Today, we're talking about the Munich Security Conference, a former president in hospice,

China, and a not-hostile balloon, and other top news for Monday, February 20th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

Here's the quote of the day.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death, Proverbs 14,

verse 12.

Let's start with some espresso shots.

There was a security conference in Munich this weekend, and the guest list shows this was

no convention for mall cops.

Heads of state, intelligence officials, and diplomats from around the world gathered

in Germany to discuss all things defense, but with a heavy focus on the war in Ukraine.

The U.S. sent a record number of representatives, including Vice President Harris and nearly

one-third of the Senate, in a bipartisan group underscoring the U.S.'s broad support

of the blue and yellow flag.

The Indian President Zelensky opened the weekend via Zoom, requesting the speedy delivery

of more weapons, and VP Harris formally accused Russia of crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russia and Iran were conspicuously absent.

Anti-Cremlin public figures were pointedly invited over Russian officials, and Iran was excluded

due to its suppression of ongoing Iranian protests.

The Bible says that God is at work in and through the governing authorities.

We can and should pray for our elected leaders, here and abroad, to make godly choices, and

to work for the good of all people.

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