Choosing a church for your family is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. It isn't just about finding a place where the worship music resonates or the coffee is hot. For parents, it is about finding a community that will partner with you in the spiritual formation of your children while keeping them physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe. In our desire to find a spiritual home, we often fall victim to the "halo effect." We assume that because a bui

Faith and Healing For years, I’ve watched leaders approach church management like they’re running a mid-sized tech firm. We focus on the metrics: the Sunday attendance numbers, the giving reports, the efficiency of our volunteer scheduling software, and the slickness of our stage lighting. While excellence matters, there is a dangerous trap in the "CEO model" of ministry. When we prioritize the organization over the community, we don’t just lose our way: we lose our soul. I’v

It is only noon, and for many of us, the day already feels heavy. By the time the clock hits 12:00 PM, you have likely scrolled through a dozen headlines, checked three different news apps, and seen a flurry of social media posts about the latest global crisis. The weight of the world is no longer something we hear about on the evening news once a day. It is something we carry in our pockets from the moment we wake up. This constant stream of information can leave you feeling

It’s easy to feel like the world is spinning a little faster than it should. When you check the headlines at lunch, the sheer volume of "breaking news" can feel like a heavy blanket. At The McReport, we believe you deserve the truth without the extra baggage of manufactured drama. Today, we are zooming in on a story that has everyone from campus quads to the West Wing talking: the arrest of a graduate student at Columbia University by Homeland Security agents. The Facts Ear

We live in a world that never stops talking. Between the 24-hour news cycle, social media notifications, and the constant hum of political debate, it feels like we are drowning in information. But here is the catch: more information hasn’t made us more peaceful. In fact, for most of us, it has done the exact opposite. If you spend thirty minutes scrolling through the top stories of the day, you usually walk away feeling one of three things: angry, anxious, or exhausted. This

By 12:00 PM, most of us have already consumed a full day’s worth of stress. Between the morning headlines, social media notifications, and the general hum of a world that feels increasingly volatile, the "midday slump" isn't just about physical tiredness anymore. It is a mental and spiritual exhaustion caused by an information overload that we weren't designed to carry. At The McReport, we believe you can stay informed without sacrificing your internal quiet. We call this the