Focus on the Family Kicks of Their Pro-Life Rally Today in Dallas: “See Life 2021”

The Weekly Rundown

August 28, 2021    7:00 AM EDT

IT MATTERS. Thirteen U.S. service members and as many as 170 Afghans died Thursday in a suicide bombing at the Kabul Airport. The Taliban claimed a different terror group was responsible and ISIS-K later came forward claiming responsibility. Evacuations continued yesterday, and Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX) reports that some Afghans with Special Immigrant Applications (SIAs)—showing that they’ve assisted the U.S.—are being turned away from the airport, returned to their homes and murdered by the Taliban. The Catholic News Agency also reports that properly credentialed Afghan Christians have been turned away by U.S. officials at the airport, and others are raising funds privately to airlift people to safety. Radio and television host Glen Beck raised more than $28 million this week to rescue more than 7,000 Afghan Christians. And Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham, has also partnered with other organizations to sponsor flights that take Afghanistan nationals to safety. One of the personal stories of escape has been shared by Shabana Basij-Rasikh, who founded an all-girl school in Afghanistan and relocated dozens of students and staff to Africa last week. “My heart breaks for my country,” said Basij-Rasikh. Here’s her story.

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LIFE. Focus on the Family is sponsoring a pro-life event today in Dallas, Texas. “See Life 2021” kicks off at 7 pm tonight at the American Airlines Center. Here are the details. An attorney in Texas sued to stop that state’sc from taking effect. The law was passed in May by a bipartisan group of state lawmakers and should take effect next week on September 1. It’s unclear whether the lawsuit will stop it; here’s the important story.

HAPPENING HERE. The Supreme Court ruled this week that the Biden Administration violated federal law when it ended the Trump-era policy requiring people awaiting U.S. asylum to remain in Mexico. And on Thursday, the Court also ruled that the moratorium on evictions must end.

Four years after a mass church shooting in Texas, church members voted to demolish the sanctuary where 26 people lost their lives. The space will still be used for ministry; here’s how.

A beloved Tennessee priest and his daughter Ella died in a car accident this week on the way to take Ella to college. Father Thomas McKenzie, co-founder of Church of the Redeemer in Nashville, authored several books and was a popular social media figure, commenting on culture through the lens of faith.

Hurricane Ida is threatening New Orleans as forecasters predict it will hit the Gulf Coast tomorrow or Monday; learn more.

Groups that are unapologetically Christian are seeing a spike in their membership among youth and teens. For example, Trail Life USA is a Christian alternative to the Boy Scouts. Get the details here.

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INTERNATIONAL. China arrested 18 adults and 10 children last Sunday, calling the Early Rain Covenant Church worship service an illegal gathering. Learn more.

America’s allies overseas feel alienated in the wake of the disastrous U.S. pull-out from Afghanistan. Victoria Coates, a member of former President Donald Trump’s National Security Council, says that it is “open season” on American interests internationally.

Israel’s new Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, was in Washington, D.C. this week to meet with the President and Administration Secretaries. He told his Cabinet that he hopes to persuade President Biden not to re-enter the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Here’s why it matters.

In 1944, a young American GI saved three Italian children from the retreating Nazis. Recently, that same soldier—now age 97—was reunited with all three siblings. Here’s the heartwarming story.

If you’ve ever been to Jerusalem, you may have written a prayer request and pushed it into a crevice at the Western Wall. Those prayers aren’t destroyed; in fact, you might be surprised where they’re taken after they’re removed from the wall. Here’s the amazing story.

YOU CAN HELP! Operation Blessing’s team in Haiti has been providing much needed aid since the 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck two weeks ago. The island nation is still in urgent need; here’s how you can join with Operation Blessing to help Haiti.

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HEALTH. Israeli scientists have announced a new breakthrough in treating cancerous tumors—and it involves a 3-D printer. Learn more about this groundbreaking approach to brain cancer. Meanwhile, Israel has become the first country using the Pfizer vaccine booster shot, and more than 60 percent of Israelis are fully vaccinated. Severe hospitalization and death are also slower in those who are vaccinated; here’s the story.

ENTERTAINMENT. Olympic gold medal winner Sydney McLaughlin says fame is a “test of faith.” As a track and field athlete, McLaughlin says she’s often been rejected for giving the glory to God for her success. Here’s why.

The Chosen is now the largest, multi-season crowd-funded TV series in history. It’s the story of Jesus’ life and has grown in popularity through two seasons. The first season is now available in 90 languages, and the second season is available in 30 languages. The Chosen’s producer hopes one billion people will view the program and be reached with the message of the Gospel.

Worship leader and recording artist Tasha Layton talked to CBN News Studio 5 recently about her new single, Look What You’ve Done.” Watch the interview, here!

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says that she’s “ashamed” of how President Joe Biden has handled the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Jolie has been an engaged and outspoken human rights activist for many years, focused on the plight of women and girls. She shared a letter from an Afghan girl; read it here.

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Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things arelovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

—Philippians 4:8-9 (NKJV)