SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 13th, 2022

 A protest group consisting of truck drivers has reached the US Capital. Known as the Freedom Convoy, the group is protesting the remaining covid mandates in the U.S. The convoy’s organizers say the protest is a message to Congress as they push for citizens’ freedoms to be fully restored. The convoy instead of driving through D.C. are electing to drive around the city on the interstate. Critics claim the increase of trucks has not affected traffic. Organizers say all the truck drivers were not present for the first day of protests, and more will join the convoy as it continues. The US Freedom Convoy was inspired Canadian truck drivers who have held a similar protest for the past month in the capital of Ottawa. The convoy protest arrived in DC shortly before the state of the Union address on March 1st.  

 A bill in Florida is gaining nationwide criticism from LGBT activists. Critics have dubbed the bill, the Don’t say gay bill. Critics claim the bill is attempting to silence the LGBT community in Florida. The headlines and protests from most of the mainstream media and on social media is incorrect. The governor of Florida and lawmakers in the state are now making statements to clarify what the bill is about. The correct name of the bill ow law is the Parental Rights in Education Bill. It is designed to prevent children ages kindergarten to 3rd grade from being introduced to sex education without parental consent. Politicians in favor of the new law refer to it as an anti-grooming bill. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed voiced is support before signing the bill into law. DeSantis says this law is simply putting conversations about sex and gender back into the hand of parents without the involvement of educators. Critics claim it is discrimination. 

 News from Israel : the crown prince of Saudi Arabia has called the nation of Israel a potential ally. Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman confirmed in a recent interview his opinion about Israel. The prince continued the interview, expressing his desire for Israel and Iran to eventually have a peace deal. He did not rule out moving forward with Israel if a deal with Iran does not occur. Saudi Arabia has not been as vocal, but supportive of Arab nations negotiating peace deals with Israel. Prince Bin Salman says these nations are all neighbors and they need to co-exist. In Turkey Israel’s president and Turkey’s president are working to restore diplomatic ties. The two sides met according to reports and later held a joint press conference. The two leaders are working on restoring diplomatic ties after a contentious relationship between the two nations since 2010. Israel’s leaders ended ties with Turkey after that nation showed support to the terror group Hamas and a possible Palestinian nation. This meeting is believed to be the first between the two nations since talks failed in 2018 and the signing of the Abraham Accords which occurred in 2020. 

SNBC Health report: researchers are issuing a warning about soybean oil. According to research from the University of California-Riverside, soybean oil can negatively affect the human body long-term. The research dating back from 2015 found the oil has various side effects that increase when heated. Researchers conducted the study using lab mice and found several issues in the animals. Soybean oil produces a substance called linoleic acid can cause issues in the body long-term and is mainly found in seeds that are GMO produced. Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is also associated with trans fats which is linked to heart disease. Soybean oil is linked to inflammation, weight issues, insulin resistance and fatty liver issues. All these health issues were found in the mice used in the 2015 study. The same research team found in 2020 that the health issues occurred whether modified or unmodified soybean oil was used. The new study also found genetic changes in the brains of the mice because of consuming soybean oil. Health experts’ advice avoiding soybean oil, reading labels, and using organic oils whenever possible. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 6th, 2022

Navy Seals win case against US Dept. of Navy
A panel of judges has ruled in favor of Navy Seals who sued the US Department of the Navy. The group filed a lawsuit after the Navy refused to accept religious exemptions from the COVID shot. Those involved in the lawsuit say several requests were rejected; some had even contracted COVID 19 and presented medical proof of natural immunity. The Department of the Navy rejected all requests, resulting in the lawsuit. The Navy Seals were represented by First Liberty. The U.S. Navy was seeking to enforce the mandate issued by the Biden Administration and the Department of Defense. The Department also requested the right to force soldiers discharged over the mandate to pay for compensation for their elite training.  Attorneys for the 35 Navy Seals condemned the Department Navy’s actions. They continued their statement saying their clients were grateful for the court’s decision. The Department of Navy’s motion to appeal the ruling was denied by the panel of judges. 

Ukrainians report miracles during Russian invasion
The unprovoked attack on the nation of Ukraine by Russia has gripped the attention of most of the world. The media has focused on the horrors of war and worldwide protests condemning the attack. What the mainstream media has not reported on is the recorded stories of miracles happening in that nation during this invasion. SNBC NEWS wanted to mention just a few stories coming out of Ukraine about what God is doing in that nation. 

According to one account, a pastor in Ukrainian city of Lviv contacted American friends on social media. The pastor and church members were requesting prayer as Russian troops launched rockets and were quickly approaching the city. The pastor later contacted the friends in the U.S. thanking them for prayers and reported the Russian troops got confused, lost, and ended up being fed by locals as they asked for directions. 

