According to several reports, the Army has used virtually all of its inventories of its necessary missiles, complicating the military’s ability to respond to future crises and adversarial attacks. In addition, it is claimed that the USA must fundamentally and speedily redesign its weapons. President Trump reacted angrily, denying these and similar reports, and threatened the “leakers” with jail. Obviously, something isn’t adding up here.
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Dubious White House Announcements—Comments on News and Prophecy, August 1, 2026
Several spectacular announcements by the White House sounded great at first sight, but did not pass muster on closer examination. This is especially true for an alleged America-Saudi-Arabia nuclear deal and the “great breakthrough” of “bringing peace to Gaza” by disarming Hamas. In other news, we discuss the Holy See’s support for Anthony Fauci; shocking allegations of Israel’s Finance Minister and incredible announcements of the Sanhedrin; America’s unclear position on the Ukrainian production of Patriot anti-missile interceptor factories; and the collapse of FIFA’s
ill-advised plan to have Joshua Kushner sell a piece of FIFA’s business enterprise to outside investors.
What Christianity Does Not Know About the Holy Spirit
Why doesn’t the world know the Truth about the Holy Spirit? What is the Holy Spirit? Did the Holy Spirit dwell in people of the Old Testament? What about Christians in the New Testament? Can one have and keep the Holy Spirit when sinning—even committing serious sins? What are the essential prerequisites for receiving the Holy Spirit? And how can we lose the Holy Spirit?
Current Events
By Norbert Link
We begin with a shameful delivery of the Aachen Peace Prize to an American queer sex shop and point out the hypocritical conduct of big churches towards the AfD and those people voting for the party. We also discuss syncretism within the Catholic Church.
We speak on further frictions between the USA and France and continue with deeply disturbing reports about Israel; the dubious nuclear deal between the USA and Saudi-Arabia; and the demand to know where the money from Venezuela ended up in the US.
We speak on further developments on America’s lost war in Iran; and Trump’s goal to impose tariffs on many countries without any evidence, reason or legitimacy.
We conclude with a horrible example of IRS misconduct against innocent American citizens, and how the American Police State gets away with murder.
Please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Fauci’s Responsibility… But Many Others Are Guilty Too!”
Preaching the Gospel and Feeding the Flock
Compiled by Norbert Link
“Fauci’s Responsibility… But Many Others Are Guilty Too!” is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is the summary:
Anthony Fauci was questioned this week about Corona, but refused to give answers. However, he was not the only one who was greatly responsible for the terrible restrictions imposed on the people during that time—and the push by both administrations for measures which were questionable at best. But the corona hysteria is not over yet, because it is big business for Pharma. And so are many other “methods” when it comes to “treatment” of sicknesses. What is lacking in this country is faith in God’s mighty power and His justice.
“Faucis Verantwortung… doch auch viele andere sind schuldig!” is the title of a new AufPostenStehen program, presented by Norbert Link. This German program covers the same topics as described above.
Kalon Mitchell’s sermonette has been posted, titled, “How Much Fruit Are You Bearing?”
Here is a summary:
Spiritual growth can feel vague and hard to track. This sermonette examines what Christ teaches about pruning and bearing fruit in John 15, and asks whether our own growth is something we can actually see and measure, week by week.
Michael Link’s sermon has been posted, titled, “Forging Ahead.”
Here is a summary:
By using the analogy of chess and focusing on the pawn, we can see throughout the Bible how God chose “regular common” individuals to fulfill His purpose. At first glance, the pawn is considered the weakest piece, and it is only able to move forward; however, its significance increases as it reaches the other side of the chessboard, becoming more valuable by reaching its full potential. Just like us, we have a similar goal in life as we move forward, learning from mistakes along the way, so we can ultimately reach our goal of eternal life.
Michael Link’s German sermon for this Sabbath has been posted. It is titled, “Brot vom Himmel.” (“Bread From Heaven.”)
