A close election in North Carolina's 26th Senate District has Sheriff Sam Page extending his lead over Senate President Phil Berger, who has been in the North Carolina General Assembly since 2000. Meanwhile, NC State University is facing a lawsuit over alleged PCB contamination in the Poe Hall building, and a state audit has found financial mismanagement in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District, including a $15 million budget deficit. [... more]

Al Mueller, founder and CEO of Excellence in Giving, shares insights on how to approach generosity with both heart and wisdom, evaluating ministries well, and experiencing the joy of stewardship. He emphasizes the importance of intentional and strategic giving, and discusses the key things to consider when deciding where to give, including the ministry's problem-solving approach, measurable outcomes, leadership stability, and donor retention. [... more]

Everyone wants to feel valued, especially employees, and business owners are taking notice with 78% saying benefits and retirement plans improve employee retention. [... more]

The Employee Retention Tax Credit is a government refund for businesses and ministries that paid payroll taxes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gabriel Joseph explains how this refund works, and how his company, Commerce Terrace Consulting, helps organizations navigate the process and recover their rightful funds. [... more]

Managing money according to God's principles can deepen your fellowship with Christ and improve your spiritual life. Rob West discusses biblical money management, financial stewardship, and the importance of giving as a way to grow closer to God. He answers listener questions on topics such as employee retention credits, mortgage payments, and retirement accounts, providing practical advice and biblical wisdom for living well. [... more]

Former Obama White House ethics official Walter Schaub calls Joe Biden's retention of classified records 'inexcusable neglect' of the most basic security protocols, raising questions about the handling of sensitive documents and potential breaches of public trust. Meanwhile, the National Archives faces scrutiny over its handling of records from the Obama administration, and the Biden administration's profligate spending is contributing to the accelerated debt ceiling deadline. [... more]

A man from Ethiopia, a court official, is on a spiritual quest, reading from the prophet Isaiah, when he meets Philip the Evangelist, who explains the scriptures and shares the gospel, leading to the man's baptism and a new lease on life, highlighting the importance of community and seeking God with a whole heart. [... more]

The promise of the grace of God is a consistent theme in Paul's letters, where he communicates God's intent to dispense and retain grace in the lives of believers. Through the salutations and conclusions of his letters, Paul reveals a pattern of using prepositions to convey the source and retention of God's grace, emphasizing its importance for the growth and maturity of believers. [... more]