President Trump today convened a “war cabinet” meeting in the White House to consider what happens next week when the current cease-fire expires next Wednesday morning. What he should conclude is that this “excursion“ was a dramatic mistake, and recognize that the objective of defeating Iran militarily is not possible with the troops we have allocated and the time we have available, and instead of proving that by trying to restart the war, he should admit the plan didn’t work, and seek to extricate the US as quickly as possible at the lowest possible cost. It is crucial to understand where we are at this point and how we got here: Prior to choosing to start this war w Iran, there was no threat to the United States, imminent or otherwise. They were not two weeks from a nuclear bomb, and they had made no move to build one. The Strait of Hormuz was open and free and unfettered, and about 19 million barrels of oil and all other commodities were flowing freely and without encumbrance, every day. All American troops in the region were alive and well. All of our bases were fully operational and unscathed. 24 MQ9 reaper drones were still in our possession, and 13 combat aircraft were still fully functional, and no planes had been shot out of the sky. The price of oil was a little over $60 a barrel, and every reason to think that it would remain stable at that price. Our regional allies we’re still whole and protected. Now none of those things are true now. The cost has been profound for a war that should never have been started, and it was clear to anyone willing to see the reality that we would end up in a place like this. And now, it is equally clear that to restart this war by choice, will only deepen all of the costs that we’ve already had imposed upon us, likely more death and destruction for America and its allies, and an even graver interruption of global oil supplies. And we still will not have control of the Strait, and will be facing a strategic and then military defeat at the hands of someone smaller and much weaker than us. The only way we could ever lose a war to Iran is if we started one. And now here we are staring defeating the face bc of that bad choice. The only question now, how much deeper with the cost be to America and our allies if we refuse to learn the previous lessons, and arrogantly go forth, trying to win again with the military. How many more Americans will have to die to prove what is already self evident?

"One of the great cons that Donald Trump has pulled off is the idea that he's a man of faith," David Brooks says. "After the last few days, even a lot of Trump supporters are acknowledging he's not a person of faith, he's not a man of God, because nobody acts that way." to.pbs.org/3QLm04E

Paula White stood in the White House and said this to the President of the United States: "You were betrayed and arrested and falsely accused. It's a familiar pattern that our Lord and Savior showed us. Because of His resurrection, you rose up." The text White is drawing from knew this moment was coming. Matthew 24:5: "Many will come in my name, claiming 'I am the Messiah,' and will deceive many." Isaiah 42:8: "I am the Lord; that is my name. I will not yield my glory to another." These are not obscure passages. They are the scripture's own warning against the exact thing White did at that podium. The tradition she claims to represent forbids giving a mortal the attributes of God. It names the people who do so as deceivers. It says directly that divine glory does not transfer. White is Trump's "spiritual advisor." She has led this kind of prayer before. What is new is the setting — the White House, surrounded by assembled faith leaders, on camera, 4.1 million views. The founders watched the Church of England fuse religious authority with the crown. They were not subtle about what they were rejecting when they wrote the Establishment Clause. The idea that no American president could be anointed by God, or have his legal jeopardy compared to the crucifixion, or have his election compared to the resurrection, was the whole point. The people in that room who clapped along should read their own book more carefully.

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Educators in our schools does a great job! They teach. They transfer knowledge. They control behavior. They manage classrooms. They engineer development of positive school culture. But above all, they educate for good character and human flourishing. #Values #Character

I use to think that it was not worth it to lie or chest because it hurts your character

Look at the generational difference… 1990s: • Get a university degree • Get a 9–5 job • Suit and tie • Get promoted • Get married at 21 • Buy a house at 25 • 4 kids, 1 dog • Retire at 60 2026: • Survive… Show more

Faith isn’t a political weapon & the National Prayer Breakfast isn't a campaign rally. Mocking prayer, gatekeeping who is faithful based on their vote & treating salvation as business deal isn't Christianity . Here's a Republican President on character & faith.

WATCH — @rep_jackson at the National Prayer Breakfast: "We pray (Trump) would be mindful of the poor, and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering on farms in the Midwest, and in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."

My primary concern isn't just about politics; it’s about the witness of the Church. If we remain silent about conduct that is vengeful, arrogant, or untruthful, we tell the world that our allegiance to a political party is stronger than our allegiance to the character of Jesus.

There’s a lot that David Brooks has written that I don’t agree with. But this is 100% spot-on and powerfully stated.

They tried so hard to suppress this video today. But because of YOU, it is now TRENDING. Please RETWEET and QUOTE TWEET this important video reminding us all WHO WE WERE BEFORE TRUMP

Research confirms what we already know: relational trust is essential to school success. We work with people of integrity, listen to those we respect, and invest where we feel cared for—so why wouldn’t character matter in our schools and communities? #charactercounts

The ethical school leader realizes integrity is paramount. Be trustworthy. Follow through. Say what you mean & don’t make promises you can’t keep. When you make a mistake, honestly admit it knowing that the easiest way to eat crow is while it’s still warm. #charactercounts

Investing in the ethical climate of a school or district is not only the right thing to do—it’s the smart thing to do. A school’s culture is built over time through the daily actions, decisions & values modeled by principals, teachers & support staff. #charactercounts #culture

As a school administrator, it’s easy to get caught up in the pace of the job, but you can’t afford to let your leadership style outrun your core values. To be a leader who truly matters, you have to stay anchored to your moral compass. #charactercounts

Just as importantly, culture is also defined by the poorest behavior a leader is willing to tolerate. When something is allowed to continue, it quietly sends a message. In the end, what you condone, you own. #charactercounts

A school’s culture doesn’t happen by accident. Over time, it's shaped by the values a principal lives out & the actions they choose to take—or not take. #charatercoutns

Remember to be kind to others and to yourselves. Like piano or golf, kindness is a practice. You don't just "have" it; you build it through repetition. A great strategy for school and home is kindness101.com #charactercounts

One of the lessons I learned is that a school leader with good intentions makes promises; a school leader with character keeps them. Character for a school leader is seen as more valued than competence. #charactercounts