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The wrath and love of God

God

About Jesus it is written, “. . . whoever does not obey the Son [Jesus] shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him” (John 3:36).  Wrath of God?  ...

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Pro-life advocates rally at Topeka Capitol with “value them both” message

pro-life

Pro-life advocates from across Kansas and the nation marched, rallied and prayed at the state Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 25. The annual event, which has taken place for over a decade, drew attention ...

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FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – Playoffs magic

Mahomes magic is alive and well over in Kansas City. The Chiefs pulled out another victory from the jaws of defeat against the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, setting up yet another ...

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10 questions to reflect on as you begin a new year

Once, when the people of God had become careless in their relationship with Him, the Lord rebuked them through the prophet Haggai. “Consider your ways!” (Haggai 1:5) he declared, urging them to ...

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Construction work continues on what will be largest Catholic church in Kansas

church

Construction crews are finishing up the exterior of a $40 million church in Saint Marys. The Immaculata Church is expected to be finished by the end of 2022 and will be the largest Catholic ...

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Report: Texas women are traveling to ‘crowded’ clinics in Kansas for abortion

abortion

“Pregnant people” in Texas who are seeking an abortion are traveling to “crowded” clinics in Kansas to access the procedure, The Texas Tribune reported recently. On Sept. 1, a new law in ...

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Doing good by donating stock

S&P 500 stock

Like many investors, you may own shares of stock (or other assets like mutual funds) that have appreciated in value given the generally favorable environment for the markets in recent years. If ...

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Stop losing retirement money safely

Over the course of the average retirement all prices more than double. In fact, they’ll go up more than 2.5 times. Something that costs $100 today will cost $257 by the end ...

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FROM THE CHEAP SEATS – KC Chiefs on a roll entering playoffs

As we all know, the Kansas City Chiefs began the season with a miserable 3-4 record through the first 7 games of the season and everyone was quick to blame the offense ...

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Kansas kids in school after break, others across country not so lucky

With the holiday break having ended, a number of school districts across the country are deciding to go fully remote to start the new year. It comes as Omicron cases rise, though ...

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Harvard students to visit Topeka

Students from Harvard Kennedy School’s (HKS) Taubman Center for State and Local Government will be visiting the City of Topeka in January. The visit is part of the Center’s annual Transition Term ...

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January C5Alive Luncheon will feature local pastor

C5Alive

The January C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held January 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Peak, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. The featured speaker will be Doyle Pryor, pastor of First ...

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Prepare for the financial side of the holidays

The holidays can push budgets past their limit as people do more entertaining, attend more events, dine out and participate in gift exchanges. Whether you’re gathering in person or celebrating at a ...

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Christmas is not about a baby

Is Christmas about a baby?  A cute, cuddly little one that His mother held in her arms?  If so, then why is Christmas offensive to many?  Who could be turned off by ...

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Finding faith in “The Nutcracker,” a Christmas classic

Nutcracker

The popularity of the ballet “The Nutcracker” skyrockets during Advent and the Christmas season because of its pageantry, dancing, and timeless classical music. But have you ever wondered what the story is really all ...

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45 Years of Nutcracker: Ballet Midwest presents annual production

Nutcracker

For forty-five years, Ballet Midwest has been entertaining audiences with the enchanting Nutcracker Ballet set to the unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky. Join Clara at her family’s Christmas Eve party where she receives ...

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C5Alive Christmas Luncheon to celebrate with music, games

C5Alive

The December C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held December 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, featuring Christmas music and fun activities. There will be prizes for the favorite ...

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5 ways to stay balanced during the busy holiday season

As bright and joyful as the holiday season can be, the hustle and bustle of the season can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. Remembering to slow down and find ways to maintain ...

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Bob Dole, Kansas senator, WWII hero and presidential candidate, dead at 98

Kansan Bob Dole, former Senate Majority Leader and 1996 presidential candidate, died Sunday morning at age 98, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced. “It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole ...

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Exposing the latest tactic of the devil to keep us from the Bible

In a recent article, I mentioned that in 1647, the colony of Massachusetts passed the Old Deluder Act, with “the Old Deluder” referring to the devil himself. In the past, this act declared, Satan ...

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2022 Grammy nominations include many popular Christian artists

Several popular Christian musicians received Grammy award nominations earlier this week. The gospel and Christian categories, including some of the most transformational and empowering faith-driven music emerging today, often are overlooked during ...

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Inflation drives up prices for Cyber Monday shoppers this year

The prices on Cyber Monday this year may not be as low as in the past, “The Epoch Times” reports. Online prices rose 1.9 percent in October from a year earlier and ...

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Ready to Play Defense with Your Retirement Savings?

For most investors, including those saving for retirement, it’s no surprise that markets are subject to up-and-down fluctuations over time. And if you are investing with a long-term perspective, it’s pretty common ...

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Dave Says – Long distance flip?

dave ramsey

Need some financial advice? Debt and income crisis? Pay off the house mortgage first? Check cashing? Taxes? Credit Cards? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. Long distance flip? Dear Dave, I’ve ...

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How to get cheap (or free) health insurance if you retire early

health-insurance

I often hear when I first meet with someone that the only reason they are still working is to pay for health insurance until they can get on Medicare at age 65. ...

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