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FBI investigating white powder sent to Kansas Republican lawmakers

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After Kansas Republican lawmakers received letters containing a white substance, the FBI says they’re joining state investigators. It’s now been revealed that the letters were also sent to former President Donald Trump ...

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Kansas City’s AMC Theatres cancels screenings of gender detransitioning film

Kansas City-based AMC Theatres has cancelled plans to show a film about young people who have detransitioned after having hormone therapy and surgeries to purportedly “affirm their gender identity.” The company has ...

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The historically black neighborhoods of Kansas City explained

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History had a lot to do with where Black neighborhoods were created on both the Missouri and Kansas side of the state line. Many of these neighborhoods were already established by the ...

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Artificial intelligence “preaches” sermon in church

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Advances in artificial intelligence likely will have an impact on the future of the church. In a possible glimpse of the future, hundreds of people recently attended a Protestant church service in ...

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Absent fathers, failed marriages contribute to decline of Christianity

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Absent fathers and failed marriages may be two reasons why Christianity is on the decline in the United States, a new study found. The Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships, recently released by ...

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From Clinton’s sock drawer to Trump’s boxes, what the Presidential Records Act says

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A legal analysis of the Presidential Records Act will pose a problem for prosecutors seeking a 110-year prison sentence for Donald Trump. According to legal expert Mike Davis, the former president has ...

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Documentary on the Duggar family should be warning to the church

I found myself both frustrated and mesmerized by the new Amazon Prime documentary “Shiny Happy People:  Duggar Family Secrets.” As the title suggests, it purports to be the behind-the-scenes story of Jim ...

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Wildcat Cycling Through Kansas to Fight Child Trafficking “Pandemic”

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When Kansas State alum Craig Whiteford learned about the scale and devastation of child trafficking, it reminded him of something from his work life. Whiteford, who graduated with a bachelor’s, master’s, and ...

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Department of Homeland Security funding groups targeting Christian organizations

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Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal federal funds are being used by the Department of Homeland Security to target Christian groups, conservatives and Republicans. In one case, the ...

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“The Chosen” creator responds to critics of pride flag spotted on set

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Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of “The Chosen” series, has responded to critics of an LGBTQ flag that was spotted on the set. “We have made very clear from the beginning that ...

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Kansas City metro area is filled with free family attractions this summer

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Keeping the kids entertained all summer while staying on budget is a challenge that every family faces. Fortunately, the Kansas City area offers a wide range of free options. Metro Voice is ...

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News host Harris Faulkner warns about direction the nation is headed

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Harris Faulkner, a popular Fox News host and former Kansas City news anchor, believes the United States is in a spiritual war that will shape the future of the nation. During an ...

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Nashville pastor returns to pulpit after daughter killed in shooting

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Chad Scruggs, senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville, recently preached his first sermon since his 9-year-old daughter was killed in a mass shooting at a Christian school. “First of all, ...

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Franklin Graham preaches to large crowd in South Korea on anniversary of father’s historic visit

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A half-century ago, Billy Graham led a powerful outreach in Seoul, South Korea. Last weekend, his son Franklin did the same. A crowd of about 70,000 people overflowed the Seoul World Cup ...

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Dave Ramsey sued for $150 million alleged timeshare scam

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Former followers are suing finance guru Dave Ramsey for $150 million over his endorsement of a failed timeshare exit company that defrauded customers out of millions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges that ...

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Nation’s first taxpayer-funded Catholic school approved in Oklahoma

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St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma is set to become the nation’s first taxpayer-funded Catholic school. The Statewide Virtual Charter School Board approved the proposal this week. Notre Dame Law ...

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Pony Express rides again with 2,000-mile trek from Sacramento to St. Joseph

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The legendary Pony Express put St. Joseph on the map 163 years ago. In mid-June, riders are recreating the 2,000-mile postal route from Sacramento. “It’s a big-rooted event in time,” Gina M. ...

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LA Dodgers add Christian event to undo Pride Night damage

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to undo the damage caused by honoring an anti-Christian group by announcing the return of Christian Faith and Family Day. Star pitcher Clayton Kershaw publicized the ...

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Elizabeth Sherrill, author of “The Hiding Place” and other influential Christian books, dies at 95

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Several influential Christian leaders, including Pat Robertson, Tim Keller and Charles Stanley, have died recently. The family of Elizabeth Sherrill announced that the noted Christian author died last month at age 95. ...

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The perfect summer spaghetti from pantry staples

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The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same ...

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How Putin is using religious art for war

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Vladimir Putin is placing Russia’s age-old religious art at the service of his war aims. In Moscow, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour echoes to Orthodox chants and prayers. It’s packed with ...

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End-times author cautious about future uses of artificial intelligence

The growth of artificial intelligence may be a double-edged sword for Christians, end-times author Jeff Kinley said. “One of the biggest concerns is that it replaces human intelligence,” he says “We are ...

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Panicked LGBTQ+ group declares ‘National Emergency’ as fed-up Americans push back

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The Human Rights Campaign, a powerful and well-funded left-wing advocacy group, declared a “national emergency” for “LGBTQ+” people this week. It comes as the institutional Left senses that its dominance over our societal mores faces ...

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CBN founder Pat Robertson has died

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Trailblazing Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has died.  The news was announced by CBN, in a statement saying he passed at his home in Virginia Beach on Thursday morning. “Today, June 08, 2023, ...

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Splenda changes DNA, causes ‘leaky gut’: study

A chemical used in popular sweeteners and sugar-free foods can damage human DNA and cause “leaky gut” according to a new study. Splenda is the best-selling sweetener in the United States and ...

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