify de-banking certain groups. The report revealed “irrefutable evidence” of banks discriminating against and refusing financial services to those who held conservative political views and Christian beliefs. The report provides evidence of big banks using ambiguous “reputational risk” standards to punish and cancel accounts of faith-based nonprofits for holding Christian views. Thankfully, the Trump Administration is working diligently to stop the weaponization of financial services. No American or American group should be denied financial services from banks just because of their religious and political beliefs. Hopefully, state legislatures and Congress will take strong action to ensure that all financial institutions, both government and private, are prohibited from religious and political discrimination in banking decisions. LET US PRAY… Father, we thank You for the blessing of living in a nation where we can freely live out our deeply held religious beliefs. Lord, we pray that legislators at the state and federal levels will take the initiative to ensure everyone is protected from discriminatory de-banking practices. Father, may our First Amendment rights always be protected so that we can freely live out our Biblical convictions. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Let Us Pray: NYU and UPMC Will Stop Sex-Rejection Procedures on Minors “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3 A national investigation conducted by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that two of the nation’s largest health care systems, New York University Langone Hospitals (“NYU”) and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”), violated federal law with their sex-rejecting procedures on minors. The DOJ recently announced they reached a settlement that with these medical centers that requires them to stop these barbaric procedures immediately. NYU and UPMC will no longer be able to administer puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or perform mutilating surgical procedures on confused and vulnerable children. The agreement includes monetary payments: $8.5 million from NYU and $950,000 from UPMC. These agreements follow similar agreements reached with Mount Sinai Health System in New York, Texas Children’s Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Connecticut Children’s Hospital. The DOJ stated that it is not finished holding hospitals accountable and making sure to protect children from the lifelong harm that accompanies sex-rejecting procedures. Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division said, “But I want to be clear: our efforts and investigations into other providers are ongoing. Those that have broken the law and not resolved their potential liability will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.” The DOJ is putting protecting children first by protecting them from those who want to confused them about who they are to make a profit. Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, not places of horror. Any hospital that mutilates children needs to be held accountable. Thankfully, the DOJ is making sure of that. LET US PRAY… Father, we praise You for the Justice Department’s work to protect minors from sex-rejecting procedures. Lord, may this truly be the beginning of the end of hospitals being run by radical ideologies and not by real medical science based on biological reality. Father, thank You for creating each one of us, male or female, in Your image. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Let Us Pray: The Power of God’s Presence “He said, ‘But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.’” – Exodus 3:12 There are moments when God calls us to accomplish tasks that seem impossible from our earthly perspective. We have all been in positions where we know God is asking something of us, but we think it’s impossible because of our inadequacies. Moses faced a situation where he knew God was calling him to do the unthinkable. He was commanded by God to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 3). As Moses evaluated this command to challenge the most powerful ruler in the world at the time, he saw all of his inadequacies and responded to God by saying, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11). God responded in the moment of Moses’ doubt by reminding him that His presence would be with him, stating, “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12). God’s interaction with Moses teaches us two things: God is always with His people, and His presence empowers our faithfulness. Don’t let your inadequacies hold you back from the mission God is calling you to fulfill. God promises His presence to His people. He walks alongside us, and He is infinitely able to do whatever He pleases through us if we are simply obedient. LET US PRAY… Father, empower us to be faithful followers who joyfully and obediently accept the missions You give us in life. Lord, we praise You for the promise of Your presence and for walking alongside us throughout life. Father, help us to focus on Your power and presence and not our own inadequacies as we faithfully do Your work. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Christians Have The Happiest Marriages in America; Families Flourish When They Follow God’s Design nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1DxLdZnAw…

Let Us Pray: New California Law Forces “Anti-Hate Speech” Training on Churches “But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’” – Acts 5:29 Last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law the highly concerning AB 1803. It was passed by the Democratic supermajority in both chambers of the California state legislature. This measure requires employers with five or more employees to add “hate speech” training to the existing California harassment-training laws. The training is meant to confront workplace speech that “vilifies, humiliates, or incites hatred” against people based on characteristics that the state has labeled protected. The state has already deemed that protected characteristics include the full LGBTQ array - including sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. To be clear, according to this definition, what the Bible says about marriage, sexuality, and gender, would be considered hate-speech to the state of California. The question now for Christians and churches in California is this: will churches, Christian employers, and Christian ministries be judged unlawful if they do not hold these trainings that go against their Biblical convictions? It is highly concerning that the law never mentions protecting the First Amendment rights of churches or religious nonprofits. That intentional ambiguity should concern everyone who values religious liberty. This is the disturbing reality for churches in California right now: the government is trying to define morality apart from God, and because of that, they’re trying to force churches to celebrate immorality. But the truth is, God is the One who defines morality, and He has revealed that morality in His Word. The church then, since it has the Word of God, is supposed to instruct the government on morality. May the California church remain strong and courageously follow Peter’s advice to “obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). LET US PRAY… Father, empower Your church in America to be strong and courageous, and to always obey You rather than men. Lord, please protect Christians and churches in California, and may they have their First Amendments protected to live out their Biblical convictions faithfully. Father, strengthen us to always stand for You no matter the consequences. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.