Today, we're talking about what happened with Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, how

March Madness is going, will tackle new unemployment numbers, and other top news for Monday, March 21st.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ, with the pour over.

Here's the verse of the day.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all, Romans 12-18.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

US intelligence believes 7,000 Russian troops died in the first 20 days of fighting in Ukraine.

This is more than the total number of American troops killed in Afghanistan and Iraq's 20 years of

conflict. Putin claims the number is actually 498 and is pressing on. On Friday, the Russian

president attended a rally packed with flag-waving attendees, though some were reportedly forced to

attend, where he praised Russia's military in front of a banner that read, quote,

for a world without Nazism. Putin maintains without evidence that Ukraine's leadership is

pro-Nazi, and the invasion is to stop a genocide of Russian speakers. Over the weekend, Russia

used their first hypersonic missile, which is super fast, but not necessarily more deadly,

and Ukraine claims Russia bombed an art building, housing 400 civilians in Mary-Ubal.

It's easy to become angry and indignant over world events, but difficult to desire change,

while simultaneously loving everyone involved.

Followers of Christ are called to live in that tension, loving the very people they work against.

Luke 632 says,

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

March Madness has lived up to its name, and the early favorite is St. Peter's University.

St. Peter's became only the third 15th seed to ever reach the sweet 16.

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