 The Christian Perspective
December 30, 2021 9:00 AM EST
The jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of recruiting and grooming teenage girls in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse case. Maxwell, a British socialite who was a close friend of the American millionaire Epstein, was convicted with five of six counts. The most serious account is sex trafficking of minors facilitating and participating in the sexual abuse of children. No sentencing date is set, but she could face life in prison. Here's what you need to know.
There will be no Quick Start on Friday, Dec 31 in observation of the New Year holiday. Quick Start will return on Jan. 3. Wishing you a joyous 2022! WE'RE ALSO WATCHING There's a high stakes call scheduled today after Russian President Vladimir Putin arranged a conversation with President Joe Biden. The main point of their discussion is certain to be the Russian military presence on Ukraine's eastern frontier, which "remains a continuing source of great concern," a senior administration official told reporters.
US Secretary of State Tony Blinken denounced the police raid on Stand News' office in Hong Kong, and he called on China to immediately release the journalists and media executives who were detained.
More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, the US hits a new high for daily COVID-19 cases. TRENDING ON THE WEB  1. The Indian government has blocked Mother Teresa's charity from receiving foreign funds, rejecting the ministry's license renewal application.
2. A USA Swimming official resigned in protest to trans athlete Lia Thomas and warned Thomas is "destroying women's swimming."
3. A brave Oklahoma sixth-grader was named "Dual Hero" for helping a classmate who was choking and for rescuing a woman from a burning house – all in the same day. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS  1. US Army veteran Mike Esmond has donated tens of thousands of dollars to help people pay off their late utility bills.
2. Homeschooling has been growing in America since lockdowns, and it's now more than just a fad.
3. Some are calling an Illinois woman a "walking miracle" after her car was crushed in a serious accident. CBN EXCLUSIVES Learn why the health of our nation and the problem of being overweight is a bigger issue than ever before on a new episode of Healthy Living.  Maria may be in her mid-70s, but she's got more energy than some people half her age, and is also the president of her own real estate company. Maria's life has not always been easy as she had to raise three children on her own with little finances. Learn the secret to her financial freedom today on The 700 Club.
DAILY REFLECTION
Zephaniah 3:17 "For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs." Read today's Daily Devotional!
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