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Pastor, alone in church, issued ticket for not wearing mask

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Is it against the law to walk through an empty church without a mask? It is in Maryland after a church was cited when the pastor — who was alone in the ...

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Encouraging words from 18th century missionary David Brainerd

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While reading the missions classic The Life and Diary of David Brainerd (see info below), I was struck by David Brainerd’s perseverance through great hardships. He endured them all to accomplish one transcendent ...

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Lack of biblical knowledge threatens the church and young people

A lack of biblical literacy is one of the greatest threats to the church and young people, an evangelical says. “Beyond all theological differences, financial problems and political questions, our biggest problem ...

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Covid and loss unite rural churches in faith

Thirty miles of rural Missouri separate the two churches, and so much else. One is mostly white; the other hosts services in five languages for a flock that spans the world. But ...

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Israel to launch second attempt to land on Moon

Israel is going back to the Moon and on Wednesday launched its Beresheet 2 project, the country’s second lunar mission. Israeli President Reuven Rivlin hosted the ceremony, which was joined online by ...

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17 states have now joined Supreme Court election lawsuit

In a public show of unity that spans the nation, seventeen states have joined the Texas lawsuit before the Supreme Court to challenge the 2020 election results in four battleground states. The states ...

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Missouri, Kansas join Texas in lawsuit alleging serious ‘swing state’ illegality

Missouri and Kansas are joining a growing list of states, led by Texas, in contesting the legality of how four states handled the Nov. 3 election. Eric Schmitt announced that the “Show-Me ...

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Investigation uncovers Chinese spy had relationship with Dem Congressman

Did a Chinese spy compromise several U.S. officials in the San Francisco area before she abruptly left the country in 2015? That’s the allegations being made and they go all the way ...

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Springfield’s James River Church responds to ‘no mask’ accusations

James River Church, a megachurch in Springfield, Missouri, is under fire after social media posts showed people without masks during special Christmas services at its four campuses last weekend. But it may ...

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Biden and Harris unveiling radical pro-abortion agenda

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have done nothing since the election to alleviate concerns that they will be the most pro-abortion administration in U.S. history. “They’ve stated this as being one of ...

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U.S. and Israel working together with aliens, retired general claims

President Trump recently was on the verge of confirming the existence of extraterrestrials beings, a retired Israeli general has stated. Haim Eshed told Israel’s largest daily newspaper that not only are aliens ...

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Virtual program series kicks off countdown to Missouri’s bicentennial

Missouri 2021 is rolling out a new virtual program series that focuses on the programs and events happening in Missouri to commemorate the state’s 200th bicentennial of statehood. Leading up to the ...

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Archaeologists may have found Nazareth childhood home of Jesus

The remains of the first-century home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph may have been found, a British archaeologist says. Ken Dark, a professor of archaeology and history at the University of Reading, ...

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Christian leader cautions viewers about gay-themed Hallmark movies

Several new Hallmark and other Christmas movies celebrate LGBT relationships, according to Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Hallmark’s movie “The Christmas House” and Hulu’s “Happiest Season” present challenges for Christian ...

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Missouri Right to Life: Prayers, Presence, Provision

2020 has indeed been an interesting year. Yet in spite of our new “normal,” our overarching aim at Missouri Right to Life has remained the same: To turn hearts and minds toward ...

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Netanyahu thanks Trump on anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as capital

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Israeli leaders are celebrating the third anniversary of the recognition of Jerusalem as its capital by the Trump Administration. “President Trump, exactly three years ago, you became the first world leader to ...

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Justice Alito moves up key deadline for Pennsylvania ballot case

In a decision that has huge implications for the Pennsylvania presidential election, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has moved up a key deadline used by the high court. The conservative justice asked officials in ...

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Astronomers predict a rare ‘Christmas star’ on December 21

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The three wise men were not the only ones who were able to see the Christmas star. Astronomers say Saturn and Jupiter will align into a bright Christmas star on December 21. ...

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Francis Collins, Christian head of NIH, encourages use of COVID-19 vaccines

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Francis Collins, the Christian director of the National Institutes of Health, encourages Christians to love their neighbors by getting vaccinated for COVID-19 when vaccines become available. “Here’s a great opportunity for Christians ...

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Biden makes ‘sweeping promises’ to fulfill LGBT agenda

Joe Biden has made “sweeping promises” to LGBT activists, the Associated Press is reporting. Biden plans to “carry out virtually every proposal” that LGBT activists have pushed for in recent years, Biden’s ...

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From police reform to expanded mail-in ballots, the Missouri Senate prepares for 2021 session

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Like everyone else, the Missouri Senate is eager for 2021 to arrive. These are some of the pre-filed bills that will be addressed in the upcoming legislative session. The session will cover ...

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Churches rebrand as ‘strip clubs’ in response to CA ruling

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If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Two Southern California pastors rebranded their churches as strip clubs to get around stringent COVID-19 regulations San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil said ...

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Surveillance video emerges of after-hours ballot counting in Georgia

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In a bombshell development surrounding alleged ballot fraud in Georgia, surveillance video was released Thursday by the company responsible for security at the State Farm Arena. The footage was released along with ...

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New partner Bahrain defends Israel against boycotts

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The historic treaties secured by the Trump administration between Israel and Arab states is already bearing fruit as Bahrain defends Israel against boycotts. Members of the press were informed by Bahrain’s Minister ...

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Prayer needed as ISIS kills Christians in Indonesia

ISIS, having been defeated in the Middle East, has slowly been moving into regions thousands of miles away from Syria and Iraq. The news has Christians calling for a world-wide prayer effort. ...

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