April 2025 President’s Message – "What Just Happened, and Why?" Many who are observing the occurrence of the last several months are beginning to wonder exactly what is happening and why. Some examples that brought this question to light are the loss of a legislative seat in the Lancaster area. This has now contributed to swinging the balance of our state legislature even further to the left. Some ask how this happened in what was thought to be a strongly Republican district. We can also cite the loss in Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court election, in which Susan Crawford won over Republican Brad Schimel. This now gives the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s seven-member body a heavily weighted liberal majority. Then there was the special election in Allegheny County in which a Democrat won a seat as well. However, that result was expected, so that really was no surprise. Now let’s move on from state to national events. Here you can take your pick from the plethora of events happening every day at light speed. We have witnessed mass deportations of gang members and other illegals, the border being essentially shut down, fentanyl seizures, Liberation Day with multiple countries receiving the imposition of like tariffs, and those countries coming back asking to negotiate the tariffs. We have also seen the attacks on Tesla dealerships and Tesla cars and owners, and the stock market plunging and surging again like a yo-yo swinging up and down. I could go on, but I think that we get it. The bottom line is that these certainly are uncertain times for many. Things are definitely in a major flux. However, we must ask ourselves, why are we seeing some of the unexpected outcomes from the list of events that I just outlined? I believe that the answer in large part revolves around emotions and education. First of all, the stock market always responds to investors’ emotions. Fear and uncertainty are what caused the great stock market crash of the 1930s, and we are seeing those same emotional responses today. People are uncertain about what will be the ultimate outcome of what the President is doing with his “reciprocal tariffs.” The public is also afraid that they are going to lose their jobs, and some have already, particularly those in the public sector who were employed in bloated federal departments. We see that many government jobs are being eliminated with consolidation and elimination of federal departments. Those who have become used to working from home since the COVID days are being called back to the office. For that matter, many government offices that have not been occupied for years, yet for which we (our tax dollars) have been paying to the tune of millions, if not billions, of dollars a month are being sold. Here is a list of the buildings for sale: Here's a Map of the For-Sale Government Properties the GSA Pulled from Its Website "WIRED". Perhaps you can get yourself a bargain. Link: www.wired.com/story/map-for-sale-government-properties-gsa/ Elon Musk and his team have been uncovering so much waste, fraud, and reckless spending that also has been costing us literally billions and ultimately trillions of dollars in our hard-earned tax dollars. Keep your eye on what is being revealed regarding savings of your hard-earned tax dollars at the DOGE Live Tracker: Link: doge-tracker.com So, we see what is happening, but the real question is why? And there are many reasons for these responses to what is taking place in our country every day. First of all, we need to realize that our country is, and has been, on the verge of failing for decades due to our balance sheet. When a country, like a business, operates at a loss, it doesn’t take long for failure to occur. Case in point is the 36-trillion-dollar deficit that the United States currently serves a debt service on. If you haven’t already taken a look at the national debt clock, here it is: U.S. National Debt Clock: Real Time. That debt amounts to $107,338 for every person living in America. Net interest on our national debt is currently estimated at $396 billion. These figures are hard to outline for you because they change every minute. However, the total interest payment on the debt far exceeds spending on the VA, which amounts to a mere $170 billion, and is only marginally exceeded by national defense at $399 billion, Medicare ($443 billion), and Social Security ($631 billion). The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) estimates that payments on the US debt, if unchanged, will be $13.8 trillion over the next decade, which would be a rise from the 2026 annual cost of $1.0 trillion to $1.8 trillion in 2035. So, you can see that this would be unsustainable if left unchecked over the coming years and decades. This is the impetus for much of what we see occurring. However, the ignorance relative to these facts is what is prompting some of what I have outlined above. But there is much more to this equation than just these facts. You see, I believe that a larger part of the picture beyond the ignorance, at least on our side of the aisle, is that we have become comfortable and complacent. And what President Trump is doing is causing us to feel uncomfortable and waking us up. Unfortunately, human nature dictates that we should maintain comfort. So, we have been willing to ignore the prodding of such individuals as Ron and Rand Paul and, going back to Ross Perot, who ran for President in 1992 and again in 1996. They have been warning us, but unfortunately we are now there. The true reason that we have seen the losses that I outlined at the beginning of my message to you this month is because we have become “complacent.” I see this in the outcomes of the elections that I just noted. I see it in conversations that I have every day with patients, family members, and friends. I even see it with some of our membership here at STN. However, I am sounding the ALARM today! We must wake up, get off the couch, and realize that the “opposition team” is rallying the troops. They are raising funds. They are sounding the alarm on their side too. If we don’t wake up, engage, and start moving from our comfy couches to the trenches, everything that you have seen occurring to turn the ship will end. You see, the midterm elections are only a short time away. If we cannot maintain the slim margins that we hold in the House and Senate, it will be over. We have control of both houses of Congress right now, as well as the Executive Branch of our government. But if the slim majority that we hold in the House is lost, it is all over. Impeachment proceedings and an avalanche of bills to halt the progress will be put forth. The only thing that would be worse would be if we lost control of both the House and the Senate. We also have a number of statewide elections on such things as retention of State Supreme Court Judges, Commonwealth Court, and Superior Court elections. Oh, and don’t forget our all-important School Board Elections. Therefore, my plea to you all is to ENGAGE, get off of the bench, and make a difference. Don’t let what we just saw play out in Lancaster County here in Pennsylvania, or what occurred with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, occur again. Remember, if that does occur, the momentum that we have right now will be over. We will gradually slide back into a state of debt, dependency, and ultimately, dare I say, “FINANCIAL DISASTER” and collapse! I trust that you can see the urgency of my message. We are all in this together, and unity is the key to our success and ultimate outcome of “saving our Republic.” Remember, the war is far from over, and the battles are raging. I want to thank you for recognizing the gravity of our current situation and for re-engaging and joining the fight! Dr. Pfeiffer To read the entire President's Message, click the link to access it via the PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mf30o032llbcj87lme98t/April2025_PresidentsMessage.pdf?rlkey=kikvp2a4p80za1ip2thdbzqz7&st=irikdl7x&dl=0

Recently, STN’s Board of Directors has been discussing what we offer to our members, our community, our Commonwealth, and our Republic. As you know, we stand by and focus our attention on our three core values. Our Biblical Foundation, upon which all of our decisions and actions must stand, or they will be fruitless. Our Constitutional Framework, which we work diligently to act as watchmen over in order to recognize and thwart any assaults against the laws of our great nation. And, of course, our Educational Keystone, without which we are neutered. Yes, our well-managed and accurate dissemination of truthful and insightful information is certainly a cornerstone of our efforts. As we read in I Corinthians 1:27, “Christians clearly do believe in using their minds to weigh the evidence and make wise choices.” STN strives to aid in the ability of our members to make these wise and decisive choices by forwarding information that is truthful and accurate to the best of our ability. But what else is it that we all strive to give in all of our efforts here at STN? Well, one of the often-unrecognized benefits of our organization is our ability to unify. Actually, that single word was the calling that brought a small group of like-minded individuals together to start the movement that became the Shield of Truth Network Inc. These pioneers recognized that we were being marginalized and divided. At that time, we recognized that the concepts being espoused by many of our national and local leaders were certainly “non-Biblical.” For that reason, the calling went out to us to resist and fight the evil intent behind the divisive rhetoric that was being fed to the populace on a daily basis. That is one of the benefits that STN offers to our members—the unification of like-minded individuals who could coalesce around commonly held values and principles that we saw being eroded and taken away. Another benefit of engagement in STN’s efforts is the feeling of purpose that many have voiced to me in one way or another. Purpose is important in any endeavor that a person engages in, and we certainly have a purpose in everything that we do. Still, another benefit that is important to many is something that I just mentioned—engagement. Engagement in revealing the truth in so many aspects of our lives, including the things occurring in our society, our culture, and our political environment. As I have said before, things don’t always appear to us as they are, and we must expose the realities to those who take everything they see and hear as the truth. As I also have often said, evil takes a small truth and wraps it in a big lie. We need to follow our gospel teachings, and regardless of the difficulties and hardships that we may experience, we must engage in exposing the basic truths that we live by and believe in. Engagement is a way to avoid the frustration of just listening to the droning rhetoric in the news. We strive to not only expose the truth but act on those truths to have a positive impact on others. I could continue with other benefits that I have witnessed in those taking the lead in so many things that STN is working on, like the peace that comes from being a part of the solution, the strength of witnessing the accomplishments of your efforts, and the benefits of participating in the change necessary to alter the trajectory of our communities, our Commonwealth, and our nation. I want to thank you all for participating in our efforts at whatever level you currently are. I also thank you for accepting the mission and the calling that you have. You are a part of our organization, and you are benefiting from your engagement in the activities and actions of STN. Dr. Pfeiffer Don't forget to Like, Add, Follow and Subscribe to Shield of Truth Network on all your favorite social media! - Shield of Truth Network: Facebook: facebook.com/shieldoftruthnetwork X (Twitter): twitter.com/shieldoftruthnw Instagram: instagram.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Rumble: rumble.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Bitchute: bitchute.com/shieldoftruthnetwork YouTube: youtube.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Truth social: truthsocial.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Gab: gab.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Web: shieldoftruthnetwork.org

