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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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In Quitting Church, Americans Gave Up More Than They’d Bargained For

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Now, atheists and agnostics realize the important role a church community plays in the health of the nation. I’ve long argued it’s difficult — really, next to impossible — to practice Christianity ...

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Bibles in classrooms: A look at the Oklahoma mandate

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There’s been a lot of media coverage about a new education mandate in Oklahoma requiring every public school classroom to have a Bible. Some have taken to media platforms to denounce the ...

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First time in 100 years: Israel lacks a chief rabbi

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For the first time in more than a century, Israel has no chief rabbi. The incumbents, David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef, recently left office with no clear successors elected in their stead, ...

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News Briefs: Ban on shampoo bottles; Gaza update; Dems say Trump not a threat;

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Today’s news briefs include Democrats don’t really think Trump is a threat, Gaza war update; Impeaching Thomas and Alito; banning shampoo bottles. Update on Hamas in Gaza The Israel Defense Forces has ...

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Christian relief agencies helping Hurricane Beryl victims

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Hurricane Beryl, now a storm moving into the Canadian Atlantic, left a path of destruction across the Caribbean, Mexico, and flooding in Texas. Christian relief agencies were quick to move in to ...

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Most Americans support Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s spring speech

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Despite the protests of liberal commentators, most Americans approve of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College in Kansas. According to a recent Rasmussen survey: Fifty-eight percent of respondents said ...

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News Briefs: Black Greek NBA star; Oak Ridge Boys; Boeing jet loses wheel, Anne Frank,

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News Briefs include Boeing jet loses wheel; Oak Ridge Boys member dies; Black Greek Olympic athlete; Anne Frank statue defaced. Wheel falls off Boeing jet on take-off A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 ...

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Andy Stanley criticizes Southern Baptist Convention for ousting Rick Warren’s church

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Andy Stanley, pastor of North Point Community Church in Georgia and son of Charles Stanley, is upset with the Southern Baptist Convention. He says the SBC shouldn’t have removed Saddleback Church after ...

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Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI after customer complaints

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Tractor Supply Co. has joined a growing list of businesses that are abandoning racially charged business practices because of customer backlash. The retailer recently announced that moving forward, it will “ensure our activities ...

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News Briefs: Dems meeting on Biden; GOP to adjust pro-life position; Pandemic cost

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Today’s news briefs include Dems meeting about Biden; GOP to adjust pro-life position; Cost of the pandemic; Iran elects “reformer”. Democrats to meet on Biden’s candidacy Democrats in Congress are holding critical ...

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Kinder Kastle Christian School helps students grow and thrive

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Kinder Kastle Christian School has been a pillar of the Harrisonville community helping students to grow and thrive since 1968. Kinder Kastle is a private school that prioritizes Christian education through engaging ...

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Outreach Christian Education believes every person has been created uniquely

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At our core, Outreach Christian Education believes every person has been created uniquely—each possesses specific strengths and areas of opportunity. As such, each child was created with a unique purpose. Our desire ...

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Saint Paul Lutheran High School A Christ-Centered, College Prep education in the heart of Missouri

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What Makes Saint Paul Lutheran High School different? Christ-Centered Christ is at the heart of everything we do. Chapel is held three days a week. Religion class is five days a week. ...

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Midwest Parent Educators: Educating Against the Grain

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Are you a homeschooling parent in Kansas or Missouri seeking a community, connection, support and resources? Look no further than Midwest Parent Educators (MPE), your trusted ally in navigating the homeschooling landscape. ...

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A Foundation for Life: Northland Christian Schools

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Are you passionate about giving your child the best possible foundation for a life of purpose, character, and leadership? Look no further than Northland Christian Schools, where we believe that a God-centered, ...

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St. Louis church not forming a militia

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A Catholic church in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield has apologized after its bulletin advertised for men aged 18 to 29 to join a militia. The group’s aim was to protect ...

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Democrats oppose bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote

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House Democrats are blocking a bill requiring potential voters to prove their citizenship when registering. Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, is sponsored by Texas Republican representative Chip ...

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Ancient manuscript details childhood of Jesus

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A papyrus dating back to the fourth or fifth century is the oldest-ever manuscript with details about the childhood of Jesus, German researchers say. The document had been stored at a library ...

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News briefs: India & Russia; Russia bombs children’s hospital

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Today’s news briefs include Russia bombs children’s hospital; India and Russia;  Housing slump and more. Russia bombs Ukrainian Children’s hospital Russia launched dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in an ...

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Wednesday meeting to discuss behind the scenes at the Missouri State Capitol

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Are you wondering what the really goes on behind the scenes regarding the Missouri General Assembly? Liberty Link Missouri will hold a grassroots round table discussion titled, “The Truth Revealed,” on Wednesday, ...

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Missouri deputies have encounter with “UFO” on its way to Roswell

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Sheriff deputies in Crawford County in east-central Missouri did a double-take when they pulled over what appeared to be a flying saucer driving on Interstate 44. “These friendly humanoids, who have come ...

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