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Fourth of July 2026: Discover Which Stores and Restaurants Will Be Open or Closed

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Here’s everything you need to know before stepping out on the Fourth of July.

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As we prepare to celebrate another Independence Day, many are finalizing their plans for the July 4th weekend. Whether you’re hitting the shops or dining out, it’s essential to know which stores and businesses will be operational during the holiday. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate the Fourth.

Be sure to verify local store hours, as they can vary by location.

What’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2026:


Restaurants:

The following chain restaurants will welcome guests on July 4th:

  • Applebee’s
  • Arby’s
  • BJ’s Restaurant

    Open Heaven 4 July 2026 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – While It Is Day

    Open Heaven 4 July 2026 TOPIC – While It Is Day

    MEMORISE: Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. – John 11:9 (KJV)

    READ: Joshua 13:1-5 (KJV)

    1 Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.

    2 This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri,

    3 From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:

    4 From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and Mearah that is beside the Sidonians unto Aphek, to the borders of the Amorites:

    5 And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanon, toward the sunrising, from Baalgad under mount Hermon unto the entering into Hamath.

    BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 15-17

    Open Heaven 4 July 2026 MESSAGE

    The account of some of Joshua’s great exploits can be found in Joshua 12. The chapter highlights all the kings he conquered and the lands he possessed. It was indeed a long list of victories, and any fellow who achieved the things Joshua did would be proud of such exploits. However, in the next chapter, which is today’s Bible reading, God told him that even though he was now old, there remained much land to be possessed. God then went ahead to list all the lands that remained unconquered, making him know that there was still so much to do.

    Beloved, there is a set time when you must do the works of Him who sent you. In John 9:4, Jesus said, “l must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work” For every human, there is a daytime and a nighttime. The daytime is the portion of a fellow’s life when he or she is young and agile. In the daytime, a fellow has the strength to go around preaching the gospel of Christ and can fast and pray as long as he or she wants to. However, by nighttime, the fellow’s strength would have abated. Also, when some people’s nighttime comes, they become sick and are unable to continue working. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to do God’s work now, do it with all your strength and focus. Even if you are well advanced in years, the fact that you are alive means that there is still so much you can do for God, just as He showed Joshua in today’s Bible reading.

    There are 24 hours in a day. Approximately half of those hours are characterised by the presence of sunlight, and during those hours, most people work on their goals. After those hours of light, darkness descends.

    Jesus said in John 11:10 that if a man walks in the night, he stumbles. This means that NOW is the time to serve God and carry out any assignments He might have committed into your hands. You must get to work now because when the night comes, no one, including you, will be able to work. Therefore, work while it is still day. Don’t procrastinate God’s work. Heal the sick, preach the gospel, cast out demons, mentor the next generation, and let your light so shine before men that they may glorify your Father in heaven.

    Open Heaven 4 July 2026 KEY POINT

    Work while it is day.

    Open Heaven 4 July 2026 HYMN 4 – To The Work! To The Work! We Are Servants Of God

    1 To the work! to the work!
    we are servants of God,
    Let us follow the path that our
    Master has trod;
    With the balm of His counsel
    our strength to renew,
    Let us do with our might what
    our hands find to do.

    Refrain:
    Toiling on, toiling on,
    Toiling on, toiling on,
    Let us hope, let us watch,
    And labour till the Master comes.

    2 To the work! to the work!
    let the hungry be fed,
    To the fountain of life let
    the weary be led!
    In the cross and its banner
    our glory shall be,
    While we herald the tidings,
    “Salvation is free!”

    3 To the work! to the work!
    there is labour for all,
    For the kingdom of darkness
    and error shall fall;
    And the name of Jehovah exalted shall be,
    In the loud-swelling chorus,
    “Salvation is free!”

    4 To the work! to the work!
    in the strength of the Lord,
    And a robe and a crown shall
    our labour reward,
    When the home of the faithful
    our dwelling shall be,
    And we shout with the ransomed,
    “Salvation is free!”

    Open Heavens 2026 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.

