Brandon Lake and the Case for Genuine Worship Brandon Lake recently urged churches to consider the example of “Bubba” – that person who finds himself in a service because his partner insisted and isn’t yet fluent in the familiar language of modern worship. Lake wonders if we should soften our expressions of faith, offering melodies … Read more

A Journey That Opened My Eyes My wife and I recently returned from a month-long road trip—a change from our past reliance on flying. We set off in our SUV to cheer on our youngest daughter, who competed in athletic events in North Carolina (she even won one!), and then spent three weeks exploring Florida. … Read more

Reflections from a Road Trip Recently, my wife and I embarked on an extended journey that took us through North Carolina and Florida. We traveled by car this time instead of flying, and along the way we witnessed striking billboards about eternal truths. One billboard in particular, featuring a flatlined heart monitor and the stark … Read more

A Journey of Reflection My wife and I recently wrapped up a month-long road trip with our family. We drove through North Carolina, where our youngest daughter competed in two athletic events (she triumphed in the second), and then spent several weeks in Florida. In years past, flying was our choice of travel, but nowadays … Read more

Milwaukee Man Faces Charges in Hit-and-Run Tragedy A man from Milwaukee has been formally charged following a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 70-year-old pastor’s wife and left her grandson injured. Authorities report that Donte Miller, 30, fled the scene after his speeding vehicle collided with the victims’ SUV. Miller now faces … Read more

Patricia Heaton Warns of the Reality of Spiritual Warfare in an Indie Horror Film Renowned for portraying deeply human characters in beloved television series, Patricia Heaton now takes on a role that ventures far from her familiar territory. In her latest film, The Ritual, she stars as a determined Mother Superior in a secluded Iowa … Read more

Afghan Christian Refugees Face an Uncertain Future as Deportation Threatens A prominent advocate for a group of Afghan Christians at a North Carolina church has voiced strong objections to recent claims by the previous administration stating that conditions in Afghanistan have improved sufficiently to allow their return. Julie Tisdale, a seminary student at the Church … Read more

Highlights Once a top-ranking woman within a Southern Baptist organization, she confronted widespread skepticism and legal repercussions after coming forward with claims of abuse by a seminary instructor. Exploring the nuances of deconstruction, a pastor outlines three distinct categories to enhance our listening skills and ability to guide effectively. For the first time, Protestants now … Read more

Highlights Once a prominent leader within a Southern Baptist organization, she faced significant public scrutiny and legal challenges after reporting alleged misconduct by a seminary professor. Deconstruction comes in various forms. A pastor has outlined three distinct categories meant to help believers listen more deeply and provide nurturing pastoral guidance. For the first time in … Read more

Abstract This study investigates how national economic, social, and institutional conditions influence the overall rate of entrepreneurial activity. Using an integrated framework that draws on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Transaction Cost Economics (TCE), the research analyzes ten macro-level variables. By examining a panel dataset spanning 70 countries over 17 years, the findings reveal that … Read more