In a dramatic development on Monday afternoon, police apprehended the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The arrest ends a five-day manhunt that spanned multiple states. Luigi Mangione, 26, was taken ...
Read More »Supporting Life-Affirming Ministries: A Christmas Call to Action
As we embrace the spirit of giving and the true meaning of the Christmas season, there’s no better time to support organizations that protect and nurture vulnerable lives in our community. Pro-life ...
Read More »Financially focused gifts for young people keep giving long after Christmas
It’s always hard to know the latest fad in toys, technology or clothing when shopping for Christmas gifts for children or teens. One good alternative it to give them something that will ...
Read More »Churches, ministries should proactively develop crisis management plan
This year unfortunately has been marked by a number of high-profile scandals involving churches and ministries, both locally and nationally. “It goes without saying that a spiritual leader’s moral, financial, sexual or ...
Read More »Netanyahu: End of Assad regime a “historic day”
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the Syrian border on Sunday, hailed the collapse of the Assad regime, “a central link in Iran’s axis of evil,” describing it as a “historic day ...
Read More »Pearl Harbor, General MacArthur and the rhyme of history
I was born December 5, 1941, two days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into the Second World War. Many years later I could hardly believe ...
Read More »Bethlehem quiet for Christmas as Christian residents flee the Palestinian-ruled city
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, is again quiet this year. For the second Christmas since Palestinian citizens joined Hamas terrorists in the Oct. 7, 2024 attack on Israel, an eerie silence has ...
Read More »Scientists unveil real face of saint who inspired Santa Claus
Scientists say they’ve reconstructed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop made famous for his care of children and gift giving. They used the latest forensic methods, taking data ...
Read More »Ukrainian, Russian Messianic Jews helping lead war relief effort in Israel
The Slavic Gospel Association has launched a war relief campaign to support aid efforts in Israel led by Ukrainian and Russian Jews who follow Jesus, many of whom fled the war in ...
Read More »Jewish Community Center to hold several holiday events this month
Although people of the Jewish faith don’t celebrate Christmas, plenty of festive activities are on tap at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City this month. Christians are invited to experience ...
Read More »No business like snow business: More effective shoveling
Last weekend’s unexpectedly heavy snowfall was a reminder that winter weather has arrived. That means it’s time to start shoveling and scraping the white stuff. The accumulated weight and moisture of up ...
Read More »For King + Country will ring in holidays with “A Drummer Boy Christmas Live”
“A Drummer Boy Christmas Live” will bring For King + Country’s popular Christmas show to theaters across the nation from December 5-9. Band member Joel Smallbone says he is excited to bring ...
Read More »Wynonna Judd’s daughter blames Satan after arrest for stolen church van
The daughter of singer Wynonna Judd is blaming the devil after she was arrested for allegedly stealing a church van. According to police records, Grace Kelley, 28, now faces seven criminal charges, ...
Read More »Not all that glitters is gold: Red flags when buying jewelry for Christmas
Jewelry is always a popular Christmas gifts. However, because most people seldom make major purchases of this type, it can be easy to make mistakes. “The Epoch Times” offers several tips for ...
Read More »Giving TOYSday can help make Christmas brighter for kids in need
With Black Friday, Small-Business Saturday and Cyber Monday over, the focus now turns to giving. The Marine Toys for Tots Program is encouraging the public to embrace the spirit of generosity on ...
Read More »Trump to attend reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
Donald Trump will attend the reopening of Notre Dame in Paris this weekend. It will be his first overseas trip as President-elect. The Cathedral, a symbol of Christianity since the 12th century, was ...
Read More »Late Army chaplain from Wichita featured in new documentary “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey”
Emil Kapaun from Wichita, an Army chaplain who died in a prisoner of war camp in North Korea, is one of the heroes of a new movie about war chaplains. The documentary ...
Read More »Neiman Marcus drops ‘Christmas’ from iconic catalog name
Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus continues to face backlash over the renaming of its iconic Christmas catalog. The Dallas-based department store has replaced “Christmas Book” with “Holiday Book” for its annual gift guide ...
Read More »CEF volunteers making an impact around the globe
As participation in church or other religious activities continues to decline, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is seeing an increase through its vast network of volunteers who reach millions of children around the ...
Read More »Despite popularity of artificial trees, sales of natural Christmas trees remains strong
‘Tis the season for Christmas trees. Even with many Americans opting for artificial trees, natural trees remain a big business. More than 100,000 seasonal workers will sell between 25 million and 30 ...
Read More »Michael W. Smith, Gaithers, Katinas highlight TBN’s Christmas lineup
TBN has announced its lineup of programs to help viewers celebrate the Christmas season. This month it includes Michael W. Smith, The Katinas and Gaither Vocal Band. “Christmas has always been a ...
Read More »Real Christmas trees available at number of local farms
Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says that between 25 and 30 million real trees are sold each year. ...
Read More »A Gift & an Answered Prayer: Resource Health
When Joshua and Morgan came to Resource Health, they were experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Scared and uncertain about what they were going to do, Resource Health was able to walk alongside them ...
Read More »High Spirited and Energetic Revival of Funny Girl
Be prepared to be swept away by the dazzling touring production of “Funny Girl!” It’s part of the 24–25 PNC Broadway Kansas City season on stage at the Music Hall for 8 ...
Read More »Chiefs Hallmark Christmas movie features familiar local places, faces
The long-awaited movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is available on the Hallmark Channel through the Christmas season. It premieres Saturday, Nov 30. The movie was filmed in July in various ...
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