The Cabinet Secretaries – including State, Defense, Education, and others – are anything but secretaries listening to a boss. Each must excel in their field through education and experience. Their jobs are ...

As millions prepare their 2025 resolutions, wisdom from two American founding fathers might hold the key to success. According to The Epoch Times, their centuries-old approaches to self-improvement remain surprisingly relevant today. ...

Looking to kickstart your New Year’s fitness resolution? Missouri State Parks is organizing guided First Day Hikes across the state, offering residents a chance to begin 2025 immersed in nature’s beauty. The ...

Metro Voice regularly reported on the challenges of Christian believers around the world in 2024. The year marked yet another unprecedented record of violence as we witnessed the tragic loss of dozens ...

In a remarkable demonstration of digital ministry’s impact, Christian Lingua has achieved a significant milestone by reaching more than 50 million Christians worldwide through its translation and overdub services. This achievement underscores ...

Missouri’s kicking off 2025 with some pretty big changes. Let’s break down what’s actually changing – and what it means for you. The two laws getting the most headlines are the minimum ...

Kansas passed numerous laws that the Republican-controlled legislature hopes will ease tax burdens, trash fees and improve school funding. They each go into effect on New Year’s Day, 2025. No More Food ...

The Tide ministry launches its fourth annual “Your Soles, Their Souls” shoe drive this Thursday, marking an ambitious effort to surpass last year’s collection of 6,494 pairs of shoes. The unique campaign, ...

Former President Jimmy Carter died peacefully at his home in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Center announced. He leaves behind a legacy as ...

A Tennessee father’s innovative program to find godly mentors is transforming young lives through character development and life skills. Craig Thompson, a father of six, gave his son a gift that would ...

Although people eventually retire from work, they never retire from financial and tax obligations. A year-end financial review can help things go smoother in 2025. “The Epoch Times” recommends several steps to ...

The Jesus Bible from Zondervan, in both New International Version and English Standard Version editions, has sold more than 500,000 copies combined. Through a partnership with Passion Publishing, Zondervan first published the ...

Not every New Year’s Eve celebration requires staying up until midnight and dealing with crowds of people. Several family-friendly events in the Kansas City area will allow everyone to have a good ...

Small-town and rural churches often struggle from a lack of resources, especially during difficult economic times. In response, the Lilly Endowment has awarded significant grants to 20 organizations across the United States ...

Wycliffe Associates has long led the way in translating the Bible into every language. Now, it is using advanced technology to further its mission by using Starlink, a satellite internet service owned ...

Brendan Carr, a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has raised concerns about the impact of TV network ABC’s ongoing broadcast agreement negotiations with local TV stations. The concerns come at ...

Nearly 119.3 million Americans will have traveled 50 or more miles from home from December 21 through New Year’s Day, AAA reports. An additional three million will have driven or taken to ...

The most popular news app in America has a secret: it’s not as American as it appears. According to Reuters, NewsBreak, which bills itself as a local news platform serving more than ...

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day 2024. The attacks, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called “inhumane,” targeted multiple cities, demonstrating the continued intensity ...

Homemade cookies are as much a part of the season as Christmas trees and gift exchanges. Mary Ann Esposito is the host of “Ciao Italia” on PBS, cooking up all sorts of ...

Christian leaders are expressing optimism about religious freedom initiatives as Missouri State Rep. Hardy Billington introduces groundbreaking legislation requiring Ten Commandments displays in public schools. The Republican lawmaker from Poplar Bluff has ...

The first day of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas in 2024, marking a rare occurrence that has only happened four times in the last century. Although not typically celebrated as a Christian holiday, ...

Dr. Alveda King, continuing her family’s legacy of compassionate communication, offers a powerful reflection on the transformative power of truly listening this holiday season. Drawing inspiration from biblical teachings about spiritual listening, ...

More than 120 million Americans will hit the road during holiday season, AAA predicts Nearly 120 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles from home from Saturday through New Year’s Day, ...

Not that long ago, Christmas Day theater offerings meant family-oriented storylines that everyone could enjoy. As CNN notes, “going to the movie theater either on Christmas or in the days surrounding it, ...