‘No One Thinks it’s Fair,’ Girl Track Star Says after Losing to Transgender Athletes
A Connecticut girl who failed to qualify for a major track and field meet due to the inclusion of transgender athletes is speaking out, saying “no one thinks it’s fair” but that most parents and athletes are hesitant to speak out.
“Everyone is afraid of retaliation from the media, from kids around their school, from other athletes, coaches, school administrators,” Selina Soule, a junior standout at Glastonbury High School, told The Daily Signal.
Soule had the eighth best time in the state this year in the women’s indoor 55-meter dash, barely missing out on the multi-state New England Championships. The runners with the top six times qualify for each event in the New England meet.
Two biological males who compete as transgender females — Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood — had the first- and second-best times in the state in the 55-meter dash. Had they not been allowed to run, Soule would have had the sixth-best time and qualified for New England — putting her in front of the eyes of college recruiters.
Terry Miller won the 55-meter dash in the state and the New England Championships. Yearwood placed second in the state and third at New England.
Soule said it’s “frustrating and heartbreaking” to compete against the duo. Miller attends Bloomfield High, while Yearwood goes to Cromwell High.
Explosives the Islamic State-linked group stocked for use in more attacks have been seized, police added.
The bombings killed 257 people and wounded hundreds at three churches and three hotels.
Seven suicide bombers died at their targets while another exploded his device later at a guesthouse after it failed to detonate at a leading tourist hotel. A ninth killed herself to avoid capture by police at her home.
Police have detained 73 suspects for investigation since the bombings and have seized stocks of explosives, improvised explosive devices and hundreds of swords.
They also found more than one hundred thousand dollars in cash in bank accounts connected to the group and another 40 million dollars worth of assets in land, houses, vehicles and jewellery.
Authorities have repeatedly said another attack from the extremist group was possible.
Sri Lanka’s Catholic hierarchy closed churches for a second weekend on Sunday as the faithful celebrated Mass from home watching live on television.
But on Tuesday, one of the churches targeted in the attacks, St Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo, opened part of the building to the public for the first time since the bombing.
Catholic schools remain closed after reports said two of their locations were to be attacked last weekend.
Government-run schools reopened for some students on Monday but many did not attend out of fear.
…I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live (Deuteronomy 30:19).
Our heavenly Father is so gracious and kind; ever loving. All He does and seeks to do is bless you. He knows every detail about your life. He knows your address. He knows where you are, and what you go through, and His plan is to see to it that you’re triumphant always, no matter what the trouble is.
Even when you make mistakes, He makes every effort to correct you and help you. He’s more passionate for your well-being—your success, prosperity and joy—than you could ever be. Sadly, He doesn’t always succeed at ensuring that His children live as He planned for them to live. You might ask, “How’s that possible?”
The reason is that He doesn’t run men’s lives; that’s why He makes the effort. Otherwise, He would have just “pushed the buttons” and everything He wants for your life would just become. He’s Almighty God! He’s got the power; but He doesn’t function that way. He gave man a gift, the gift of personal will; the gift of choice.
You can choose to love God; you can choose not to love Him. You can choose to serve Him; you can choose to serve yourself. The choice is yours. And because He gave it to you as a gift, He doesn’t usurp it or take it away from you.
Romans 11:29 says, “For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.” How He functions is seen in our opening verse: He gives you all the information you require to make the best choices. He tells you the best choice to make, but never forces you to make it.
However, it’s the reason judgement is a necessity. Without a right to choose, judgement wouldn’t be necessary. But because He gave man the power of choice, man would have to be judged for the choices He made. One day, God would have to show what was right and what was wrong; He’d show every man whether or not they made the right choices and decisions. You’re accountable to God.
This is why it’s important that you live your life in Christ every day, because if you live your life in Christ with the consciousness of His salvation, living in the Spirit through the Word, you’ll not be judged. The only judgment you’ll face would be for your reward. And in that judgement, the Bible says every one of us will be praised; no one will be condemned if they live in Christ. So, keep your focus on Him and use your gift of choice in His love.
