WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY - FEBRUARY 11, 2026
In this week's Intersect, read about:
Pro-Life Advocates Protest Notre Dame’s New Appointment
"The University of Notre Dame is under fire from pro-life advocates after appointing a known advocate for legal abortion to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Students, faculty, and alumni say this move defies Notre Dame’s Catholic identity and the sacred duty to defend life from conception." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- The battle between life and death isn’t just political; it’s a spiritual war waged on our college campuses. When faith-based schools choose leadership that openly contradicts their stated mission, it is a clarion call for believers to stand for biblical truth. We need schools to steward truth for students, as they are the next generation of leaders.
- This controversy proves that compromise with the culture results in confusion for the next generation. Silence and indifference in moments like this open doors to policies and ideas that grieve the heart of God.
- Every believer is responsible, especially at Christian institutions, to safeguard the legacy of life. If we do not speak, pray, and act, who will defend the innocent? There is an immense responsibility on the Christian schools to lead well in the battle to protect unborn life.
PRAY.
God, grant courage to every student and leader standing for life at Notre Dame and other institutions. Turn hearts back to the cause of the unborn. Let every university reclaim and stand firm in its God-given calling.
ACT.
Contact faith-based colleges and ask where they stand on the value of life. Support student groups and faculty who champion pro-life values. Discuss with your family and church the importance of education rooted in the sanctity of life.
Detransitioners Lead Fight Against Youth Surgeries
"A new wave of courageous detransitioners, those who regret gender transition surgeries and hormones, is winning major legal victories and changing the conversation about youth gender procedures in America. Medical organizations are finally re-evaluating their stances, and the tide is turning to protect children from irreversible harm." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- The stories of those harmed by gender ideology are heartbreaking and urgent; they demand a response from every believer, parent, pastor, and policymaker. When vulnerable children, wrestling with deep spiritual and emotional wounds, are ushered toward permanent medical changes, the Church must rise and say, “Enough!”
- The flood of lawsuits and medical reversals is proof that truth is rising to confront deception in our nation. Now is the time to call on lawmakers and doctors to put children’s well-being above activism. Silence is complicity in the face of such obvious devastation.
- Our witness for God’s design, male and female, made in His image, is a non-negotiable foundation of truth and mercy. We must boldly contend for the family, for the innocence of children, and for medical practices rooted in evidence and compassion.
PRAY.
Father, heal those who have been hurt by these misguided treatments. Awaken wisdom and compassion in medical professionals and parents. Empower the voices of detransitioners and let their courage expose what is hidden in darkness. And thank You, Lord, for giving boldness to those who have been harmed by this darkness, to speak out against it.
ACT.
Support ministries and legal groups defending families and children from harmful medical practices. Educate your community about the irreversible risks of youth surgeries. Encourage lawmakers to pass commonsense protections for minors, and let your voice be heard at local school boards.
Trump Champions Faith at National Prayer Breakfast
"President Trump took center stage at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast, declaring his intention to rededicate America as ‘one nation under God.’ From launching a year of celebration for our founding values to defending faith at home and abroad, this moment called believers to stand and shape the future of our nation through prayer and action." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- Our nation’s foundation is unshakeable only when rooted in faith in God. Trump’s direct call to pray, teach our children, defend freedom, and boldly declare our reliance on God is a rallying cry for believers. If we want America to flourish, the church must lead with prayer, courage, and public witness.
- A divided nation cannot stand; spiritual renewal must precede political victory. When leaders are unafraid to mention God in the public square, it emboldens faithful citizens everywhere to speak biblical truth without apology.
- The only way for America to continue on and prosper is for our national leaders, along with America's pastors, to boldly declare that we are one nation under God, and orient our nation's actions in a way that pleases Him.
PRAY.
Lord, pour out Your Spirit on the United States. Strengthen those in authority who champion biblical values and protect religious liberty. Unite Your people in truth, love, and worship for the sake of our nation.
ACT.
Join national efforts of prayer and rededication in your town or church. Teach your children and neighbors about America’s spiritual heritage. Advocate for leaders who boldly stand for faith in public life and support those who defend the persecuted, here and abroad.
US Prepares for War While Pursuing Peace With Iran
"America faces a crossroads of war and peace as President Trump balances tough military readiness with the hope for a diplomatic solution with Iran. With threats looming and biblical prophecy in view, global attention is focused on whether true peace is possible in the Middle East, and what it will cost." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- The tension with Iran is a moment of biblical significance. Behind the threats and negotiations lies a spiritual battle against regimes hostile to Israel, Christianity, and freedom. Prophecy reminds us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and to discern the times.
- America’s leaders need wisdom, courage, and discernment to navigate the strategies and deception at play. Iran’s regime is not only a political opponent but also adversarial to biblical truth. The calling of every believer in this moment is to intercede for godly wisdom, protection for the innocent, and a breakthrough of true peace.
- We must not be lulled to sleep by promises of negotiations alone. Our greatest weapon is prayer, and our greatest strength is unity in seeking God’s wisdom for America and the nations.
PRAY.
God, defend Israel and all those who seek peace. Disrupt the plans of the wicked and shield our military abroad. Give President Trump and world leaders the courage and supernatural insight to pursue justice, mercy, and lasting peace.
ACT.
Pray daily for the peace of Jerusalem and protection for American servicemen and women. Educate your church about the biblical importance of Middle East events and encourage intercession for leaders on the world stage. Stay engaged, share the truth, and mobilize others to pray for such a time as this.
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