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The Christian Perspective
August 16, 2021 7:00 AM EST
Chaos and bloodshed unfolded this morning at Kabul’s international airport where thousands of Afghans have gathered in a last-ditch attempt to board US military flights evacuating Western diplomats. At least three people were killed by gunfire during the desperate scramble, and with all civilian fights suspended, the options are running out for these Afghans to escape the Taliban. The terror group declared victory after seizing control of the capital Sunday and bringing Afghanistan to its knees. Here’s what you need to know.
WE’RE ALSO WATCHING
At least 1,297 people were killed during Haiti’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake over the weekend and rescue teams are frantically searching for missing people. Haiti is still reeling from the assassination of its president last month and is now bracing for a tropical storm that threatens to bring even more devastation.
A massive wildfire broke out in the Jerusalem area yesterday, filling the sky with a blanket of smoke and forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate their homes. Israeli firefighters brought the blaze under control this morning and authorities say it was “100% caused by people.”
TRENDING ON THE WEB
1. Ravi Zacharias, Carl Lentz, and Josh Duggar have all made headlines for their involvement in shocking sex scandals. Here’s a look at why Christian leaders fall into sexual brokenness.
2. Actor Marlon Wayans portrays Aretha Franklin’s first husband in the new film Respect starring Jennifer Hudson. He recently discussed the important role faith plays in our lives as we face difficult times.
3. The Scottish government has issued new guidelines to primary schools allowing four and five-year-olds to change genders without parental consent.
TODAY’S TOP VIDEOS
1. When the best medicine has to offer does not improve the oxygen levels for Jerolyn’s special needs son, Vincent, who is suffering from COVID-19, she battles the virus through the most potent weapon available to mankind: prayer.
2. Austin Tice, an American journalist, and Marine Corps veteran, was abducted in Syria nine years ago. His parents are speaking out and asking people to “faithfully pray” for his return.
3. A Nigerian pastor is stepping up to help the homeless in San Antonio, Texas because she says, “If COVID doesn’t kill them, hunger will.”
CBN EXCLUSIVES
In his book, Zero Victim, Pastor James E Ward brings the love of God and a positive narrative as lasting solutions to a divided society. Watch his story on The 700 Club.
Meet the Israelis fulfilling the biblical command to love the widow and the orphan. Chris Mitchell brings you this story today on The 700 Club.
DAILY REFLECTION
Psalm 94:17 Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. Read today’s Daily Devotional!
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