Today, we're talking about more legal challenges for Trump, protests in Iran, Russia calling

on its reserves, and other top news for Friday, September 23rd.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

Here's the quote of the day.

Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist.

Children already know that dragons exist.

Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.

GK Chesterton.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

How to leave Russia, Google searches spiked for the third time this year.

The first two jumps came with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The latest came after Russian President Putin announced the mobilization of 300,000

reservists.

It's the first since 1941 to fill the boots.

Putin also threatened to use nuclear weapons to defend Russian territory, including portions

of Ukraine that might soon vote to join Russia in what the West is calling sham referendums.

For many Putin's speech was the straw that broke the bear's back.

Blights to the few countries welcoming Russians sold out quickly and thousands across Russia

hit the streets in protest, leading to over 1,300 arrests.

President Biden called Russia's actions, quote, reckless, saying, quote, a nuclear

war cannot be won and must never be fought.

Here's a verse to consider whether losing sleep over wars, work, or other woes.

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