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Christian artists nominated for Billboard top music awards

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Thirteen Christian artists have been nominated for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.  They include  Christian artists and albums in six different categories. The categories include “Top Christian Artist,” “Top Gospel Artist,” “Top ...

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What do Americans believe about God?

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9 in 10 Americans believe in a higher power, but only a slim majority believe in God as described in the Bible.    A new Pew Research Center survey of more than 4,700 U.S. ...

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Unity is theme for National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3

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The public is invited to area observances May 3 for the National Day of Prayer. Local events are being sponsored by the Citywide Prayer Movement and include morning, noon, and evening events so the ...

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Economy booms as unemployment filings lowest since 1969

The American economy is expanding at a record rate and workers are the beneficiaries. The Commerce Department today released a report showing the number of Americans filing unemployment benefits dropped to the ...

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List of worst countries for religious freedom released

A new report lists the worst countries for religious persecution. The 2018 report was released this week and calls out 16 countries by name with the moniker “Countries of Particular Concern” and recommends they ...

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Nigerian muslim herdsmen open fire killing 19 church-goers

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Gunmen opened fire during a Nigerian church service Tuesday, killing at least 19, including two priests. State police told CNN the attackers were most likely Fulani herdsmen who continued their crusade by ...

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Missouri moves to protect Israel from bigoted boycotts

The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that bars public entities from entering into a contract with a company that is boycotting Israel. Missouri House floor The “Anti-Discrimination Against ...

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Branson nixes nearly $500 million water park

BRANSON, Mo. — Last night city leaders in Branson rejected a nearly half-billion-dollar proposed water park resort, that taxpayers were asked to help finance. Branson City Hall In a vote of five no’s ...

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Franklin Graham responds to GQ dissing Bible

Franklin Graham is getting kudos for his take-down response to the magazine GQ. The liberal men’s lifestyle and fitness publication last week included the Bible on a list of “21 Books You ...

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GOP wins in Arizona but how will Republican exodus affect the issues?

After a string of Democrat victories in early special elections across the country received wide coverage, last night’s GOP victory in Arizona is being downplayed by liberal news pundits today. Former Arizona ...

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Price of gas rises as economy booms

A perfect storm has converged to raise the price of gasoline to levels not seen since 2015. In both Missouri and Kansas, drivers are paying an average of $2.47 per gallon. The ...

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Chiefs release 2018 schedule, head south of border

The Kansas City Chiefs will head to Mexico City this year it was announced, as the team released their 2018 schedule. Tickets went on sale  on sale last Friday. Chiefs Season Ticket Members ...

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Trump has made how much money in office?

A headline in Forbes magazine today screams that Mar-a-lago, President Trump’s resort in Florida, has increased in value $100 million. That’s a lot of money. You need to read deep into the ...

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Barbara Bush’s last words to son Jeb revealed

First lady Barbara Bush used her last words with son Jeb Bush to talk about Jesus Christ before she died last week. “Jeb, I believe in Jesus and he is my savior,” she ...

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Rare mosaic of St. Andrew returned to its Cyprus home

A rare 6th century mosaic depicting the St. Andrew that was taken from a looted church in Cyprus’ breakaway north has been returned after four decades, the head of the island nation’s ...

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Church loses digital sign case at Missouri Supreme Court

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The Northland’s Antioch Community Church has lost an appeal against the Kansas City Board of Zoning Adjustment to place a digital sign in front of its church – a sign that has ...

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‘The Middle’ actress Patricia Heaton serves Sudanese kids

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Actresses Patricia Heaton and Jen Ray have found themselves in the middle of a central African conflict, serving refugees whose lives have been torn apart by civil war. The stars of the ...

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Is your church more or less biblical because of size?

A seminary professor recently tackled the long-debated question of whether megachurches are biblical, pointing out that there are some key non-negotiable principles that every church needs to follow. “The real question is ...

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Despite ruling of liberal judge, Kobach leads in Kansas

The liberal judge who ruled in 2016 that voters do not need to prove citizenship, has continued her crusade against voting laws and is again targeting the Kansas Secretary of State. Judge ...

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Judge rules case against Greitens can proceed

After calling out the prosecution for questionable practices, St. Louis Circuit Court Judge Rex Burlison went ahead denied a request to dismiss the felony invasion of privacy case against Governor Greitens. Read ...

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Is growing anti-police culture fueling their murders?

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The nation’s growing subculture of hating on the police has seemingly contributed to the murder of two more officers. Two young deputies in Florida were murdered in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon.  ...

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Barbara Bush chose “comfort care” as end of life neared

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Former first lady Barbara Bush introduced many Americans to a new phrase: comfort care, one of a number of end-of-life choices. Not everyone chooses to fight their health issues to the bitter ...

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American pastor in horrific danger after ‘disturbing’ Turkish trial

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American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who’s being held in a Turkish prison, is getting support from President Donald Trump and a petition for his release spreading across the nation. Brunson, who is on ...

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FamilyLife’s ‘Like Arrows’ film to spotlight Christ-centered parenting

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Alex Kendrick’s latest film, ‘Like Arrows,’ was daunting to make, he says. The filmmaker has directed or produced five films during his career, but none of them had the unique challenges that ...

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Strong faith guides pilot who safely landed Southwest jet

More details are coming out about the faith of the pilot who safely landed the Southwest airliner this week after an engine blew up. Flight 1380 was headed from New York City ...

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