That is a question that many are asking themselves on both sides of the aisle. We are seeing the implementation of plans that have taken four years to put together, and they are being implemented at light speed. The playbook has been written and is so detailed that every day we see the implementation of the plans for that specific day. It is happening so fast that the opposition doesn’t know which way to look because every single day there is a new bend in the road for them. So, they have to let up on the last issue that they were concerned about, and now they have to pivot to the new issue of the day. It is overwhelming to them, and they use the same old techniques and tactics to attempt to deal with it. Unfortunately, though, they just aren’t working anymore. Yes, the majority of the voting populace has spoken, and they are, for the most part, happy with what they are seeing. But that brings me to the concern that must be addressed right now. That concern is becoming more and more evident with each passing day. You see, I sadly see that people are becoming content. It’s kind of like eating that big Thanksgiving dinner and then going into a “food coma” afterward. You end up lying on the couch and watching holiday movies for the rest of the afternoon. You see, contentment leads to apathy, the feeling that everything is taken care of. Sort of like when we were kids. Mom took care of the meals, we had clothes provided for us, and a warm home to live in. What more did we need? Everything was taken care of, so we could go out to play ball, ride our bikes, and go fishing. You see, what I am observing is the same form of contentment. Many feel that everything is being taken care of for us. Unfortunately, I have to say, “It just ain’t so, folks!” You see, there are roadblocks being placed in the way every time a new initiative is announced. And if you think that since things are being cleaned up on a federal level, all is well locally, I have news for you. The battles on the state and local levels are going to continue raging on and perhaps even be magnified in order to combat the federal mandates. For these reasons, I would like to encourage everyone who is becoming content with what they are seeing occur to remain in the fight. Do not become a “bench sitter.” Perhaps you are falling into the trap of just watching and checking from time to time to make sure that all is going well from your perspective. I have news for you: You must remain vigilant and stay in the game. Don’t let contentment lead to apathy. You also can’t fall into the trap of listening to those who are angry and distraught over what they see happening. You have to avoid contentment, and we definitely cannot become apathetic. I want you to understand that there are some on this side who support the President; however, they are becoming concerned about some of the cuts that are being implemented or proposed. For those of you out there who are listening to the hyperbole about tariffs and what they will do to our economy and the inflation rate, I would suggest that you read The Art of the Deal. I use the threat of tariffs that the President suggested placing on Canada and Mexico as an example. None were applied, yet the President succeeded in having both countries shut down our northern and southern borders. Also, as a fringe benefit, both countries placed 10,000 troops on each border to stop the fentanyl and human trafficking that has been rampant for the last four years. I will leave you this month with the words of Giacinto Dragonetti, Italian jurist and writer (1738-1818): “The science of the politician consists in fixing the true point of happiness and freedom. Those men deserve the gratitude of ages who should discover a mode of government that contained the greatest sum of individual happiness with the least national expense.” Let us all take these words to heart as we move forward through the next several months and years. There is a lot to be done, and there will be some pain in creating a landscape in this great Republic in which we will have “the greatest sum of individual happiness with the least national expense”! If you are there, get off the couch and engage in the local, state, and national battles ahead. I would truly consider it an honor to work side by side with you as we move forward. Thank you all for being a part of the movement. I wish you all a safe and blessed week. Dr. Pfeiffer Don't forget to Like, Add, Follow and Subscribe to Shield of Truth Network on all your favorite social media! Shield of Truth Network: Facebook: facebook.com/shieldoftruthnetwork X (Twitter): twitter.com/shieldoftruthnw Instagram: instagram.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Rumble: rumble.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Bitchute: bitchute.com/shieldoftruthnetwork YouTube: / @shieldoftruthnetwork Truth social: truthsocial.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Gab: gab.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Web: shieldoftruthnetwork.org

It is important, as we start the new year with all the enthusiasm and energy that we have for 2025, that we also recognize we mustn’t gloat or in any way divide our nation any more than it has already been divided. To that end, I will emphasize that there is a reason the word “Truth” is prominent in the name of our organization. When the seed was planted to start this wonderful organization, one of the overarching goals we had was to present only truthful information to the best of our collective abilities. We formed, at that time, a group of volunteers who were charged with seeking to confirm that anything we were going to send out to our membership was true and accurate. As a result, we found that we could not and would not send out information about many of the topics of current interest that were prevalent in the media and social media at the time that could not be verified. Today, STN continues to be diligent in this effort in order to avoid the potential of spreading falsehoods, half-truths, or any type of misinformation or disinformation, as such unconfirmed information is referred to by many. Unfortunately, I see that some, on both sides of many issues, continue to do this with information that is not validated. This was recently evidenced to me once again through some of the editorials I have read. These editorial articles were not only seen in local media but have also been seen across the Commonwealth and across the nation. I do read a lot, and I am careful not to respond to much of the rhetoric, labeling, and name-calling that has been flung at us over the years. However, recently the level of rhetoric appears to have ramped up, and the regurgitation of falsehoods and half-truths appears to be as common today as it was during our COVID experience. One example, which from a propaganda perspective was pretty easy to sniff out, was a comment I read regarding a statement made by President-elect Trump. The accusation was about him commenting that “In four years, you don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed good.” This snippet of a much longer dialogue was quoted without any context for the statement. Perhaps if a clearer understanding of the context of the statement and a more accurate depiction of the entire dialogue were given, the reader would have more clearly understood what was meant by his statement. I certainly can admit that dialogue, in general, from the President-elect is not always completely easy to follow, but in this case, I think that with perspective, the statement makes more sense. You see, the former President was speaking at “The Believers Summit,” an event hosted by Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Action. The event was a gathering of faith-based evangelical Christian attendees. The points the President-elect was attempting to make were that a significant percentage of Christians do not vote. He wanted to motivate Christians to go out and vote in 2024 and to get their friends and relatives to do the same. He then noted that he would have the concerns that many have with our government, and our society cleaned up, and things righted in the country. His follow-up statement was that then they could all go back to what they had been doing previously, not voting. Here is his exact quote, according to PolitiFact: “We have to win this election, the most important election ever. We want a landslide that’s too big to rig. If you want to save America, get your friends, get your family, get everyone you know, and vote. Vote early, vote absentee, vote on Election Day. I don’t care how, but you have to get out and vote. And again, Christians, get out and vote just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians.” I agree that it was a challenging way for him to say what he did. However, to mischaracterize, as was done initially with this misquote by Adam Schiff, is far from being truthful. His insinuation was that once the President was inaugurated, he would become a dictator, and there would be no more elections. Obviously, if you read the entire quote in context, you realize that was not what he was saying. As we know, the “evil one” takes a small truth and wraps it in a big lie. Misrepresentation is certainly an underhanded method of swaying people, but unfortunately, many people do not search for the truth and allow themselves to be manipulated by such misrepresentations. Another misconception that I have seen recently is a misrepresentation of what we are taught as faith-based Christians. This misrepresentation is that we are supposed to love everyone and take them into our confidence. I think we can all agree that our job as Christians is, in fact, to love our brothers and sisters. However, recently I saw a reference made to Matthew 5:44 in an opinion piece. The one biblical quote that was used in the article was that we as Christians should “love your enemies.” Once again, this was a snippet of biblical teaching being used to make a secular point. The point was that we should love the individual and overlook the actions of the individual. I certainly agree that we must love one another. As I just said, as Christians, we are taught to love the person. However, the difficult distinction for some to understand, who have not spent the time in the Word, is what Jesus actually demonstrated so