Remember when you were younger and you enjoyed what felt like an eternity off from school in order to celebrate the holidays? Well, those days are long gone. Now, as a working ...
Read More »Annual Red Kettle Campaign begins
The season of giving is has arrived, and the familiar sound of bell ringing has announced the beginning of The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army kicked off this ...
Read More »Pope Francis considering adding ecological sin to Catholic catechism
Environmentalism has taken on theological overtones for many people. The head of the Catholic Church is considering elevating it to a sin, the Daily Wire reported. Speaking at the 20th World Congress ...
Read More »The Pilgrims and the truth about good immigration
In 1620, the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock. That’s it for most people. There’s no more story to it nor is there anything added outside of Squanto saved them and the first ...
Read More »Dave Says – Helping is often more than just giving
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. Helping is often more than ...
Read More »Study says art makes you mentally healthier, even if you’re not good at it
Not all of us are artists. But all of us can paint, sculpt, draw, sketch, and do some forms of art, on varying levels. Some of us are just naturally more gifted ...
Read More »What is the ‘mission’ in Rescue Mission? How do we care for our less fortunate neighbors?
If you live in, or anywhere near, Topeka you have probably heard about the financial struggles of the Topeka Rescue Mission over the last few months. TRM announced Aug. 5 it might ...
Read More »Do you need help with your IRS problem?
The first IRS problem would be if you have not filed tax returns for several years. After 3 years, the taxpayer will not get his refund if one is due him. The ...
Read More »Screaming cat lady is from Kansas
You’ve seen the memes of the screaming cat lady. You laughed at a couple and possibly rolled your eyes at a few. What you may not know is the woman screaming at ...
Read More »Topeka area drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child project
This month, local families can make a global impact as multiple sites in Topeka and surrounding towns will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation ...
Read More »A split in the pro-life movement
A split in the pro-life movement was evident during a recent joint Kansas House and Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee hearing. The legislative committee focused on a Kansas Supreme court decision, ...
Read More »Explaining the ABCs of self-protection
It seems the most powerful move you make in self-protection comes before you find yourself in a dangerous situation. “We teach what we call the ‘ABCs’ of self-protection,” says Patrick Overbey, owner ...
Read More »Visit Historic Lecompton to see largest Christmas trees and ornaments display in the Midwest
Experience the holiday magic of Christmas when visiting Historic Lecompton. In the Territorial Capital Museum, visitors can see an indoor display of over 170 Christmas trees decorated in antique, Victorian, vintage and theme décor ...
Read More »C5 POWER Luncheon to be held at National Guard Museum
The November C5 POWER Luncheon will be held November 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the National Guard Museum at Forbes Field. The event is open to the public, and the ...
Read More »B&B Theatres announces November 7 Grand Opening of Topeka Wheatfield 9
B&B Theatres has announced the Grand Opening of the Topeka Wheatfield 9, a state-of-the-art theater complex at 2829 SW Fairlawn Road in Topeka. The company has been conducting training nights and will ...
Read More »Does the Left truly hate America?
Does the Left truly hate America? It was a tale of two flags, a tale of two anthems: Earlier in the year, Nike announced that they would be selling a Betsy Ross Flag ...
Read More »Kansas voters just shifted some political clout to college towns
Kansas will now have a streamlined census that counts people only where they’re living after Kansas voters decided Tuesday to end the practice of adjusting the numbers before state legislative districts are ...
Read More »Easy ways to make yours a healthy home
Maintaining a healthy home is a goal most Americans share, but not all are confident they’re doing the best job they can to protect their home’s health. According to a survey conducted by ...
Read More »6 Steps to prepare for the Medicare Open Enrollment Period
There are certain events where it’s necessary to be prepared in advance. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is one of these instances. It runs from October 15 through December 7 each ...
Read More »Lecrae, Natalie Grant, others join Kirk Franklin in boycott of TBN, Dove Awards
Rapper Lecrae, Marvin Sapp, contemporary Christian artist Natalie Grant and an avalanche of gospel and secular artists are voicing their support for Kirk Franklin’s boycott of TBN, the Dove Awards, and the ...
Read More »Over 30 churches attacked, clergy and members killed in rising unrest in Ethiopia
During the past two years since a young prime minister has taken over as the new leader of Ethiopia, more than 30 churches have been attacked with more than half of the ...
Read More »You can’t keep your kids from screen addiction if you don’t do this one thing first.
None of the cell phone, internet, or TV rules you set to help your children avoid screen addiction will do any good, if you don’t do this one thing first. I’ll admit ...
Read More »Beneficiary mistakes can cost a fortune
Beneficiary designations are important in determining where certain assets of an estate will end up. Many think that a will or trust is what determines where everything goes. This is not necessarily ...
Read More »NFL player’s ‘Man of God’ headband sales surge, and he’s donating all of it
Last month, the National Football League wanted to send the “Man of God” headband worn by New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis to the sidelines. Not only did the league fail in its attempt ...
Read More »Soul Train award winner Nicole Henry releases her holiday single ‘Angels We Have Heard On High’
Jazz/soul vocalist Nicole Henry will release her first-ever holiday single, Angels We Have Heard on High on Friday, November 8, 2019. Described as appropriately reverent and always uplifting, this track aims to ...
Read More »