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What I know for sure
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Dear Peter,
I don’t know what Iran or Hezbollah or Hamas or the Houthis or any of the other enemies of Israel are going to do today. I don’t know how many missiles and rockets will strike innocent Jewish people, damaging or destroying their homes and possessions. I do know that the tens of thousands who have lost everything already are in urgent need, and I’m asking you to touch their lives in Christian love and help meet their most critical needs today. We have received a generous matching gift challenge that will double your gift to help twice as many people—so please be as generous as you can when you send your gift today.
The situation is urgent. So many people have lost homes, family members, and even everything they owned in the missile attacks. I’m thinking about families like the Cohens. They buried six family members on the day their son was supposed to have his bar mitzvah. We helped them with the medical bills, buying clothing, and more, and they were so grateful. But there are so many others in urgent need.
The people of Israel are suffering greatly right now, and while they need our prayers, they also need our help. Together we are answering the command of God, “Comfort ye My people.” Together we are telling, and more importantly showing, the people of Israel that they are not alone. Please send your most generous gift today and share this with everyone you know.
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Your support of the Friends of Zion today allows us to comfort the people of Israel who have survived the terrorist attacks, minister to the families of the hostages, continue to purchase and deliver food, medicine, clothing, and other necessities of life for the poor Holocaust survivors and refugees of Ukraine, continue to operate the Friends of Zion Museum, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.
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Luke 7:41-50 – Understanding Sin as Debt in Jesus…
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Luke 7:41-50
(41) There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. (42) And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? (43) Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. (44) And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. (45) Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. (46) My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. (47) Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. (48) And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. (49) And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? (50) And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
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Interestingly, in the model prayer (Matthew 6:12), sin is expressed as debt. It is a true metaphor because duty neglected in relation to God is a debt owed to Him, one that must be discharged by paying a penalty. All have sinned (Romans 3:23), and the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). We are all under a peculiar form of indebtedness that we cannot pay and still have hope!
Simon and the woman each portray a class of sinners. Though all are sinners, some have incurred more debt through the way of life each has lived. Some are outwardly respectable, decent, and clean living, while others have fallen into gross, sensual, and open transgression. In this regard, Simon was a great deal “better” than the woman, who was coarse and unclean. She had been wallowing in filth while he attained civic respectability through rigid morality and punctilious observance of civility. He had far less to answer for than she, but he had also received a great deal more from his morality and righteousness than she had. God is not so unfair as to withhold blessings from people for the right they have done. Yet, regardless of the relative size of each one’s debt, neither was able to pay it!
We all are sinful and stand in the same relation to God as these two debtors. One’s sins may be blacker and more numerous than another’s, but upon considering degrees of guilt and the complex motivations behind each one’s sins, we may not be so quick to judge the woman’s sins worse than Simon’s. From this perspective, they were equal. His sins were clothed with respectability, but he still could not meet his debt. Jesus says, “They had nothing to pay.” That also precisely describes our position in relation to each other.
What does this mean practically in regard to Jesus Christand our sins? No depth of guilt, no amount of tears, no amount of self-flagellation or discipline, no amount of repentance can work this into a payable debt. Some of these are certainly required by God and are good to do, but forgiveness, the payment of our debt incurred through our personal sins, is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). It comes by God’s mercy through the blood of Jesus Christ (I John 1:7). We absolutely cannot pay it ourselves and still have hope of eternal life. If it could, God would owe us something—He would be indebted to us! That will never, never be.
— John W. Ritenbaugh
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An Unpayable Debt and Obligation
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Is it “cultural imperialism” to want an end to the Guga hunt?
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On Sunday, I was featured in The National, one of the most widely read papers in Scotland, in an article covering the growing row over the Guga hunt.
Much of my position was included in that piece. But as is often the case with newspaper coverage, there were important points that did not make it in.
So this is a chance to set them out clearly.
Over the past few days, I’ve been accused of “cultural imperialism” for one simple reason: I’m standing as an MSP candidate on a single policy, to end the Guga hunt.
That is my position. One issue. One ask.
For that, former MP Angus MacNeil has said I “don’t understand”, criticised me for not visiting Sula Sgeir, and defended the hunt as a “prized delicacy” rooted in tradition.
So let’s be clear about what is actually being defended here.
Every year, a group of men travel to Sula Sgeir, a remote, uninhabited island and a designated protected site, where they kill thousands of gannet chicks. These are juvenile birds. They cannot fly. They are taken from their nests and killed for consumption.
This is the last seabird hunt in the UK. It continues not because it is necessary, but because it is allowed under a specific legal exemption. I am standing in this election to end that exemption.
In response, I’ve been told I “don’t understand” because I haven’t been to Sula Sgeir. But that argument falls apart immediately. The island is protected. Access is restricted. It would be unlawful for me to go there without permission.
So we are left with a strange reality. It would be illegal for me to visit and observe these birds, but perfectly legal for others to kill thousands of their chicks every year.
That contradiction alone should raise serious questions.
Then comes the word that is being used to shut this conversation down. Tradition.
We are told this has been happening for generations. That it is part of island life. That demand even outstrips supply. But tradition is not a moral argument. If it were, we would never have progressed beyond some of the worst practices in our history.
The fact something has happened for a long time does not make it right. It just means it has not been challenged enough.
And when it is challenged, the response is not to engage with the substance, but to dismiss it.
Take public opinion. When people are actually asked, the picture is very different. Independent polling by Find Out Now, commissioned by Protect the Wild, found that 69 percent of those with a view want to see the Guga hunt banned.
That is not a fringe position. That is a clear majority.
