Today, we're talking about NATO's new additions, recessed for the Supreme Court, expensive cheeseburgers, and other top news for Friday, July 1. Stay informed, we'll remain focused on Christ with the pour over.

Happy Friday, somehow it's July. We'll be taking Monday off to eat hot dogs and watermelon, wave flags, and spend some time with family. We'll be back on Wednesday.

Here's the quote of the day. The most dangerous man on earth is the man who has reckoned with his own death. All men die, few men ever really live. John Eldridge.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Red Rover, Red Rover, send Finland and Sweden right over. At the conclusion of its summit on Wednesday, NATO formalized invitations for the two historically neutral Nordic countries to join its ranks.

Acceptance into the alliance requires unanimous approval and until Tuesday, there was a turkey on the fence.

Once final, the additions will extend NATO's territory to Finland's 810-mile border with Russia. Ukraine is still waiting for an invitation.

President Zelensky made a virtual summit appearance asking, quote, what else is needed for his country to join?

In response, NATO chief Jen Stoltenberg reaffirmed that Ukraine could, quote, count on NATO for as long as it takes.

Before heading home, summit leaders also updated a 12-year-old strategic concept document. The document outlined China's ambitions and coercive policies as a, quote, challenge, and referred to Russia as a, quote, significant and direct threat.

Our goal is to keep the big things big and the small things small. It's not that the NATO summit isn't important. It's just not God of the universe important. Stay focused on eternity, it changes everything.

Hebrews 13-8 says, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

The Supreme Court is headed to recess, but they couldn't be dismissed until all homework was turned in.

On their way out, the court issued several rulings. First, Biden will be allowed to end Trump's remain in Mexico policy, which required certain migrants to return to Mexico during their immigration proceedings. This passed with a 5-4 ruling.

The second ruling states that Congress, not the EPA, has power to implement systems to cap power plant emissions. This passed in a 6-3 ruling.

Finally, state governments can now prosecute crimes committed by non-Native Americans against Native Americans on reservation land. This passed with a 5-4 ruling.

The group will be back in October with a refreshed roster. The Supreme's term concluded with a farewell to Justice Stephen Breyer, who's retiring at 83, and a welcome to Katangi Brown Jackson, the first black woman to ever serve on the high court.

Here's a verse to consider when you find yourself with some extra time this summer. Whatever you do, do it from the heart as something done for the Lord and not for people.

Colossians 323.

In a marketing ploy gone bad, 4th of July celebrations will cost Americans 17.76% more this year compared to last.

Okay, it's just 17% higher. Independent state staples with a side of inflation have some items like ground beef ringing up 36% higher than last year.

You're looking for some areas to ease your budget, both strawberries and sliced cheese are cheaper this year.

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