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Missouri lawmakers celebrate gospel music, with its hall of fame coming to St. Louis

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Missouri lawmakers this week celebrated gospel music as the Gospel Music Hall of Fame is set to be built at a former Baptist church in St. Louis. “I remember as a kid ...

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Member of rock band KISS joins fight to protect children from normalizing gender transition

Proponents of gender transition for children often like to say that only conservative Christians would raise concerns. However, Paul Stanley of the rock band KISS has joined the battle. “There is a ...

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Missouri Gov. Parson determined to enact transgender legislation during this legislative session

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has made it clear that passing transgender legislation is a priority this year, even if it means calling a special session. “We have to realize that we have ...

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Teacher blasts Shawnee Mission School District for focus on diversity training during staffing challenges

A longtime teacher is criticizing the Shawnee Mission School District for mandatory diversity training during a teacher shortage. “I can no longer stay silent about the state of our schools,” said Caedran ...

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Popular Bluegrass & BBQ Festival kicks off at Silver Dollar City in Branson

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival

The hills are alive with the sound of bluegrass. Spring has arrived in the Missouri Ozarks and with it, the annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival all throughout May at Silver Dollar City ...

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Top two picks in NFL Draft in Kansas City use platform to share their faith

The much-anticipated NFL Draft in Kansas City has come and gone, with top college players learning where they will start their professional careers. Several, including top overall pick Bryce Young, used the ...

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America First Legal wants hiring practices of candy maker Mars to be investigated

America First Legal is calling for an investigation into the hiring practices of woke candy giant Mars. In a letter to the Washington field office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the ...

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Biden signs executive order making “environmental justice” part of government’s mission

Every agency of the federal government must incorporate “environmental justice” into its mission under an executive order signed by President Joe Biden. “The executive order will direct agencies to address gaps in ...

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Private Christian college refuses to allow Chinese dissident to speak because of her criticism of woke culture

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The student government of a private Christian college has denied a request by a Republican group to allow a Chinese dissident to speak on campus. They cited her criticism of woke culture ...

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Bible App for Kids reaches milestone 100 million downloads worldwide

Bible App for Kids

More than 100 million people around the world have installed the Bible App for Kids from YouVersion and OneHope. “We know that the most important influence in a child’s life is their ...

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115-year-old Harlem Baptist Church near Kansas City will be torn down after arson

Harlem Baptist Church

The historic Harlem Baptist Church just north of the Missouri River from Kansas City will be torn down. Jason Withington, one of the church’s trustees, told KCUR radio that they decided to ...

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Coronation of King Charles to include wood splinters thought to be from cross of Jesus

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The upcoming coronation of King Charles in Great Britain will include a display of small fragments of wood believed to have come from the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Pope Francis gave ...

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Planned Parenthood performed 375,000 abortions last year with taxpayer funding

Abortion remains the leading cause of death for U.S. children, with Planned Parenthood performing nearly 375,000 abortions last year. The organization documented 374,155 abortions last year while receiving $670.4 million in government ...

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Comedy Café is a fun night out for a good cause

Comedy Cafe

When was the last time you laughed so hard it hurt? Comedy Café featuring Michael Joiner is a fun night out for a good cause. Joiner has been performing his own style ...

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C5Alive Power Luncheon to Feature Speed Networking

C5Alive

The April C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held April 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairlawn Plaza Mall, and will feature Speed Networking. Attendees will be able to learn about others’ ...

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From the Land of Kansas celebrates 45th Anniversary

From the Land of Kansas

From the Land of Kansas, the state’s agricultural trademark program, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023. The program will kick off its celebration at the Kansas State Capitol on Monday, March ...

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Joe Patton to address C5Alive on marketing: ‘What Would Jesus Do?’

C5Alive

The February C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held February 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Peak, 1930 SW Gage Blvd, The featured speaker will be Joe Patton, who will speak ...

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Safe Kids Kansas Announces new Take it from a Teen Video Challenge

Take It from a Teen video challenge

Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and program sponsor State Farm announce Take It from a Teen video challenge, an opportunity for Kansas high schoolers to share their ...

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National Parks announce free admission days for 2023

National Parks

All national parks will be offering free admission to anyone who wants to enter on five different days in 2023. Here are the fee-free days for 2023: Jan. 16 — Martin Luther King Day ...

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Tamika Sellars to speak at C5Alive POWER Luncheon in Topeka

C5Alive

The January C5Alive POWER Luncheon will be held January 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Peak, 1930 SW Gage Blvd. The featured speaker will be Tamika Sellars, who will speak ...

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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 ...

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Festival of Lights tells the story of “The Greatest Gift” at Gary’s Berries Christmas celebration

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Christmas is often a time where families come together to celebrate their love for one-another, creating memories by taking family pictures, enjoying traditions like watching Christmas movies or listening to carols…and of ...

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Small Steps Open Doors to Adoption: KVC Kansas Facilitates 60 Children’s Adoptions During National Adoption Month

Adoption

There are approximately 113,589 children and teens in foster care in the U.S. who need loving, permanent forever families, as reported by the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). That number ...

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Drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – ...

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Kobach makes comeback as Kansas Attorney General; Governor race still up in the air

Republican Kris Kobach made a political comeback to claim a win in the Kansas Attorney General race, besting Democrat Chris Mann by a margin of 51-49%, according to unofficial results from the ...

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