    Accessing the Devotional
    The Open Heavens devotional is conveniently available as an application across all major mobile platforms and operating systems, including iOS, Android, Nokia, Windows Mobile, and PC. This wide accessibility ensures that users can engage with the devotional from virtually any device. For more information or to access the Open Heaven for Today 2026, visit

REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Interpol Red Notice Issued for Ukrainian Woman in Monaco Oligarch Bombing Case

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On Friday, the International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol, issued a red notice for 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian woman accused of orchestrating a bombing at a Monaco apartment complex. This attack allegedly targeted a Ukrainian oligarch with ties to Russia.

The explosion on June 30 at the apartment building, as reported by various media outlets, left Vadym Yermolaiev, a construction tycoon originally from Ukraine, injured.

Though Monaco’s public prosecutor, Stéphane Thibault, refrained from naming the victims, it’s been reported that the blast also wounded a woman and a 13-year-old child thought to be members of Yermolaiev’s family.

Interpol now lists Berezovska as wanted for attempted murder, placing an explosive device with the intent to harm on a public highway, as well as for criminal association.

Interpol identified the Ukrainian national as a dark-haired German-speaking woman who possibly has a tattoo of a snake on her arm.

Surveillance footage of Anastasiia Berezovska

Surveillance photo of Anastasiia Berezovska (Interpol)

The 39-year-old suspect was initially believed to be a heavy-set man. Monaco Deputy Prosecutor Morgan Raymond even initially referred to the suspect in masculine terms.

“He stood up a few meters ahead of the victims, placed an explosive device taken from his shopping bag on the entrance steps of the building, then turned to confirm the presence of the three victims before triggering the explosion using a remote control,” Raymond said at an initial news conference after the incident.

Prosecutors reviewed footage of the days leading up to the explosion, finding that a man wearing a fishing hat repeatedly cased the apartment building and surrounding area. However, on June 28, the man was absent from security footage. Instead, a woman — who prosecutors now believe to be Berezovska — followed the same patterns as the man.

Surveillance photo of Anastasiaa Berezovska

Surveillance photo of Anastasiaa Berezovska (Interpol)

“The repeated reconnaissance operations and the pauses made in front of the building clearly demonstrate the intention to specifically target the three victims,” Raymond said.

Investigators tracked her escape across the Monaco-France border, through Italy and into Germany, where authorities are now actively looking for her. They raided her Frankfurt apartment Thursday.

Raymond noted that the sophistication of her explosive device gives prosecutors reason to believe she did not act alone.

“The relative sophistication of the explosive device and the modus operandi appear to indicate that the person who placed the device was not acting alone,” Morgan said.

The damaged entrance of a residential building following an explosion on Monday, in Monaco, June 30, 2026.

The damaged entrance of a residential building after an explosion in Monaco June 30, 2026. (Reuters/Alexandre Dimou)

Though authorities have provided no motive, Yermolaiev’s status as a sanctioned former Ukrainian is notable.

The 58-year-old construction tycoon renounced his Ukrainian citizenship in 2017, Ukrainian media reported, and has been a citizen of Cyprus since 2019. 

In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.

Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Cop’s Suicide Post-LASIK Surgery

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The family of a Pennsylvania police officer, who took his own life following laser eye surgery, has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit.

Ryan Kingerski, a 26-year-old police officer serving the Penn Hills Police Department near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in January 2025 in a wooded area off Old William Penn Highway. His death occurred just over five months after he underwent LASIK eye surgery, as detailed in the lawsuit filed by his family.

The legal action, brought forward by Kingerski’s parents, Timothy and Stefanie Kingerski, alleges that he endured ‘severe and debilitating complications’ resulting from the quick elective procedure, which included unbearable pain, double vision, and ongoing headaches.

In their lawsuit, Kingerski’s parents assert that their son was not adequately informed about the risks associated with the procedure, and the resulting complications ultimately led to him ending his life.

“He left us a note that said, ‘I can’t take this anymore. LASIK took everything from me,'” Tim Kingerski shared with KDKA-TV last year. “That’s the note that we received.”

The lawsuit, filed Monday, names LASIKPlus Pittsburgh, its parent company LCA-Vision and Dr Michael Rom, the ophthalmologist who performed the surgery in 2024. 