 The Director of CBN Ukraine reported the story of a father whose son, a Ukrainian solider called him asking for prayer after his unit was surrounded by Russian forces. After prayer by the father and fellow church members, the son reported what he described as “lightning coming from the sky”. The lightning targeted the Russian tanks and military vehicles. The soldier reported not one Ukrainian soldier engaged in combat during the account only the aircraft in the sky carried out the offensive. The son reported the following morning they found all the Russian military tanks and mobile units in the area destroyed. (According to the account the soldier thought allies from other nations had been sent to assist in the battle. He described the aircraft in the sky to his father as something he had never seen-mentioning it looked like some type of “spaceship” that shot what looked like “lightning” at the Russian forces.)

A third witness reported more confusion by Russian troops this time two Russian units began to attack each other after mistaking each other for Ukrainian forces. 

Finally, a monument was spared after heavy attacks near the area. The monument Babi Yar was erected to honor Ukrainian victims of the Holocaust. Mainstream media reported the monument had been destroyed (the comment was later recanted as incorrect information). Media including Ynet news.com confirmed that story was incorrect. There was heavy fighting in the area, but not a single rocket or missile hit the monument. Journalists who traveled to the scene reported not one shell or missile landed near the monument and the monument is in “perfect condition”. To God be all the Glory for these reported miracles. 

Two states pass new abortion laws
Two more states have passed new abortion laws. The state of Florida has passed a new law banning abortion after 15 weeks. The law will make exceptions for medical issues resulting in an emergency abortion. The law is similar to an abortion law in the state of Mississippi. That law is currently being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court and is expected to be upheld. The state of South Dakota has passed a bill banning over the phone consultation for abortion medications. Known as telemedicine abortions, South Dakota’s new law will now require in person consultation from medical doctors. South Dakota’s governor Kristi Noem says the new law will protect the unborn and mothers from this dangerous procedure.

SNBC Health report: How many steps per day do you need to achieve health benefits

The myth or rumor that you need 10-thousand steps walking per day to achieve a health goal, is just that a myth. The idea of 10-thousand steps per day was created by a Japanese advertising company in honor of the 1964 Summer Olympics games hosted in Tokyo. According to researchers reaching this specific number does not result in any major health benefits. Researchers at Jama Network Open, recently studied how many steps per day benefit the human body. Starting with the myth they found there was no significant health improvements if study participants achieved 10-thousand steps per day. However, they did find that some form of activity per day does result in benefits for the body. The researchers found taking between five to seven thousand steps per day still achieves the same goals concerning health. Walking improves cognitive health, reduces the risk of chronic issues, and helps to fight against health issues such as diabetes. 

SNBC NEWS ALERT: Iranian Nuclear Deal quietly being negotiated by US
SNBC news is reporting some news not being widely broadcast by the mainstream media and happening behind the scenes. According to multiple sources while the media and the world has been focused on the situation in Ukraine, the Biden Administration has been quietly working on a new nuclear deal with Iran. This deal is considered controversial due to the lack of restrictions on Iran. This is the main reason why the nation of Israel has been a vocal opponent of this new deal. (Iran has repeatedly threatened the sovereignty of Israel vowing to destroy the only Democracy in the Middle East.
The Iranian regime has also repeatedly The efforts for a new deal were spearheaded by Russian officials, who want leniency concerning sanctions against Iran.  The sanctions were enacted due to Iran’s failure to end its nuclear weapons program. (The New York Times recently refused to feature an advertisement that condemned the new Iran nuclear deal; critics called the action an attempt by the media to hide an important news story)SNBC News will continue updated as this story develops.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27th, 2022

Biden Administration announces nomination for Supreme Court vacancy
Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson has been nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Jackson if approved would be the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. During campaigning Mr. Biden promised a black woman would be nominated if he had the opportunity to replace a judge. Last year, Justice Stephen Breyer has announced he retire at the end of this summer. The justice’s nomination is controversial because of her more liberal stance. Senator Lindsay Graham tweeted his disappointment on the nomination. The senator says he had hoped for a more moderate choice.
(SNBC NEWS NOTE: Senator Graham expressed disappointment and noted that he had suggested Justice J. Michelle Childs, a judge with the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. Senator Graham being from South Carolina, suggested Justice Childs, believing she would be a good moderate choice for the court. Critics disliked the choice because the justice has a more conservative record and is a practicing Catholic-meaning her faith may sway her decisions on the court.)
The CEO of First Liberty called Jackson a “justice activist”. Kelly Shackleford says the justice showed hostility towards religious liberty, free speech, and constitutional rights early in her judicial career. Senators on the committee have promised a fair review of Jackson during this process. The Supreme Court is a lifetime appointment; if approved the justice, who is 51 years old, could be on the court for a long time shaping the interpretation of US law. 

