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Hope for Children Provides School Supplies to Sri Lankan Students

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Life in Sri Lanka is a financial struggle for many families, with nearly 25% of the population living below the poverty line. The island nation in South Asia, formerly known as Ceylon, ...

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ChinaAid Rescues Persecuted Hong Kong Family to Freedom in Texas

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A Hong Kong family facing persecution has found new hope in Texas, thanks to ChinaAid, an international non-profit Christian human rights organization committed to religious freedom. The family’s struggles began in 2016 ...

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Crown Center district featuring special events for homeschoolers in February

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Homeschool students are invited to shake off cabin fever this month. Several attractions in Kansas City’s Crown Center district offer special educational experiences to get homeschoolers out of the house in February. ...

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Holocaust Ethics Webcast Explores Legal Professionals’ Role in Genocide

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The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and UMKC Law School are presenting a crucial examination of professional ethics during humanity’s darkest hour. Following International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Federation of Greater ...

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Israeli Child Poverty Soars as War Strains Economic Resources

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More than one million Israeli children live in poverty and hunger amid the nation’s ongoing war against Iran-backed terrorism. According to recent data from Latet, nearly one in three Israeli children are ...

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Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange: Understanding the Unequal Swap

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The dangerous myth promoted by the mainstream media and accepted by most of the world is that Israel and Hamas are carrying out some sort of “prisoner swap,” albeit lopsided in numbers. ...

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MidAmerica Nazarene President Spittal Announces Retirement

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MidAmerica Nazarene University President Dr. David J. Spittal is retiring after more than 12 years leading the local college. “Serving this university community has been one of the greatest honors and joys ...

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Kansas and DC Faith Leaders Offer Comfort After Air Disaster

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As communities grapple with what officials are calling “one of the deadliest aviation disasters” in recent U.S. history, religious leaders in Kansas and the Washington DC region have stepped forward to provide ...

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Presidential Power: Who Really Controls the White House?

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During the last administration, questions about presidential power and White House decision-making have intensified. Obviously, it wasn’t a Truman presidency, where a plaque on his desk read, “The Buck Stops Here.” From ...

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Supreme Court to Hear Ten Commandments Case: Versions Disputed

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A heated battle over religious freedom in public schools is reaching a critical point as Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law faces intense scrutiny in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The landmark ...

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DC Plane Crash: Kansans Among Victims That Include World Champion Figure Skaters

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Kansans are among the victims of a commercial jetliner crash in Washington DC on Wednesday night. American Airlines Flight 5342 originated in Wichita and collided on approach to Reagan National Airport with ...

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Healing House KC: Where Love Resides and Healing Begins

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Down in Kansas City’s Northeast side, where Victorian mansions stand like time capsules from another era, there’s a place where second chances aren’t just talk – they’re a way of life. Healing ...

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Christian Broadcasters Share Survival Stories Fleeing Wildfires

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Many Christian radio broadcasters in California had a ringside seat to the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses. “The strength of ...

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Dyslexia-Friendly Bible Released: New CSB Grace Bible Features Enhanced Readability

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Dyslexia-Friendly Bible Released: New CSB Grace Bible Features Enhanced Readability Adults with dyslexia now have easier access to scripture. Lifeway, in partnership with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University, has released the CSB Grace ...

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Netanyahu Will be First Foreign Leader to Visit White House

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In a significant diplomatic shift from the Biden administration’s approach, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to visit the Trump White House. President Donald Trump extended the ...

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Global Christian Persecution Reaches 360 Million, Report Shows

New report reveals 360 million Christians face persecution globally, with Islamic terrorism remaining the primary threat to religious freedom.

More than 360 million Christians worldwide faced persecution and discrimination in 2024, according to the latest World Watch List report from Open Doors. The findings highlight an intensifying crisis of religious freedom ...

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Churches Embrace Digital Tools as AI Reshapes Ministry Landscape

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Protestant churches are seeing rapid technology growth, marking a transformative shift in ministry operations. “The rapid development and expansive availability of digital tools can make it overwhelming for leaders to know which ...

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EFRAT: Supporting Israel’s Pro-Life Movement with Compassion

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The pro-life movement can seem like a uniquely American force. But the battle for life is worldwide and has a steadfast friend and ally in the Holy Land. EFRAT (IsraelBabies.com) is the ...

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Auschwitz Liberation: 80th Anniversary Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day Amid Rising Antisemitism

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Against a backdrop of surging global antisemitism that has increased 340% in two years, Monday marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day with commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation. This year’s ...

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Back-to-Basics Education Reform Gains 96% Parent Support in National Poll

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Parents overwhelmingly support back-to-basics educational reform, according to a recent national poll conducted by Parents Defending Education. • The vast majority of respondents (roughly 96 percent) believe parents should have the freedom ...

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Bear Grylls Explores Jesus’ Life in Groundbreaking Holy Land Series

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Popular adventurer Bear Grylls, known for his survival expertise and deep Christian faith, takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through the Holy Land in his new series “Jesus: Refugee, Renegade, Redeemer with ...

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Christ for All Nations Completes Historic 50-Nation Crusade Journey

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Christ for All Nations (CfaN), under the leadership of evangelist Daniel Kolenda, successfully completed 50 campaigns across eight nations as part of its historic 50th anniversary celebration. Spanning from Cape Town to ...

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NFL Playoff Quarterbacks Share Deep Christian Faith Journey

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Four NFL quarterbacks heading into championship weekend share more than just playoff aspirations – they’re united by their profound Christian faith. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders ...

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K-LOVE Parent Company EMF Expands Christian Radio Empire

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Educational Media Foundation (EMF), parent company of K-LOVE and Air1, continues to strengthen its position as America’s largest Christian broadcaster through strategic expansion and diverse programming options. “We bring in between $245 ...

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Gallup Poll finds Pastor Trust Hits Historic Low Among Americans

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The scandals that toppled several high-profile pastors in recent years may be taking a toll on public trust. The survey comes as more than a dozen pastors in North Texas alone faced ...

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