Rom’s biography on LASIKPlus’ website claims he has performed more than 35,000 LASIK procedures since 2006.  

Kingerski’s family is seeking unspecified damages under Pennsylvania’s wrongful death statute, which allows a personal representative of a deceased person’s estate to file a lawsuit to recover financial losses and emotional damages. 

Ryan Kingerski (pictured above), a 26-year-old police officer in Pennsylvania, died by suicide five months after receiving LASIK surgery

Ryan Kingerski (pictured above), a 26-year-old police officer in Pennsylvania, died by suicide five months after receiving LASIK surgery

Representatives for LASIKPlus and Rom could not be immediately reached by the Daily Mail for comment. LASIK.com posted a statement on May 29, 2025, in response to news reports of Kingerski’s death and his family linking it to LASIK. 

‘The news reports of Ryan Kingerski are devastating. A 26-year-old officer from Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, described by those who loved him as witty, charming, and full of life, is no longer here,’ the statement read. 

‘The emotional weight of these news reports have led some to imply that LASIK is inherently unsafe, that it “took everything” from Ryan. It’s a heartbreaking statement. But it is also a statement that fails to reflect both the broader reality of LASIK outcomes and the complexity of suicide causality itself.

‘What we need is balance, not fearmongering or blind defense. We need doctors and surgical centers to continue to take every patient’s concerns seriously, to continue to provide consistent follow-up, and to continue to ensure informed consent is not just a formality but a meaningful conversation. We also need compassion and nuance when tragedies like this occur. 

‘Suffering often craves an explanation. It’s human. But we must remember that sometimes the most painful truths are also the most complicated, and that no headline, no statistic, and no single story can explain the full depth of someone’s mental or physical suffering.’

LASIK surgery – which stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis – is an outpatient surgery that permanently reshapes the eye’s cornea to correct vision issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. 

Patients are given numbing drops rather than general anesthesia and can return home immediately after. 

LASIK typically costs $4,000 to $6,000, depending on the type of laser used and the severity of eye conditions being treated. 

About 600,000 to 800,000 LASIK surgeries are performed in the US each year. 

LASIK surgery - which stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis - is an outpatient surgery that permanently reshapes the eye's cornea (stock image)

LASIK surgery – which stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis – is an outpatient surgery that permanently reshapes the eye’s cornea (stock image)

Kingerski, pictured above, allegedly suffered from vision loss, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, eye strain and nausea after LASIK surgery, according to the lawsuit

Kingerski, pictured above, allegedly suffered from vision loss, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, eye strain and nausea after LASIK surgery, according to the lawsuit

The procedure typically causes dry eyes, visual disturbances like spots or sensitivity to bright light, inflammation and possible infection, all of which tend to resolve within several weeks or months, according to health authorities.

However, experts warn patients with pre-existing eye conditions like dry eye and thin corneas, as well as autoimmune conditions, may experience more severe forms of these side effects.

The lawsuit claims that ‘at no time prior to the surgery did Dr Rom inform Mr Kingerski of the general or individualized risks of LASIK.’ The lawsuit also alleges that the surgery center ‘undertook a deceptive marketing scheme to lead consumers like Mr Kingerski to believe that LASIK was entirely safe and without consequences.’

According to the lawsuit, Kingerski had nearsightedness – also known as myopia – and thin eye tissue, which means more tissue often has to be removed during LASIK. 

The lawsuit alleges that Rom never examined Kingerski himself prior to the procedure and only met him minutes before starting surgery. 

Attorneys wrote that Kingerski was not given the informed consent paperwork until he had already paid for the procedure and had his eyes dilated. 

The surgery took place on August 14, 2024, and the lawsuit alleges that ‘almost immediately after surgery, Mr Kingerski began experiencing significant and painful complications.’

By August 19, according to the lawsuit, Kingerski ‘reported feeling like he could not function.’ He reported vision loss, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, eye strain and nausea. By September 9, Rom had allegedly written a letter on Kingerski’s behalf seeking short-term disability benefits.

