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As our churches embrace technology: from streaming services to youth group group chats to online donation platforms: we're facing new questions about keeping our families safe in digital spaces. The same devices that connect us to powerful teaching and community can also expose our children to risks we never imagined a generation ago. I've watched churches navigate these waters with varying levels of success. Some embrace every new platform without guardrails. Others ban tech

Let's be honest: you're tired. Another pancake breakfast. Another movie night. Another event that requires weeks of planning, mountains of effort, and leaves you wondering if anyone actually felt more connected to the church family afterward. Here's the thing: community isn't built by activity calendars. It's built by intentional relationships, purpose-driven focus, and creating space for people to actually connect beyond the surface level. If your church community feels fra

Welcome to your Monday midday news brief. We're cutting through the noise to bring you a calm, clear look at what's happening around the world: anchored in faith, grounded in truth, and filtered through the lens of Scripture. Let's dive into today's top stories. Vatican Signals Historic Openness to Protestant Confession The Facts The Vatican is indicating a significant shift in ecumenical relations ahead of the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030. Cardinal

It's 12:15 PM. You've got three minutes before your next meeting. Your lunch is half-eaten. And somehow, without even realizing it, you're twenty posts deep into news that makes your chest tight and your shoulders tense. Sound familiar? We call it doomscrolling, that compulsive habit of endlessly scrolling through negative news and social media updates, even when it leaves us anxious, overwhelmed, and spiritually drained. And if you're reading this around midday, you're proba

It's Monday afternoon, and your phone's probably buzzing with news alerts. Before you spiral into the rabbit hole of breaking news and hot takes, take a breath. Let's walk through five stories that actually matter today: with context, without the chaos. The Facts: What's Actually Happening 1. Northeast Blizzard Brings Travel to a Standstill Approximately 41 million people across the Northeast are currently under blizzard conditions. More than 5,300 flights have been cancel

It's lunchtime on Monday, February 23, 2026, and if you're catching up on the news between bites, you're probably seeing a lot of headlines designed to grab your attention: and maybe spike your blood pressure. But here at The McReport, we do things differently. We believe you can stay informed without losing your peace. Here are five stories shaping today, stripped of the panic and wrapped in biblical clarity. The Facts: What's Actually Happening 1. Historic Northeast Blizz

You wake up, grab your phone, and within thirty seconds you're drowning in breaking news, hot takes, and panic-inducing headlines. Your heart races. Your mind spins. And you haven't even gotten out of bed yet. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: staying informed shouldn't cost you your peace. And it doesn't have to. Welcome to the 12 PM Pivot : a simple, structured media habit that helps you stay aware of what's happening in the world without sacrificing your emotional and spir

We've all been there: praying desperately for healing, wondering why God hasn't answered yet. Whether it's physical pain, emotional wounds, or broken relationships, the waiting period can feel unbearable. We scroll through social media seeing testimonies of instant miracles while our own prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling. Here's what Scripture actually teaches about God's timing in healing, and why rushing the process might mean missing the deeper work He's doing in your

Christian Safety Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5 stars) Recommended for ages 8 and up The new Superman movie just landed, and Christian families are asking the same question: Is this safe for my kids, and what messages will they absorb? After watching James Gunn's fresh take on the Man of Steel, I can tell you this much, it's far more family-friendly than most superhero films, but it comes with some serious conversation starters you'll want to be ready for. Let's break down exactly what

Every Sunday morning, somewhere in your church building, someone is standing in front of a locked door. Maybe it's the side entrance that's always bolted until 9:15. Maybe it's the bathroom that's "out of order" but nobody put up a sign. Maybe it's the children's ministry check-in that closed five minutes early. Whatever the case, there's a guest on the other side of that door, and they're making a decision about your church right now. As a greeter, you might think your job i

Something happened last Sunday that stopped me in my tracks. I was walking down the hallway between services, clipboard in hand, mentally running through the volunteer schedule, the upcoming announcements, the three conversations I needed to have before the second service started. You know that mode. The "get it done" mode. The checklist brain. And then I saw her. A woman I'd never met before, standing near the welcome center, scanning the room like she was searching for some

There's a moment every Sunday morning that most people never think about. It happens right around 10:45 AM, fifteen minutes before the worship music starts, before the lights dim, before the pastor walks to the stage. It's a window of time that feels ordinary but carries extraordinary weight. For those of us who serve on greeter teams, this window isn't just "pre-service setup." It's sacred ground. It's the space where someone walking through the doors for the first time deci

Monday morning hits. You grab your coffee, open your laptop, and dive into the week. Deadlines stack up. Meetings fill your calendar. Performance reviews loom. And somewhere between the inbox chaos and the quarterly goals, a quiet question surfaces: Who am I... really? Your job title says one thing. Your LinkedIn profile says another. But deep down, you sense there's something more, something that doesn't shift when markets crash or promotions pass you by. Here's the truth th

You've read the books. You've attended the conferences. You've implemented the systems. And yet, something still feels off in your leadership. The team shows up, but the energy isn't there. The mission statement hangs on the wall, but nobody's living it. The programs run smoothly, but the culture feels hollow. Here's what nobody tells you about building culture: you cannot architect what you haven't first experienced. True leadership, the kind that transforms teams, churches,

Ever feel like your life is one giant to-do list that never gets checked off? Like you're wandering through a spiritual wilderness with no clear direction? Welcome to the book of Numbers. This often-overlooked book of the Bible has something profound to teach us, something we desperately need in our chaotic, overstimulated lives. It's about finding divine order when everything around you feels like desert. This is Part 1 of a 5-part series we're going to walk through together

You're sitting in your office after another Sunday service. The messages are piling up. Your spouse hasn't seen you relaxed in weeks. And somewhere deep inside, you know you're running on fumes, but you keep telling yourself, "Just a little longer. Just until this season passes." Here's what I've learned coaching church leaders for years: that season never passes until you address what's really happening beneath the surface. Your emotional health isn't a luxury. It's the foun

You know that feeling when you wake up, reach for your phone, and instantly regret it? The notifications are stacked. The headlines are screaming. The world seems to be unraveling before you've even had your coffee. And just like that, your morning peace evaporates into anxiety, frustration, or that low-grade dread that follows you around all day. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Somewhere between the 24-hour news cycle and the endless scroll of social media, many o

Your alarm goes off. Before your feet hit the floor, your hand reaches for your phone. Within seconds, you're scrolling through notifications, headlines screaming for attention, social media outrage, text messages demanding responses. Your heart rate climbs. Your shoulders tense. You haven't even brushed your teeth yet, and the day already feels heavy. Sound familiar? There's a better way. What if the first five minutes of your morning could actually bring peace instead of ch

The Information Avalanche Is Real Let's be honest: staying informed in 2026 feels like trying to drink from a fire hydrant. An estimated 86% of American adults now get their news from digital devices, which sounds convenient until you realize your phone buzzes with breaking news every seventeen minutes. The result? A lot of people are either drowning in information overload or completely checking out to protect their sanity. Neither option is great. We're called to be wise s

The Facts: What's Happening Right Now This morning's faith headlines paint a complex picture of the global Church, one marked by both shadows and light. Church Leadership Crisis: The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry and arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following a complaint filed in January. The alleged incident reportedly occurred between 2018 and 2025. The investigation is ongoing. Faith Under Fire: According to a joint report re