Today we're talking about a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan, Israel's controversial ruling on a controversial law,

who made the college football championship another top news for Wednesday

January 3rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the

pour over today. Here's the quote of the day.

He who goes about to reform the world must begin with himself

or he loses his labor, Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, claiming at least 57 lives.

The epicenter was on Japan's Noto Peninsula near the small town of Suzu,

where 90% of homes are believed to be destroyed.

Roads were damaged, fires ignited, and over 100,000 people were left without water or power

as temperatures dipped below freezing.

A major tsunami warning was issued for the first time since 2011,

but was quickly downgraded and eventually cancelled,

and lower level alerts were issued as far away as Russia.

Then on Tuesday, a commercial flight landing at Tokyo Hanada Airport burst into flames after colliding with the Japanese Coast Guard

plane on the runway. All 379 people on the Japan Airlines flight

evacuated safely, but five died in the Coast Guard plane, which was leaving to provide earthquake relief.

In the wake of disaster, pray not only for protection and safety, temporary blessings,

but also for Christ's light to shine through his compassionate, generous followers on the ground.

First Peter 1, 3, 4, and 6 says, in his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and into an

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