perfectly. He showed us that we are to be salt and light to those living in the dark. We are called to demonstrate to the individual where the sin lies and support them in never doing it again. This is where the chasm exists in the point this person was making. I would refer us all, but particularly those who manipulate the Word, to review John 8:1–11, in which Jesus intercedes in an amazing way to neutralize the trap being set for Him by the Pharisees. In this example, Jesus is called to decide if a woman caught in the act of adultery is to be stoned as was dictated by the law at the time. His statement to the onlookers was: “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone.” With that, the crowd cleared, and Jesus stood her up and said to her: “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She said: “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said: “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on, sin no more.” The piece that is missed by many who quote a piece of a passage, as was done here with the passage (Matthew 5:44) referenced in this editorial, is a partial truth. You see, this misrepresentation leads the uninformed reader to believe that we are called to love not only the person, which we should, but also to overlook the sin or act. In this way, you are led to miss Jesus’ point in this parable. You see, Jesus loved the woman, but not the act, and by saying that He did not condemn her, He was emphasizing His nonjudgmental love for the person. However, when He told her, “from now on sin no more,” He was saying that He despised the sin, and therefore He would not condemn her for it and expected that she would no longer partake of that sin. My point to you with this long dialogue is to clarify what amounted to a handful of words intended to give a partial truth. You see, we must all be on guard for such manipulative techniques. Our job is not to be drawn into an embroiled argument with an individual espousing such a manipulative dialogue. This will only waste your valuable time and energy. No, speak the truth to such individuals or, better yet, demonstrate through your actions the Truth and the Light that we are called to exemplify and to spread to others. I can honestly say that I love you all, and I love the individuals who perpetrate such falsehoods. However, I despise the act. I ask you all to keep your antennae up and avoid unnecessary confrontation with individuals speaking such slanted and manipulative rhetoric. We have too much to do this year. I only ask that you use your time, talents, and energy to positively affect others through our joint efforts this year. Thank you all! Have a Blessed and Safe New Year. We all know how much we have to celebrate. I wish you all a Healthy and Happy New Year! Dr. Pfeiffer Don't forget to Like, Add, Follow and Subscribe to Shield of Truth Network on all your favorite social media! 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We have ended a year that has been filled with many wins and some challenges for STN. We just had the opportunity at our November monthly meeting to celebrate some of those accomplishments and those wins. In working with not only the leadership and members of STN, but also those that I have with other organizations’ leadership, those in the political world, as well as business and pastoral leaders that I have had the opportunity to interact with this last year, I always keep in mind the words of a great American philosopher, John Locke, when he said: “I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” The proverbial actions speak louder than words. STN has been truly blessed with individuals who not only demonstrate in their words where they stand and what they appear willing to do but also through their actions as well. One of our leaders who exemplifies this trait was honored at our annual meeting this past month with STN’s Distinguished Service Award. This year, that award went to STN’s State Legislative Chairman and Treasurer of STN, Scott Emmert. Yes, we have a lot to celebrate. Particularly the seismic shift that just occurred during our 2024 election cycle, a new administration, a new perspective for our Republic, and a new awakening, if you will. We also have to celebrate the true meaning of this wonderful Christmas season: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We, as STN members and professors of the truth, need to continue spreading the salt and light. But what does that mean? In the simplest terms, it means educating others. That is why STN’s third core value is education. You see, education is necessary in order to support our other two core values: our Biblical Foundation and our Constitutional Framework. Education is the key to successfully being salt and light to others living in darkness, or perhaps a better phrase would be living in ignorance. So yes, we have a lot to celebrate, but please remember, the fight is just beginning. We mustn’t become complacent in thinking that all is well. We have accomplished a lot, that is true, but now is the time for us to hone our skills and dig in for what is to come. The name-calling and labeling will be in full swing. That may be all that the opposition has to use. As we all know, evil uses a small truth and builds lies around it. So be ready for that technique. It is our mission to spread the truth and correct the mistruths. Our mission is expanding as well. We need to educate those in darkness about the children caught in the snare of sex trafficking—the 500,000 undocumented children who are now unaccounted for after crossing our southern border illegally. So, STN’s Human/Sex Trafficking Committee must emerge this year. If you have an interest in this topic, please pray for guidance in your involvement in this committee. We also plan to inform the community through our School Board Committee about the actions and events occurring in the school district. Once again, if you are concerned about our educational system, I would ask that you pray for guidance regarding your involvement in this important committee as well. Let’s all celebrate and enjoy. Let’s gather together and have a joyful celebration. Refresh and rejuvenate this month, but get ready to engage in the events and battles ahead. We must work toward exposing the truth. We must engage others to passionately work toward resolving and ultimately using these truths and the opportunities that we have to educate others and spread the light. Thank you all for being a part of the team of light-spreaders, using your knowledge and information to educate and inform others. Have a Blessed Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year! Dr. Pfeiffer

I think that it is fair to say that many of us are feeling pretty elated at the outcome of all the hard work put into this election. I have to once again commend our State Legislative Committee for all that they did, not only to clean up the voter rolls but also to get out the vote. I was laughing almost hysterically when I pulled up to the firehouse where we voted at 7 a.m. and saw that there were literally no parking spaces in their large parking lot. As with many of you, it took me an hour and a half to get in and out of the building. Now I think it is also important to acknowledge that there are many folks right now who are agonizing over the outcome of the election. We need to be sensitive to that fact and not gloat or overly emphasize our joy in the outcome. We all need to be humble and respectful. This election will unfortunately divide families and friends if social situations are not handled with grace, particularly over the holidays. We must take this opportunity to do what I have recommended and perhaps preached to many over the last several years. That is to do what we stand for in STN’s third core value: education. We must educate those in the dark with the truth. Now remember that our first core value is our Biblical foundation. Therefore, as Jesus did, we teach truth in a palatable way. Christ used stories to teach in many settings. But He always used the truth. Look at how He defused the situation of stoning a young woman by stating that anyone who is without sin should cast the first stone. That certainly put everything in perspective, didn’t it? Remember what we are told in Titus 2:8 and 2:15: “Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. You must teach things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.” As long as your intentions are pure and you use facts and truth with grace, you will succeed. I will use a recent example of this that I experienced in my office. I had a patient who came in at the end of the morning—a man who I know is versed in the Word. He entered the treatment room, sat down on the table, and began yelling at me, stating that I am “stupid,” that I “need to be saved,” and that I “need to get on my knees and beg for forgiveness” for what I have done. He went on to say that I am “misleading others.” He then went on to holler at me that the man I supported for President had stated that “Liz Cheney should be placed before a firing squad.” Up to that point, I did not interrupt the man. I just let him “vent.” However, when he stated a falsehood, it was my job to correct him. So, in a civil tone, I corrected him with the facts of the statement that he had parroted, possibly from a news report that also mischaracterized the statement. I knew that at that point it was my obligation to speak the truth. He then went on to yell at me that he needed to speak to me about all of this. My response to him was that I would be willing to do that when he calmed down and could speak to me in a civil tone. He then went on with his finger pointed at me to state, “And you are not going to charge me for today’s visit!” My response was, “(his name), why would I not charge you for your visit?” To that, I received no response. I instructed him to lie down, and I treated him. He got up, speaking in a more civil tone to me, went to the front desk, paid for his visit, and scheduled his next appointment. My staff was probably more surprised and shaken by the situation than I was since they could hear this man yelling all the way out at the front desk. My point here is this: we must walk the path before us with grace, peace, and strength. The truth always prevails. This election is an example of that. I know that God has His hand in so many of the things that we are witnessing today. There is no doubt that He had His hand in this election. He has His hand in everything that STN stands for and everything that we are doing. We must stand together and stand strong. The real work is just beginning, and we will see the assaults coming like never before. Those who remain staunch in opposition to what is going to occur in the next year and beyond will place every roadblock in the path that we are forging together. They will attempt to create chaos. God wants order and detests chaos. Therefore, we must not waver, we must not falter, and we must always remember to use the truth as our shield with which to educate others. The truth cannot be refuted. We will see more of the truth being exposed in the coming months and years as well. Get ready for the ride; it is going to be quite a rollercoaster. But we cannot take our foot off the accelerator. If you haven’t engaged and have let others do the work, it is time to get off the sidelines and get on the field. Take part in the “revolution.” We are going to see a lot of disruption. We elected a disruptor, and he has appointed disruptors. This will be both an exciting and turbulent time. The bottom line is we need your help. I say this every month in our monthly meetings and in all of my correspondence, but I can’t overemphasize this fact. Without the support of those in our organization, we will not be able to accomplish the tasks ahead of us. We have another election coming up next year that will be contentious. We have individuals today that are being used in sex and human trafficking who need our help. We have events that STN will engage in to support others, whether that is the homeless or the unborn. However, we can’t do this without volunteers to help. I ask you all to consider volunteering and donating your time, your talents, and your financial support for the missions and causes that STN will engage in over the coming months and years. We need you, and the community, the Commonwealth, and yes, our Republic need us. Thank you, and I hope to see you all as we celebrate and give thanks in our upcoming November Annual Meeting. - Dr Doug Pfeiffer

