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Coach sues after he was fired for replacing BLM poster with one about Jesus caring for all lives

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A former college coach has filed a lawsuit saying his First Amendment rights were violated when he was fired for removing a BLM poster from his office door at Illinois State University. ...

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Bipartisan tributes pour in for Senator Bob Dole

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Condolences continue to pour in over the death of former U.S. Senator Robert Dole. The Republican died over the weekend at the age of 98. Dole is survived by his wife, former Sen. ...

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Liver transplant waiting lists fueled by alcohol, obesity

Alcohol consumption and being overweight is contributing to a record number of Americans needing liver transplants. The rise is being seen most acutely by those over 65 whose numbers now mirror those ...

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New MOScholars program will provide tuition assistance for low-income Missouri families

School choice remains a hot topic in the Missouri Legislature, with the new session starting in early January. Republican state Rep. Phil Christofanelli of St. Peters recently wrote an opinion piece for ...

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Missourians rally for life as U.S. Supreme Court hears critical case

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As the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, pro-life advocates held a rally at the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City. Secretary of ...

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Laura Ingraham adds to growing chorus warning of dangers of “Incompetent” White House team

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As even some left-leaning political commentators question decision-making in the White House, Fox News host Laura Ingraham says the problem endangers the country.  The best-selling author and host of the Ingraham Angle ...

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St. Louis University bans conservative commentator Matt Walsh from speaking

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St. Louis University has cancelled a speech by commentator and children’s author Matt Walsh of “The Daily Wire” in what appears to be a response to his conservative views. The university at ...

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Attorney general proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights in Missouri

Parents’ rights have been at the forefront of the battle over critical race theory and school closings during the pandemic. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is encouraging lawmakers to pass a Parents’ ...

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For Turkey’s only Christian magazine, turning 10 years old is a miracle

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Publisher Gökhan Talas recalled the early days of his Miras magazine when he took a finished issue of Turkey’s only Christian periodical to an advertiser to collect payment. One pastor had not ...

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Terry Scott Taylor wraps his 50-year career with ‘This Beautiful Mystery’

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“This Beautiful Mystery” is the latest, and perhaps last album of Christian rock icon Terry Scott Taylor and its message of mortality is one we need to hear. In George MacDonald’s short ...

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Evangelicals have varying opinions about Israel, new study finds

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Evangelical support for the nation of Israel is not as unified as it once was. The Jewish Connection: Evangelicals and Israel, a study of 1,000 American evangelical Protestants. reveals that 51 percent ...

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Optimism after Supreme Court justices voice skepticism of abortion rights in Constitution

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Pro-life leaders are cautiously optimistic after oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case that could lead to the reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision. Several justices ...

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Daystar Television Network founder Marcus Lamb dies

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The founder of the Daystar Television Network has died after contracting COVID-19. Marcus Lamb was 64. “It’s with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television ...

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Local ministries rely on your generosity to serve women, babies and adoptive children

Dwight and I go out for breakfast to celebrate special occasions such as the first snowfall of the season, election day, and school snow days. Last year while enjoying the snowflakes, a ...

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LGBT compliance forced on Church daycares in Build Back Better plan

Child care provisions in President Biden’s massive Build Back Better plan will shut out Christian and other faith-based facilities that affirm traditional biblical doctrine. The controversy involves language within the House-passed bill ...

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France sends troops to Caribbean to stop mandate protests

As unrest against vaccine mandates grows around the world, France is deploying its military to the Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe to stop the protests. The unusual deployment follows several weeks ...

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Kansas City charter schools enrollment surpasses public schools

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For the first time ever, more K-12 students in Kansas City are enrolled in charter schools than in traditional public schools. Charter schools are public schools that operate outside the control of the ...

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Judge rules in favor of Missouri-led coalition of states to temporarily halt vaccine mandate

A federal judge on Monday placed a temporary injunction on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers at Medicare- and Medicaid-affiliated facilities. The ruling comes as another setback in which other ...

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After backlash, Salvation Army withdraws controversial prayer guide

The Salvation Army has withdrawn its critical race theory prayer guide after nationwide criticism threatened the loss of millions in donations. The controversial “Let’s Talk About … Racism” guide asked white donors, ...

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Magic Johnson grateful to God as he marks 30 years of being HIV-positive

Former NBA star Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers was diagnosed as HIV-positive 30 years ago. He gave thanks to God as he celebrated that milestone. “God has really blessed me,” ...

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‘Overturn Roe’ Missouri rally coincides with Supreme Court hearing case

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A rally in support of overturning Roe v Wade will be held Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. The “Overturn Roe” event is one of hundreds planned across ...

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Go big or go home: Missouri governor wants bold ideas for budget surplus

Some of the recent massive spending by Congress will make its way to Missouri. Gov. Mike Parson is looking for bold ideas for part of those funds that have created a budget ...

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Gov. Parson headed to Israel, Greece to strengthen business with Missouri

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will travel in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in early December, although he will be evangelizing for trade instead of souls. He will visit Israel and Greece ...

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“Stop trying to be colorblind,” states Salvation Army critical race theory guide

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Salvation Army bellringers are as familiar during the Christmas season as trees that light windows but now the ministry is embroiled in a critical race theory controversy. The 156-year-old organization, which serves ...

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Israeli archaeological discovery confirms story of Hanukkah

A recent archaeology discovery in Israel confirms the story of Hanukkah. “What we discovered here actually connects with the story of Hanukkah and the Hasmonean revolts against the Greeks,” said excavation director, ...

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