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New explosive allegations over Rick Hybels rock Willow Creek

The leadership of Willow Creek Community Church announced Monday it will conduct an independent investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against founding pastor Bill Hybels. Heather Larson, the lead pastor of the ...

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Campaign Finance Violations, Allegations of Sexual Harassment & Breaking State Law Cloud Tom Lovell’s Candidacy for State Rep.

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Tom Lovell lacks the coveted Republican primary credentials of an endorsement by Missouri Right to Life and an AQ Rating from the National Rifle Association. That’s not good in a conservative district. ...

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Kansas Gubernatorial Primary Explained

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The gubernatorial races in Kansas are virtual mirror images. On both sides there’s a two way race between a rather mundane establishment candidate and a more unconventional and charismatic opponent. On the ...

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Sean Smith exclusively endorsed by Missouri Right to Life

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Tom Lovell, Smith’s primary opponent, refuses to answer Missouri Right to Life survey and says “options” for abortion “have to be left on the table.” Missouri Right to Life’s state Political Action ...

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Lesbian boxer hopes to win Tuesday primary and take on Kevin Yoder

This is going to be an interesting election cycle given what the media considers the controversial nature of the Trump administration. Though it may not be as interesting as the Democrat primary ...

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Kansas’ 2nd District Congressional candidate exposed

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In Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District race there is no Democrat primary since only Paul Davis is running for that office. The Republican race is a rather unique situation that deserves a brief ...

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Tactics of Meet the Press’ Chuck Todd don’t rankle Roy Blunt

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Missouri Senator Roy Blunt seemed unphased as he appeared on Meet The Press Sunday and was immediately pressed by moderator Chuck Todd. Blunt was asked to respond to a tweet from Saturday ...

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Anglican priest calls Bible “silly” for its teaching on homosexuality

An Anglican priest on the Caribbean island of Barbados has been strongly condemned for attacking the Bible as “silly.” At a gay pride march last week, Father Clifford Hall told marchers that ...

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US increases pressure on Turkey to release pastor

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is ramping up pressure on Turkey to release American Pastor Andrew Brunson. Pompeo met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Singapore during a security conference in ...

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Court rules lawsuit against Planet Fitness can proceed

Planet Fitness has lost a major judgment by a Michigan appeals court that ruled in favor of a woman who filed a lawsuit against their locker room policy. That policy favored anyone ...

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What are top searches in Bible Gateway App?

What are the top 10 keyword searches on a popular Bible app? How about the top five Bible verses searched and shared by its users are. On its 25th anniversary, the online scripture ...

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Missouri State House August 7th Primary Preview

Across the metro, there are several highly contested races for the Missouri Legislature. Below is our first preview article on races south of the river. An additional article will be  posted for ...

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Missouri August 7th State Primary Preview

On Tuesday, August 7, Missouri primary voters will go to the polls to select who will be on the ballot in the general election on November 6. Missouri U.S. Senate Race The ...

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Bios for Candidates for Missouri U.S. Senate

Who are the many candidates in the August 7 Primary? Here is the latest information available. Democrat Candidates CARLA (COFFEE) WRIGHT BIO: Graduate of St. Louis Community College at Forest Park;9 no ...

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Billy Graham Association joins others on behalf of coach

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The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is joining famed college football coach Bobby Bowden, members of Congress and 12 State attorneys general and in calling on the United States Supreme Court to protect ...

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Flight attendants working to keep passengers cooler

For many passengers on a plane, sitting on the runway, the temperature can become stifling. You instinctively reach for the air knob above your head only to find there is no air ...

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Explosive growth of economy creates challenges for businesses finding enough workers

With the U.S. unemployment rate the lowest it has been since the early 1960s, American workers are prospering in ways they rarely have. Businesses are adding more hours for part-timers and converting ...

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Missouri ‘Proposition A’ Ballot Initiative

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BALLOT TITLE: PROPOSITION A Ballot Measure/Referendum The official ballot title is as follows: “Do the people of the state of Missouri want to adopt Senate Bill 19 (“Right-to-Work”) as passed by the ...

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Is ‘screen time’ causing more ADHD in kids?

Teens who report high-frequency digital media use are twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports. Christian mental health practitioners say ...

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Why fewer Americans are attending religious services

Fewer adults are attending religious services in the United States, but not necessarily because they don’t believe. Many cite practical or personal reasons for skipping weekly services, according to new Pew Research ...

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Full remarks of the President to religious leaders at the White House

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                                                                                August 1, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN MEETING WITH INNER CITY PASTORS   Cabinet Room 1:55 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  ...

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Protests rage across Iran as citizens denounce the Ayatollah

For the fourth day, furious Iranian citizens are taking to the streets to rail against the regime they blame for devastating the country’s economy. There are no burning American flags. Rather, protests ...

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Rural Missourians and Congressional delegates support tariffs

Missouri’s Republican Congressional representatives are finding rural support America’s tariffs to protect agricultural export. President Trump had said it would not be long before other countries began to reduce their high tariffs ...

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MercyMe’s Bart Millard reveals complex emotions of watching ‘I Can Only Imagine’

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Seeing his family’s life portrayed the first time on the big screen – warts and all – was “odd” for MercyMe’s Bart Millard but, perhaps surprisingly, not too difficult. The story of ...

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How to grow children of character

There are few things in life that a Christian parent hopes for more than to pass on to their children the same principles and character values they live by. Character doesn’t just ...

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