Recently, I have been thinking about the following question: If I were to try to identify the one common thread that overrides all others in how we live our lives in a Godly way, what would that be? Once I came up with the answer, I realized how that quality impacts everything else in our daily lives and our interactions with others. If you will allow me, I would like to use a couple of examples to depict this element that, in my opinion, is lacking in our current collective culture, not only in the United States but elsewhere around the world today. Here are the examples I have for you to consider as you determine if you can discern for yourself the common element in these examples. I recently noticed a significant dent in the rear quarter panel of my vehicle. It wasn’t there the day before—it just magically appeared out of nowhere. How could this have happened, I asked myself? So, I began to review my activities from the day before. I hadn’t recalled any mishaps that could have caused the damage. However, I had been doing a lot of running around and parked in numerous different parking lots. Aha! Perhaps someone had backed into my vehicle and caused the damage. But why wouldn’t they leave me their contact information or wait until I came out of the store to inform me so that we could exchange information and get it taken care of? Or did they just not realize they had caused the damage and left without any recollection of hitting my vehicle? Well, that $780 repair bill had to come out of my pocket. Another example is when I was driving the same vehicle and made a legal left turn on a green arrow light. As I was in the turn, another vehicle across the street turned right at a red light. I saw the car turning in my peripheral vision since I was already well into the turn. I tried to veer left, but there was an oncoming car in the opposite lane, so I couldn’t move too far out of the way. Once again, my vehicle was struck. We both pulled over and cordially exchanged information. Everything on her insurance card was in order, and since the damage didn’t seem too great, we decided not to call the police. I would merely inform my insurance company, give them her info, and get my car fixed—or so I thought. I did inform my insurance company of the accident, got the estimate for the repair as instructed, and scheduled the vehicle for the repair. I had the repair completed and paid my deductible. Shortly afterward, I received a call from the other driver’s insurance company stating that her insurance policy had been canceled just prior to the accident and that they were not responsible for the repairs. She was driving without insurance. My insurance carrier stated that they would be in contact with the other driver in an attempt to have her pay personally for the repair. After waiting one year for reimbursement, my carrier informed me in writing that they were unsuccessful in getting reimbursement from her and were closing the file. I hope you can see the common thread between these two examples of the key element that was missing in the scenarios I have outlined for you here. Yes, those of you who discerned that the missing element was “personal responsibility” are correct. These two individuals did not take the right path and admit that they had done something that negatively impacted another person’s life. Now, if you would allow me, I would like to explore why this happens. The overarching reason is that they do not understand the biblical reasons why they should take responsibility for their actions. There are consequences for every interaction we engage in daily. Those consequences always impact not only the individual upon whom the act is performed but, perhaps even more importantly, the perpetrator of the act. The gnawing mental anguish that will last until the perpetrator makes amends for their actions can be life-altering in many ways. But even more importantly, that mark remains to be answered for in eternity. Our interactions with those around us, whether believers or not, will impact not only their lives but ours—not only in this life but, even more importantly, after this life is over. The true answer to correcting the missing element of personal responsibility is to open our Bibles and read. This is where the answers regarding the consequences of our daily actions and activities are found. Beyond that, it comes down to parents teaching these principles to their children and others. While I was disappointed in the actions of others in these two examples that I use here to depict this flaw, I am not mad at them nor do I hold any disdain for the perpetrators of these incidents. No, rather I feel sorry for them. I hope and pray that they have learned from the incidents. Who knows? Our paths may cross again, in which case they may be able to make restitution for their actions by merely admitting their personal responsibility. Or perhaps, through this experience, they may learn and not make the same mistake again. It is not my duty to figure all that out. That task is well beyond my pay grade. But I know that He has it all under control, and that there were lessons to be taught and, hopefully, learned by both me and these other individuals that will aid us both later in life. Dr. Pfeiffer

A couple of years ago, we were fortunate to have Pastor Matthew Trewhella speak at one of our monthly meetings. Prior to that meeting, I was given a copy of Matthew’s book, The Doctrine of Lesser Magistrates, by an STN member at another monthly meeting. I carefully read and highlighted that book, digesting each insightful word. Following that, I purchased a copy of the document that inspired the book. The document was later translated and published as The Magdeburg Confession. I have to admit that the translated version takes time to digest and assimilate. And yes, as always, I highlighted and reread sections to ensure I had a full grasp of the meaning and intent of the authors. To review briefly for those unfamiliar with either of these wonderful books, The Magdeburg Confession was written in 1550 in response to the Augsburg Interim, which was an attempt by King Charles V to block the Protestant Reformation. While the entire country of then-Protestant Germany decided to conform, one lone city decided to stand against the King and resist. That city was Magdeburg. Therefore, in 1550, the pastors of Magdeburg issued the “Confession and Defense of the Pastors and Other Ministers of the Church of Magdeburg.” Five months later, King Charles V sent his troops to enforce his edict. The people of Magdeburg, in a cohesive and unified fashion, burned everything outside the city gates and walled off the city. And so, the siege of Magdeburg began. A novel revelation was exposed for the first time in this document: that “lesser Magistrates” have an obligation to those they represent to stand up to tyrannical edicts, which we are so often challenged to live under. These doctrines often run counter to biblical teachings and, therefore, are not morally congruent with our philosophy. I would like to quote one section of the translation of The Magdeburg Confession for you. Please take a moment to contemplate this statement relative to the edicts and doctrines we have recently seen coming forth from magistrates in our own federal government, as well as from other world leaders. Understand that I am not suggesting the specifics of this particular quote are what we are currently dealing with; rather, it is the concept of upper-level edicts and directives that we may disagree with but are forced to comply with. Add to this the fact that many of our “lesser magistrates” should be interceding in an effort to protect us from such edicts but simply are not. I was inspired to write this President’s Message after reading a statement from the Superintendent of the Quakertown School District, which was published in the local newspaper. My quote is directly from the article in the newspaper. As noted in the article, he stated that in his outline of the future education of students and the incorporation of AI teachings, “The student would share this vision with the greater community and focus on”—and this is what caught my eye—“global citizenship.” I have my own interpretation of the meaning of that statement, and I will allow you to formulate your own. However, the quote I would like to share with you from The Magdeburg Confession is as follows: “Therefore, if now the leader or Caesar proceeds to such a height of insanity only in that order of natural knowledge which governs the society of civil life and uprightness, that he abolishes the law concerning marriages and all chastity, and himself sets up a contrary law of roving unclean lusts, to the effect that the wives and daughters of all men are to be prostituted; and if he himself defends and prosecutes this law with force and arms, so that certain death is laid down as the penalty for those who resist or fail to conform – in such a case, doubtless, no clear-thinking person would have any hesitation about divine right and commandment that such a leader or monarch ought to be curbed by everyone in his most wicked attempt, even by the lowest of the lesser magistrates with whatever power they have.” As you can see, the authors of the Confession knew, as we do, that some of the edicts and laws sent down by upper-level magistrates must be stopped or at least fought by the lesser—and even lowest of the lesser—magistrates. This month, we will be hosting some of these “lesser magistrates” at our “Meet the Candidates Night” during our September monthly meeting. These individuals are sacrificing a lot to represent us in Harrisburg and Washington. We are giving you an opportunity not only to hear their thoughts but to share yours as well. We hope you will come out and challenge them with your well-thought-out and respectfully insightful questions. I hope you will do this not only to demonstrate to them that you expect the same oversight that was exposed for the first time in Magdeburg, Germany, but to let them know that you will be watching them to Ensure that the power and confidence you instill in them by supporting and voting for them is justified.

