Today we're talking about evacuations in Gaza, some appealing and unappealing business news,

the newest World Series champs, and other top stories for Friday, November 3rd.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today.

Here's the quote of the day.

Theology without practice is the theology of demons.

Maximus the Confessor.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Battles rage between Israel and Hamas in northern Gaza, where civilians continue to be

urged to evacuate south. Wednesday Israel bombed a densely populated northern Gaza refugee camp for the second time in two days, targeting Hamas command tunnels that Israel says run under the camp and other civilian areas.

Meanwhile Israel announced yesterday the camp and other civilian areas.

Meanwhile, Israel announced yesterday that it had completely encircled Gaza City.

The United Nations continues to express concern over potential war crimes, and President Biden called for a pause in

fighting in order to rescue hostages. Nearly a thousand people, including

foreign nationals and injured Palestinians, have been able to leave Gaza through Egypt's temporarily open

Rafa border crossing. Thousands more, including 400 Americans, are expected to follow.

As civilians seek the exits, the U.S. is deploying

another 300 troops to the Middle East to support regional deterrence efforts.

The confidence that our eternity is secure regardless of what happens should color our every interaction. It allows us to be loving when others are hateful, kind when others are angry, and find peace that surpasses understanding.

Philippians 4 verse 7 says,

and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

For the first time ever, the Texas Rangers are World Series champions.

One season after losing 94 games, the Rangers won 90 and fought their way through the wild card round before going

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