PRAYER Blessed be God who has deposited in me the power to make wise, right, and perfect decisions in line with His divine destiny for my life! The Word is my all-time guide, and Christ has been made unto me wisdom; therefore, I make only godly and Spirit-guided decisions, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Isaiah 30:21; Joshua 24:15
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 4:1-26 & 1 Kings 1
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Mark 8:34-9:1 & Numbers 11
Rhapsody of Realities 8th May 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.
Baba by Lordsreborn Praise Crew ft Princess – Download mp3, Lyrics
Lordsreborn Praise Crew (Drebirth & Pistis) is an interdenominational Praise Worship Team that believes in Worship of the most high.
The New Single BABA (FATHER) is a song of Adoration and Thanksgiving to our king and maker, for his Love, Grace and numerous blessings…
The song was inspired by the question, How much of God’s grace can we deny? and features Princess who was also available to Eulogise God in d song through the gift of spokenword….
This song is definitely going to bless lives and constantly remind us of how much we ought to Thank God. Produced by MR WOLS.
Baba by Lordsreborn Praise Crew ft Princess – Lyrics
Baba /2x
(Father)
Mowole ni iwaju re /2x
(Have come to bow before you)
Verse
Lord have come to say thank you for your grace (Thank you for your grace)
Thank you for your love
And all that you have done
what a wondrous, mighty, awesome God you are (Awesome God you are)
I bow before your throne for you are God alone (Oh oh oh )
What a faithful God you are(Faithful God you are)
Worthy is your Name (worthy is your name)
Chant
Kabiyesi, Obanla, Oba mi, Alagbada Ina, Alawotele orun
Mowajubre obanla, aribititirabata arabaribiti
Alagbara nla Eleti mogbaroye
Kinihun eya Judah
Omimi tin mile tititi
Komaseni bire oba mi
Agbanilagbatan awese eni nu
Awimayeun atoba jaiye
King of kings and Lord of Lords
Asoromatase ancient of Days
Mighty God mighty warrior
You are God alone
You are God of the universe
We give you all the glory God
We bow before your throne
Spoken word: To The one who created earth at the sound of his voice and divided the red sea with the blast of his breath (His name is Jesus) you clothe in light of Glory, the elders and the angel bow crying Holy Holy Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, strong and powerful, faithful and able, undefeatable, unquestionable, incomprehensible, indescribable, great and terrible is your name (Baba).
Jesus is Coming very Soon By Betty Zina – Download mp3, Lyrics
Chorus:
Jesus, He’s coming very soon
Tell the world, I’m coming very soon
Prepare, I’m coming very soon
I’m coming very soon
This is my word
Verse 1:
Pastor and leaders of my flocks
Evangelists and teachers of my word
Prepare, I’m coming very soon
I’m coming very soon
This is my word
(Rpt Chorus)
Verse 2:
Ye who know me
Hold on to your faith
Ye who believe
Hold on to your faith
I’m coming very soon (2x)
This is my word
Verse 3:
Like the virgin’s story told in past
Five were wise but
Five were unwise
You’ve got to prepare
Keep the oil burning in your lamb
Having some reserved for the rainy day!
(Rpt Chorus)
Jesus is Coming very Soon By Betty Zina – Download mp3, Lyrics
Ilhan Omar Defends Palestine after They Launch 700 Rockets on Israel
Critics of Rep. Ilhan Omar say she may be taking the side of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad after she commented on recent attacks on her Twitter page.
“How many more protesters must be shot, rockets must be fired, and little kids must be killed until the endless cycle of violence ends? The status quo of occupation and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is unsustainable. Only real justice can bring about security and lasting peace,” she said in a tweet Sunday night.
Omar was referring to attacks Sunday where Palestinians fired some 700 rockets into southern Israel. Reports say four were killed and many more injured. Israel struck back with airstrikes against military targets in Gaza, according to Fox News. Reports say more than a dozen Palestinians were killed.
President Donald Trump also took to Twitter to comment on the attacks, saying the U.S. stands with Israel.
“Once again, Israel faces a barrage of deadly rocket attacks by terrorist groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. We support Israel 100% in its defense of its citizens,” Trump said on Twitter Sunday. “To the Gazan people — these terrorist acts against Israel will bring you nothing but more misery. END the violence and work towards peace – it can happen!”