As I look at the journey that we have been on and the path ahead, I realize that, just as we have been told, we are on the narrow one. However, this is not necessarily the road less traveled. No, there are more on this path than many of us realize. You see, although we may at times seem to be alone, there are many who are like-minded on the path with us. Unfortunately, they also feel alone and are often unwilling to speak about how they are feeling. It is our job to stand up, and as we are told, spread the salt and light. This spreading of the salt and light may take the form of standing up at a school board meeting and shedding some truth about what you see happening in our schools. It may mean talking to your neighbor, friend, or family member about what is going on with a piece of legislation, or with our election process. This is all part of our third core value, which is education. As we note on all of our correspondence, which was first penned by Thomas Jefferson: “In order to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.” When you speak out, it is also important to remember that we are told to be respectful, never stooping to the level of the opposing side's tactics. Tactics which we see all too often include yelling, name-calling, and labeling. We are called to speak the truth, using facts that are irrefutable. For example, in my lifelong study of the field of biology, genetics, human physiology, and anatomy, I can state emphatically that boys do not menstruate. Genetically, the gender of an animal, including us as human beings, is encoded in the DNA of that individual. Furthermore, it is contained in the unique DNA code of every cell in his or her body. To think that an individual’s gender can be manipulated by altering the anatomy or adjusting the hormone levels of that individual is fallacious at best. Also, the thought that the genetic gender code encoded in every cell in the body could change the gender of an individual is nonsense, particularly since these cells die and are replaced on a daily basis. Once again, this is untenable. Therefore, the educational process I noted above must be performed in a non-aggressive “spoon-feeding” manner. For example, when I was asked if I was going to have the “shot” during the COVID hysteria, I responded to the question with a question. My question back was, “Do you know what mRNA is?” To a person, the response was a resounding “NO.” I would take a piece of paper and draw a cell and explain as I diagrammed out what mRNA was and how it worked in every cell in the body. I would then show what occurred when this synthetic foreign mRNA was injected into the body and when it entered the cell and took over the process of your own mRNA. After the “class,” every one of the people that I explained and diagrammed the process to said that they didn’t know that was what would happen. I was able to change their perspective. In so doing, they began to think more critically about the perspective of putting this foreign, synthetic mRNA into their body. This is a small example of how we can load that narrow path with many more than those of us currently on that road. But we must have no fear. We must recognize that it is our joyful obligation. And we are called to duty to act each and every time the opportunity arises to help others to see the light. But time is short, so we must remember this technique can be incorporated in discussing the devastating results of doing nothing when we speak to those who are on the fence or share your beliefs but are afraid to act. Instead, they may feel more comfortable sitting on the couch and watching the latest reality show about how horrible someone else’s life is, which makes them feel like their life isn’t so bad after all. No, it is our responsibility to help them get off the couch, engage, and get in the fight. We are truly at a crossroads. If we allow the opposition to win this election, we will be wondering where in this demonically chaotic world we can move to in order to “get away from it all.” Yes, I am already having people come to me and tell me that if we don’t win this election, they are going to move away. Once again, I respond with a question. I simply ask them, “Where to?” There is nowhere as free and in which you will find the abundance that we now have. There is nowhere to run to. We must stand our ground and fight. The fight is now! The fight is here! The fight is for each and every one of us to take a part in! The question is, what is your part? Join in! Engage in some way. Become a poll watcher. God knows we need them. Join our State Legislative Committee, door-knocking or cleaning up the voter rolls. Attend a school board meeting and voice your opinion, or just clap for those who do that you agree with. Join our Second Amendment Committee and help thwart the assaults against your right to keep and bear arms. Support our Prayer Team. We absolutely need prayer for our nation, our Commonwealth, and certainly for STN and our leadership team. I thank you all for being a part of the STN Team fighting for solutions, making sense of what we see, and standing up for the truth. Spread the salt and light to those in darkness. Thank you, one and all! Dr. Pfeiffer

We all just witnessed the assassination attempt against our 45th President, who is also now the Republican nominee for the Presidential race in November. This man, as we all know, has been through the trauma of spiritual, mental, legal, and now physical attacks. Through the grace of God, he has survived it all. Actually, he has not only survived but thrived through it all. And in this last attempt to force him to give up the fight, we witnessed him cock his head slightly to the right at the exact instant that the bullet, with a trajectory to enter at about his right temple, instead pierced his ear. After this event, I, like many of you, was taken back to the multiple assassinations that some of us have lived through in the past. I was just 5 years old, walking home from school when a friend called across the street to tell me that “Kennedy was shot.” I ran home from there to see my mother and brother glued to the black and white, watching Walter Cronkite reporting the details as they unfolded. As things were revealed to us, even at that young age, I recall considering how inconceivable that event was. Later, I began to see the conspiratorial aspects of the event, which today are in plain sight for anyone with the ability to think critically about the events of that November day and the subsequent occurrences that followed, which, in my opinion, have locked the truth away from us for decades. Since Donald J. Trump ascended to the Presidency, I have repeatedly said that God chooses imperfect men to do His work. We see this biblically with His selection of David, Paul, and many others. This, I believe, is also the case with the selection of this man to lead our nation out of the abyss that it has fallen into. But I want you all to take full note of the actions of the President after he was shot. First, he dropped to the ground, which any combat veteran knows is rule number one. However, when he got up, he recognized the need to assure the thousands in the audience that not only was he alright, but he was still in the fight. Standing erect, surrounded by Secret Service agents, he pumped his fist in the air and repeatedly said, “Fight, Fight, Fight.” That was the true sign of a leader. Once he knew that he was alright, his goal was to reassure those who witnessed the event that he was still in the fight. He went to the hospital and then flew home. His next goal was to offer condolences to the family of Corey Comperatore, who was shot and killed that day while shielding his wife and daughter with his body. President Trump also offered support to those who were shot and critically injured. This was not only a sign of leadership but also of compassion and humility. So, what else did our 45th and soon-to-be 47th President mean when he yelled out “Fight, Fight, Fight”? He meant what he has emulated to us all since the Russia, Russia, Russia nonsense all began. Keep your foot on the gas and don’t give up! But how should we “Fight, Fight, Fight,” you might ask? Well, for one thing, we must engage. Merely sitting on the couch, searching the internet, or watching TV about all the bad things that are happening to our great Republic definitely is not fighting. Watching the ball game and rooting for the Phillies isn’t fighting either. Those are just diversions and, quite frankly, a waste of our energy and potential effort. So, what should we do to “Fight, Fight, Fight”? To all too many, the answer may seem too daunting and overwhelming, and many don’t even know where to start. So, let’s simplify the task by stepping back and taking a look for a moment at what you may have missed by not being engaged in over the last three years. These are just a few of the accomplishments of those who chose to engage in the efforts of STN. Our State Legislative Committee, School Board Committee, and our Leadership Team were able to spearhead the effort to see that three conservative Christian candidates were elected to our local School Board. If more had chosen to be a part of that team effort, perhaps we could have had all five of the candidates who ran become elected members of our local School Board. Through the efforts of Scott and his team of door knockers and STN’s State Legislative Committee, we were the only region to have Mark Houck win every precinct in his bid for Congress. Our volunteers organized at Morning Star Fellowship Church in Quakertown, and at the First Friday event in East Greenville, and were able to register many voters who otherwise wouldn’t have voted. Through our Events Committee, we were able to hold two rallies and multiple educational programs like our Constitution Class. Our Second Amendment Committee was able to train gun owners about proper firearms handling and safety. All of these efforts align with STN’s three Core Values. So, what can you do to “Fight, Fight, Fight” as President Trump recommended to all of us? First of all, you must get involved in the solutions by engaging. STN needs your skills to help us with upcoming events and elections. We have a lot coming up. We are also in the process of hiring a part-time employee to manage our social media, so if you know of anyone with those skills, please send them our way. Our Second Amendment Committee’s gun raffle is coming up, and we will need your help on this project as well. The bottom line is “Fight, Fight, Fight” means get off the couch and get engaged in the solutions. We can turn the tide on what is occurring to our great Republic, but we need your help to do it. 