Today, we're talking about a huge surprise in sports, Russia's victory day plans, disasters

in the Caribbean and other top news for Monday, May 9th.

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

Here's the quote of the day.

He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands, a saint Benedict of

Russia.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Rich Strike came out of literally nowhere Saturday evening to win the 148th Kentucky Derby.

In an incredible underdog or under horse, story Rich Strike entered the derby the day before

the race, just 30 seconds before the deadline.

His win in which he overtook 16 other horses with 80 to 1 odds is the second biggest

upset in Kentucky Derby history.

And his story is both just getting started and already full of perseverance.

He'll compete in the other two legs of the triple crown over the next month, looking

to leave more long faces among his competition.

Further south, full-sized hot wheels cruised into Miami for the city's first Formula 1 race.

The sport is surging in popularity thanks to Netflix's Drive to Survive Docky series and

is adding another US pit stop on the Vegas strip next year.

Too often we let eternally insignificant things like sports control our mood and behavior.

It's not wrong to enjoy these things, but remember that whether your horse wins or loses,

nothing of true importance has changed.

Colossians 3-2-4 says,

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