(Substack)—If there’s one thing that became crystal clear about Democrats and the radical leftists guiding the party under dementia-ridden Joe Biden, it’s that they did everything in their power to diminish the Christian faith in America. It was just a year ago when the Biden regime gave a huge middle finger to the faithful by making their arbitrary “Transgender Day of Visibility” proclamation on Easter.
Things are very different under President Donald J. Trump. As we enter Holy Week, the focus is very squarely on honoring the faith.
On Palm Sunday, the President is expected to issue a presidential Easter proclamation that will speak directly to Christians as Holy Week begins and maintain his commitment to defend the Christian faith in schools, in the military, in workplaces, hospitals, in government and beyond.
According to Fox News:
The White House is gearing up for an “extraordinary” celebration for Holy Week ahead of Easter, with President Donald Trump participating in a number of events to celebrate and honor the holiday “with the observance it deserves.”
The new White House Faith Office organized the Holy Week schedule.
“The newly created White House Faith Office is grateful to share that President Trump will honor and celebrate Holy Week and Easter with the observance it deserves,” Jennifer Korn, faith director of the White House Faith Office, told Fox News Digital.
“Throughout the week, we will distribute a Holy Week proclamation, a special presidential video message (and) host a pre-Easter dinner and White House staff Easter service.”
This is a far cry from the rhetorical abuse delivered to Christians under the Biden regime. The war against the face by the globalist, “progressive” left continues but at least the political core of the nation is not playing their games.
The week will be jam-packed with faith-driven events:
On Monday, the president is expected to release a Holy Week video and will host an Easter dinner Wednesday evening.
The dinner will feature hymns from the Marine Corps Band, Christian opera by singer Charles Billingsley, prayers and remarks from President Trump.
Christian pastors, priests and faith leaders are expected to attend the dinner along with the president, Korn, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Pastor Paula White, the senior advisor to the White House Faith Office.
On Holy Thursday, the president is expected to host a staff worship service at the White House, where White, the Rev. Franklin Graham, Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Jentezen Franklin will participate in prayer, scripture, service and communion.
During the service, an ensemble from Liberty University will perform worship music.
“President Trump promised millions of Christians across the country that he would create a White House Faith Office, and he delivered on that promise,” Leavitt said. “The White House Faith Office has put together an extraordinary weeklong celebration for Holy Week ahead of Easter Sunday.”
Leavitt stressed that this “is another sharp contrast from the previous administration.”
It is of utmost importance that Bible-believing Christians put all of their focus on their faith. It’s challenging with all of the political and cultural turmoil that we’ve experienced for several years, but we should not lose sight of the only thing that truly matters.
Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
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Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
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Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
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Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
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As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
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