Canadian government extends Emergency Act to quell Freedom Convoy protests
The Canadian government is continuing its all-out offensive against truck drivers protesting mandates. According to reports the Canadian government extended its emergency act to stop protesting in that nation’s capital. The act would allow blockades of areas in Ottawa, confiscating protestors vehicles and allowing police to freeze protestors financial accounts. The efforts are being made to stop nationwide convoy protests by Canadian trucker drivers. Known as the freedom convoy, truckers in the nation are protesting continued restrictions on Canadian citizens. The protests have gained worldwide attention and criticism of the Canadian government for its harsh response to those protesting. The protests have inspired other truck drivers around the world including here in the U.S. to create their own freedom convoys.

Evangelist recounts miraculous story of God’s love
A evangelism organization in Africa is reporting a miracle that shows the power of God’s love. Oscar Amaechina is president of the Afri-Mission and Evangelism Network. The organization works to witness the gospel to Africans in small villages and remote areas. During one mission in Nigeria, Amaechina recounted a miraculous story. According to the evangelist, he and his team were ministering in an area when they were attacked by a group of terrorists. The men were sent to kill the missionaries because of their work in the village. Instead of fearing the men, the evangelist said he and his team offered their would-be attackers’ food and other items the men needed. Mr. Amaechina says the leader of the group then told him the men had never received gifts before. Because of this act of kindness, and showing God’s love to them, the men told the evangelist and his team they wanted to become Christians. The team then lead the men to Christ. Mr. Amaechina says this story is a reminder and an example of the power of showing God’s love to others. (SNBC NEWS NOTE: The anchor reminded the live and streaming audience to please continue to keep Christians and Jews around the world in prayer; persecution of both groups is on the rise especially in places where Jews and Christians are smaller minority groups ex. India and the Middle East).

SNBC Health report: combating food cravings naturally
We have reported previously that some companies fill processed foods with ingredients such as sugar for the purpose of keeping customers coming back for more. Sugar, especially white sugar can be found in all varieties of processed foods. Eating these kinds of foods in abundance over time is not good for the human body. Some medical experts claim the body doesn’t and cannot have a chemical dependency on sugar or processed foods. However, there are studies that prove sugar and other processed foods, can be more or just as addictive as a narcotic. To combat this issue researchers advise avoiding certain foods like white sugar, artificial sweeteners, limiting processed foods and reading labels as often as you can. Perimeter shopping at grocery stores, eating fruit instead of candy and other sweets, and cooking at home as much as possible are other ways to help combat dependency on sugar and processed foods naturally.  

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20th, 2022

Arizona state Congress passes abortion bill into law 
The Arizona State Congress has passed a ban on abortion into law. The new law is considered one of the nation’s most restrictive. The ban will now prohibit abortions in that state after 15 weeks. Secular media described the law as being passed by the “Arizona GOP controlled Senate”. Democrats condemning the law showed the same amount of contempt calling the law a disadvantage to the poor and minorities. Senator Nancy Barto, who represents the state of Arizona says the law is designed to prevent the painful deaths of the unborn. In her comments Barto remarked that babies in the womb by this time frame are fully formed and can feel pain. There is a similar law in Mississippi that is expected to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. Barto says she hopes the courts uphold that law which would in turn would keep Arizona’s law and similar legislation from being challenged. 

School board officials voted out of office in San Francisco
 Parents in the city of San Francisco made a statement at the ballot box this week recalling three elected officials. Three members of the city’s school board were voted out of office after the efforts of angry parent. Most parents in San Francisco voiced their disapproval of the board’s handling of students’ education, especially during the extended lockdowns in that city and in California.  Parents also expressed frustration over the board’s attempt to change the names of local schools. Among those schools two were named after George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. Opponents of the school board members say the board focused on pushing liberal views and neglected the education of the city’s children. The city’s mayor London Breed was an advocate for the recall and says the parents who launched the special election were fighting for what matters most, the children. Similar efforts led to the eventual ouster of Virginia’s governor after angry parents were targeted by state and federal officials for protesting the addition of controversial school curriculums that included critical race theory. 
(The officials in San Francisco were the only candidates up for recall elections, but parents wanted to send a message that they did not approve of the board’s actions). 

US Jewish community condemns Presbyterian leader for comments
 Members of the Jewish Community here in the US and allies are demanding the resignation of a religious leader after he made controversial remarks. Presbyterian USA official Rev. J Herbert Nelson II made comments on two separate occasions targeting the nation of Israel. In his remarks Nelson claimed Israel was occupying the West Bank and referred to the situation as 21 century slavery. He also called on the US Jewish community to influence the US government to help end this “immoral enslavement.” Conservative and Pro-Israel Jewish groups called Rev. Nelson’s remarks dangerous and false. The Jewish Council for Public affairs released a statement condemning the remarks, calling them profoundly anti-Semitic. The comments were made in January of this year. Rev. Nelson has refused to apologize and further added to his statements saying, Palestinians, “Do not have freedom to be who they are in community with everybody else. They are limited. That is slavery. They don’t have the opportunity to be able to engage the way others are able to engage in society.” Several rabbis in the Jewish community are calling for Nelson’s resignation after the recent remarks and criticizing the Presbyterian USA organization for not condemning the remarks. The PUSA has only remarked that Nelson comments do not reflect the organization. 

