15 Feb 2026

TIMES OF TREACHERY, TURMOIL, AND TERPITUDE

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation [trouble; trials]: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Apostasy and Doctrines of Demons

Vatican Bids for Global Authority. For centuries, the papacy has claimed authority over rulers, nations, and consciences; it’s claimed a position as a global authority. Cardinal Kurt Koch recently said a fragmented Christianity lacks the capacity to contribute meaningfully to global stability. In other words? Everyone should follow Catholicism and toss little things like doctrinal truths aside.

Hatred of Jews and Israel

The Great Shapeshifter: Though Jew-Hatred Has Mutated Throughout History, Its Aim Has Always Been To Undermine God. I have often heard evangelicals insist that antisemitism is more than prejudice—that it is spiritual warfare, a satanic assault on God’s Chosen People. I agree. But to confront the rising tide of Jew-hatred—which now spreads far beyond progressive leftist politics, infecting conservative spaces and even Christian communities—we must determine what Satan is trying to accomplish.

Iranian regime celebrates anniversary by burning ‘Baal’ statue labeled with Star of David amid cries of ‘death to Israel.’  Iran on Wednesday celebrated the 47th anniversary of the revolution that toppled the monarchy led by the Shah. The festivities were accompanied by raucous displays of hatred and hostility toward Israel and the US.

Islam Incursion and Terrorism

Islamic Terror Attack Near Arc de Triomphe: Knife-Wielding Man on Terror Watchlist Shot by Police in Paris. In a jihadist attack on Feb 13, Brahim Bahrir, a radical Muslim with a 2012 conviction for stabbing two Belgian police officers, stabbed and seriously wounded a gendarme during the Unknown Soldier flame ceremony before being shot multiple times by another gendarme and hospitalized in critical condition after vowing revenge for “our women and children.”

NYPD Surrenders to Sharia: 4th Annual World Hijab Day Farce Exposes One-Sided ‘Inclusion’
In New York City, NYPD hosted its 4th Annual World Hijab Day “celebration” at MUNA Islamic Center, turning taxpayer-funded police resources into a propaganda platform for Islamic veiling. Female officers tied on hijabs and gushing about “empowerment,” “dignity,” and “choice.” NYPD chaplains invoked the Hadith while balloons bobbed and photos were snapped for social media glory. This isn’t community outreach; it’s institutional submission.

SAVE TEXAS UPDATE: Leaders Gather as Fight Against Sharia Law Intensifies. Texas Republicans placed a primary ballot proposition before voters on March 3 asking whether Sharia law and any foreign religious legal code should be banned in Texas. This is only the first step in a fight that has implications far beyond Texas. The clear takeaway was that banning sharia law is more than just a call to action – it is a line in the sand to defend the U.S. legal system and protect religious liberty for Americans of all faiths.

Florida’s Wake-Up Call: Islamic Center of Orlando’s Expansion Marches On. Months after exposure, Islamic Center of Orlando is doubling down – expanding its footprint, erecting minarets, & accelerating a long-term strategy to entrench its influence in Central Florida. Don’t be fooled…. The video isn’t just a construction progress report; it’s a victory lap for the ongoing “civilization jihad” we’ve warned about.

Last Days Treachery

Far-left group with foreign ties undermining US under guise of protest. The messaging campaign against US federal authorities isn’t coincidental. A scathing report found the DSA’s (Democratic Socialists of America’s) rhetoric matches anti-US propaganda of foreign adversaries. The finding is important as the organization amasses more political power in the US.

If Dems Seize Power Again, a Purge Is Coming… Radical Leftists Now Threatening Law Enforcement Once They’re in Control. Acting more like poo-flinging monkeys in a zoo than congress members, rabid Dems on Capitol Hill attacked Border Patrol and ICE officials, telling them to resign and pray for a pardon from President Trump. Those thinly veiled threats of punitive lawfare against conservatives presage a planned vicious purge aimed at throwing Trump officials and supporters in prison once Democrats control gov’t again. It’ll be the final step in installing a Banana Republic in America.

