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