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Kansas man reclaims old barn wood saving “pieces of history”

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While some see old barns or buildings as something to be discarded, 34-year-old Tyler Christman sees them as an opportunity to “reclaim history” and create a new chapter for old barn lumber. ...

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Volunteers pitch in to restore historic black church in Parkville

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The historic Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church in Parkville, built by formerly enslaved people, is being restored to its former glory after years of neglect. The church, which once had a congregation of ...

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Baked beans? Toasted ravioli? Favorite Missouri, Kansas side dishes revealed

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Baked beans? Toasted ravioli? You bet! Those are the go-to side dishes in Missouri and Kansas, and they’re about to become your new guilty pleasures. Let’s be real, turkey and mashed potatoes ...

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Missouri offers numerous options for fun over Thanksgiving weekend

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A four-day weekend is a good time to get away and enjoy the start of the holiday season close to home. The website Tripping.com recommends these Missouri destinations for the Thanksgiving weekend. ...

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Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

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Some 90,000 residents of Northern Israel may soon return to their homes, abandoned after a year-long barrage of missiles from Lebanon which included the murder of 12 Israeli children on a soccer ...

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Could Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon bring lasting peace?

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect Tuesday evening. For Israelis, it offers a glimmer of hope that they could return to their homes. For Lebanese, it could signal the ...

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Thanksgiving will still cost 20% more than five years ago

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While you can be grateful your Thanksgiving meal will cost less than last year, it still reflects a whopping increase since just a few years ago. The American Farm Bureau Federation released ...

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Pastor T.D. Jakes recovering after possible stroke

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T.D. Jakes, the pastor of Dallas’s Potter’s House, suffered what many say looks like a stroke in the middle of his sermon on Sunday. Jakes, a celebrity pastor and motivational speaker, had ...

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Walmart to drop DEI policies as exposé set for release

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Walmart is the latest company to drop controversial DEI initiatives the retailer announced on Monday. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a policy that experts now believe increase divisions within culture and is ...

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Starting quarterback one of only three Jews on Brigham Young University campus

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The starting quarterback on the nation’s leading Mormon university is Jewish. Jake Retzlaff, fondly known at Brigham Young University as “BYJew,” is one of only three Jewish students in the school enrollment ...

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Salvation Army, Walmart again teaming up for holidays

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The Salvation Army is partnering with Walmart and Sam’s Club to help families in need this holiday season. One way the public can directly provide joy on Christmas morning and beyond to ...

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Adopted brothers playing in NFL make Thanksgiving brighter for local adoptive, foster families

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Carlos and Khalil Davis, twin brothers from the Kansas City area who both play in the NFL, provided a Thanksgiving meal to local adoptive and foster families on Saturday in partnership with ...

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Lauren Daigle’s Original Song Featured in New Bonhoeffer Film

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Christian singer Lauren Daigle‘s new song “Then I Will” is featured in the movie “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Assassin,” which opened to positive reviews in theaters November 22. The movie tells the gripping ...

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Hurricane Devastation Fails to Deter Generosity of Operation Christmas Child Supporters

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Despite the catastrophic damage wrought by Hurricane Helene, communities across the storm’s path have demonstrated astounding grit and open-hearted giving in support of Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. In ...

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Faith in the Face of Suffering: Greg Laurie and Jordan Peterson’s Powerful Conversation

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In a raw and deeply personal discussion on “The Jordan B. Peterson” podcast, Pastor Greg Laurie and renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson explored the complex intersection of faith and grief. You can watch ...

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Southern Poverty Law Center Under Fire for ‘Doxing’ Satirical Christian Writers

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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a nonprofit known for tracking hate groups, is facing backlash for exposing the identities of writers for the satirical Christian websites The Babylon Bee and Not ...

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Surviving the Nova Festival Massacre: Rom El-Hai’s Harrowing Tale of Terror and Triumph

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Rom El-Hai cheated death on October 7, 2023, the day Israel was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the terrorist group Hamas. The 28-year-old found himself in the midst of a horrific assault ...

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Tony Campolo being remembered for ability to connect the Gospel to listeners

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Tony Campolo, a noted American Baptist minister and champion of the social gospel, died at age 89. Known for his charismatic preaching and humor, Campolo was a popular speaker at colleges, churches, ...

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Rare Ten Commandments Tablet to Be Auctioned

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A remarkably rare stone tablet bearing the Ten Commandments is poised to fetch up to $2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in December. The 115-pound artifact, dating to the Late Roman-Byzantine period, ...

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Bolivar school district will halt staff meeting prayers after warning from group

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The Bolivar school district in southwest Missouri has agreed to stop offering an official prayer during staff meetings after being contacted by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). The foundation, a nonprofit ...

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High fashion remains in style at historic Abyssinian Baptist Church

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The historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City has not jumped onto the casual dress bandwagon. “I want to make traditional church cool,” the Rev. Kevin Johnson  says. “Abyssinian will always ...

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Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise across Europe

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Hate crimes against Christians are soaring in Europe. A new report cited 2,444 incidents in 2023, including 232 personal attacks on Christians, ranging from harassment and threats to physical violence. These incidents ...

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Founder of Frommer’s Travel books dies

Arthur Frommer, founder of the eponymous travel guide company, died on Nov. 18. He was 95 years old. A graduate of New York University and Yale Law School, where he edited the Yale Law Journal, ...

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Snow lovers rejoice: Missouri and Kansas could see winter ‘whirlwind’

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As winter 2025 draws near, residents of Missouri and Kansas are wondering what’s in store. Long-term forecasts are always a bit of a crapshoot, but some predictions are starting to roll in. ...

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Irish March for Jesus attracts more than 12,000 Protestants, Catholics

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More than 12,000 Christians took part in a recent March for Jesus in Dublin, Ireland, singing worship songs and holding up signs such as “Jesus can change your life.” One organizer, Pastor ...

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