Today, we're talking about tensions in the Middle East, deadly weather over the weekend,

the deportations of alleged gang members, and other top news for Monday, March 17th.

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

Here's the verse of the day, I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you,

you will bear much fruit. Apart from me, you can do nothing. John 15.5. Let's get started with some

espresso shots. Tensions remain tense in the Middle East.

On Wednesday, the Yemen-based Iran-back Houthi rebels

announced they would resume attacking Israeli ships in the Red Sea

in retaliation for Israel halting the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Then, Saturday, to defend American interests deter enemies and restore freedom of

navigation, Washington launched decisive and powerful airstrikes against the Houthis.

The Trump admin reported killing multiple Houthi leaders and damaging its radars, air defenses,

and missile and drone systems. The Houthis reported 31 deaths and vowed to respond to the escalation by escalating.

The bombardment is reportedly the beginning of a larger campaign and a warning to Iran,

an adversary Trump wants to prevent from acquiring nuclear weapons,

and has threatened military actions against if Tehran won't negotiate.

When a fragile calm unravels into unnerving conflict, remember the God whose word brings order and goodness out of chaos.

Psalm 33, 6 through 9 says,

The heavens were made by the word of the Lord,

and all the stars by the breath of his mouth.

He gathers the water of the sea into a heap.

He puts the depths into storehouses.

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