Funnily enough, that central point has been completely ignored by those defending the practice. It is much easier to talk about tradition than it is to confront the fact that most people, when presented with the reality, do not support it.
I have also heard the claim that the killing is “as humane as any slaughterhouse”. But that does not defend the hunt. It reinforces the concern.
If the strongest argument is that killing wild seabird chicks is comparable to industrial animal slaughter, then we are not talking about something beyond criticism. We are talking about something that fits into a much wider problem, our willingness to normalise animal suffering when it suits us.
And let’s be honest about what is happening. These are wild birds, taken from their nests, killed in front of other birds, on a protected island. No amount of language about delicacies or heritage changes that reality.
Supporters also claim the hunt has no impact on the gannet population. But documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request suggest otherwise. They show that Sula Sgeir is the only comparable gannet colony in Scotland where the population has declined over the long term, while others have grown.
At the very least, that should prompt scrutiny. Instead, we are told not to question it at all.
Because culture. Because tradition. Because it has always been done.
Let me be clear. This is not about attacking communities in the Western Isles. It is not about dismissing history or identity.
It is about whether modern Scotland is comfortable allowing the killing of thousands of wild seabird chicks in a protected area, for the sake of a delicacy.
Because if we cannot question that, what exactly are our wildlife protections for?
And if standing in an election on a single issue to end that practice is labelled “cultural imperialism”, then the term has lost all meaning.
This is not about imposing anything from the outside. It is about reflecting where the public already is.
A majority of people do not support this. They simply have not been given a voice on it. I am trying my best to help give them one.
So the real question is not whether I understand the Guga hunt.
It is whether those defending it understand where society is now heading.
Because I think the answer is clear.
Want to get involved with the campaign to end the Guga hunt?
There are a few ways you can help!
- Sign our petition calling on all major Scottish parties to commit to a policy of ending the Guga hunt
- Join 137,000 others in asking NatureScot, the Government agency who licence the hunt each year, to permanently end the licensing
- Donate to Protect the Wild and help fund our work fighting for British wildlife
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Napa Valley Comes to You: Quattro Theory Free Tasting…
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NYC ➔ LORIENT: An Epic Transatlantic Sprint
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An Epic Transatlantic Sprint
For the first time in our 50-year history, we are launching an all-out, point-to-point transatlantic battle. On September 1st, 2026, the foiling IMOCA fleet will gather in New York for The Ocean Race Atlantic with one definitive goal: to be first across the finish line in Lorient, France.
But this is more than a hunt for speed; it is Racing For The Ocean. Alongside our Impact Partner, 11th Hour Racing, we are proving that elite performance and ocean stewardship go hand-in-hand. By implementing a mandatory 50-50 gender-balanced crew and a vital scientific mission to gather climate data, we are using the race to drive gender equity in the sport and provide the insights needed to protect our seas.
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The world’s best offshore sailors are ready to push their flying machines to the limit.
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1,033 days later, an ace wins again
Wednesday, April 15
TOP NEWS
As we celebrate an icon, MLB launches ‘We Are Jackie’ campaign
We are Jackie Robinson, and we all belong in this game. On Jackie Robinson Day, we celebrate how his impact shaped more than just baseball; it helped shape America.
1,033 days after his last one, a thankful McClanahan earns the ‘W’
‘Merrill being Merrill’: Kelly has solid performance in first start off IL
Miller extends unbelievable scoreless streak, eyes franchise record
‘Vintage Yamamoto’ as LA ace shakes off leadoff HR, retires 20 straight
Trout part of historic back-to-back-to-back blasts, Halos launch 5 in rout
Buxton looking more like himself with two more homers against Boston
Hoerner continues hot start, sparks Cubs’ offensive breakout in rout of Phils
Jansen (479) passes Hall of Famer Smith for 3rd on MLB’s saves list
Walker’s big blast awakens Astros’ bats to snap losing streak at 8
Smith’s early-season success stems from Chipper’s spring hitting tips
Wheeler ‘felt good’ in 9-K rehab start, inches closer to ’26 debut
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Hit career HR No. 409, T-57th on all-time list (Teixeira)
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JACKIE ROBINSON DAY
On an annual day of celebration, ‘We Are Jackie’
“In every child who dares to dream, in every voice that lifts and inspires others, Jackie lives on,” CC Sabathia says in his narration of a new video as teams around baseball mark the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars left reinvigorated after visit to MLB HQ
As part of the foundation’s annual Mentoring and Leadership Conference, MLB hosted a sponsor luncheon for a group of scholars who are majoring in a wide variety of fields and not necessarily seeking to work in sports directly.
Even big leaguers are in awe of the legacy
Angels Jo Adell and Brent Suter toured the Jackie Robinson Museum on Tuesday before playing the Yankees.
A few words from Jackie inspired a former slugger for life
Imagine getting one of the biggest compliments of your life from Jackie Robinson. That’s exactly what happened to Reggie Smith.
Kids from RBI program enjoy a day at Jackie Robinson Museum
The icon’s enduring impact was impressed upon a new generation through a scavenger-hunt-style challenge designed to guide them through the sprawling collection of artifacts and awards at the museum in New York.
Jackie Robinson Day doubleheader on MLB Network
On Jackie Robinson Day, catch the Guardians vs. Cardinals at 1 p.m. ET and the Royals vs. Tigers at 6:30.
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I am begging you to open this email…
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Ok, I’m going to get straight to the point.
The government is currently consulting on plans to ban trail hunting, the loophole that has allowed hunts to continue operating for over 20 years.
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2026 MLB Jackie Robinson Day Hats – New Era…
Pay homage to the trailblazer whose determination, resilience, and extraordinary talent shaped the history of baseball forever.
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