Kingerski's parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against LASIKPlus, its parent company LCA-Vision and Dr Michael Rom, the ophthalmologist who performed the surgery in 2024. Kingerski is pictured above with his mother

Kingerski’s parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against LASIKPlus, its parent company LCA-Vision and Dr Michael Rom, the ophthalmologist who performed the surgery in 2024. Kingerski is pictured above with his mother

The lawsuit claims Kingerski began speaking out about his experience in online reviews and on social media in November 2024. 

The lawsuit also alleges by the time he sought a letter for long-term disability benefits in December, LASIKPlus and Rom had dropped him as a patient due to his online comments. 

According to the lawsuit, Kingerski’s mental and emotional health began suffering as his symptoms worsened, even though he ‘had no prior mental or behavioral health history.’  

‘The direct and proximate cause of Mr Kingerski’s suicide was LASIK and the associated complications he experienced with the procedure, all of which were the predictable consequence of his preoperative clinical picture,’ his family’s lawyers wrote in the lawsuit. 

If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US on 988. There is also an online chat available at 988lifeline.org.

Top Home Exercises Recommended by Physical Therapists for Improved Balance After 60

A strong and stable body is essential for moving safely and with confidence.

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Physical therapists play a vital role in helping individuals regain their functional abilities. Whether aiding recovery from injury or managing chronic conditions, these professionals focus on crucial aspects of movement, with balance being a key area. Stability is of the utmost importance; it enables you to navigate your environment safely and prevents falls and injuries. Everyday activities—like walking outside to collect the mail, stepping over a puddle, or reaching for something on a high shelf—rely heavily on balance. Thanks to their expertise in functional movement, physical therapists often emphasize strengthening exercises, walking patterns, spatial awareness, and even inner-ear exercises to enhance balance.

We reached out to a physical therapist to learn about the four expert-recommended exercises for restoring balance after the age of 60.

“Balance exercises are specifically designed to retrain proprioceptors and refine the brain’s processing of balance. This leads to quicker and more accurate reactions, ultimately improving balance and reducing fall risks. By practicing balance, you enhance sensory integration, allowing the primary balance systems—vision, vestibular, and proprioceptive—to function together effectively,” explains W. Zach Smith, Founder and Doctor of Physical Therapy at HIDEF Physical Therapy.

With this in mind, let’s delve into the details!

Single-Leg Balance

  1. Stand tall on a flat surface with your feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
  2. Shift your body weight onto your left foot.
  3. Lift your right foot off the ground.
  4. Activate your core while keeping your shoulders stacked over your ribs and your hips level.
  5. Hold the single-leg balance for 30 seconds.
  6. Repeat on the other side.

Tandem Walk

  1. Stand tall.
  2. Begin walking straight, placing one foot right in front of the other, heel to toe.
  3. Take 10 steps without losing your balance.

The 16 Best Exercises To Regain Your Balance After 60

Squats

  1. ​​Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend your arms in front of you or place your hands on your hips.
  3. Bend at the knees and hips as you lower into a squat.
  4. Use control to descend until your thighs assume a “sitting” position or lower.
  5. Press through your heels to return to standing.

Over 45? If You Can Wall Sit This Long, Your Body Beats Your Age

Step-Ups

  1. Begin by standing tall, facing a sturdy workout bench, plyometric box, or step that’s about knee height.
  2. Place your left foot firmly onto the surface, keeping your core engaged and chest tall.
  3. Press through your left heel to lift your body until your left leg is straight and you’re standing on the surface.
  4. Use control to lower back to the start position.
  5. Repeat on the other side.

DCLM Daily Manna 4 July 2026 — Lot of The Foolish

DCLM Daily Manna 4 July 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Lot of The Foolish

TOPIC: Lot of The Foolish (DCLM Daily Manna 4 July 2026)

KEY VERSE: The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise – Proverbs 12:15

TEXT: Proverbs 12:14-20 (KJV)

14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

A man who was hard-of-hearing was in the company of new acquaintances. One of the people entertained them with a funny story that sent everyone laughing. They observed that the man was not tickled by the story and suspected that he had a hearing impairment. When he realised what was happening, he belittled the story that caused the laughter, and told them he had a funnier story. They listened to him repeat the same story that had been told earlier. This confirmed the people’s suspicion, and as they laughed at his blunder, he interjected, “Didn’t I tell you I’d tell a funnier story that would cause you more laughter?”

