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Christian banking institution, Crown Ministries partnering to provide stewardship education

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AdelFi, a Christian banking institution in California, is teaming up with Crown Financial Ministries to provide biblical stewardship information. The exclusive banking partnership with Crown enables AdelFi to offer customized courses on ...

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Want to Write a Novel? November Just Might Be Your Month!

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Do you have a novel in your mind that you’ve always wanted to write? Well, this may be your month to dig into that dream! While November is the month for turkey, ...

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Mike Bickle, leader of International House of Prayer, accused of sexual misconduct

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The International House of Prayer in Kansas City announced that founder Mike Bickle has been accused of clergy sexual abuse by former leaders in the movement. Leaders of IHOP announced on Sunday that ...

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Hostage Shani Louk found dead by IDF troops

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Shani Louk, a young German woman taken captive by Hamas from a music festival October 7, has been found dead. The Israeli government and her family confirmed IDF troops now operating in ...

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Dr. Phil blasts “intellectual rot” of pro-Hamas rallies at colleges

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Phil McGraw, better known as television’s Dr. Phil, does not mince words as he condemns the “intellectual rot” he sees pro-Hamas protests on U.S. college campuses. “The Hamas invaders were not soldiers; ...

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Novelist J.K. Rowling fires back, mocking threat of jail time for misgendering

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British novelist J.K. Rowling, author of the “Harry Potter” book series, continues to stand firm against gender political correctness. Last week, she said she happily would go to jail if her government ...

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Despite slow drive-thru times, diners love Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A customers wait in the drive-thru the longest in the fast-food industry – but customers don’t seem to mind. It also ranks No. 1 in order accuracy and customer service, a new ...

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Declining U.S. birthrate furthers economic problems across society

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A plummeting U.S. birthrate likely will make current economic problems even worse. Between 2007 and 2022, the birthrate fell by 22 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not ...

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Grand Canyon University accuses government of targeting school

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The U.S. Department of Education is unfairly targeting Grand Canyon University, its president says. President Brian Mueller was asked if he believes the federal government’s investigations are religiously motivated. “Well, they haven’t ...

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U.S. strikes Iranian-backed forces in Syria

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The United States early Friday carried out airstrikes in Syria taking out two sites linked to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard, according to the Pentagon. US officials told reporters the strikes were ...

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Caught in Love

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At 17, Tina was already too old for her years—and too young to be a mom. We met Tina as she was finishing treatment for alcohol addiction in a rehab facility. Even ...

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David Berkowitz: “Son of Sam” becomes a son of God

Meet the transformed David Berkowitz in Dr. Michael Caparrelli’s new book, Monster Mirror. Is there any act too evil for God to forgive? Although we cannot grasp God’s mercy, we encounter a ...

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Local author Sara Brunsvold wins prestigious award

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A novel about a young disenchanted reporter who is given a throwaway assignment to interview a 79-year-old hospice patient but finds adventure instead has landed a local author a prestigious award. Sara ...

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The Martin Scorsese movie Disney and China don’t want you to see

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Few directors in Hollywood have more power than Martin Scorsese, the Oscar-winning director of box office hits “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” “The Departed,” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.” But even the legendary filmmaker ...

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New House speaker gets high marks for commitment to prolife movement

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Conservative and prolife leaders are praising the election of Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., as speaker of the House. “It is the honor of a lifetime to have been elected the 56th speaker ...

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Lonely Planet: Kansas City one of the best places to visit

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Local residents won’t have to travel far to enjoy a world-class experience next year. Lonely Planet, an international travel guide, rated it the 1oth-best city in the world to visit in 2024. ...

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Ukrainian Jews who follow Jesus serving in Israel

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Many Russian-speaking Jews who fled the fighting in Ukraine now find themselves in another warzone. What makes the situation even more unique is they follow Yeshua – Jesus– as their messiah and ...

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Question: What are the facts in the Israel–Hamas war?

Do you have questions about the Israel-Hamas war or have others asked you a question? After the horrific attacks on Israel Oct. 7 that left more than 1,400 people (mostly civilians) dead, ...

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Missouri AG joins lawsuit over Facebook, Instagram

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with attorneys general of 32 other states, on Tuesday sued Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The federal lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District ...

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Former Hezbollah terrorist now stands with Israel after finding Jesus

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A strange thing happened to Hezbollah fighter Afshin Javid when he was on his way to the United States to attempt to convert Christians to Islam. Jesus appeared to him. “I had ...

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Kevin Sorbo brings comedy to big screen in “Miracle in East Texas”

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Family-friendly entertainment is returning to theaters in late October. “Miracle in East Texas,” a comedy directed by Kevin Sorbo, is based on a true story from the early 1930s. Sorbo (“Hercules,” “God’s ...

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Snow this weekend? Ask El Nino

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Missourians and Kansans who are enjoying pleasant fall weather also are keeping an eye on what the coming winter may have in store. Local weather forecasters are saying the region could see ...

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NASCAR driver, relief group rev up support for Israeli war victims

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Support for Israel in its war with Hamas sometimes comes from unexpected places. NASCAR driver J.J. Yeley and the International Fellowship of Christians & Jews have teamed up for the “Race to ...

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Why is it so hard for elite universities to condemn Hamas terrorism?

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America’s leading universities have an antisemitism problem—and it starts at the top. This past week, university presidents and deans across the country wrote to their students and faculties to express concern in ...

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Mike Pompeo joins Liberty University

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Liberty University has hired Mike Pompeo, former Kansas congressman and U.S. secretary of state, as distinguished chair of the Helms School of Government. “Mike Pompeo has served our country with honor and ...

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