Today, we're talking about a deadly school shooting in Wisconsin, the targeted killing

of a Russian commander in Moscow, expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates

today, and other top news for Wednesday, December 18th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today. Here's the quote of the day.

I have far more confidence in the man who works mentally and bodily at a matter than in the

six who merely talk about it.

Michael Faraday.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

A teenage student and a teacher were killed Monday in a shooting at a private K-12 Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin. At least six others were injured, including two in critical

condition. According to local officials, a teacher at Abundant Life Christian School called 911 at 1057 a.m.

Police arrived at the school within four minutes to find the shooter down from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The shooter, identified as a 15-year-old female, notably 95% of school shooters in the last 40 years have been male,

was pronounced dead in transport to the hospital.

Investigators say a 9mm pistol was used in the shooting and are still working to determine a motive.

Unconfirmed social media reports claim the shooter left a manifesto,

but police have not confirmed its authenticity.

Thank you. left a manifesto, but police have not confirmed its authenticity. We often say it's easy to feel helpless in times like these, and it is, and we do.

Scripture encourages us to mourn, to pray, and to love with action.

Pray that the God of all comfort would move in power in this time of incredible tragedy.

Book of Common Prayer, page 264 says,

Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved, the spirit of faith encourage,

that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience,

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