WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY - JULY 1, 2026
In this week's Intersect, read about:
Pro-Lifers Push to Keep Planned Parenthood Defunded
"Pro-life Americans took to the streets this past weekend with a clear and urgent message. They are calling on Congress to protect taxpayers from funding the nation's largest abortion provider. A key provision that stripped federal dollars from Planned Parenthood is set to expire in just days." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- This is a defining moment for the pro-life movement, and the timing could not be more urgent. The provision in President Trump's tax and spending law that stripped federal Medicaid dollars from Planned Parenthood is set to expire on July 5. Unless Congress acts, taxpayer money could once again flow to the nation's largest abortion provider, against the conscience of millions of Americans.
- Defunding abortion businesses is not merely a political fight; it is a matter of stewardship and conscience. Many Americans of faith believe their hard-earned tax dollars should never be used to end innocent lives. Scripture calls us to defend the weak and to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, and the unborn are among the most vulnerable members of our human family.
- True compassion reaches both mother and child. Standing for life does not mean condemning women who are scared and alone; it means walking beside them with love and real support through pregnancy resource centers and faith-based ministries. As the spread of mail-order abortion pills shows, this battle is far from over, and it requires both courage and grace.
PRAY.
Father, we lift up every unborn child and every mother facing a difficult season. We thank You for the men and women who rallied this weekend to stand for life, and we ask You to give Congress the wisdom and courage to keep taxpayer dollars away from abortion providers. Strengthen the church to walk beside hurting women with compassion and real help. May we honor You by defending the most vulnerable among us, for every life is made in Your image. In Jesus' name, Amen.
ACT.
Contact your congressional representatives before July 5 and urge them to keep Planned Parenthood defunded. Support a local pregnancy resource center with your time, prayers, or giving. Share this story with your church and community, and pray for both the unborn and the mothers who need to know they are not alone.
Fast-Track Deportations Return Nationwide
"A federal appeals court just handed President Trump a major victory in his fight to secure America's borders. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a key policy that allows the government to deport certain illegal immigrants quickly, without long court delays." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- Secure borders are not just a policy goal; they are an act of stewardship over the nation God has entrusted to us. When the D.C. Circuit revived the expedited removal policy, it affirmed a basic truth that millions of Americans already know: a nation that cannot enforce its own laws cannot protect its own people. This ruling restores a tool that helps shield families and communities from harm.
- This decision also reverses a block put in place by a Biden-appointed judge, and that matters. It reaffirms that the executive branch has real authority to enforce the law, and it pushes back against the pattern of single judges halting national policy from the bench. The courts exist to interpret the law, not to govern in place of the people's elected leaders.
- Scripture teaches that governing authorities are established to protect the innocent and uphold order. Fairness is part of that calling too. Expedited removal is not only about security; it is about justice for the many immigrants who have waited patiently and followed the proper, legal path to become part of this country.
PRAY.
Lord, we ask for wisdom for every leader and official tasked with securing our borders and enforcing our laws. Grant them discernment to act justly, courage to do what is right, and compassion for every person affected by these decisions. Protect our communities, and let mercy and order walk together. May our nation honor You in how we welcome the stranger and how we uphold the law. Amen.
ACT.
Stay informed on immigration rulings and border security policy. Contact your congressional representatives and let them know you support the rule of law and lawful, orderly immigration. Pray for the officials carrying out these decisions, and for the safety and dignity of all people involved.
Trump Declares U.S. Will Never Bow to Communism
"President Donald Trump issued a powerful warning this week. He told the nation that the United States will never surrender to communism, no matter how loud the far-left voices grow. His words came after a wave of socialist candidates won key primary races in New York City." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- President Trump's warning is more than a political slogan; it is a defense of the very freedoms that allow faith and family to flourish. Communism has always stood against God, silencing the church, seizing private property, and placing the state above all. When the president declares that America will never bow to that ideology, he is defending the ground on which believers stand.
- The recent sweep of socialist candidates in New York City should not be dismissed as a passing trend. These victories show how far one party has drifted, with candidates openly calling for the government to seize private property. People of faith must pay attention, because ideas that begin on the fringe rarely stay there.
- Many who escaped communist regimes, including Cuban and Venezuelan families, know firsthand the suffering these systems bring. They did not flee by choice; they fled poverty, fear, and oppression. Their witness is a sober reminder that the choice before us is not abstract. It is a choice between freedom under God and control under the state.
PRAY.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the freedoms You have given this nation, and we ask You to guard them. Strengthen our leaders to stand firm for liberty and to reject every ideology that would silence Your church or crush Your people. Give wisdom to voters and courage to believers. May we be salt and light in a drifting culture, and may America remain a land where faith and freedom flourish. In Jesus' name, Amen.
ACT.
Stay informed and engaged as these political shifts unfold. Pray for our nation and for leaders who will defend liberty. Speak truth in love within your community, and encourage fellow believers to vote, pray, and stand for the godly principles this country was built upon.
Dana White: UFC Won't Bow to Pride Night Pressure
"UFC boss Dana White just made headlines for something he refuses to do. He will not host a Pride Night, and he is not apologizing for it. For many families of faith, his stand is a refreshing example of standing firm when the culture pushes hard the other way." Read more at Million Voices...
THINK.
- Dana White's refusal to host a Pride Night is a quiet but powerful example of standing on conviction. He holds nothing against anyone and welcomes all to compete, but he refuses to wave a flag or stage a marketing campaign to prove he respects people. His point is one believers understand well: respect is shown through how we treat people, not through slogans we are pressured to display.
- This stand lands in the middle of a real cultural battle, just as Major League Baseball warned San Francisco Giants players for writing Bible verses on their Pride Night caps. The contrast is striking. Athletes were pushed to wear Pride gear, but when they pointed to God's Word, they were told to stop. White wants no part of that kind of forced conformity.
- The next generation is watching closely. Young people are told that if they do not celebrate the Pride movement, they are hateful or backward, and that message is everywhere. When a leader like White shows that you can be successful, respected, and kind while still holding the line, he models a courage that frees young hearts to live by their faith.
PRAY.
Father, we thank You for those who have the courage to stand firm in a culture that pressures them to bow. Raise up men and women in every arena, in sports, in business, and in the public square, who will hold to Your truth with both conviction and kindness. Protect the next generation from the lie that faith must be hidden to be accepted. Give them boldness to stand apart, and grace to love their neighbors well. May Your Word always have a place in the open. In Jesus' name, Amen.
ACT.
Encourage and support leaders and athletes who stand firm in their faith under public pressure. Talk with the young people in your life about the courage to hold convictions with both truth and love. Share this story with your church and community, and pray for believers who face pressure to compromise what they believe.
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