SNBC Health report: the health benefits of fish
 The health benefits of fish and how it has a positive effect on the human body has been widely reported. Most people know of Omega-3 fatty acids, but there are so many more health benefits you can acquire from eating fish. Fish is not only high in Omega-3 fatty acid, but it considered a high-quality protein, rich in iodine and vitamin D. It is considered a heart healthy food and beneficial to the brain.  Some doctors believe fish helps with the prevention of auto immune issues and maybe beneficial in helping prevent childhood asthma. Nutrients found in fish are beneficial to eye health and could help improve sleep. To receive these benefits according to researchers, avoid farm raised fish, purchase wild caught only. When purchasing try to buy fish such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and sardines. These species are referred to as fatty fish, which contain the highest amount of nutrients. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13th, 2022

Pro-life group settles with North Carolina county officials
Activists with the organization Love Life have won their case in court. The organization sued Guilford County North Carolina after an incident in March 2020. Members of the pro-life group were peacefully protesting in front of an abortion clinic when they were arrested. Police from both Guilford and Greensboro participated in the arrest of the protestors. The officers claimed the protesters were not in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions as cause for their arrest. According to Love Life, participants were limited to no more than ten for the gathering and were social distancing at the time of the arrest. The group was defended by attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom. The attorneys claimed their clients First Amendment rights were violated along with their religious liberties. Guilford County has agreed to pay 15-thousand dollars towards the protestors fees and vowed to uphold citizens’ rights if a future COVID order comes out. Attorneys for the protester’s say they commend Guilford County officials for agreeing to respect free speech. 

US Truck convoys set to begin inspired by Canadian convoys
The protest convoys by truck drivers in Canada is motivating others around the world. According to reports a group of US truck drivers are now planning a cross country convoy to protest covid mandates. Organizer Brian Brase says the protest is in support of groups still under mandates. Brase says healthcare workers, members of law enforcement, teachers, and military personnel should not be forced to take the covid shot at the risk of losing their jobs. He called the mission a protest against human rights violations. The organizers reported 100-thousands followers on social media before two leaders’ pages were removed. Social media company Facebook claimed the group violated Q’Anon standards. Truckers in the U.S. plan to drive from California to D.C. as part of the protest. Truck drivers in Canada are currently in the capital of Ottawa as part of their freedom convoy. Officials there have now declared a state of emergency and are urging truckers to go home. More protests are reportedly being planned by truck drivers in parts of Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. 

Christian promoted to top office in Egyptian Court System
Some good and historic news from the nation of Egypt. The nation’s government has named the first Christian to lead Egypt’s highest court. Judge Boulos Fahmy will be the 19th justice to preside over Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court. The previous justice over the court recently retired due to health issues; Fahmy was recently announced as his successor. Experts in Egypt’s judicial affairs called the appointment historic, and a giant move towards political and civil rights in that nation. Coptic Christians make up ten percent of Egypt’s population (102 million)and have been the target of discrimination. The president of Egypt, according to experts is making more efforts to protect and show solidarity with Christians since taking office in 2014. 

SNBC Health report: the effects worry on the human body
SNBC Health news segments mainly focus on the best ways to strengthen the human body from the inside out. In this segment we wanted to present what physically happens to the body in this report we are looking at the effects of worry in the body. A recent study released on worry followed middle-aged men, but the results are something everyone can take notice of for their own personal health. Researchers found men who worry were prone to higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Due to worry and anxiety, certain subjects in the study were diagnosed earlier in life with health issues. The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association followed primarily middle-aged white men and found those with higher levels of anxiousness and worry had a rise in heart issues and other conditions. A similar study was conducted by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Boston. Veterans were followed for several years in the study. Researchers found again those who had a high amount of anxiety and worry were at higher risk for heart disease, cancer, or other stress related issues in the body. Health experts advised medicine to treat anxiety however there’s a better to combat worry.

Scriptures: (here are just two) 

I Peter 5:7 (casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.) (NKJV)
Isaiah 41:10 (Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’) (NKJV)

SNBC NEWS UPDATE:
Pfizer has withdrawn its application for developing a covid shot for children under age 5. The application has been dropped due to insufficient data. Also Johnson and Johnson has quietly stopped production of its one dose single shot covid vaccine. The company did not announce why and the end of production was not released, but instead announced by media outlets that discovered the news and released it to the public. SNBC NEWS will report more details on these stories as information is released.