We were made to stay connected to Christ—like a branch to a vine. But in the busyness of life, it’s easy to forget his words. You might send a word to the current mayor and council of Jackson on that subject.
VERSE OF THE DAY
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar (Burma) Friday, killing at least 1,600 people and causing widespread devastation.
The quake hit near Mandalay—the country’s second-largest city—collapsing bridges, buildings, and power lines. Myanmar’s ruling military junta, which has restricted foreign aid and internet access since a 2021 coup, issued a rare plea for international help. Rescue teams are using drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery to search for survivors as aftershocks continue; at least 130 remain missing, but rescue efforts are being hampered by damaged roads and the country’s ongoing civil war.
The impact was felt over 800 miles away in neighboring Thailand. At least 17 people died and 100+ remain missing, and multiple construction sites collapsed in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok, including a high-rise caught on a dash cam (see here).