Orwellian Society

AI toy maker exposed thousands of responses to children, senators say

As part of their research this past month, staff members from senators’ offices said one manufacturer, Miko, exposed “what appears to be all of the audio responses of the toy,” in an unsecured, publicly accessible database. In December, NBC News found that several AI toys engaged in explicit sexual conversation topics, advised users on how to locate dangerous objects at home, and shared geopolitical sentiments aligned with Chinese Communist Party talking points. A previous version of the FoloToy Kumma bear discussed sexual topics and provided users advice on how to light matches.

Economic Insecurity

Inflation Improves in January, Beating Forecasts with a 2.4% Gain, continuing a downtrend. The monthly consumer price index increased by 0.2% for the period, registering an annual gain of 2.4%, below the 2.5% predicted by economists and down from 2.7% in December.

Biggest Housing Bubble in Entire History of The United States Is in The Process of Bursting.
The housing bubble that burst during the Great Recession was enormous, but nothing compared to now. Two decades ago, the average US home price was about $140,000. Today, it’s above $500,000. We’ve never seen anything close to a housing bubble of this magnitude. Unfortunately, what comes up must eventually come down.

Weather Events

New York City confirms 18 deaths during prolonged Arctic cold. Fatalities occurred during a 9-day period of subfreezing temps, with wind chills falling below −25°C (−13°F) on multiple mornings. Most victims were found outdoors.

Florida enters worst drought in 25 years as extreme conditions expand with 100% of the state classified in drought categories D0–D4, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Severe to extreme drought now covers 85.46% of the state, marking the most extensive spatial coverage since the 2000–2001 drought event.

Gezani destroys 18,800 homes, claims at least 40 lives in Madagascar as of February 13, 2026, since Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall. The storm was forecast to continue intensifying through February 13 while remaining in open waters.

Farmers report ‘catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal as they braced for more extreme weather. The Iberian Peninsula has already experienced a succession of storms in recent weeks, ‌bringing heavy rain, thunder, snow, and strong gales before the arrival of Marta last Saturday.

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Necessary Alliances for Ezekiel War Aren’t Forming, They’re Already Formed
There’s one more area where we can see business as usual. This world continues to rapidly move toward the great war promised in Ezekiel 38-39. Over this past century, we have been witnesses to the fulfillment of Ezekiel 36-37 taking place.

At Least 112 USAF C-17 Aircraft Headed to Middle East: ‘Desert Storm Levels’. A massive number of military transport and cargo planes have been observed heading to Europe and the Middle East, in what some forewarned looks like a build-up to a major war in Iran. One regional watcher/pundit commented, “Guys, that’s a lot. Like Desert Storm a lot. Stay tuned.”

Hamas leader rejects disarmament and foreign intervention in Gaza. The Islamist movement will not give up all of its weapons or accept foreign intervention in the Gaza Strip said Khaled Mashal in a speech in the Qatari capital Doha. He’s acting leader of Hamas’s ruling politburo, designated a terrorist organization.

Khomeini’s Grandson Warns US ‘Will Die’ Before Iran is Humiliated; Israel Will Be ‘Erased’ if Muslim Nations Gain Power. He said, “Israelis know full well that if a day comes when any Islamic nation is capable of firing missiles at Israel and striking Israel, and if they are capable of erasing Israel, they will do to Israel what Hamas did to it.” He then issued a threat to the US. “We say to the Americans: you will die before you see us humiliated.”

Calls for Peace and Safety

Israel officially joins Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

Concluding Scripture

“Be careful for nothing [don’t be anxious or worried]; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).

 

15 Feb 2026

World “Vision”

One of the areas of research I’ve been involved in for 20 years is how the Church responds to Israel and Jews.

It is a complicated and often tragic story. As I’ve documented for years, Christian support for Israel is waning. And a Jerusalem Post report spells out troubling links between terrorists and a Christian relief organization.

Hamas spied on and interrogated staff from the NGO World Vision, disrupting attempts by whistleblowers to obstruct a trial against the charity’s former Gaza director, Hamas internal documents captured by the IDF during the war revealed.

World Vision’s former Gaza director, Mohammed al-Halabi, who was convicted in Israel in 2022 six years after he was arrested for diverting aid to Hamas, worked for Hamas while holding a senior position in the NGO, according to the Hamas documents reviewed by The Jerusalem Post.”

