Gary Varvel: Shrinking Democrats Gary Varvel Feb 28, 2025 ∙ Paid

 

Gary Varvel: Shrinking Democrats

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Gary Varvel

Feb 28, 2025

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Last week, a Quinnipiac University national poll found that Democrats in Congress have hit an all-time low. Only 21% of voters approve of the job congressional Democrats are doing, while 68% disapprove.

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BIBLICAL VIEW

The verse for today: “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” - John 15:5.

Has this happened to you? You get in your car, turn the key and nothing happens. Dead battery, right? Not always. Corrosion on the terminal posts can stop the battery from getting a good connection. Clean off the corrosion and the car starts.

Do you have a good connection to God? Obviously, Jesus isn’t talking about batteries in the above verse. No, He uses an analogy of a vine and branches because He wants us to bear “much fruit.” And a branch can’t bear fruit if it is cut off from the vine. Right?

But if you’re connected to Jesus, you will be fruit bearing. If you aren’t bearing “much fruit” check to see what has corroded your connection to God.

You may think that you don’t have time to read the Bible and pray but how much time do you spend on social media or watching TV? If you’ve lost your connection, identify what’s causing it and repent of it and remove it.

Next, reconnect to Jesus. Start a habit of reading the Bible every day. Pray. Get involved in a good Bible preaching church. If God feels far away, make no mistake who moved.

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VIDEO - Christ in Prophecy’s Tim Moore and Nathan Jones interviewed me recently to talk about my faith, my artistic gift and my work. (28 minutes)

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Over 1,000 Infected as Deadly Illness Spreads Rapidly in Congo (If Confirmed, this is not a good outlook for the people of The Congo)

 

Over 1,000 Infected as Deadly Illness Spreads Rapidly in Congo

A deadly and mysterious disease has erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spreading rapidly across remote villages. Despite extensive testing, World Health Organization teams face significant challenges. Could this mystery illness spread beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo’s borders?

Mysterious “Crying Disease” Claims Dozens of Lives

A mysterious illness dubbed the “Crying Disease” has ravaged communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, causing over 60 deaths and infecting more than 1,000 people since January. The outbreak has particularly affected children who exhibit severe symptoms, including fever, vomiting, diarrhea, intense thirst, nosebleeds, and the telltale incessant crying that gives the disease its name.

The first outbreak was traced to three children who died after eating a bat carcass in Boloko village, raising immediate concerns about zoonotic transmission. Health officials have documented that symptoms progress rapidly, often leading to death within 48 hours of onset in severe cases.

Health Officials Scramble to Identify the Cause

Despite extensive testing, investigators have yet to determine the exact cause of the illness, with samples testing negative for feared pathogens like Ebola and Marburg virus. Approximately half of the patients have tested positive for malaria, though experts believe this alone cannot explain the severity and rapid progression of symptoms being observed.

Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor, expressed concern about the consumption of bat carcasses, noting that “bats can carry various infectious diseases, including Ebola and coronaviruses.” The World Health Organization is also investigating whether meningitis could be involved, as some symptoms align with this infection.

Remote Location and Funding Cuts Complicate Response

The affected areas in Equateur Province are extremely isolated, accessible only by river or limited roads, severely hampering medical response efforts. This geographical isolation, combined with the region’s weak healthcare infrastructure, has created perfect conditions for the disease to spread unchecked among vulnerable communities.

Compounding these challenges are concerns about reduced international health funding, particularly from the United States. Dr. Stephanie Psaki warned that “cuts to US funding have left provinces struggling to manage the outbreak” and that previous global partnerships that could be “repurposed in order to respond to an emergency” may now be compromised.

The WHO has deployed emergency resources and medical supplies while coordinating with local health authorities to contain the outbreak. “Further efforts are needed to reinforce testing, early case detection, and reporting for the current event but also future incidents,” stated the World Health Organization in its latest assessment of the crisis.

Sources:

• HealthWatch A mystery disease in Congo has led to 60 deaths. Here’s what to know about its potential to spread. healthwatch

• Doctors sound alarm as mystery ‘crying disease’ deaths rise to 60