The North Carolina General Assembly continues to struggle with budget negotiations, with no comprehensive state budget passed despite being well into the second fiscal quarter. Governor Josh Stein is calling for an emergency session to address the Medicaid rebase, while the Republican-led General Assembly is at odds over tax code policies. Meanwhile, the federal government is on the verge of reopening after a 43-day shutdown, with a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advancing through the House Rules Committee. [... more]

The miraculous survival and restoration of the Jewish people to the land of Israel is a testament to God's sovereignty and unconditional promise to Abraham and his descendants. Through a series of unprecedented events, including the Balfour Declaration and the establishment of the modern state of Israel, God has fulfilled His promise to restore the Jewish people to their homeland. This story teaches us that God is actively running everything in this universe according to His personal pleasure, will, and plan, and that we must rest in His sovereignty to maintain spiritual equilibrium and the joy of our salvation. [... more]