This isn’t the first time critics have pointed to Omar’s comments on the conflict. Earlier this year she said the American Israel Political…
Female clergy have taken the roles in Stepney, Huntington and Shrewsbury.
Ven Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell, Archdeacon of Portsdown, in the Diocese of Portsmouth is to become the Bishop of Stepney, in the Diocese of London. She takes over from Rt Rev Adrian Newman who stepped down last year.
Rev Canon Dagmar Winter, Rector of St Andrew, Hexham, in the Diocese of Newcastle is to become the Bishop of Huntingdon, in the Diocese of Ely. She takes over from Rt Rev David Thomson who stepped down last year.
Venerable Sarah Bullock, Archdeacon of York in the Diocese of York, to the Suffragan See of Shrewsbury, in the Diocese of Lichfield. She takes over from Rt Rev Mark Rylands, who returned to parish ministry last year.
It’s brings the total number of women bishops to 22 four years after Rt Rev Libby Lane was named Bishop of Stockport in the Diocese of Chester.
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Georgia Gov. Defies Hollywood Threats, Signs Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defied threats of a Hollywood boycott and pressure from pro-choice groups to sign a bill Tuesday banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected.
The Writers Guild of America had said Kemp’s signing the law would force talent “in our industry” to “leave the state or decide not to bring productions there.” Actress Alyssa Milano had released a letter of 50 actors threatening a boycott if Kemp signed it. Georgia has a thriving film and television industry.
But Kemp, during a ceremony with supporters, said the law is needed because “Georgia is a state that values life.” The bill, HB 481, is known as the Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act.
“We protect the innocent, we champion, the vulnerable. We stand up and speak for those unable to speak for themselves,” Kemp said. “… I realize that some may challenge it in the court of law, but our job is to do what is right – not what is easy. Through the Life Act, we will allow precious babies to grow up and realize their full God-given potential.”
The new law states that “no abortion is authorized or shall be performed if an unborn child has been determined … to have a detectable human heartbeat.” It makes exceptions for rape, incest, medical emergencies and if a doctor determines a “pregnancy is medically futile.” A heartbeat can be detected as early…
It is claimed that there is ‘too much variation’ in the system and excluding a child from a school should be a last resort.
Around 40 children a day were expelled in 2016-17.
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) helps churches support struggling and vulnerable children. Speaking on Premier’s News Hour Its education director, Scott Halligan welcomed the findings.
“It’s clearly a very good thing,” he said. “It’s a step in the right direction – we know that many of the young people that are excluded from school are often forgotten about.”
Halligan believes churches have a role to play in supporting children in their communities who are struggling at school.
He said:”We exist at TLG to reintegrate students back into mainstream school – one of our mantras is the verse Jeremiah 29:11.
“We aim to enable the local church to bring hope and a future to struggling families.
“We really believe that can happen if young people come to us and we can work with them early enough, we can get them back into school.
“We can build them up and give them coping strategies.
“It tends to take us about two-terms working quite intensively with students for them to integrate back into mainstream education and not only to survive but to flourish.” The report by ex-education minister Edward Timpson makes 30 recommendations which the government says it’ll adopt.
“Do All Christians Think the Same?”: Popular YouTube Channel Asks Christians to Rate Their Beliefs on LGBT Issues, Doubt, and Music
A popular YouTube channel put Christians to the test by asking six believers if all Christians think the same.
In a nearly 12-minute video called “Do All Christians Think the Same?”, hosts from the YouTube channel Jubilee read a series of statements to six Christians and asked them to determine how much they agreed or disagreed with each statement.
Before each statement was read, the participants all stood on a center line on the floor. After the host read a statement, the participants were asked to move to the line on the floor corresponding to their level of agreement or disagreement ranging from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree.”
The hosts asked the participants to evaluate everything from their thoughts on Christian music to their thoughts on supporting the LGBT community. Not a single time did all six participants end up on the same line, and in many cases, they were split 50/50 in the room.
This was exactly the case when the participants were prompted to rate how strongly they agreed or disagreed with supporting the LGBT community.
One woman, Kytia, who “strongly disagreed” with supporting the LGBT community explained her response saying, “When we mention support, it means to accept, and I don’t accept the lifestyles within the community. But do I love them? Do I want the…
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