Fifteen years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, we visit the National 9/11 Memorial in New York to discover why it matters to every American. –By Dwight Widaman As we approached the ...

A ‘must-see’ event, The Tabernacle Experience has been seen by over 200,000 people across the U.S. Jerry Tharp, pastor of Lone Jack Baptist Church in Lone Jack, Mo. hasn’t been fortunate enough ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Christa Dietzen comes by the “Mom” nickname her teammates have given her naturally. She’s the oldest in her extended family, and she’s one of the oldest players on ...

Thinking of jumping in your car and driving to Louisiana to help those affected by the flood? Wondering how you could mail some food or hand-me-down clothes to help? If you answered ...

When the first Ben-Hur trailer was released earlier this year, my concerns were the same as many other moviegoers and critics. It appeared heavy on action, short on story, and – aghast! ...

As people anticipate cooler temperatures, one activity that will finally bring them back out of the house as summer ends are the numerous festivals that celebrate America. You’ll have plenty to choose ...

A young missionary family of five from Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis is being mourned after a highway crash in western Nebraska took their lives July 31. Jamison and Kathryne Pals, both ...

Simone Manuel became the first African American to win an individual medal in swimming on Thursday (Aug. 11) when she won gold in the women’s 100-meter freestyle, and she was quick to ...

Even a break in the summer heat does little to ease the burdens of those in our community who are homeless and living in poverty.  Officials at City Union Mission say the recent ...

This Presidential election, many are saying they will vote for the “lesser of two evils”. Won’t it be better to vote for “what’s good for America?”  Voting on the issues trumps evil hearts ...

City Union Mission’s Camp CUMCITO Provided Wholesome Fun for Hundreds of Homeless and Disadvantaged Kansas City Children This summer, 475 boys and girls attended City Union Mission’s Camp CUMCITO.  From disadvantaged or homeless families, ...

Eric Greitens, if you want to win the trust of Christian and conservative voters, “EARN IT.” In the Republican primary for Missouri governor on August 2nd, Eric Greitens won a four-way primary ...

On Sunday, July 10, hundreds of people of different races, denominations and economic status, came together and filled the Kansas City East Patrol Campus gymnasium at 26th and Paseo Boulevard. The standing-room-only ...

Commentary The audio of a 10-minute phone conversation between Eric Greitens and John Brunner that happened in late November of 2015 is posted online at stltoday.com. Every voter casting a ballot in ...

Eric Greitens−a lifelong Democrat with liberal alliances−claims to have recently become a conservative and is running as a Republican for Missouri Governor Greitens has raised big money−about $9 million−with most of it ...

What could be better than a family campout right here in Johnson County? Come join us for the ninth annual Great American Family Campout and enjoy a rare opportunity to sleep under ...

An Overland Park synagogue will honor an ancient practice and tradition to complete the move to their new building on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Or HaOlam Messianic Congregation will celebrate their new ...

It takes hundreds of caring volunteers to provide a safe and wholesome camping experience for children from some of Kansas City’s most impoverished neighborhoods at City Union Mission’s Camp CUMCITO.  Currently a shortage of volunteers ...

There’s no ‘I’ in ‘TEAM.’ It’s an adage nearly as old as competition itself. But Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is working to send a message of ultimate teamwork—even building upon the principles of ...

Police in a U.S. town bordering Mexico have apprehended an undocumented, Middle Eastern woman in possession of the region’s gas pipeline plans, law enforcement sources tell Judicial Watch. Authorities describe the woman ...

Summer vacation doesn’t mean families have to plan spectacular trips to the beach or a grand tour of roller coasters. Families can plan spectacular summer breaks right here at home with the ...

Do you live in a miserable city? What makes a city miserable? Do you live in one of the most unhappy places in Missouri or Kansas? The website RoadSnacks organized information from ...

The congregation of Maywood Baptist Church in Independence understands forgiveness, and members have made it the center of their ministry. “Maywood’s leaders chose to relate to our changing community on its own ...

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of her hit song “Baby, Baby,” Amy Grant has joined pop artist Tori Kelly to re-record a new version of her single, stating “we needed to give some ...

Metro Voice congratulates the 2016 graduates of area Christian High Schools. BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Skyler F. Atwood Ross M. Bousema Tyler S. Cumberland Jessi  A. Donahoo Ryan P. Hudson Madeline R. Huffman ...