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.

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.

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…