I’m not surprised Hamas was intimidating World Vision. Evidently, some staffers with the relief organization were troubled by what they saw from the criminal gang controlling the Gaza Strip. But potential whistleblowers were threatened just like Gaza citizens were threatened. That’s unfortunate of course, but it’s also true that many of these professing Christian organizations have a less-than-biblical worldview when it comes to Israel and Jews. Many of my columns over the years deal with this. Paul Smith’s invaluable book, New Evangelicalism, put the puzzle together by gathering source documents about Fuller Seminary, Wheaton, and the Church Growth Movement. These sources are anti-Israel, and training new generations of pastors and ministry workers. World Vision has contributed to the narrative that the IDF abuses Gazans.

Several years ago, Steve Haas of World Vision lauded a man who had involved himself in the conflict in Israel and “Palestine.”

“I’m delighted to hear of the appointment of Adam Estle to the position of Executive Director at EMEU. Adam continues a long tradition of leadership excellence combined with creative energy, deep spiritual conviction and a sincere desire to serve.

“With a significant educational and experiential background, Adam stands to take this ever-evolving fellowship into a new era with strong outreach potential, especially amongst younger leaders desirous of global peace and justice. With EMEU so appropriately positioned, I dare say the best years of this encouraging fellowship are before it.”

Estle also has experience with immigration reform:

“Adam Estle brings a wealth of experience in the immigration world to his role as Senior Vice President of Field and Constituencies for the National Immigration Forum. Adam coordinates efforts for the Forum’s Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform network and serves as the liaison between field mobilizers, various constituency groups and Forum staff.

“Before joining the Forum in 2015, Adam served as the executive director for Evangelicals for Middle East Understanding, directed a federally funded program providing housing and care for unaccompanied immigrant children and taught high school Spanish. He also served as a Bibles, Badges and Business mobilizer for the Mountain West. Adam has been an accredited representative of the Board of Immigration Appeals through the Department of Justice. In 2015, the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona honored him with their Hero Award for his multifaith peacemaking efforts in Phoenix.

“Originally from Peoria, Arizona, where he currently resides, Adam graduated from Olivet Nazarene University and earned his master’s in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.”

The interfaith award from Islamists is especially troubling but underscores the networking between terrorist groups and center-left professing Christians.

In a 2013 article for The Washington Post, Estle revealed some interesting things about his perspective on Israel.

“Before the summer of 2008, I was what could best be described as a ‘default Zionist.’ As an evangelical Christian, I knew that the Bible said some things about supporting Israel and didn’t give the situation much more thought than that. Then, I spent a summer in Lebanon learning Arabic and working with Palestinian refugees, and my entire perspective changed. As I listened to story after story from the Lebanese and Palestinians, I gained a greater understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The problem was that I only understood one side.

“Returning home, I became active in different organizations that dealt with the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. I felt like I was being faithful to my Lebanese and Palestinian friends, but noticed that my one-sidedness didn’t build any bridges with my evangelical friends. At first, I thought this was due to their ignorance of ‘how it really is over there,’ but then I realized that I really didn’t have a complete picture either. I began to realize that this unbalanced view would not help me participate in the resolution of the conflict, but would instead keep me stuck perpetuating it. By taking sides, I had become part of the problem instead of being part of a solution. I realized that, not only did I not understand the Israeli narrative, I didn’t really want to. So I sought another trip to the Middle East that would help me understand the ‘other’ side, which I found through the Just Peacemaking Institute at Fuller Seminary.”

Notice that Estle identified in some way as a “default Zionist,” but it’s clear he has never really understood what Zionism is, especially biblical Zionism. His role with the EMEU, a leftist group purporting to be a balanced source, is telling. Mr. Estle might be very sincere, but he’s sincerely deluded if he relies at all on Arab propaganda. While World Vision has had some sincere individuals that genuinely want to alleviate suffering among the Arabs, its organization is compromised in this area. Controlled by Hamas—even parroting some Hamas propaganda that slanders Israel—World Vision has done more harm than good in Gaza, and especially in the propaganda it carries back to the United States.

From threatening whistle blowers to defaming the IDF, Hamas is a devilish organization. And that has impaired the vision of World Vision.

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