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My message for this month was sparked by a conversation I had with a close friend and his wife in Tioga County. It truly exemplifies not only one of the reasons I started the STN movement but what I am seeing more and more as I witness the grinding down of the hopes and dreams of many of our compatriots. My conversation with my friend’s wife revolved around a question I asked her. You see, she had recently retired from her position as a rural delivery carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. She had retired early, and I simply questioned why she had left her job sooner than she had planned. The response I received was not only shocking but disappointing as well. She related to me that in 2020 she had witnessed a truck full of election ballots coming through their post office in upstate PA bound for Georgia. She found this odd and somewhat upsetting at the time. However, she did nothing about it. Later on, she had another incident involving a mail-in ballot that she had picked up on her route. However, the individual who supposedly sent the ballot hadn’t lived in the area for seven years. This time she approached her supervisor about the issue and related her observation to him. The response she received was the last straw. She was asked if the letter had a stamp on it. Her response was yes. Her supervisor then told her that if it has a stamp on it, her job was to deliver it. That was it! No other questions or investigation. So, she quit. She retired at that point, and she now enjoys her retired life with her husband. That sounds like a nice, relaxing way to spend the rest of your life. And I certainly don’t fault her for making that decision. She had been “ground down” after witnessing things that had never happened before and should never happen again. But what could she do? She had no support; there was nowhere else to go. She truly felt hopeless and helpless. Many individuals I have spoken to recently feel that way too. However, as I said early on in our meetings, we must unify. That is the only way we can be effective. Fragmented, we can do very little, but as a unified front, we can accomplish a lot. It is important to understand, however, that we must have a plan, and we must work the plan. We saw this play out with STN’s efforts in our last school board elections. We also saw it with Mark Houck’s campaign, where ours was the only district in that election in which Mark won every district. That didn’t happen by accident. It occurred due to a plan put in place by teams that worked in concert to get the job done. So, I ask you, are you part of a team? Are you working with us to preserve your Second Amendment rights? Are you working to ensure that we have election integrity in our upcoming elections? Are you working on our Educational Keystone by helping put together our events? Are you engaging with our team to ensure that our school board is aware of and moving forward with the goals and agenda set by parents? Are you engaging with our team to make sure that we educate the public about the rampant sex trafficking crisis? If you are not, then why not? Is it easier to just complain or worry? God put us here for a reason. This all didn’t just happen! He has the plan, and we are a part of that plan. You are part of that plan. I know that you are busy, you have a lot on your plate with your job, your family, and life, but when will you engage and join a team? Will that be after it is too late? Once it is on your doorstep, it will be too late. You must become a part of the solution. If you stand idly by, then you are part of the problem, and you certainly have no right to complain! Remember, you may need to put your neck on the line as our Founding Fathers did. C.S. Lewis said it this way in The Screwtape Letters: “Pilate was merciful until it became risky.” And you see where that ended up. Ultimately it was a good ending, but he could have done more. Don’t end up like Pilate later in life, when it is too late, remorsefully acknowledging that, “I could have done more.” Thank you for being a part of the STN movement. Dr. Pfeiffer Don't forget to Like, Add, Follow and Subscribe to Shield of Truth Network on all your favorite social media! - Shield of Truth Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShieldofTruthNetwork X (Formally Twitter): https://twitter.com/ShieldofTruthNW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Gab: https://gab.com/shieldoftruthnetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Rumble: https://rumble.com/ShieldofTruthNetwork Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/ShieldofTruthNetwork Web: https://shieldoftruthnetwork.org

As we move forward with future plans for STN, we need to stop for a moment and take a look at where we have come from and what we have accomplished in the last few years. I can tell you that we have come a long way from where we were originally when we met on the second floor of my office and then at the Carriage House Restaurant. You no longer have to watch me stand in front of you with papers routinely dropping on the floor (well, not as much perhaps) as I tried to inform our audience about what was happening and why we needed to unify, organize, and resist. We have developed into a well-organized, highly effective corporation thanks to the leaders who stepped up to assist in taking on many of the tasks at hand. This has allowed us to engage in the many battles that we have taken on over the last several years. Our leadership began their work by diligently and synergistically producing our mission statement and developing our core values as well. Utilizing those core values and with our mission firmly held, we have effectively impacted our community, our commonwealth, and yes, even our nation with much of what we have been able to accomplish. We have only been able to do so by utilizing the power and strength that we have tapped into through our first core value, our Biblical Foundation. We successfully held two rallies and brought in speakers from across the country, including the likes of Doug Mastriano and Presidential nominee Alan Keyes. We brought many individuals to speak to our members at our monthly meetings. The topics of review included information on human/sex trafficking, Second Amendment issues, Pro-Life, STN’s Candidates’ Night, and prepping information. We held our second annual STN Gun Raffle. We have also held onsite gardening, concealed carry, and firearms training classes. We also put on a six-week Constitution Class. While there are many more things that we have engaged in and brought to you, I know that we fulfill our third core value, our “Educational Keystone,” with everything that we do. Now it is time to look forward to what we will be accomplishing in the coming year. We have many exciting things to bring to you in the months ahead and through 2025. We are currently organizing a Kid’s Constitution Class, which is being planned for September. This class will be for middle school and high school-aged kids. It will be led by Dr. Rebecca Janney, who is an educator and period actor who will engage the kids and bring the Constitution to life for them. Watch for more information about the class and registration for the event. We invite you to visit our website for our current list of speakers for our upcoming monthly meetings at shieldoftruthnetwork.org We will be working to bring you information about the upcoming elections and those important local elections in 2025. We have also been working with some individuals who share a passion for homeschooling, one of whom recently published a book on homeschooling. God has brought these talented and passionate women to us, and we will see what His plan is from there. At our last meeting, STN’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of equipment to construct a video recording studio. With this new equipment, we will be posting and emailing interviews and video information about current topics of interest. This exciting new form of video media education will allow us to reach further than we have been able to up to now. This will also allow us to touch many who up to now did not have access to our information and programs. STN will also continue to bring you educational programs to assist you in preparing your family for the coming changes that will affect you, your pocketbook, and perhaps your livelihood. We are in the fight, and we are fulfilling one of the primary reasons for STN’s existence. That purpose is to unite like-minded individuals in order to create a synergistic effort to shift the trajectory of the events that we all witness every day! Thank you for being a part of the effort and the mission of STN. Dr. Pfeiffer

As a longtime aficionado of musical theater, I have appreciated the corollaries that I have seen in theater in relationship to situations many of us experience in life. One of those corollaries occurred in Les Misérables. For those who may not be familiar with the story, the main character is Jean Valjean. Valjean is attempting to lead a normal life after 19 years of hard labor in a French prison. He was convicted of stealing a loaf of bread for his starving sister and her family. After his release from prison, he unsuccessfully attempts to find work. He is ultimately taken in by a Priest. He is given shelter from the cold, food, and a warm place to sleep. Seeing an opportunity to make off with plunder from the church, he steals all of the valuable silver in the church and runs away in the middle of the night. Only to be caught and taken back to face the accusation of theft by the Priest. However, much to his surprise, the Priest gives him grace, trust, and love when he then also gives him not only the silver that he stole but the remaining two silver candlestick holders that he had missed. Valjean is given these words to follow by the Priest; “But remember this my brother, so you live some Higher Plan, you must use this precious silver to become an honest man.” He goes on to say; “… by the passion of the blood, God has raised you out of darkness. I have saved your soul for God.” Valjean then experiences a period of deep and visceral prayer, where he receives the strength of God to change his life. But, in order to do this, he must take on a new life and name, Monsieur L’avare. Unfortunately, this means he must break his parole. As a result, he is hunted by a relentless pursuer Javert, to whom he ultimately shares the same grace that was given to him. My point with all of my lengthy introduction today is to set the stage for who we are. You see, Jean Valjean spent the rest of his life resisting the torment of who he was. Was he Jean Valjean, Monsieur L’avare, or prisoner 24601? We have the same struggle at times. Are we capable and able to take on the tasks that we are called to do? We may question whether or not we have the ability, strength, knowledge, or time to do what we are called to do? These are the questions that many are grappling with today. You see, we know where our mission comes from? We know that He puts us in places and situations that seem way beyond what we think our capabilities allow at the time. However, we need to understand that when He calls us, it is our duty to answer. He stretches us, but He also provides us with what we need to accomplish His mission. Our obligation is to tap into His knowledge, wisdom, and strength in order to complete His mission for each of us. STN is engaged on many fronts right now. We have a dedicated group of leaders who have answered the call. We are touching the lives of many. We are growing and will continue to do so with your help. I simply ask for your help. That help can come in the form of your time, your skills, your financial support, or your input to move our mission forward. Please recognize that you cannot and must not wait. The time is now; we have reached what, in my opinion, is a critical turning point in our nation and our world. I feel that without your engagement the pendulum may never swing back. I will implore you not to sit on the bench waiting for things to change, or someone else to step up. The time is now! Jean Valjean used the grace given to him to change his life, to become a different person, to save, and change the lives of others. Although he had doubts and challenges throughout the rest of his life, he took the yoke that he was given by God and lived it each and every day for the rest of his life. So, I ask you; “If not now, when? If not you, then who?” Perhaps it is time to ask Him; “Who am I?”, or better yet; “Who do You want me to be?” That leap of faith is a challenging one for some, but I can tell you from experience that it is a rewarding one! Dr. Pfeiffer Christ has no hands but our hands to do His work today. He has no feet but our feet to lead us on the way. He has no tongues but our tongues to tell us how He died.

