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Today, we're talking about the possible ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas,

the release of two DOJ reports, an update on the California wildfires,

and other top news for Wednesday, January 15th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ

with the pour over today. Here's the quote of the day. When there's something in the word of God

that I don't like, the problem is not with the word of God. It's with me. R.C. Spurl. Let's get

started with some espresso shots.

A deal to wind down the war in Gaza is reportedly close.

After a year of stop-and-start talks, mediated by U.S., Qatar, and Egypt,

representatives from Hamas accepted a draft agreement for a six-week ceasefire deal yesterday.

Israel's negotiators also said it's ready to close the deal.

Now, it's up to leadership on both sides.

Under the plan, Hamas releases 33 humanitarian hostages, women, the ill, the elderly, while Israel partially withdraws from Gaza and releases hundreds of

Palestinian prisoners. Negotiations will then begin for the release of remaining hostages, about 60,

at least 34 of whom are presumed dead, and a permanent ceasefire, with Israel's military moving into

buffer zones in Israeli border towns.

Negotiators hope they can wrap up before the inauguration of President-elect Trump,

whose Mideast envoy has already joined talks.

The gospel is scandalous because God's heart is for everyone, terrorists, prisoners, prime ministers, and presidents,

and those who passionately disagree with you about what justice looks like, to know him.

He sacrificed his son because he loves his enemies.

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