The unwarranted pretence of the hard-of-hearing man is akin to the self-conceit of a fool. Today’s text highlights some of the traits of a foolish person and their bitter consequences. Many things are associated with foolishness, but the worst is that the fool’s way is right in his own eyes. By this, he prevents himself from ever getting wise. Foolery spares no aspect of the fool’s life. He speaks indiscreetly, walks loftily, acts sinfully, and thinks deceitfully and vainly. He brings upon himself unimaginable misery here and hereafter. Conversely, the wise treads cautiously and righteously and experiences true fulfilment, peace, and joy now and in eternity.

Someone is not a fool because of an occasional decision or choice. Sometimes, we make such mistakes. The Bible says, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” A fool is, therefore, a person who disregards God; a practical atheist who acts as if there is no God. This disposition is at the root of all the deviant behaviours and wicked practices around us. The grim consequences of this indiscretion are too glaring to ignore – premature death, preventable diseases, unfulfilled careers, miserable living, and dishonour, to mention a few.

God invites you to savour His wisdom and the associated truth and righteousness, which result in satisfaction, peace, joy, and fulfilment. True wisdom is not gained from intellectual or academic exertion or exposure through travel and interactions. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Rudimentary knowledge of God is not enough. The more you understand God’s word, the wiser you become.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Recovery from foolishness starts when a fool realises his foolishness

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Genesis 11-13

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Rhapsody Of Realities 4 July 2026: Circumcision Is Of The Heart

Rhapsody Of Realities 4 July 2026 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Christ Embassy): Circumcision Is Of The Heart

TOPIC: Circumcision Is Of The Heart (Rhapsody of Realities 4 July 2026)

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God (Romans 2:29).

Rhapsody Of Realities For Today’s MESSAGE:

God’s definition of your identity isn’t based on outward signs or experiences but on inward realities, the transformation that has taken place in your spirit. The Bible makes it clear: true circumcision isn’t in the flesh; it’s of the heart, in the spirit. This is the mark of the new covenant—an inward transformation that defines who you are before God.

The challenge for many isn’t the absence of this reality but the absence of its consciousness. You may have something, but if you’re not conscious of it, you may never experience or live in its power. Consider David: he knew he was in covenant with God. That consciousness produced uncommon boldness in him to confront and defeat Goliath.

But Saul, who was king at the time and was head and shoulders above everyone else in Israel, had the same covenant but he lacked the consciousness, and therefore, he recoiled in fear against Goliath. The difference wasn’t in what they possessed; it was in what had dawned on their hearts.

That’s the call to you today. You’ve been circumcised in the heart. This isn’t symbolic; it’s a spiritual reality. It’s the token of your oneness with Christ. It’s the seal that you’re the heir of the Abrahamic blessings: “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Galatians 3:29).

This has to dawn on your spirit and be the only perspective from which you reason and view life. Be ever conscious that you carry within you the life of God, the incorruptible, invincible life of divinity. If this isn’t real to you, you may live beneath your privileges; limited in experience, though unlimited in potential. You may be religious, yet ineffective.

But the moment this truth grips your spirit, everything changes: Your thinking aligns with your identity. Your words carry authority. Your life produces results. There’s no seemingly hopeless situation that you can’t change. That’s your heritage as one who’s circumcised in the spirit.

PRAYER

Dear Father, I thank you for the reality of my new life in Christ. I’m circumcised in the heart, in the spirit, and I live in the full consciousness of this truth. Your life in me is active, and I walk in dominion, growing in grace and in the knowledge of your truth steadily, in Jesus’ Name.

FURTHER STUDY

Genesis 17:12-13 (KJV)
And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. [13] He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

Colossians 2:11 (KJV)
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:

Philippians 3:3 (NIV)
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 17:1-15 & Job 3-5

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Corinthians 13:1-6 & Isaiah 23-24

DIVINE HEALTH CONFESSIONS – 4TH JULY 2026

Christ lives in me; His life and immortality have been unveiled to me! I am a partaker of the God-life, a life that is superior to sickness, disease, death, and the devil. I walk in dominion today, and I dwell in the realm of light and life.

