WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY - FEBRUARY 4, 2026
In this week's Intersect, read about:
Defending Law and Order: The Minnesota Ruling and Its National Implications
"The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has handed the Trump administration a major victory, blocking a lower court’s attempt to restrict how federal immigration agents operate in Minnesota. This is a powerful defense of the rule of law that keeps our borders secure and our communities safe." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- The judicial resistance we are witnessing underscores a major problem in our courts, but also demonstrates the importance of having good people on the benches. Activist judges were never part of the original intention of the Founding Fathers. We must elect the president, in part, based on who he will select for judges.
- The state legislatures can curb this problem by passing state laws that define the authority of their state and what it can do to assist the federal government when it comes to the enforcement of immigration law.
- This ruling shows that persistent, principled action can turn back the tide of lawlessness. Now is the time for courage; our voice and our votes are the shields to guard the rule of law.
PRAY.
Lord, grant our judges, lawmakers, and law enforcement officers the courage to uphold truth and protect our communities. Expose lawlessness and confusion. Let Your justice and mercy reign in the courts of this nation.
ACT.
Show up: vote in every election. Demand that your representatives defend the Constitution. Speak boldly to family and friends, truth matters, and silence enables injustice. Together, let’s reclaim our communities for righteousness and safety.
New Caucus Targets Sharia Law in the United States
"House Republicans have launched the Sharia Free America Caucus, taking a bold stand to defend the Constitution and shield America from foreign laws that threaten our values and freedoms. Led by Congressmen Keith Self and Chip Roy, this movement calls for vigilance and action at every level of society." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- We live in a time when foreign ideologies are encroaching upon the bedrock of our liberty. The only foundation that endures is one rooted in God’s truth. Isaiah 33:22 reminds us that the Lord is our judge, lawgiver, and king. No other law supersedes His Word or our God-given rights protected in the Constitution.
- If we fail to guard our freedoms, religious, civil, and cultural, we invite erosion from within. The Sharia Free America Caucus is more than politics; it is a spiritual stand to protect the heart of a free society. Every generation must resolve: “We will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15), not bow to the pressure of foreign systems that contradict biblical truth.
- The battle ahead is not just legislative, but one fought in prayer, discipleship, and courageous advocacy to ensure America’s future is not rewritten by forces hostile to faith and freedom.
PRAY.
Father God, awaken Your Church and our leaders to the dangers facing our nation. Give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and resolve to defend liberty at every turn. Strengthen the lawmakers and citizens on the front lines. May Your Word prevail over every competing voice.
ACT.
Contact your representatives and urge them to stand with this caucus. Educate your community on the truth about Sharia and its incompatibility with American law and biblical values. Host or attend a prayer gathering for America’s spiritual heritage.
Florida Church Battles Restrictive Worship Ban
"Coastal Family Church in Flagler Beach, Florida, is fighting a court order that bars them from gathering for worship in their own building. This is a direct assault on the First Amendment and strikes at the very heart of religious liberty for every congregation in our nation." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- Worship is not a negotiable privilege; it's a foundational right granted by God and protected in the Constitution. When government or private interests elevate covenants and parking concerns above the eternal command to gather and worship, Christians must rise to defend their faith.
- This is more than a zoning dispute. Denying the church the right to assemble is an affront to all who value liberty. Selective enforcement, allowing secular groups to gather while silencing the church, reveals a spiritual battle at play, and the stakes are nothing short of the future of religious freedom in America.
- Hebrews 10:25 commands us, “Do not neglect meeting together…” The Church’s ability to assemble is a spiritual and civic line in the sand. When that line is crossed, the faithful must speak, pray, and act.
PRAY.
Lord Jesus, empower Coastal Family Church and all who face unjust opposition. Fill our leaders and the courts with wisdom and integrity. Stir up believers everywhere to cherish and defend the right to worship in spirit and in truth.
ACT.
Contact your state and local officials and demand that protections for churches be immediately restored. Join in prayer and peaceful protest to show that the Church will not be silenced. Support legal ministries that defend freedom for all believers.
Proposed ICE Ban Near Polls Divides Virginia Leaders
"Virginia’s legislature is considering a bill to ban ICE agents from coming within 40 feet of polling places. Critics warn this would hinder federal law enforcement and undermine election integrity, a risky experiment with the security of our most sacred civic act." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- God calls us to guard justice and truth in every sphere, even at the ballot box. When lawmakers try to bar those tasked with upholding the law from securing our elections, it sends a dangerous message: lawlessness is welcome, and accountability is forfeit.
- The ballot is holy ground in a free nation. Psalm 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Manipulating election sites by limiting law enforcement presence degrades trust, opens doors to fraud, and endangers our democratic process.
- This bill is not just about ICE or one state. It’s about whether we will let political convenience swamp the constitutional order that preserves our freedom. Speak, pray, and act; America’s election integrity depends on citizens who won’t stand down.
PRAY.
God, protect the integrity of our elections and expose any plans to subvert justice. Give wisdom to leaders, courage to law enforcement, and discernment to every voter. Let our nation be a place where truth and justice are honored at every polling place.
ACT.
Call and email your state legislators. Tell them you expect laws that honor the Constitution and safeguard election integrity. Mobilize your church and community to pray for fair elections and to demand action where policies threaten to undermine the rule of law.
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