Today, we're talking about a fire raging in Malibu, the Nasdaq crossing 20,000 for the first time,

controversy over Saudi Arabia being chosen to host the World Cup, and other top news for Friday, December 13th.

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

Here's the quote of the day.

One of the things that has helped me as much as any other

is not how long I'm going to live,

but how much I can do while living.

George Washington Carver.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Firefighters have been working overtime to contain a wildfire that has spread across more than 4,000 acres in Malibu, California.

The Franklin fire started early Monday morning and grew rapidly Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Fueled by Santa Ana winds, strong, very dry winds from inland

high-pressure areas in California. As of yesterday, the fire was around 7% contained. While no

injuries have been reported, almost half of Malibu's 10,000 residents, including stars like Cher, Barbie, Ken,

and Dick Van Dyke, who's celebrating his

99th birthday today, have evacuated the area.

Malibu's Pepperdine University canceled its final exams, but issued a shelter in place to students

earlier this week, prompting many students to sleep in the school's library as flames roar

outside.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Massive weather events and natural disasters remind us that all of the world has been broken by sin.

But Christians can look forward to eternity where

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