Supply chain woes threaten Christmas, new research on mixing and matching vaccines,

workers are quitting in record numbers, and other top news for Friday, October 15th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

Thanks for joining us.

Here's the quote of the day.

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

Francis of a CC.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Everything's up.

Inflation, consumer prices, Santa's blood pressure.

With Christmas just 10 weekends away, retailers are already hoping for an inventory miracle,

as traffic jams at the Los Angeles port have about 80 massive cargo ships waiting days to unload.

The Biden administration stepped in and brokered an agreement to allow major transporters 24-7 access to the port,

but retailers fear it won't be enough to save Black Friday.

Pro tip, IOUs make great stocking stuffers.

Not only should you plan to wait longer, you might need to pay more too.

Inflation hit 5.4% in September, a new 13-year high, and is expected to stay high longer than the Fed previously thought.

Housing, food, and energy are main contributors.

US crude oil prices rose to a 7-year high this week.

Our goal is to keep the big things big and the small things small.

It's not that inflation and supply chain issues aren't important, but they may be great reminders to focus on the true meaning of Christmas this year.

Philippians 4.4 says, Rejoice in the Lord always.

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