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Michael Youssef dispels misconceptions about heaven

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Many Christians have a poor understanding of what heaven will be like, according to evangelist and author Michael Youssef. In fact, views of heaven are often instilled by romanticized visions like Baciccio’s ...

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The left wants Harrison Butker fired over this

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While a petition calling for the firing of Harrison Butker, one of the greatest placekickers in the NFL, has gained more than 100,000 signatures, sales of his jersey are skyrocketing. Why all ...

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Americans more fearful than hopeful about artificial intelligence

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Most Americans don’t see a moral or spiritual benefit to artificial intelligence, the American Bible Society said on May 9 in the latest release from its 2024 State of the Bible. Most, ...

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Will a 15-minute church service increase attendance?

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Is 15 minutes enough for a church service? It’s the question arousing interest within the U.K.’s Protestant community following the decision by a Welsh minister to offer 15-minute services on Monday evenings. ...

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How Christian donors may be worsening Haiti’s orphan crisis

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As the security crisis in Haiti continues, the humanitarian aid group Haiti Family Care Network is urging U.S. Christian donors to refrain from worsening the situation by donating to orphanages and to redirect their ...

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From City Hall to online trolls, Butker under fire for biblical views

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The backlash against Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues after his weekend commencement speech at Benedictine College. The devout Catholic called out weak bishops and President Joe Biden’s “delusional” stance on ...

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Missouri AG urges state to stop taxes going to Planned Parenthood

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week sent a letter to the state’s Department of Social Services, urging it to prevent taxpayer funding from going to Planned Parenthood because of its prolonged ...

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These tips help allergy sufferers survive Kansas, Missouri spring

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Allergy season is in full swing in Missouri and Kansas, as plants continue to bloom and release pollen. Allergy season typically runs from around March through October. Tree pollen dominates in spring, ...

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Local museums abound with special exhibits for family fun this summer

With the school year rapidly winding down, parents are looking for ways to entertain their kids this summer. Many local museums are offering special exhibits that are educational as well as fun. ...

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Kansas sues Biden administration over Title IX revisions

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is leading a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over its recently announced changes to Title IX. The revisions would forbid discrimination based on gender identity ...

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Churches encouraged to participate in Pray For & Stand With Israel Day on May 19

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The Family Research Council, along with a coalition of other organizations, is encouraging churches nationwide to Pray For & Stand With Israel. The event is a call for the Christian community to unite ...

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Controversial televangelist Benny Hinn shares his two biggest regrets

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Televangelist Benny Hinn acknowledges he brought on some of his own problems during his controversial career. “The two things I regret most in ministry: I was not too wise a number of ...

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Spring is great time to add more fruits and vegetables to diet

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Spring is a great time to focus on healthy eating as locally grown fruits and vegetables start becoming available. “Of course, fresh produce is available year-round in many stores, but in-season fruits ...

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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker calls out Biden’s abortion stance during Kansas speech

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker criticized President Joe Biden’s position on abortion during a commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., on Saturday. He specifically pointed to Biden’s “delusional” stance ...

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Worlds of Fun opens with new special events for families

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Worlds of Fun is now open for the 2024 season, with sister park Oceans of Fun set to open on May 25. KC Summer Nights, an immersive summer festival paying tribute to ...

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Statue of Billy Graham to be unveiled in U.S. Capitol

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The late Billy Graham will take his place among about 200 great Americans with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. His statue will be unveiled this Thursday during a ceremony that will ...

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UN cuts Gaza death count after Hamas admits inflating numbers

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The United Nations now says that “the fog of war” is to blame for a major overstatement of the number of Gazans who have been killed in the war. The new stance ...

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Winter Jam claims 34,000 got saved

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More than 34,000 attendees made decisions for Christ during this year’s Winter Jam Christian concert tour, claims Zane Black, who served as pastor for the tour. “They are inundated with the counterfeit ...

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Proceeds from anniversary recording of “How Great Thou Art” to benefit Ukraine war victims

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Many of today’s most popular Christian musicians are teaming up on an updated version of “How Great Thou Art” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the beloved hymn. Worship leader Matt Redman ...

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Gospel for Asia founder dies after being struck by car

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Gospel for Asia founder Kadapilaril Punnoose “K.P.” Yohannan, has died after being struck by a car while taking his morning walk. The vehicle struck Yohannan Wednesday morning as he was walking near ...

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Harvest Hosts is changing how people RV

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Harvest Hosts, an RV-membership network offering 5,000 nontraditional camp sites across North America, supports small business and churches with a simple trade. In exchange for a safe, well-lit space to park an ...

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How Bibles are secretly distributed by Voice of the Martyrs

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Since its founding by Richard Wurmbrand, Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) has used “creative means to get Bibles into restricted nations.” In a recent fundraising email, VOM asked potential donors to join ...

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Research confirms Jerusalem was large, significant city in Old Testament times

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When Anita and I organize group tours to Israel we always include the City of David. Visible to our guests are remains of his palace, the treasury and even bathrooms! It’s always ...

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Boys Scouts of America rebrands

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The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to become more gender inclusive. Next February, the 115th anniversary of its founding, it will become Scouting America. “Though our name will be ...

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Local church searches for stolen missions trip bus

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Leaders of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in South Kansas City are asking for help in finding their charter bus, which was stolen last weekend. “Our bus was taken,” Assistant Pastor ...

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