Happy Wednesday, it's August 18th, and you're listening to the pourover.

We aim to keep Christians informed about what's happening in the world while remaining focused

on Christ.

Here's the quote of the day by Pastor Tim Keller.

You are more sinful than you ever thought you were, and you are more loved than you

ever dreamed you could be.

Now it's time for some espresso shots.

President Biden addressed the nation after Afghanistan's stunningly quick fall to the Taliban.

He called the situation, quote, gut wrenching, but he stood squarely behind the decision to

withdraw and reiterated that it's not the job of the United States to defend a country

that isn't, quote, willing to fight for itself.

Still, both sides of the aisle are baffled at how the U.S. was caught so unprepared.

The military is now scrambling to get thousands of people, both U.S. citizens and Afghan allies

out of the country.

At least seven people were killed on a tarmac as people clung to a C-17 transport plane

in an attempt to escape the country.

While the Taliban has said it won't exact revenge on people who aided Western efforts,

reports say that they already have been.

Here's an eternal perspective.

Be quick to point to God and give him the credit for your hope, strength, and love during

times that are dominated by uncertainty and fear.

Even in the midst of chaos, our eternity is secure.

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