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‘Blackboard Jungle’: A Fight for the Next Generation

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Most K-12 teachers report job dissatisfaction as America’s educational system faces mounting challenges. A stark warning about the struggles within America’s educational system, “Blackboard Jungle” (1955) was a groundbreaking film that exposed ...

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Satanic Vandalism at Wichita Church Leads to Arrest

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Police have arrested a 23-year-old Saline County man in connection with extensive vandalism at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Wichita. The suspect was apprehended Sunday after investigators discovered damaged statues, broken glass, ...

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Hope Rises International Transforms Global Leprosy Mission

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More than one billion men, women and children suffer from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy, or NTDs, with global NTD cases continuing to challenge healthcare systems. The numbers are staggering – and ...

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Supreme Court Takes Up Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, setting up a major First Amendment battle that could impact similar laws nationwide. Licensed counselor Kaley ...

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God’s Love Key to Christian Health in 2025, Doctor Claims

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People who aspire to live in greater health and wellness this year may be overlooking one powerful ingredient — the love of God. “God has given us the key to divine health, ...

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Believers Eastern Church Launches Free Healthcare Initiative for South Asian Slum Communities

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Believers Eastern Church in South Asia marked International Women’s Day by organizing a free health check-up camp, aligning with the International Women’s Day health mission focused on women’s empowerment through health access. ...

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Church Software Leader Text In Church Acquires First Impressions Conference to Transform Guest Experience

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Text In Church, a Kansas City-based church texting software company, has acquired the First Impressions Conference, a leading training hub dedicated to helping churches create memorable guest experiences. This strategic acquisition aligns ...

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St. Patrick’s Christian Mission: How a Slave Became Ireland’s Greatest Missionary

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The remarkable journey of St. Patrick as Ireland’s primary missionary began not with triumph, but with tragedy. As a captured slave who would become Christianity’s most influential evangelist in Ireland, his story ...

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Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Free Armenian Hostages in Azerbaijan

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A coalition of U.S. Christian leaders has sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging decisive action to free 23 Armenian Christian hostages and one Azerbaijani Christian convert held by Azerbaijani authorities. ...

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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, Dies at 22 Leaving Legacy of Faith in Action

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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, whose unwavering faith helped sustain him through years of battling a rare genetic condition, died March 1 in Paris, the Grand Ducal Court announced. He was 22. The ...

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Great American Media Launches Faith-Focused Easter Programming

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Great American Media is promoting “40 Days of Lent: A Journey of Faith and Reflection” leading up to Easter. From heartfelt films to messages of renewal, reflection and hope from the company’s ...

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Clean Water in Peru: Operation Blessing Transforms Lives with Solar-Powered Solutions

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In the dusty highlands of Llinquipata, Peru, where nearly 50% of households lack access to safely managed water supplies, the daily search for water once involved a strenuous one-hour roundtrip on uneven ...

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Turning Point Ministry Donates 2,400 Bibles to California Wildfire Victims, Partners with Amazon’s ‘House of David’

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As Los Angeles continues its recovery efforts from January’s devastating fires, Turning Point Ministries has not forgotten about wildfire victims in its own backyard in Southern California. “We’re not a disaster relief ...

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NRB 2025 Media Awards: Christian Broadcasters Honor Excellence in Innovation

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The National Religious Broadcasters convention’s media awards luncheon celebrated the dedication and impact of Christian media professionals worldwide. Jim Sanders, chairman of the NRB executive committee and principal and executive vice president ...

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Healthy Eating Habits: Expert Tips for National Nutrition Month 2025

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Spring is on the way, and now is a good time to start building healthy eating habits during National Nutrition Month in March. “What we eat may play a small role in ...

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USDA Ends $1 Billion Pandemic-Era Program

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ending two costly pandemic-era programs that funneled money to local farms and businesses supplying food to schools. The move will save over $1 billion in ...

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Free Prom Dresses: Woods Chapel Church Gives Away 1,800+ Dresses at 2025 Prom Boutique

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The recent warm weather means spring is on the way, which means it soon will be prom season for Kansas City area students. Once again, Woods Chapel United Methodist Church in Lee’s ...

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Christian Workplace Engagement Reaches 55% in 2025: Study

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While only half of U.S. workers report being extremely satisfied with their jobs, Christian-led organizations are bucking the trend. Fifty-five percent feel engaged, according to new research from Best Christian Workplaces Institute. ...

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Surprise Greenland Election Result Opens Door to Closer U.S. Ties

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In a pivotal election that could reshape Greenland’s future, the center-right Demokraatit party secured a surprise victory Tuesday, capturing 30% of the vote in a contest dominated by independence aspirations and growing ...

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A Genocide Against Syrian Christians Has Begun, Say Witnesses

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The streets of Latakia are empty now. Reuters reports that Syria’s coastal regions, once bustling with life, have erupted in the worst violence since Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power. Syrian Christians, in ...

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US Energy Sector Poised to Offset Canadian Imports as Trade Tensions Escalate

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As Ontario slaps a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Minnesota, Michigan, and New York this week, the Canadian move couldn’t be better for America’s expanding energy independence. The move, affecting 1.5 ...

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Missouri Wins Historic $24 Billion COVID Lawsuit Against Chinese Communist Party Over PPE Hoarding

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The Chinese Communist Party is liable for $24 billion in damages to Missouri for exacerbating the pandemic by obstructing U.S. access to medical supplies, a state judge has ruled. “This is a ...

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Satanic Black Mass in Kansas Capitol Sparks Catholic Protest and Legal Action

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Catholic bishops in Kansas are mobilizing against a controversial satanic black mass planned for the state capitol, announcing both spiritual and legal responses to the scheduled March event. The bishops said last ...

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Disney’s Win or Lose Features First Christian Character in 20 Years, Marks Shift in Content Strategy

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In a significant shift for family entertainment, Disney’s new animated series includes their first openly Christian character in two decades. The groundbreaking series appears on Disney+ with their latest show “Win or ...

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Area Fish Fries: Where Faith Communities Come Together

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I never thought I’d get excited about church basement food. But here I am, counting down the days until Friday. I’m not Catholic but one thing I’ve envied is the gathering in ...

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