 The Christian Perspective
March 2, 2022 7:00 AM EST
Facing turmoil at home and abroad, President Joe Biden sought to unify the nation during his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. The president's prime-time speech was a balancing act, as he teetered between touting his success on COVID while acknowledging America's record inflation and fears that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could spiral into a world war. Here's what you need to know.  WE'RE ALSO WATCHING Russia intensified its bombing of Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, signaling a shift in Moscow's strategy after facing seven days of stiff resistance. Russia is hoping the increased assaults on civilian populations will demoralize Ukraine's defenders, but the US says Russian forces have also suffered heavy losses and may be dealing with low morale.
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face off against Democrat Beto O'Rourke this November after the two won their respective primaries last night.
Major League Baseball says the beginning of its 2022 season will be delayed to March 31 after the league and the players failed to reach an agreement on a new labor contract.
The US Senate has blocked a Democrat-led bill that was aimed at enshrining abortion rights on a national level. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. A Polish pastor removed all the pews and the pulpit in his church to make room for Ukrainian refugees to sleep.
2. Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer will portray Pastor Chuck Smith in the movie Jesus Revolution, a true story about the spiritual revival that happened in the 60s and 70s in Southern California.
3. The AFP reports that a growing number of starving Afghans trapped in the Taliban nightmare are being forced to sell either their kidneys or their children. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS  1. A Chicago pastor who has spent more than 100 days on a rooftop to combat high crime in his community has made a stunning announcement.
2. In 2004, a Wisconsin teenager was bitten by a bat and was given hours to live. Her mom shares how prayers and miracles saved her life.
3. Several US trucker are headed towards Washington DC. What are they trying to accomplish? CBN EXCLUSIVES Kevan Chandler has spinal muscular atrophy and amazing friends, who carried him on their backs across Europe to explore the world together. Wendy Griffith shares this encouraging story on The Prayer Link.  Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing their homes, desperately searching for a safe place to land. Orphans Promise has completely revamped its entire facility in Ternopil, Ukraine to accommodate as many refugees as possible. Help bring relief to Ukraine.
DAILY REFLECTION Mark 7:15 "It's not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart." Read today's Daily Devotional!
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