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Survey: 97% of evangelical leaders support FEMA helping churches

Many churches and faith-based groups experienced property damage in the natural disasters of 2017. Nearly all American evangelical leaders (97 percent) think faith-based groups should be eligible to apply for FEMA assistance. ...

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Busy year for improved U.S., Israel relations

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is proving to be a powerhouse on the diplomatic front. She has emerged as the most vociferous supporter of Israel in the last 50 years. 2017 saw many ...

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Evolutionist retracts key study on origin of life

A secular scientist who attempted to explain the origins of life has made a bold admission that bolsters arguments against Darwinian evolution. Jack Szostak of Harvard University published a 2016 paper in ...

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4 ways to raise discerning children in an entertainment-crazed culture

It never was a good idea to let children watch television without some parental input or supervision, but more and more, it’s becoming a downright bad one. The series Andi Mack in ...

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Wave of homelessness crashes over West Coast

Crowded encampments have sprung up along transportation corridors, rivers, and sidewalks up and down the West Coast following a surge in homelessness, according to a survey by the U.S. Department of Housing ...

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News from 2017 that Christians can celebrate

For all the bad news in the world, there were many news stories that Christians could celebrate in 2017. Major events in 2017 have given American Christians many reasons to celebrate. Here ...

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2017 Year In Review

It was a year of highs and lows as Antifa battled with democracy and the media devoured itself in sex charges after losing a battle for honesty in its reporting. Airport attack ...

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Dave Ramsey gives advice on mortgage debt and commodities

What should my mortgage debt to income be? Dear Dave, Do you have a guideline ratio for mortgage debt to income? Levon Dear Levon, When it comes to buying a home, I ...

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‘National Treasure,’ ‘Cars 3’ top January streaming releases

Ben Gates is an historian and treasure hunter who’s a bit like Indiana Jones: He never gives up. His entire adult life he’s been searching for the “Knights Templar Treasure,” which legend ...

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Metro Voice will end print edition, expand online

BIG NEWS ahead! 2017 marked two important milestones for the Metro Voice. In April Anita and I were presented with an “Award of Excellence” at the annual convention of the Evangelical Press Association. ...

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Metro Voice to end print edition, expand online

BIG NEWS ahead! 2017 marked two important milestones for the Metro Voice. In April Anita and I were presented with an “Award of Excellence” at the annual convention of the Evangelical Press Association. ...

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Were there any achievements in first year of Trump?

The Washington Examiner newspaper has investigated if there were any achievements in the first year under President Trump. Because of media attention on the Russia investigation, many of the milestones have gone ...

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Christmas Memories: Our nursing home adventure

This year brought many changes to our household. We have cared for my mom for about six years and, after her third fall and broken hip, we finally realized she needed more ...

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Video shows moment terrorists attack Methodist church

  After terrorists attacked a Methodist church, Pakistani Christian mourners today are burying their dead only days before they should be celebrating Christ’s birth. Dramatic video shows how terrorists launching their attack. ...

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Here’s how tax cuts will really affect you

As Congress works towards passing the most massive tax cuts since Reagan, there’s a lot of fake information floating around on Facebook about how it will affect the average individual, family and ...

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Ernie Haase and Signature Sound’s new tour inspired by Broadway

Fans of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound have an opportunity to see them in concert like they’ve never seen before. The group will perform with J. Mark McVey in “Inspiration of Broadway” ...

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A small town Christmas

My mother grew up in a very small town, so small that her graduating class was less than ten! However, what that town lacked in population, it made up for in spirit, ...

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Don’t break the bank when celebrating Christmas

Christmas changed – a lot – when my husband and I had children. The first few years, we wanted to make sure our daughter (now almost 8) had the very best of ...

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Reformed theologian, pastor R.C. Sproul dies

Robert Charles “R.C.” Sproul, the Reformed theologian, pastor, teacher, and lecturer who founded and chaired Ligonier Ministries and authored close to 100 books, including The Holiness of God, died Thursday. He was 78. Sproul ...

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Miss Iraq flees homeland over photo with Israeli

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Death threats are being leveled the Miss Universe contestant from Iraq, Sarah Idan, after an Instagram post went viral. The selfie showed her with her friend Miss Israel with a heartfelt wish ...

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Surprise! Congress agrees with Trump on Jerusalem move

Below is a list of statements from members of Congress following the administration’s Dec. 6 announcement that the United States will now officially recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel: U.S. Senate: ...

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Editorial—Jerusalem: The Capital of Israel

On Dec. 6, the United States officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. As part of this historic announcement, President Trump initiated the process of relocating the U.S. embassy there. For ...

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Cake baker fights for religious rights at Supreme Court

Below is a summary of the recent oral argument in the Supreme Court involving Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. Justices Engage the Wedding Wars The Masterpiece Cakeshop case was billed as one of the ...

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Give the Gift of Time: Priceless

Create family memories with your time. by Anita Widaman |   Whether your kids are married, home from college, or home from elementary school, Christmas is the perfect holiday to spend extra ...

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Jerusalem residents speak out on Trump capital announcement

Jerusalemite opinions about President Donald Trump’s landmark policy changes on their city run the gamut, reflecting the diversity of the Israeli capital itself. In an effort to take the pulse of the ...

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