Charles King unpacks a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, a sobering study on the National Guard deployment in D.C., and a Christianity Today reflection on ethics, formation, and wisdom. All filtered through Scripture and a biblical worldview.

Stories Covered
• Israel and Lebanon agree to a conditional ceasefire if Hezbollah halts attacks
• New study finds National Guard deployment hasn't reduced D.C. violent crime
• Russell Moore on his ethics final and the formation of real moral wisdom
• Obama Presidential Center prepares to open in Chicago
• NPR analysis: more than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk
• Trump family-linked Albanian resort sparks local protests
• Just 3% of U.S. households pay for personal AI subscriptions

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 6 — "Peace, peace, when there is no peace"
• Isaiah 2 — Swords into plowshares
• Proverbs 21:5 — The plans of the diligent
• Romans 13 — Government bears the sword
• James 1:5 — Ask God for wisdom
• Psalm 103 — Man's days are like grass
• Genesis 9 — Seedtime and harvest
• Micah 6:8 — Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly
• Romans 9 — Jacob and Esau
• Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord (Verse of the Day)

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