 The Christian Perspective
May 10, 2021 7:00 AM EST
Hundreds are wounded in Jerusalem today after fresh rioting broke out on the Temple Mount Monday morning. Violence rocked the Holy City over the weekend as civilians in southern Israel faced rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. The unrest coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and a contentious eviction battle that has drawn international attention. Police fear more violence could be on the way as Israelis take to the streets today in celebration of Jerusalem Day. Here's what you need to know.
WE'RE ALSO WATCHING
President Joe Biden is preparing to issue an executive order strengthening cybersecurity for federal agencies after a ransomware attack shut down a critical pipeline that supplies the East Coast with gasoline and other fuel, The New York Times reports. The pipeline is still shut down and authorities are working to restore operations. A criminal gang known as DarkSide could be behind the cyberextortion plot. Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski was arrested Saturday for allegedly holding an "illegal in-person" church service that violated new public health orders pertaining to gatherings.
A gunman opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado on Sunday, killing six people before then shooting himself dead. Police say no children were killed during the mass shooting.
The United States is entering a new phase of its fight against the coronavirus as many vaccinated Americans return to normal and White House officials signal that the government will further relax mask guidelines. "I would say we are turning the corner," White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients told CNN.
Dozens of grieving parents in Afghanistan buried their daughters yesterday after a bombing near a girls' school in Kabul killed 50 people and wounded 100 others. No one claimed responsibility for Saturday's explosions and the Taliban denied involvement.
Rep. Liz Cheney's fate hangs in the balance this week as House Republicans are expected to decide if they will oust the Trump critic from the party's leadership. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Sunday endorsed Trump loyalist Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace Cheney as the No.3 Republican in the House. TRENDING ON THE WEB
1. Theologian John Piper outlines the "lessons" Christians can learn from the Razi Zacharias sex scandal.
2. A 9-year-old student's stunning rendition of the National Anthem amazed his classmates and teachers at a school in Kentucky.
3. Long-time televangelist Rev. Ernest Angley passed away on Friday at the age of 99. "He touched multitudes of souls worldwide," his ministry said in a statement. 
TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS
1. A rare archaeological find uncovered in the ancient City of David hints at Roman life in Jerusalem after the destruction of the Second Jewish Temple.
2. Two massive fires broke out this weekend in Iran, causing major property damage and leaving two injured.
3. Praise leader Sean Feucht kicked off his summer "Let Us Worship" tour in Texas. Watch it here. CBN EXCLUSIVES When Denis and Kathy Dorman moved to Florida, they were ready to enjoy their retirement golden years. Then disaster struck when Hurricane Michael ripped through Florida and destroyed their home. They didn't know how they'd recover but continued to trust God. That's when Operation Blessing helped the couple get a new start.  State lawmakers are debating whether to ban doctors from giving hormones, puberty blockers, and gender surgeries to children who identify as trans. Some of the people who'd most like to see these bans take effect: parents who have been blindsided as their sons and daughters announced their new gender. Heather Sells brings you this story today on The 700 Club.
DAILY REFLECTION
John 1:29 "The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'" Read today's Daily Devotional!
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