Toward a World That Is Not Yet, But Ought to Be
In the prayer Jesus taught his disciples, we find one of the most profound and hopeful petitions ever offered: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) At the heart of this prayer is…
Grace for the Days I Don’t Want to Pray
For as long as I’ve been a Christian, and even as a minister of the Gospel, I have struggled with maintaining a consistent daily Quiet Time with God. I’m speaking of that set-apart time for reading the Bible, praying, and communing with the Lord. Although it has provided the richest blessings of my spiritual life, I still often resist it. Not always because I’m too busy, sometimes it’s because, quite frankly, I don’t want to. It’s something that has troubled me through the years.
God and Country, but In the Right Order
At its 52nd General Assembly, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) voted overwhelmingly to commission a study on Christian Nationalism. The decision reflects a growing conversation throughout the Church about how Christians should engage in public life or completely stay out of that arena.
Return America’s Session Recap
North Carolina’s General Assembly has officially adjourned for the summer without passing a full state budget. Lawmakers remain divided on significant issues, including pay raises for teachers and state workers, tax relief, and key policy initiatives. Although the House and Senate approved separate budget proposals, they could not…
The Good, the Bad, and the Urgent: What the Legislature Just Did Concerning Christian Values
This report looks primarily at House Bill 193 – Firearm Law Revisions, a landmark piece of legislation passed during the final week of North Carolina’s Long Legislative Session – one of profound interest to Return America supporters. The bill would allow …
When Shrimpers Lead the Way: A Lesson for Faithful Christians to Engage the Culture
Last week, hundreds of shrimpers from North Carolina’s coast flooded the halls of the North Carolina General Assembly, sounding the alarm against a bill that threatened to sink their livelihood. Initially, the legislation was designed to enhance fishing access for flounder and red snapper. But …
Christian School Protection Bill Advances as General Assembly Nears Adjournment
As budget negotiations between House and Senate leaders remain deadlocked, and with lawmakers planning to adjourn next week without a set return date, several significant measures moved forward in the General Assembly. Chief among them was…
Fathers Forgotten: The Quiet Epidemic of Estrangement
Father’s Day is meant to be a celebration, a joyful recognition of the men who helped shape us, taught us, sacrificed for us, and loved us. But for far too many, this day is marked not by celebration but sorrow, especially for fathers who are estranged from their children.
Turning Conversations into Conversions: A Gospel Workshop Making Waves
In a fresh effort to inspire and equip local churches to fulfill the Great Commission, The Gideons International has introduced a powerful new training initiative: Conversations: A Simple Approach to Sharing the Gospel. This free workshop is designed to help believers discover the simplicity of the Gospel message and gain the confidence to share their faith in everyday life.
Sexual Exploitation Reform, Concealed Carry, and ABC Expansion
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House and Senate remain at a standstill over the state budget. The House is pushing for increases in teacher and state employee pay beyond last year’s levels, funded in part by drawing from reserve funds. The Senate, however, prefers a...