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Book Review: Wilderness Woman: A Triumphant Spirit

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Diane Young’s recent memoir, Wilderness Woman, has a very apt subtitle: “A Triumphant Spirit.” In this brief, but compelling account, Ms. Young tells a sobering, but ultimately redeeming tale of the lingering ...

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Majority of congregations are in excellent or good financial health

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More than six in 10 religious leaders report that their congregation is in excellent or good financial health, according to the Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations research project released this week ...

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Pastor Greg Laurie video has Jesus, Ronald Reagan talking

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Actor Jonathan Roumie plays the role of Jesus on “The Chosen,” while Dennis Quaid will play the part of former President Ronald Reagan in an upcoming movie. Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest ...

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GloWild again will light up fall  nights at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

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The popular GloWild lantern festival will return to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium this fall with a brand-new theme and displays. This immersive nighttime experience allows guests to venture through “Legends ...

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One Million Souls Campaign sharing gospel through “Firing Squad” movie

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The ambitious One Million Souls Campaign hopes to introduce one million people to Christ through the message of redemption in the upcoming movie “The Firing Squad.” Directed by Christian filmmaker Tim Chey, ...

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Faith-based animated series ‘Fleur De Lis’ is funny

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“Fleur de Lis” is a sharp-witted and endearing animated hijinks-adventure sitcom with a Christian worldview and a controversial way it’s made: using artificial intelligence. Faith-based films and TV shows are not known ...

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Washington University denies whistleblower claims

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The controversial transgender center at Washington University in St. Louis may or may not be closing. Whistleblower Jamie Reed wrote an op-ed piece for the “St. Louis Post-Dispatch” saying the university’s transgender ...

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Let’s talk about Christian antisemitism

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A Christian social media influencer with a large platform recently texted me after reading my 2021 book Christian Antisemitism: Confronting the Lies in Today’s Church. He was burdened and grieved by the ...

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Dr. Ben Carson believes God, not fate, spared Trump’s life

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Dr. Ben Carson quoted the book of Isaiah to express his belief that God protected Donald Trump during last Saturday’s failed assassination attempt. “I saw President Trump, a dear friend, escape death ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Gaza pier ends; Ballot ruling; Biden has covid

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Today’s News Briefs: Gaza pier ends; Ruling on mailed ballots; Biden has covid.   Nevada judges rules on counting late ballots Ballots that come in four days after Election Day can still ...

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Missouri priest pleads guilty to stealing $300,000

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A Missouri Catholic priest this week pleaded guilty to stealing $300,000 from a church at which he was pastor for nearly a decade. Father Ignazio Medina admitted transporting stolen property across state ...

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Chaplains of all faiths prepare for Summer Paris Olympics

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More than 120 faith leaders are preparing to spiritually support 10,000 athletes at the Summer Olympics in Paris, which will begin late next month. “We’ll need to bring them back to earth, ...

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News briefs: Italian statue outrage; Musk moves headquarters; Baltic nations

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Today’s news briefs include Musk moving headquarters to Texas, Lewd acts on Italian statue, Dem Platform on  Israel; False claims about assassination. NATO countries to ditch Russian power grid Three NATO countries ...

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Rep. Cori Bush trailing badly to pro-Israel Democrat Wesley Bell

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Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, who represents St. Louis, may lose her Congressional seat if a recent poll holds. The controversial political figure, who is under a federal criminal investigation, has been roundly ...

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Harrison Butker responds to Serena Williams criticism at ESPY Awards

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Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker has responded to criticism from host Serena Williams during last week’s ESPY Awards. Williams delivered a message to Butker as she appeared onstage with her sister ...

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Redemption Ministries of Kansas City recovering from burglary

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A local church is still grappling with the effects of a break-in. Security cameras captured the moments two men broke into and vandalized Redemption Ministries of Kansas City late last week. A ...

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Data mining company Gloo acquires publications from Christianity Today

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Gloo, a technology company that helps churches, ministries and events mine personal data on members and visitors, has acquired two sister news sites from Christianity Today: Church Law & Tax and ChurchSalary. ...

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Missouri Right to Life endorses candidates for August 6 primary

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The Missouri Right to Life Political Action Committee has announced its endorsements for federal and statewide races in the August 6 primary. “As the political arm of Missouri Right to Life, MRL ...

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Faith leaders call for prayers after assassination attempt

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Faith leaders are asking for prayers and expressing concern for Donald Trump and the nation following Saturday’s assassination attempt. Their comments come after dozens of world leaders have spoken out in support ...

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News Briefs: Postal rate increase; King Charles & Trump; Delta Airlines & Hamas

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Today’s news briefs include postal rate increase; King Charles writes letter to Trump; Delta Airlines Palestinian pin controversy; Argentina and Hamas. Post Office again raises prices The cost of a stamp went ...

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Prayers expressed for Trump and victims of assassination attempt

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Prayers are being expressed for the family of a Trump supporter murdered during the assassination attempt on the former president’s life. Two other supporters remain in critical condition. The victims were present ...

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Daystar network drops Robert Morris after abuse allegations

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The Christian network Daystar has dropped Pastor Robert Morris of Gateway Church from its programming following allegations that he sexually abused her in the 1980s starting when she was 12 years old. ...

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Kansas City drivers are fifth-worst in nation, research finds

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Buckle up, Kansas City. The city proper has the fifth-worst drivers in the nation, according to research by “Forbes Advisor.” “Fatal car accidents are increasing across the country, with the number of ...

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The little-known Civil War history of Cass County

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On July 11th the Burnt District presented a plaque marking the bloodiest battle of the Civil War in Cass County, Missouri.  It honors the Battle of the Ravines, and for history buffs ...

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News Briefs: AT&T customer data breach; Eye-opening cancer study; World leader meets Trump

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Today’s news briefs include a massive AT&T data breach; Study says most cancer preventable; World leader flies to Mar-a-Lago for meeting. AT&T customer data hack AT&T has admitted data on nearly all ...

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