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120,000 Armenian Christians under siege from Azerbaijan

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The small Armenian Christian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh — locally known as Artsakh — has long been part of historical Armenia–the oldest Christian nation in the world. However, since December 2022, Artsakh has ...

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Sen. Menendez to address Senate Democrats today

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One day after entering a not-guilty plea to federal bribery allegations in a Manhattan court, Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez is scheduled to address the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday. The bribery charge against ...

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“I confessed my hypocrisy” admits Max Lucado about alcohol

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Pastor and author Max Lucado admits he once turned to alcohol to help him deal with the stress of ministry. “The staff needed me. The pulpit required me. The publisher was counting ...

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Free art exhibit, auction at Linda Hall Library benefits STEAM education in Kansas City area

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Families with children who are interested in science may want to check out the BioNexus KC Science2Art exhibit and charity auction at the Linda Hall Library in Kansas City. BioNexus KC supports ...

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These Missouri and Kansas school districts keep transgender identity from parents

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Kansas and Missouri school districts have policies that do not inform parents of a child’s transgender identification, according to a parental rights organization. The districts are just some of the over 1,000 ...

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JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon: U.S. unprepared for ‘worst case’

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is issuing a stark warning, stating many U.S. businesses and investors are unprepared for the possibility of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to a staggering 7 percent. ...

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“The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” to begin filming in January

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The long-awaited sequent to “The Passion of the Christ” will begin filming in January 2024, according to a veteran Hollywood reporter. Jordan Ruimy of the popular entertainment website World of Reel recently reported ...

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Republicans remain divided with days left to avert shutdown

As the deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown draws near, House Republicans find themselves deeply divided, despite initial hopes of reaching a compromise. While the House of Representatives successfully ...

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Gov. Parson proclaims September as Jewish American Heritage Month in Missouri

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson last week proclaimed September as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state. “Missouri’s own Harry S. Truman was the first world leader to officially recognize Israel as a legitimate Jewish ...

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“Momo” is An Inspirational Thriller of Healing Bonds Amidst Terror

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“Momo,” plunges readers into a gripping tale that intertwines legends, terror, and redemption. This captivating story not only unveils the terrifying legend of MOMO, the “Missouri Monster,” but also explores the intricacies ...

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FINISH 2030: Fulling the Great Commission

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FINISH 2030, a campaign from the Global Church Network, has an ambitious mission to fulfill the Great Commission by the church’s 2,000th birthday in 2020. “A vision becomes a goal when it ...

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Thief steals, destroys historic bell from small church in Cass County

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A church bell dating back to 1882 recently was stolen from a church in the small town of Gunn City in Cass County. “It’s been ringing in Gunn City Christian Church for ...

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Andy Stanley’s church criticized for LGBTQ conference

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A prominent evangelical leader is calling an upcoming conference sponsored by Andy Stanley‘s church for ministry leaders and parents of LGBTQ children a “clear and tragic departure from biblical Christianity.” North Point ...

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Promise Keepers finds cancel culture in the church

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Promise Keepers is finding that cancel culture exists even in the church. The organization, which holds men’s rallies in stadiums nationwide, has seen several scheduled events at churches and other venues canceled ...

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Pro-life leaders call out Trump for softening stance on abortion

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Leading pro-life organizations are expressing concern about former President Donald Trump’s recent statements about his position on abortion. He called Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ six-week ban “a terrible thing” and abandoned a push ...

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I promised these Korean women I would share their plea

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As my wife Anita and I were taking photos outside the White House on Monday, we noticed several Korean women among the protesters.  Our eyes met and we exchanged pleasant smiles but ...

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Navigating the complexities of parenting an adult child

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I have heard many parents say that transitioning to being the parent of an adult is the hardest parenting transition of all. It’s a stage that often catches parents off guard, leaving ...

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Saudi prince MBS says they’re opening up to ‘all religions’

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The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, or “MBS,” is bringing a new vision of a “moderate, balanced” Saudi Islam by minimizing the role of Saudi religious institutions once seen ...

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Missouri Gov. signs bill confirming definition of antisemitism

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Missouri adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism this week while at the same time recognizing September as Jewish American Heritage Month. The month was chosen to coincide with the ...

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Revival on Auburn campus leads to spontaneous lake baptisms

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The revival that started at Asbury University last year and spread to other campuses has now reached Auburn University in Alabama. Thousands of students recently packed the school’s Neville Arena for worship ...

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Restoration of downtown Kansas City church disrupted by crime, slow police response

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Johnny Youssef, who has been restoring a rundown church in downtown Kansas City, said crime and homelessness would make him unlikely to do it again. “I probably wouldn’t do a project like ...

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Mike Pompeo reminds Christians of deep connections with Israel’s history

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Christianity is deeply connected with the nation of Israel and its history, says Mike Pompeo, former Kansas congressman and U.S. secretary of state. “It is impossible for Christians not to understand the ...

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Nikki Haley calls for return to faith during Iowa event

Presidential candidate Nikki Haley had a simple solution for the nation’s problems during a faith and family event in Iowa last weekend. “We’ve lost that faith in God, faith in the American ...

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Rep. Jon Patterson of Lee’s Summit will be next Missouri House Speaker

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The Kansas City area will have a strong voice in Jefferson City beginning in the 2025 legislative session. Missouri Republicans have selected the current majority leader, Rep. John Patterson of Lee’s Summit, ...

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Football coach who won SCOTUS prayer case resigns to advocate for religious freedom

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Coach Joe Kennedy, who took his fight to pray after high school football games all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, was reinstated as an assistant at Bremerton (Wash.) High School. ...

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