My wife said to me a few years ago, once the kids left the house, “What happened? We woke up one day and the world turned upside down?” I have to say, my response was truly an eye-opener. You see, I told her that what truly happened was we got so busy raising our two sons, with obligations in my office, and other family matters, that we lost track of what was going on, or better yet, we tried to keep abreast of the nefarious changes that we saw occurring, but we did nothing about it. We didn’t engage!!! This brings me to what we see today more and more. People see what is going on and complain a lot about it, yet do nothing other than simply complain, and therefore, nothing gets done to effectively fight against what they see. More than once, I have contemplated why this occurs. And I typically come to the same conclusion. People just become too darn busy. They are busy running the kids to sporting events (even on Sunday morning), shopping for the latest thing that we need, or worse yet engaging in wasting our time, energy, and hard-earned cash on lottery tickets or perhaps online sports betting that takes up our time. Watching sporting events on TV is another big distraction for many. But did we ever consider that perhaps these distractions may have been placed before us intentionally? Now, before I am labeled as the proverbial “conspiracy theorist,” consider a thought that might bring a few things into perspective. Have you ever considered that during Caesar’s reign in the Roman Empire, he had the Colosseum constructed? He then orchestrated the performances of the gladiators as a form of distraction for the Roman citizens, perhaps with the intention of distracting them from the other events and changes that were occurring during his reign. In that way, he was able to do many of these things right under their eyes. You see, the masses were distracted by the fun of watching the “teams” performing in the events which could last for weeks at a time. They also received bread which would be generously handed out to the spectators to keep them comfortably oblivious to the actions of their dictator, which again were occurring right under their noses. Perhaps we are all guilty of the same lack of attention to the important things that have been occurring right before our eyes for decades, and perhaps even generations. The corollary here is that in much the same way we have become too busy chasing after the American dream while that dream was being gradually and progressively taken away from us. We also had barriers taken down in order to allow many of our citizens to acquire some of the “trappings of success” more readily available to even those who can’t afford them. The buy-now-pay-later mentality that allowed us to acquire the shiny object while falling deeper and deeper into a debt hole that became insurmountable. Virtually creating more need to work longer hours of overtime or to take on a second job merely in order to keep the bill collectors off the front doorstep. Unfortunately, our congressional bureaucrats have done the same thing with our national debt. Creating a situation where approximately 66% of our taxes go to pay just the interest on our $34 trillion 596 billion dollar national debt!!! So, that brings us to the question that we all must answer; “What do we do about it?” Well, first of all, we must be aware. We must be informed citizens! We must get our house in order. Proverbs 13:16 tells us that a wise man uses knowledge in planning ahead. We also are told in Luke 14:28 that we should do our best to estimate costs before jumping into something to assure that we can pay for it. We must all work to get our houses in order and spend our time on those things that matter regarding the future of our families and our country. Our Republic is in trouble. STN is working hard to change the course of what we see occurring right before our eyes. We are doing this by engaging in the fight. And just what does that mean you might ask? We are working to educate and inform our membership, and our community, far beyond our geographic boundaries, about not just what is occurring, but what can be done about it. You see, by uniting in the fight we can synergistically magnify the effects of our efforts. We can make a change. We have exemplified this with what we have been able to accomplish with our local school board. And we continue to support not only these individuals but others in their efforts to move the needle in a commonsense direction as well. We are doing this now on a national level with the candidate that we are supporting for a congressional seat. We are also doing this by unifying against Second Amendment stifling efforts on a state and national level. For those of you who haven’t visited our website recently or followed us on our social media channels, please do so. We are planning more information sharing and educational programs this year. Watch for upcoming videos from us on a variety of topics that will engage you further with action steps to turn the needle back towards that commonsense mentality not only fiscally but also socially and spiritually. Thank you for being a part of the fight. 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We are told that we should be wary of those who wish to deceive us. It certainly is important for us to understand the definition of deceit before we journey further into this discussion. Deceit is defined as the act or practice of deceiving, concealment, or distortion of the truth for the purpose of misleading, duplicity, fraud, or cheating. It is also defined as something intended or serving to convey a false impression. The unfortunate truth, however, is that recognizing just who the deceivers are is often difficult. You see, they use techniques to hide their deception. As an example, they may use phrases or slogans to make you think that they agree with you or are like-minded. They may say something to the effect of; “I can help you”, or “I understand”, or “I know just how you feel”. This is done in order for you to lower your defenses. However, you must be able to see through the deception. We should know about these deceivers. We certainly have been told the truth and we have also been warned about such deception. Matthew 7:15 tells us to; “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” I have worked diligently to observe and eliminate deceivers in STN. I have said from the inception of the Shield of Truth Network Inc. that there is no place here for egos or hidden agendas. And yes, it has been necessary to root out deceivers over the last several years. Those who wished to subvert the core values of STN. But we must hold strongly to the truth and remember what we have been told as is noted in 1 Timothy 4:1 which warns us again by telling us that; “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.” We are also told that we must put every potential deceiver to the test. As we see in 1 John 4:1 which tells us; “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world”. Also, in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 we are told “But test everything, hold fast to what is good”. I felt led to warn us all about this concern through recent events which I experienced. A deceiver tried to gain my confidence, however, my “deceiver radar” was up, and this individual was forced to reveal the truth. You see, as Christian Brothers and Sisters, we can all be compelled to be perhaps a little too trusting, particularly in these contentious times in which we live. The old adage “Trust but verify” is something that we all need to be cognizant of today more than ever perhaps. You see, if we are not diligent in our discernment, we will be led down the wrong path, not intentionally on our part, but by the gradual and progressive drip of deceit. This may, in turn, lead us into a trap from which we would have a great deal of difficulty in escaping. I would like to end with 2 verses to consider this month. The first is from Psalm 5:6; “You destroy those who speak lies; The Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.” The second verse is from Psalm 101:7; “No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.” Please be diligent in your observation of others. Keep your eyes wide open, and your ears perked. The spirit will guide you. When you hear that voice in your head telling you that something isn’t right, or you feel that something is not as it should be, please listen. The Holy Spirit speaks to us constantly, and we need to be listening at all times. - Dr. Doug Pfeiffer Don't forget to Like, Add, Follow and Subscribe to Shield of Truth Network on all your favorite social media! - Shield of Truth Network: Facebook: facebook.com/shieldoftruthnetwork X (Twitter): twitter.com/shieldoftruthnw Instagram: instagram.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Rumble: rumble.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Bitchute: bitchute.com/shieldoftruthnetwork YouTube: youtube.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Truth social: truthsocial.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Gab: gab.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Tiktok: tiktok.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Web: shieldoftruthnetwork.org

