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Polls: Trump more popular than Obama?

Polls come ad go but unless you have some historical perspective, you might not understand them fully. The daily Presidential Tracking Poll by Rasmussen shows that 48% of likely U.S. voters approve ...

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Rebranded Women of Faith leaves women seeking refunds

Few know that the popular Women of Faith, which ended its long run in 2015, was not a ministry but a for-profit business that brought in over $100 million during 20 years. ...

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Pizza for breakfast healthier than cereal?

Pizza is the go-to breakfast for millions of college students. Just pull a slice out of the fridge and eat it cold and you’re on your way. But now, a nutritionist says ...

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With your help, City Union Mission exceeds goal

City Union Mission Executive Director Dan Doty announced today that $6,237,098 was raised through the Celebrate Hope: Reach Out to K.C.’s Poor and Homeless campaign, exceeding the goal of $6 million. Celebrate ...

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Chinese Christians being sent to ‘re-education’ camps

 Just ahead of this month’s Olympics, it has been revealed that more than 100 Christians have been sent to “re-education” camps in China’s north-western Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the past few ...

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CNN blunders into 2018 with a new name for abortion

CNN has come up with a new name for abortion and gets a lesson in American civics. News Analysis By Dwight Widaman If it couldn’t get any worse for CNN, the self ...

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Apple investors seek stronger iPhone parental controls

With more and more tech giants bowing to public and investor relations to be good “citizens” the attention has now turned to Apple. Two major Apple investors have asked the tech giant ...

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Great memories prepare Anita and me for what’s next

Memories have been flooding back to mind this week. In my June 1991 column for Kansas City Christian (now Metro Voice), I wrote this about the support of the community for a ...

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Dwight Widaman: Can you believe the headlines?

You no doubt have seen the breathless headlines reporting about Cape Town and western South Africa running out of water after a lengthy drought. I saw a detailed report earlier this week ...

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Dave Says: Advice from Dave Ramsey

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Need some financial advice? Check out what folks are asking Dave Ramsey. Should I quit my job for school? Dear Dave, My wife and I have $72,000 in debt from student loans ...

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Eagles quarterbacks gather for prayer after big win

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy has revealed a private and prayerful gathering immediately following Monday night’s Super Bowl. According to a Twitter post made by Dungy, Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Nick Foles, ...

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Olympic games get special Bible app for free download

Museum of the Bible is inviting Olympic fans to learn about how the Bible — the best-selling, most influential book in history — has impacted the Olympic games and the athletes who ...

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My thoughts on Pat Robertson’s stroke this weekend

It was with sadness that I learned Dr. “Pat” Robertson, founder of the CBN television network suffered an embolic stroke on Friday.  A family member recognized the onset of symptoms and Dr. ...

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Publishing lessons of the past pave way for promising future

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The Widamans reflect on 29 years of publishing. In the early 1990s, Dwight Widaman had never run a business, sold an ad or even owned a computer. He had something far more ...

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Volunteers bring Super Bowl celebration to homeless

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  This Sunday, homeless guests in City Union Mission’s men’s emergency shelter, along with participants of the Citiy Union Mission’s long-term programs, will enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship during the ...

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Inspirational Wonder tops February DVD releases

Auggie Pullman is an energetic and smart 10-year-old who is like most boys his age. He enjoys video games, Star Wars and all-things-NASA. And he’s a Wonder. Except that he’s not like ...

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Passion of the Christ sequel to be “biggest of all time”

Plans are underway for a sequel to “The Passion of the Christ.” The movie, one of the highest grossing of all times, told the story of the crucifixion of Jesus. Insiders say ...

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Artifacts tell story of Jews fleeing to Shanghai

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As the world prepares to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, a recently unveiled exhibit at a Holocaust museum in Brooklyn tells the largely untold story of Eastern European religious ...

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Pro-life singer shakes up Grammys tonight

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Joy Villa is not shy about her strong beliefs–even when those beliefs are at odds with Hollywood and the music industry. The singer showed up at the 60th Grammy Awards tonight in ...

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Inspirational ‘Wonder’ tops February DVD releases

In the movie Wonder, Auggie Pullman is an energetic and smart 10-year-old who is like most boys his age. He enjoys video games, Star Wars and all-things-NASA. Except that he’s not like ...

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Oprah’s ‘gospel’ | Entertainment mogul preaches ‘many paths’ to God

Oprah Winfrey is such a big star that we know her by one name, like Elvis, Madonna or Bono. She rules an entertainment empire worth nearly $1 billion. And she has a ...

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Why are Hollywood women abusing other women themselves?

Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America is pointing out the hypocrisy and abuse by Hollywood actresses who, at the same time, say they are activists against abuse and sexism in culture. ...

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Student wins first round in free speech fight

Federal judge rejects community college bid to dismiss challenge to campus speech restrictions. A Southern California community college student won the first round in his fight against Pierce College last week when ...

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Heritage Foundation says Trump’s first year better than Reagan

Some of his most ardent admirers compare President Donald Trump to Ronald Reagan. Others compare him to Richard Nixon. But where do the two presidents compare in action? The New York Times is reporting ...

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In video, Trump takes hard stance against funding Palestinians

President Trump, speaking in Davos, Switzerland this week at a world economic forum, met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and outlined changes for future Palestinian funding.

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