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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
Francis of Assisi
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U.S. NEWS
How the Supply Chain Stole Christmas
Everything’s up: inflation, consumer prices, Santa’s blood pressure...
With Christmas just 10 weekends away, retailers are already hoping for an inventory miracle as traffic jams at the Los Angeles Port have ~80 massive cargo ships waiting days to unload. The Biden Administration stepped in and brokered an agreement to allow major transporters 24/7 access to the port, but retailers fear it won’t be enough to save Black Friday. (Pro Tip: IOUs make great stocking stuffers.)
Not only should you plan to wait longer, you might need to pay more too. Inflation hit 5.4% in September, a new 13-year high, and is expected to stay high longer than the Fed previously thought; housing, food, and energy (U.S. crude oil prices rose to a 7-year-high this week) are main contributors.
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ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
Our goal is to keep the big things big and the small things small. It’s not that inflation and supply chain issues aren’t important, but they may be great reminders to focus on the true meaning of Christmas this year.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4 (CSB)
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COVID-19
Mixing & Matching
Leviticus warns against the mixing and matching of fabrics, but the National Institute of Health says you’re free to mix COVID vaccines and boosters.
In a recent study, the NIH found little difference in antibody responses for those who originally received a Pfizer vaccine and then got a Moderna booster (or vice versa). The study also found that those on Team J&J are actually better off getting a booster shot from Pfizer or Moderna.
An FDA review panel is in the middle of a two-day discussion about the NIH study and other COVID-related matters. So far, they’ve voted to recommend Moderna boosters for high-risk individuals, including everyone ages 65+ (a Pfizer booster has already been authorized for those groups).
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ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Followers of Christ are called to love everyone - that means both vaccine advocates and vaccine critics, Christian and non-Christian. We should not be willing to sacrifice relationships to win an argument.
“If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:18 (CSB)
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ECONOMY
Everyone is Hiring... and Quitting
There are so many job openings, workers are going on strike.
There are roughly 10.4 million job openings, down only slightly from the all-time high in July, and unions are trying to capitalize on employer desperation. More than 100,000 unionized employees have voted to authorize strikes recently:
- 60,000 backstage film & TV workers are preparing to walk off set and shutdown Hollywood on Monday
- 10,000 production workers across 14 John Deere plants
- 1,400 Kellogg workers (no word if Tony the Tiger joined them)
It’s not just unions; a record 4.3 million people quit their jobs in August, as people in stressful or low paying industries seek to find greener pastures.
All this to say… that drive thru lane you’re stuck in may not move for months.
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Squid Game, the dystopian South Korean show, has officially unseated Bridgerton as Netflix’s most popular original series, drawing 111 million viewers in its first 28 days. It’s the #1 show in over 90 countries and even received kudos from North Korea… sorta. The communist dictatorship praised the show for reflecting the “ reality of capitalist society.”
Beam me up, Bezos! 90-year-old William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk from the original Star Trek, spent a few minutes in space on a Blue Origin rocket Wednesday. Based on his amazed reaction ( watch), it was a bit different than being on a Hollywood set.
The Biden administration has announced an aggressive plan to lease federal coastal waters to offshore wind power developers, hoping to reach its goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind-generating capacity by 2030. Many Iowans seem to love the idea, while Cape Cod residents aren’t thrilled about their new view.
Southern California’s Alisal wildfire is burning along coastal mountains, endangering rural homes, including former President Regan’s “Western Whitehouse.” The fire has closed significant transportation lines and spans over 15,000 acres in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara. Nearly 1,300 firefighters are working, with more on the way.
Gabby Petito’s autopsy shows that she was strangled and likely died 3-4 weeks before her body was found in Wyoming. Gabby’s travel buddy and boyfriend Brian Laundrie, considered a person of interest, remains unaccounted for. Their saga has captivated the internet and created many TikTok sleuths.
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WHIPPED CREAM ON TOP
It’s Friday… smile!
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What We’re Using
Hiya Health*
Since becoming a mom I’ve become a nutrition label reader and have been shocked at some of the unhealthy ingredients hiding in children’s food and, unfortunately, vitamins. Most kid vitamins are filled with sugar, preservatives, and gummy additives… basically, a lot of stuff kids don’t need.
Thankfully, Hiya Health is way ahead of me. They made a chewable vitamin that’s yummy, made with 12 organic fruits and veggies, and skips the icky stuff. It has the exact nutrients our kiddos need, all in a refillable glass bottle, so I know that I’m giving my daughter what she needs to grow into a healthy adult!
Lauren Shackelford | Social Media
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What We’re Using
CSB Scripture Notebooks*.
Many of you know the “I-don’t-want-to-write-in-this-perfect-new-Bible” feeling, but have you experienced the reverse? The aptly-named Scripture Notebooks have Scripture on the left page and notebook lines on the right page, making it feel incomplete if you don’t write down observations, prayers, and questions while you read.
Right now my church (what up, Veritas!) is going through the book of Hebrews and has the Hebrews Scripture Notebook available. It’s been awesome. Each notebook is around $5, with deals for sets. Go check them out!
Jason Woodruff | Editor
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