We are embarking on the most exciting and eventful year in STN history. This New Year brings with it a number of new challenges and opportunities for all of us. We will not talk about resolutions because resolutions connote changing course, and we are definitely not changing the course or the trajectory of STN. We will continue to be guided and directed by our guiding principles. First by our Mission Statement, which must be irrefutably consistent in all of our minds. Just so we don’t experience what is known as “mission creep,” let me reiterate our Mission Statement so that we maintain our resolve and our determination to see our mission forward. Our Mission Statement is as follows: “Our mission is to educate individuals utilizing newsletters, events, and resources to encourage thoughtful action that leads to impactful results. In doing so, we equip those individuals to utilize Biblical foundational truths to positively affect their communities in the preservation of their inalienable, Constitutional rights.” The other thing that guides us in our quest for the truth is our “Core Values.” Notice, as I review once again our Core Values with you, that each one of them is incorporated into our Mission Statement. Our first Core Value is our “Biblical Foundation,” and I must say that this is the true bedrock of STN. I will direct you to Matthew 7 verse 25 for confirmation of my assertion: “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.” We will not falter, and we will not fall because of this fact. So when you get weary of the battles ahead and feel overwhelmed and wanting to become complacent, turn to Psalm 62:2: “He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” Our second Core Value is our Constitutional Framework. Remember, without our Constitution, we are destined to live in chaos. I know many of you are thinking that every day we see our Constitution being assaulted. There are those who even believe that our Constitution should be scrapped, and we should write a new one. However, we all know that we will not let that happen. We will do what many of our elected officials refuse to do; we will uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Our last Core Value, which I have to say is arguably as important as our first two, is our “Educational Keystone.” I make that statement simply because the aim of the opposition is to keep the citizenry ignorant. STN’s mission is to shed light on the truth. As Charles Dickens stated in the Christmas Carol when the ghost of Christmas Present uncovered his robe and exposed 2 urchin children clinging to each of his legs: “The boy is ignorance and the girl is want. Beware of them both, but most of all beware of this boy. For on his forehead is written doom.” Yes, ignorance is one of our main problems to be confronted not only this year but in every year before us. Our mission is to first discern the truth and then to disseminate that truth in every venue available to us. We will persevere in our conviction to educate the ignorant! The question is, how convicted are you to travel that narrow path alongside us? Perhaps this guidance from Romans 8:37-39 will embolden and buoy you as you travel our narrow path: “No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Let’s move forward this year with confidence, strength, and unity. Let’s do more in 2024 than ever before! Dr. Pfeiffer Don't forget to Like, Add, Follow and Subscribe to Shield of Truth Network on all your favorite social media! - Shield of Truth Network: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShieldofTruthNetwork X (Formally Twitter): https://twitter.com/ShieldofTruthNW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shieldoftruthnetwork Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Gab: https://gab.com/shieldoftruthnetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shieldoftruthnetwork Rumble: https://rumble.com/ShieldofTruthNetwork Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/ShieldofTruthNetwork Web: https://shieldoftruthnetwork.org

For those of you who have never read the book or watched the movie "The Magnificent Obsession," I would highly recommend that you do, particularly at this important time of the year. Many of us can perhaps use some help in rebooting the purpose of our existence: giving, helping, and supporting those in need is the most divine mission that we are given in life. STN’s mission is also crystal clear to us. It is to support and educate those existing in the seemingly relentless darkness of their daily lives. We do this by spreading light and truth to those who are feeling lost, alone, and confused. We also help them by inviting them to join together with us in a common purpose. Our “guidebook” tells us that the evil one loves chaos and confusion. However, we must always recognize that we have a sacred duty. That sacred duty is to study and share the teachings of that “guidebook.” It is what sheds light on the only path we should follow. That path, as we know from experience, is narrow and can be very lonely for us to persevere. However, we also know that it is the path that will lead to righteousness and victory. The “Magnificent Obsession” that STN is driven by is to continue to shed light on the lies, misinformation, and misdirection used by the deceivers. We have done this since our inception, and He unquestionably has His hand on everything that we do. We also recognize that there is a much bigger war being fought than the one that we see right before our eyes. That spiritual war is the one that we must never lose sight of and that we can never let up on. Yes, of course, we are engaged in the worldly battles. He directs us to do so in His word. He does not ask us to sit idly by and wait. While we know the outcome from His teachings, He also commands us to use His armor and His shield, and yes, His sword to battle evil in that spiritual war. So, we are committed to fighting the battles that are ahead of us in this 2-front war. I can tell you that we will not falter, and we will not waver. We will, however, carry on helping others, giving when we see a need, sacrificing when it is required, educating, teaching, and spreading light and truth to those who are wanting and are willingly anxious to open their eyes and join us in the battle. And in the end, when it is done, and the tallies are taken, our “Magnificent Obsession” will not have been given for personal gain but for the sacrificial love of our brothers and sisters. Truly, those who we are able to draw out of the darkness into His light to fight and spread that God-given truth and light with us. Have a Blessed Christmas with Family and Friends and partake and enjoy the “Magnificent Obsession” that is in His name! Dr. Pfeiffer

As hard as it is to believe, our year is rapidly coming to a close. As we know, it is the time of the year to focus on those things that we have to be thankful for. Sometimes this “thankfulness” requires us to have a relative perspective. When we step back and take a moment to recognize that not everything that we had planned went as we would have hoped. It is then the time to look at things not so much as how we would have liked to see things go, but rather as God has planned. We must remember that God never answers certain questions from us. He never answers the “when” and “why” questions. You see, God is not willing to justify Himself to us or to get into an argument with us. He will, however, answer “How” and “What” questions. “What can I do to fulfill your purpose for me?”, or “How can I navigate through these challenging times.” Then we must be willing to listen and act on what He tells us to do and how He leads us. Only then do we have the obligation to move with strength and conviction, remembering Isaiah 41:10; “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” What evil wants above all else is to remove our will to resist by creating chaos on so many levels, and thereby creating hopelessness and division among us. This Thanksgiving and through the year, I ask you to remember this sage recommendation from Paul in Colossians 3: 12: “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another, and if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these, put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Please don’t misunderstand that term thankfulness as it is recommended here. That thankfulness is for other like-minded believers, and not for evil. We must always remember, as was recorded in 2 Thessalonians: 9-12; “This man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs and miracles. He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them. So, God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth.” What we truly have to be thankful for above friends, family, and our health, which are all things we must be thankful for, is the fact that; “He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and make us His own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. You must teach” (Education, our 3rd Core Value) “things and encourage doing good deeds...so don’t let anyone disregard what you say”. (Titus 2:14-15). STN has stood firmly on our Biblical Foundational Core Value consistently remembering that this is what truly holds us together, and it is certainly what we all must be truly thankful for. I want to emphasize that in spite of the fact that STN has accomplished a lot over the last year, we are only getting started. Keep in mind and be thankful for the fact that He moves in His time, not in ours. We must always remember that He is developing our “mental maturity” into individuals that “keep on keeping on”, “move ahead”, “wait patiently”, and in spite of delays in our timeframe “trust anyway”. This is a process for us as individuals and for any organization such as STN. Count your Blessings, live in Gratitude, and continue to Grow and Mature. Thank you all for being a part of this movement! Dr. Pfeiffer