Blockading the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire in Ukraine: Stress Awareness Month and the path to transforming hope

US stock futures fell and oil prices rose this morning after President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. His statement came after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement that would end the war. In better news, Russia and Ukraine observed a truce in their war across the Orthodox Easter weekend, but only for the weekend. Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? You won’t be surprised to learn that apparently unsolvable problems like war not only cause significant stress, but worrying about them also impairs cognitive functioning and makes things worse. But when we choose the opposite of control, we discover the transforming hope available to every anxious heart today, including yours.About Denison Forum and The Daily ArticleToday's Daily Article was written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Elkins. You can read this article on our website. You may also receive it in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.NOTE: Denison Forum is a fully donor-funded nonprofit ministry. To support our calling, please donate today.