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Rep. LaTurner against Chinese facility in Johnson County

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Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner is concerned about a Chinese technology firm planning to build in Johnson County. In a January 8 letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, ...

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Area ministries sheltering homeless from arctic blast

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As arctic temps pour into the region, area ministries serving the homeless are responding with compassion. Kansas City currently has numerous shelters open and the city voted in the fall to fund ...

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Experiencing awe quite literally improves your health

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The world needs more “awe,” says Twitter account Culture Critic (@Culture–crit). The account regularly posts messages about culture, past and present, and how much we have seemingly lost to “progress.” It also ...

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She defied hookup culture by walking out on The Bachelor

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After she left her spot on The Bachelor due to her faith-based beliefs regarding purity and waiting for marriage, Madison Prewett has become a voice countering hookup culture. She shocked her date, the cast, ...

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Seven church trends to watch for

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Church leaders will have their hands full keeping their congregations on track while navigating unexpected twists and turns in the coming year. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership of Wesley Theological Seminary ...

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New database tracks violent religious persecution worldwide

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Global Christian Relief, a U.S. group that monitors persecution of Christians, has launched the Violent Incidents Database to track worldwide religious persecution. The database, which is accessible to the public, catalogs more ...

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Kansans for Life releases 2024 agenda ahead of rally

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With abortions skyrocketing in Kansas due to a court ruling and defeat of a 2022 pro-life referendum, Kansans for Life is adjusting its agenda for 2024. On Thursday, the state’s largest pro-life ...

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Palestinian journalists killed in airstrike were terrorist operatives

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The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday presented damning evidence that two Palestinian “journalists” killed in Gaza in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday were terrorist operatives. Media outlets, however, are not asking why ...

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Google layoff mirrors other big tech companies

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Google is beginning the year with a massive layoff impacting a wide range of its business sectors. The effort to slash costs comes as META, the owner of Facebook also cuts positions. ...

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Israelis gather at Western Wall in prayer for hostages, wounded

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Israelis came together today at the Western Wall as part of a national day of prayer. It was broadcast live but you can view the video at the end of the article. ...

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Jewish students’ suit against Berkeley proceeds

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“Unchecked” antisemitism is the subject of a lawsuit against Berkeley University. Jewish students at the ultra-progressive California school continue to be harassed even as similar treatment resulted in the departure of Harvard’s ...

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National Parks are free on these 2024 dates

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Planning to visit a National Park in 2024? Here are the six days that are free for the 110 sites that normally charge admission. The most popular parks, like Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, ...

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National Park Service will not remove Penn statue after outcry

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A famous statue of William Penn, for whom Pennsylvania is named, will not be removed by the National Park Service after bi-partisan opposition. Penn is known for establishing religious freedom in the ...

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Lake Ozark Catholic priest disciplined for soliciting sex during confession

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The Catholic Church has found a priest in Lake Ozark, Mo., guilty of soliciting sex from an adult during confession, according to the National Catholic Reporter. Father Ignazio Medina of the Diocese ...

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Small business pessimistic on economy

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Small business owners continue to say it sure looks like we’re headed into a recession. A reliable marker of how businesses are feeling has been released by the National Federation of Independent ...

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“Touched by an Angel” star writes children’s book based on her childhood

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Being a child is harder than ever in today’s secular culture. Actress Roma Downey, who starred in the hit television show “Touched by an Angel,” is helping make the journey easier with ...

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Apple Inc. loses case brought by American Family Association

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The Christian organization American Family Association, has been handed a victory against Apple Inc. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued ruled in favor of AFA and activist groups regarding the ...

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Palestinian mob vandalizes Joshua’s Altar

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Jewish and Christian groups are calling for more protection of archaeological sites after Arab rioters vandalized Joshua’s Altar. The site, located on Mount Ebal, as documented in the Old Testament, is currently ...

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Musician John Tesh credits this for beating cancer

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Musician and author John Tesh has learned the power of renewing the mind during his long battle against cancer. “I have found that many people don’t truly understand that there are dark ...

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Graham responds to UK Methodists avoiding terms ‘husband, wife, mother’

The Methodist Church worldwide continues to move away from traditional biblical teachings about gender. In the United Kingdom, the denomination has released an inclusive language guide that discourages ministers from using terms ...

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IHOP University president resigns over Bickle allegations

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The fallout continues from allegations concerning leaders of the International House of Prayer as more resignations are announced. The organization announced on social media that David Sliker is stepping down as president ...

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Elon Musk agrees that West is doomed without Christianity

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Entrepreneur Elon Musk recently suggested that he agrees with the assertion that Western civilization is doomed without Christianity. Nzube Olisaebuka Udezue, a British rapper also known as Zuby, posted on X that ...

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Israel reveals reporters killed in strike were with terrorists

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Israel revealed on Sunday night that two Palestinian journalists killed in an IDF airstrike were in a vehicle with Hamas terrorists. The reporters were traveling with Hamas as the terrorists transported a ...

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Bill Barr: Prosecutions of Jan. 6 defendants, Trump “go too far”

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Former Attorney General Bill Barr, who has been critical of President Donald Trump and the events of Jan. 6, says the Biden administration’s Justice Department is going overboard on prosecuting people who ...

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Young victim of Gaza fighting finds care in Egypt

Egypt is providing medical assistance to some victims of the ongoing fighting in Gaza. A Christian television program, “You Are Not Alone,” recently interviewed a Gazan refugee family that recently fled to ...

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