Today we're talking about a deadly earthquake in Myanmar, a number of rulings on challenges

to recent White House activity, reactions to Vice President Vance's trip to Greenland, and other

top news for Monday, March 31st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over

today. Here's the verse of the day.

I am the vine, you are the branches.

If you remain in me and I and you, you will bear much fruit.

Apart from me, you can do nothing.

John 15.5.

Let's get started with some espresso shots. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, Burma, Friday, killing at least 1,600 people

and causing widespread devastation. The quake hit near Mandalay, the country's second largest

city, collapsing bridges, buildings, and power lines. Myanmar's ruling military junta, which has restricted foreign aid and internet access since a

2021 coup, issued a rare plea for international help. Rescue teams are using drones, sniffer

dogs, and heavy machinery to search for survivors as aftershocks continue. At least 130 remain missing, but rescue efforts are being hampered by damaged roads

and the country's ongoing civil war.

The impact was felt over 800 miles away in neighboring Thailand.

At least 17 people died and 100 plus remain missing,

and multiple construction sites collapsed in Thailand's capital

of Bangkok, including a high-rise caught on a dash cam.

Christians can look forward to an eternity where there's redemption, not just for people,

but for creation itself.

Romans 8.20 and 21 says,

for the creation was subjected to futility,

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