Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TikTok's appeal, a looming

government shutdown, why the stock market had its worst day and months on Wednesday, and other

top news for Friday, December 20th.

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

The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul,

who know themselves to be poor and imperfect,

and who look forward to something greater to come.

Dietrich Bonhofer.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

The Supreme Court is on the clock to uphold or reject Uncle Sam's looming TikTok ban.

The High Court agreed to hear expedited arguments starting on January 10,

where TikTok will argue that the law banning the app violates the First Amendment.

Congress passed the ban earlier this year, citing national security concerns over such a popular

app. It's used by 170 million Americans, having ties to a foreign adversary, China.

If the Supremes side with TikTok, it'll mean scrolling as usual. If the ban is

upheld, TikTok will be removed from app stores, so no new users, and it will lose the ability to

make updates on January 19th, leading to a growing swarm of software bugs. President-elect Trump is

another variable. He's recently expressed

sympathy for the talk, and it'll be his DOJ responsible for enforcing the ban if it's upheld.

Our ultimate purpose is to glorify God, the creator of the universe, great innovator, and inventor of everything.

However you engage with social media, remember to use technology to point others to eternal hope in Him.

Colossians 1 verses 15 and 16 says,

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