The Faithful Watchman – Page 24 – Keeping the world abreast of end time news in the day of the Lord

Over A Dozen States Declare Emergencies As Americans Brace For Massive Winter Storm

At least 14 states have declared a state of emergency as they brace for snow, record cold, and potentially crippling ice from a winter storm that will stretch from New Mexico to Maine.

Around 172 million people are in the storm’s path this weekend, with the ice being the biggest threat. Up to an inch of ice is possible in some spots in the Southeast, which is enough to down trees and power lines, potentially knocking out power for days. Some cities, such as New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., could see up to a foot or more of snow, while Minneapolis and Chicago face extreme cold. A polar vortex is expected to bring in frigid Arctic air to around 35 states following the major storm.

In-Depth: The Iranian Protesters May Have Ignited A Firestorm, But Will The Regime Be Reduced To Ashes?

The long-term simmering unrest in Iran reached full boil two weeks ago and Iran has been on fire ever since. Protesters took to the street marching against the Islamic regime and its failed economy, broken infrastructure, and violent suppression of critics. Immediately, police and military forces were dispatched to put down the demonstrations. Their heavy-handed tactics only blew oxygen on the flames, causing the protests to spread in scope and intensity. The police responded in kind and were very soon using live ammunition to suppress the activists. That’s when the bodies began to pile up. First, tens, then hundreds, then thousands.

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Iran Is Not Simply A Political Talking Point, Its A Major Player In End Times Prophecy

As we enter 2026, we are seeing headlines of courageous men and women standing up at great personal cost to the Iranian regime. We should all be praying for the people of Iran—especially for the many Iranian Christians among them. Pray for freedom, protection, and the gospel to continue spreading.

Iran is not simply a political talking point, but what many, including myself, believe is a land of biblical significance. Iran (ancient Persia) is considered a major player in end times prophecy.

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As Euthanasia Snuffs Out Over 76,000 Lives In Canada, Christians Must Stand

By the end of 2024, enough Canadians to fill a sizable football stadium had died by euthanasia, according to recently released official statistics. As Canadian ethicist Daryl Pullman observes, these deaths “are in point of fact, homicides.” So while the government refers to euthanasia and assisted suicide as MAID (for “medical assistance in dying”), a more accurate term is SHAM: sanctioned homicide actualized medically.

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Greenland: Russia Accuses NATO of Militarising the Arctic While Professing Its Own Innocence

Russia claims there will be “serious consequences” from NATO militarising Greenland, as it asserts both its own innocence in the matter and legitimate interest in the whole Arctic region.

Russia and China do not pose any threat to Greenland, and any interest shown in the region by Russia is a legitimate expression of it being the “largest Arctic power”, Moscow said on Thursday as it claimed Moscow and Beijing were being used as pretexts by NATO to militarise the high north. Russia considers the Arctic part of its sphere of influence and previously warned the U.S. it considers it part of its “strategic interests”.

Americans Want More Faith In The Public Square, Back Parental Rights

Most Americans want more faith in the public square and want to have more say over what their children learn in the classroom, according to a new survey of attitudes toward religious liberty released Friday.

The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty released its annual Religious Freedom Index, documenting a rise in support for Americans to practice their faith in public and private. The index surveyed over 1,000 Americans and asked them for their opinions on a range of topics from curriculum opt-outs to sharing faith in public.

Trump Threatens Economic Penalties Against Any Country That Opposes Greenland Acquisition

President Donald Trump said Friday that he may impose tariffs on any country that doesn’t support the United States acquisition of Greenland.

While Trump has repeatedly said that he would like to take over Greenland for national security purposes, Denmark has rebuffed those calls, which currently controls the Arctic island. Trump suggested Friday he may impose some form of economic penalty on countries that block his plans.

Trump threatens tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

President Donald Trump has escalated economic pressure related to Iran by threatening to impose punitive tariffs on countries that maintain trade relations with Tehran, a move aimed at forcing change amid one of the most serious crises facing the Iranian regime in years, according to reporting in The Hill.

Under Trump’s announcement, any nation doing business with Iran could face a 25 percent tariff on goods traded with the United States, a penalty the administration says would take effect immediately and be “final and conclusive.”

‘You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide’: The Downfall Of Dictators And A Spotlight On Corruption

Deep in the night of January 2, Chinook helicopters crossed the skies of Caracas, Venezuela. America’s Operation Absolute Resolve had begun, and by the time it concluded President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, would be in custody on their way to New York. It was a perfectly planned and carried out surprise military action that took place in the capital city of a hostile nation. During the action, close to 60 Venezuelan military and security personnel were killed, while seven US soldiers were injured.

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The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

Corey Jackson of the Luke Alliance — an advocacy group focused on supporting China’s unregistered churches — described China as “one of the worst abusers of human rights in the world,” and recent events added fresh evidence. On Tuesday, a new wave of arrests shined a glaring spotlight on the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) growing hostility toward people of faith — persecution that seems to escalate by the day.

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