Christoph Sperzel’s first German split sermon has been posted, titled, “Die richtige oder wahre Beständigkeit.“ (“The Right and True Constancy.“)
Thilo Hanstein’s second German split sermon has been posted, titled, “Wahrheit—ein nebensächlicher Wert?“ (“Truth—a Value of Secondary Importance?”)
Fauci’s Responsibility… But Many Others Are Guilty Too!
Anthony Fauci was questioned this week about Corona, but refused to give answers. However, he was not the only one who was greatly responsible for the terrible restrictions imposed on the people during that time—and the push by both administrations for measures which were questionable at best. But the corona hysteria is not over yet, because it is big business for Pharma. And so are many other “methods” when it comes to “treatment” of sicknesses. What is lacking in this country is faith in God’s mighty power and His justice.
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By Norbert Link
We begin by reporting on Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham who attacked right away Margaret Thatcher and received praise from Donald Trump; continue with our coverage on the horrible continuation and totally insane spreading of the Iran war; and speak on Trump’s primary address which constituted a wasted opportunity.
We address at length the downfall of one of Germany’s leading politicians, if not the most powerful politician, Jens Spahn, but it would be premature to conclude that his downfall is permanent. “Deadly wounds” can be healed. In fact, Spahn’s incredible pride and his past scandals mirror those of Donald Trump.
Please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “The Downfall of Germany’s Most Powerful Politician.”
Speaking of Trump, we report on his effort to destroy the World Cup, showing his blatant arrogance again, and conclude with FIFA’s hypocrisy and that of Trump’s buddy, FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino.
Preaching the Gospel and Feeding the Flock
Compiled by Norbert Link
“The Downfall of Germany’s Most Powerful Politician”
is the title of a new StandingWatch program, presented by Evangelist Norbert Link. Here is a summary:
Jens Spahn resigned, or was forced to do so, due to a scandal which was described as proof for his hypocrisy and arrogance. But would it be premature to rule him out for a vital role in the future? After all, deadly wounds can be healed. Some aspects of his character and personality are worthwhile considering in light of what the Bible says about the coming “beast” in Europe. This program explains in detail what to watch for.
A German AufPostenStehen program was posted with the same topic. The title is: “Jens Spahn—der Fall von Deutschlands mächtigstem Politiker.”
Frank Bruno’s sermonette has been posted, titled, “Our Spiritual Continuing Education.”
Here is a summary:
As humans we continue to learn new information each day—some more than others, but the point is that there is always new information we can consume and utilize. As true Christians who have been called by the Father we should be eager to learn and be guided by God and by Jesus Christ in matters of our faith. There is nothing more important in our lives than preparing ourselves and serving God and His Son. In this Sermonette we will cover various scriptures that can assist us along the way.
Eric Rank’s sermon has been posted, titled, “Hard Things.”
Here is a summary:
The life of a Christian is definitively not for the faint of heart. It requires overcoming obstacles, dealing with difficult circumstances, and resisting temptations every single day. To be Christian is to become comfortable doing hard things. Through the examples in the Bible we will learn about those who have gone before us, having faced difficulty, and overcome. We will also learn why it is so important to actively choose to do the difficult things that God directs us to do, because the reward that comes from doing them is great.
Dominik Kaltenegger’s German sermonette from last Sabbath has been posted. It is titled, “Sollten Christen sich bekreuzigen?”(“Should Christians make the sign of the cross?”)
The Downfall of Germany’s Most Powerful Politician
Jens Spahn resigned, or was forced to do so, due to a scandal which was described as proof for his hypocrisy and arrogance. But would it be premature to rule him out for a vital role in the future? After all, deadly wounds can be healed. Some aspects of his character and personality are worthwhile considering in light of what the Bible says about the coming “beast” in Europe. This program explains in detail what to watch for.
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Christ is telling us time and again that we must overcome in order to enter the Kingdom of God. We have long understood that this means to be victorious in our fight against Satan, the world and ourselves—our own carnal human nature.