Keep saying it, don’t stop talking it! Remember, you can make your way prosperous with words. Get talking today!

Remember to share with all your friends and loved ones today. Thank you and God bless you richly.

Rhapsody of Realities 2026 Devotional was written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Discover Why Mexico’s £20m Wonderkid Gilberto Mora Is a Key Threat to England and on the Radar of Man City and Real Madrid

Before the World Cup kicked off, the name Gilberto Mora buzzed among aspiring football pundits.

This teenage sensation from Mexico, who England faces this Monday morning at the iconic Azteca Stadium, became a fixture on the front page of every team-by-team guide for the tournament in magazines, websites, and newspapers alike, largely because the co-hosts were placed in Group A. Yet unlike some young talents whose potential remains unfulfilled in such prestigious tournaments, Mora has not only matched the expectations but surpassed them.

At just 17, and donning the jersey for Liga MX club Tijuana, Mora stands as the youngest competitor at the World Cup, yet he shoulders the aspirations of an entire nation.

A number of elite football clubs both in England and across Europe are closely monitoring his development, anticipating a heated contest for his signature. Here’s why he draws such attention…

Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 17, is the youngest player at the World Cup and has forced his way into his country's starting line-up

Mexico’s Gilberto Mora, at just 17, is the youngest player at the World Cup, having earned his place in his country’s starting lineup.

Mora is already carrying the hopes of a nation despite his tender age

Mora is already carrying the hopes of a nation despite his tender age

What’s the fuss about?

A creative midfielder for Club Tijuana, Mora was still only 16 when he was named in Mexico’s starting XI for last year’s Gold Cup final.

‘I believe he can be a key figure for the national team and someone who inspires the next generation,’ said Wolves forward Raul Jimenez, his international team-mate.

Mora is already represented by Rafaela Pimenta, one of the game’s most prominent agents who also handles the affairs of Erling Haaland, former Liverpool manager Arne Slot and others.

‘I always say, if you are really a player, then you sleep with the ball,’ said Mora’s representative in a recent interview. ‘The ball is there, the ball is your best friend. That’s exactly how Gil was as a child, and it’s how he is now.’

Mora is the youngest player at this World Cup, the youngest to ever represent Mexico and was the second-youngest to start a knockout match. The player he was behind? Pele. It feels apt that Mora is stepping up in Estadio Azteca where the great Brazilian had some of his most famous nights.

Mora got his first start of the World Cup in the final group game against the Czech Republic but then kept his place for the Ecuador match in the round of 32. He started on the right of a midfield three but drifted and could cause Nico O’Reilly a few problems on Monday morning. 

When Mexico hosted the World Cup in 1986, their hero was Hugo Sanchez, an outstanding forward for Real Madrid from 1985 to 1992. Mora has some way to go to reach Sanchez’s status but he certainly has the talent to do it. Mora also idolised Cristiano Ronaldo as a child which, allied to Sanchez’s history, makes a move to Real Madrid one day feel inevitable.

Perhaps showing a maturity beyond his years, Mora is said to have a special admiration for some cult heroes of the past including Jorge ‘El Magico’ Gonzalez, who was once a virtuoso player for El Salvador.

England's left-back Nico O'Reilly will have to have his wits about him in the Azteca when he comes up against Mexico's wonderkid

England’s left-back Nico O’Reilly will have to have his wits about him in the Azteca when he comes up against Mexico’s wonderkid

‘I believe he can be a key figure for the national team and someone who inspires the next generation,’ said Wolves forward Raul Jimenez, his international team-mate

‘I believe he can be a key figure for the national team and someone who inspires the next generation,’ said Wolves forward Raul Jimenez, his international team-mate

Who does he compare to?

Tijuana coach Juan Carlos Osorio reckons the man they all call ‘Gil’ is like the great Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta.

‘He knows how to move with and without the ball, he reminds me of Iniesta,’ said Osorio recently. ‘We decided to play him as an inverted winger, so he could drift inside and show his talent. He touched the ball four or five times and I thought, “This kid is different”.’

A year ago, after Mora helped Mexico win the Concacaf Gold Cup, Tijuana president Jorge Alberto said: ‘Gil is only 16 and already he is competing with men at the highest level and making an impact for his country.

