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Jewish Actor Calls Out Kieran Culkin’s Oscar Speech Omission, Offers Holocaust Museum Tour

Kieran Culkin’s Oscar win should have been just another golden moment in Hollywood. Instead, it’s sparked an unexpected debate about celebrity responsibility in an era of rising antisemitism. Culkin delivered one of ...

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U.S. Christian Population Stabilizes at 62% After Years of Decline

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The number of Americans identifying as Christians has stabilized after years of steady decline, the recent Religious Landscape Study from Pew Research Center found. After dropping from 78 percent to 71 percent ...

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Former Hamas Hostage Noa Argamani Addresses Congress: A Survivor’s Plea for Action

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Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani will join other Israeli and American taken captive by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. For Argamani it will be her second high-profile appearance in a week. Last ...

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Chiefs’ Butker Meets Trump at White House, Discusses Pro-Life Values

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, a conservative Catholic, visited President Donald Trump in the White House last week. A photo posted by White House Communications Adviser Margo Martin shows Butker standing ...

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Meet Me in Galilee

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“This very night you will all fall away on account of Me…But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” Matthew 26:31-32 From the peak of praise at ...

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Kansas City Human Trafficking Survivors Find Hope at Relentless Pursuit Recovery Center

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She came through the door with twigs in her hair. She had been “working” all night; required to sell herself to the highest bidder on Independence Avenue. And now, she was safe. ...

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Christian Rap in India Serves as Voice for Persecuted Minority

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When Varsha and Shein first discovered rap in India, they were teenagers inspired by mainstream artists like Indian artists Honey Singh and Raftaar. Their schoolmates loved their performances of secular rap. As ...

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Jackson County Prosecutor Declines Charges Against Former Pastor Due to Statute of Limitations

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Jackson County prosecutors announced this week they will not pursue charges against Bobby Hawk, former pastor and Blue Springs school board president, despite multiple allegations of sexual misconduct spanning decades. Prosecutors carefully ...

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Faith-Based Crime Drama ‘Vindication’ Returns with Season 4 on Angel Studios

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The intersection of faith and crime investigation takes center stage in “Vindication,” an engrossing police drama, now available on multiple streaming platforms. The series has earned recognition for its unique crime drama ...

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Israel Ambassador Nominee Mike Huckabee Optimistic About Future

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Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor who has been nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, believes positive change is coming to the troubled nation. “I think when you listen to the president, ...

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State of the Church 2025: Barna Launches Groundbreaking Church Health Series

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Local Pastor Randy Frazee of Westside Family Church will be one of the key participants in the groundbreaking virtual State of the Church 2025 Event Series launching March 12, showcasing innovative approaches ...

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Campus Revival Sweeps Nation: Thousands Join Collegiate Day of Prayer 2025

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CBN News will broadcast the Collegiate Day of Prayer from Texas A&M University at 7 p.m. this evening. The event highlights the unprecedented spiritual awakening occurring on college campuses nationwide. The organization ...

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Underground Christians in Afghanistan Use Digital Technology to Preserve Faith Under Persecution

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Underground Christians in Afghanistan and Iran are turning to the latest technology to beat isolation and loneliness. Metro Voice News reports that PARS, a media ministry based in the Middle East, uses ...

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Headline: Harvard Poll: 77% of Americans Back Israel Against Hamas

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Americans’ support for Israel over Hamas in Gaza conflict remains strong, with 77% of voters backing the Jewish state, according to Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll results released on Feb. 24. The February Harvard ...

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5 Church Practices Undermining Sunday Mornings

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Media consultant and filmmaker Phil Cooke, who holds a doctorate in theology and comes from a pastoral family, has identified five critical church practices that may be undermining pastoral effectiveness in modern ...

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Iraqi Jewish Exodus: $34 Billion in Assets Lost in 1951

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The mass exodus of Iraqi Jews in 1951, resulting in $34 billion in seized assets, represents one of history’s largest forced displacements. A new report from Justice for Jews from Arab Countries ...

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Faith-Based Movies Drive Box Office Success, Hollywood Legend Pat Boone Advocates

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Film and music legend Pat Boone explains why Hollywood needs to return to faith and family-friendly content, citing their proven success at the box office. “People waste millions making sordid, corrupt films ...

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Trump Approval Soars: Harvard-Harris Poll Shows 81% Support for Key Policies in 2025

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A groundbreaking Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll reveals the majority of Americans back President Trump’s sweeping reforms to government operations and spending policies. The comprehensive survey demonstrates unprecedented support across demographic groups for the ...

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Nicole C. Mullen Stars in ‘The American Miracle’ Revolutionary War Drama

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Award-winning singer Nicole C. Mullen discovered a powerful story of freedom when she stepped into the role of Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman in the upcoming film The American Miracle, which is based on ...

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Hamas Murders Bibas Children, Mother’s Body Finally Returned

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Gut-wrenching news slammed Israel this week. Ariel and Kfir Bibas—four years old and nine months—were apparently murdered by their Palestinian captors. The red-headed boys were snatched from Kibbutz Nir Oz during October ...

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Missouri Abortions Resume as Judge Strikes Down Pro-Life Laws

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Planned Parenthood has resumed providing abortion services in Missouri after a judge struck down regulations that had previously halted the practice, marking a significant shift in the state’s pro-life landscape. Missouri voters ...

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California Wildfire Victims Receive Critical School Supply Donations Through Operation Blessing

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As California communities work to rebuild, the human and financial toll remains a significant challenge for affected families. Through coordinated relief efforts, Operation Blessing continues providing crucial support for those rebuilding their ...

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Chilean Crime Gang Charged in Burglaries at Mahomes, Kelce and Other Homes

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Federal prosecutors have charged seven Chilean citizens in connection with a nationwide burglary spree targeting the homes of professional athletes. The suspects are part of a sophisticated theft ring focused on cash ...

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Kansas Bans Gender Surgeries for Kids After Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto

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The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature has voted to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill banning gender-reassignment procedures for minors, making Kansas the latest state to enact restrictions on transgender surgeries and ...

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Winter Garden Planning: Budget-Friendly Tips for Spring Success

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Winter garden planning is the perfect way to beat the winter doldrums while preparing for spring success. Smart planning during these cold months helps ensure a budget-friendly and productive growing season ahead. ...

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