In his last Editorial, titled “The Wisdom of Self-Control,” Michael Link emphasized especially proper and improper reactions towards accusations and persecutions from others—how self-control can help us not to answer provocations from others with anger or a desire to get even.
In this Editorial, I would like to discuss another aspect of self-control—that of self-discipline in regard to our own ungodly lusts. How careful and committed are we not to fall into the trap of allowing the “old man” to enter and take over our lives again and to tempt us to do things which we know we ought not do? In other words, how careful are we not to give in to our human desires?
Overcoming our own human nature means not engaging in conduct that we must avoid. We can do that—with God’s help—when we exercise self-discipline—but it is never easy.
For instance, Christ told us not to look at the wife of another man with evil thoughts or to lust for her (Matthew 5:28). David should have looked away when he noticed his inappropriate desires for Bathsheba, who bathed in the nude on the rooftop, but he continued to let lust for her take over until sinful actions were the consequence. As James would write later: “…each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death” (James 1:14-15).
Paul cautioned us in Romans 13:14: “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.”
That is what David should have done, but he failed to exercise proper self-discipline. He knew what to do; he knew that he had to “flee sexual immorality” (1 Corinthians 6:18), but he was too weak to overcome his carnal desires. His lust for Bathsheba led to the sin of adultery which was followed by the sin of murdering her husband Uriah, and David’s punishment was severe. Even though he repented bitterly, he still had to pay dearly for his transgressions.
There is a battle going on in our minds. Our human carnal heart fights against God’s Spirit in us which “yearns earnestly” (James 4:5) for us to do the right things—to overcome and conquer our fleshly desires. Paul cautioned us not to “grieve the Holy Spirit of God” (Ephesians 4:30). But Paul also recognized that far too often, this spiritual fight is lost. He wrote in Galatians 5:17: “For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.”
Paul recognized many years after his conversion that he was still giving in to his human nature, committing sinful acts even though he did not want to do so. He admitted that he was still “carnal, sold under sin” (Romans 7:14). As a consequence, he did what he hated to do, not even understanding WHY he did it (verse 15). At the same time, he found himself unable to perform what was good (verses 18-19).
He was in despair, distraught, deeply sorry and dissatisfied with himself when he realized that he had just committed another sin—having followed the evil desires of his heart, lacking self-discipline—and he cried out, in desperation: “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” (verse 24). But in reality, he KNEW the answer. He knew it all along. The only help could and can come from Jesus Christ. And so he exclaimed, “I thank God–through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin” (verse 25).
Paul knew what to do. He knew what was right. He wanted to do it. But he also knew that only with Christ’s help could he become more and more successful in overcoming his lusts and evil desires. He knew that he had to do his part. He continued to fight against his human nature, wanting to overcome it, to conquer it, to replace it with God’s divine nature. But he also knew that all his efforts would be useless if Christ was not on his side to help him.
He wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:25, 27: “And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things… But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.”
That was the danger. He could not tell others to practice self-discipline, while not practicing it himself. He told his beloved disciple and evangelist Timothy what he, Paul, himself had to practice. In 2 Timothy 2:22, he wrote: “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
Evil desires and lusts begin in the human heart. Paul asked Timothy to conquer and overcome those lusts, as Paul himself was engaged in the same battle. After all, “youthful” lusts are not only committed by young people.
Paul knew that he could never allow his evil desires to become so dominant in his life that he would become like those who ultimately, “being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness” (Ephesians 4:19). Rather, he knew that self-discipline required that he would be “renewed in the spirit of [his] mind” (verse 23).
As Michael Link emphasized in his previous Editorial that we must have self-control when reacting to the improper conduct of others, this Editorial emphasizes that we must have self-discipline when reacting to the improper desires of our own heart. With Christ in us, we CAN overcome, and when we sin, come to our senses, REPENT of what we did, and confess our sins to God the Father, “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). He will do so, because it is “the blood of Jesus Christ His Son [which] cleanses us from all sin” (verse 7).
This is how we walk and live with God. This is how we overcome. This is how we “are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). This is how we exercise and maintain the power of self-discipline.