‘To see a player who grew up here, at our club, at Tijuana, go and perform like that – it’s special. It’s pride for me personally, pride for the club, and pride for the city.’

Who wants him?

The Tottenham-born rapper Avelino watched Mora play when doing a gig abroad and got straight on the phone to his friend Carlton Cole, the ex-England striker who is now loans and pathway manager at West Ham.

So it is fair to say the Hammers are on the tail of Mora but, with all due respect, they will not stand a chance.

All the usual suspects, from Real Madrid to both Manchester clubs, Chelsea and Liverpool are aware of the player’s abilities. His contract is said to include a £20m release clause, according to Mexican media outlets.

Given what we have heard and seen about him, that seems like a bargain.

Mora takes on the Ecuador defence during his country's 2-0 round of 32 victory in Mexico City

Mora takes on the Ecuador defence during his country’s 2-0 round of 32 victory in Mexico City

Mora is already the centre of attention around the Mexico camp

Mora is already the centre of attention around the Mexico camp

What else do we know about him?

Just before the World Cup, Mora was asked how he would celebrate if Mexico won the World Cup. ‘Yeah, with an ice cream,’ he replied. ‘Vanilla.’

Apparently he reads books on the way to matches to help him focus. Striker Santiago Gimenez said on Instagram recently: ‘I glanced over and saw Mora reading a book, that’s when I thought, “This guy is different”.’

After the Gold Cup win last summer, Mora did not even have his phone at the party so he could remain in the moment and not get lost in taking selfies and videos. Agent Pimenta went to the family home the next morning to speak to the family, but the player was missing. He was at his cousin’s house playing on the PlayStation.

It appears he takes success in his stride and arrogance is not a problem.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Star-Studded Wedding Wraps Up at Madison Square Garden with a Memorable Night

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated their wedding in style, with an ensemble of top-tier celebrities reveling late into the morning hours.

Among the last to depart the star-studded event at Madison Square Garden around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday were Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Bradley Cooper.

Also seen leaving around the same time were Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, player Chris Jones, and former teammate Khalen Saunders—who shares a connection through his brother Kam, a dancer on Swift’s “Eras” Tour.

Initially reported by Page Six on Friday, both Swift and Kelce, aged 36, hosted an opulent matrimonial adventure in New York City, graced by celebrities such as Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, Karlie Kloss, and others.

The “Blank Space” singer had a strong support network in attendance, including longtime friend Abigail Anderson, along with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Ed Sheeran, adding to the event’s glamour.

Doors opened at 3:30 p.m. ET, with cocktail hour beginning at 4 p.m. ET.

Celebs were spotted leaving MSG at various times throughout the night.

Tom Brady was one of the first A-listers who we spotted leaving the party early, around 10 p.m. ET, followed shortly behind by George Stephanopoulos.

Other celebs who made earlier exits included Chris Rock, Michael Strahan, Stephen A. Smith, Steven Spielberg, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, Hugh Grant and Jessica Alba.


Here’s latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at MSG:


Swift — who wore a Christian Dior wedding dress — reportedly performed at her own wedding. Earlier in the evening, a man seemingly working the event was overheard saying she was already at the venue and would be performing with Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney, per the New York Times.

Page Six previously reported that Swift and Kelce invited approximately 1,000 wedding guests to their celebration, where they would be treated to performances by Nicks, McCartney and country singer Tim McGraw.

The couple held a much more intimate rehearsal dinner Thursday, inviting 100 of their closest friends and family. Guests included Gomez, Jack Antonoff, Hadid, Cooper and more.

“Guests ate, drank and hung out on a pink carpet,” a spy told Page Six of the rehearsal dinner.

The menu was catered by one of Taylor’s favorite restaurants, Sartiano’s. Another spy told us the venue’s decor featured a pink chandelier, which seemed to be the color scheme, as the outside of MSG was lit up in blush pink lights.

Page Six exclusively reported Thursday that Swift and Kelce had already wed ahead of their big MSG bash in a much more private affair.

Sources told us the couple exchanged vows in front of a tiny group of loved ones.

“They are already married,” one source in the know insisted.