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...
This Week in Raleigh: Time Running Out for Key Pro-Family Legislation, Drug Policy Developments Raise Alarms
As lawmakers enter the final stretch of this year’s Long Session, there is growing concern that several important bills supported by Return America may never make it to the floor.
Currently stalled in the Rules Committees are several measures that reflect biblical values and protect the family, including…
Snow Hill Stands: A Story of Prayer, Protest, and Purpose
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, was nearly a day that would live in infamy for the residents of Snow Hill, North Carolina. By a narrow 3-2 vote, the Town Council chose to disband the Snow Hill Police Department…
‘I’ll Tell You About It This One Time:’ A Memorial Day Reflection
As a teenager, I learned that my step-grandfather had fought in World War II. Shrapnel had fused his spine, leaving him unable to turn his head to the right or left. One day, I asked him about his combat experience. He looked at me solemnly and said, …
Theology of a Broken Shoulder: Admonishment and Advice for Church Leaders
In ministry, wounds can run deeper than the physical. Recently, I endured a painful injury, a broken shoulder, that not only required replacement surgery but also left me rather contemplative. As I reflected on that experience and its relation to a couple of other significant trials within a short span of eight months,