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Challenges Are a Given. How Do You Respond?

By Linda Fields | The Joseph Company When you create a plan, plan for a success! Start with the basics of proper planning by stating your desired outcome, listing the resources you ...

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Pregnant Sudanese Doctor to Hang for Christian Conversion

Meriam Yahia Ibrahim, a 27 year old Sudanese doctor due to have her second baby next month, has been condemned to death by hanging, after refusing to renounce her Christian faith, despite ...

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The Bible Comes Alive in Springfield’s Passages Exhibit

Passages Exhibit Combines Rare Biblical Texts and Artifacts in Interactive Settings with Hands–On, Family–Friendly Fun SPRINGFIELD, MO.—Inviting people to engage with the Bible, the Green family, founders of national arts-­‐and-­‐crafts retailer Hobby ...

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KC Ballet Ends Season With Family Favorite–Cinderella

By Anita Widaman | Entertainment Editor Everyone loves a story with a happy ending and that usually means boy meets girl; boy gets the girl. But when the story is told through ...

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KC Christian Rappers to Host Free Solution Muzik Tour

As a husband, father and full-time education student at University of Central Missouri, one would think that Wesley “Undergrad” Forte has little time to make music, let alone put together a tour. ...

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Laura Bush Helps Raise Cash for Salvation Army

Former First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush headlined The Salvation Army’s 2014 Civic Luncheon May 8 before an audience of 1,000 people.  The luncheon, held at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown ...

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Don’t Get Weighed Down in Quest for Perfection

By Kharissa Forte | Metro Voice   Throughout these early years of marriage, motherhood and career, I’ve found it necessary to always — and I mean always — take care of three ...

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Group’s Latest Album Earns It Top-of-the-Chart Billing

Group Comes to Uptown Theater in KC May 15 By Jeff Koch | (WNS)–The band members of NEEDTOBREATHE may indeed have trouble breathing in the rare air they currently occupy. Their new ...

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Words Matter, Says Jonah Goldberg

Words matter, especially in politics By Alan Goforth | Metro Voice “President Obama said his political philosophy comes down to one thing — `we all are our brother’s keeper’,” author and commentator ...

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Bishop Birmingham Offering Hope One Hood at a Time

Public Invited to Here’s Hope: Jesus in the Hood Evangelism Event By Kharissa Forte | Metro Voice It was the 90s. Bishop John Birmingham was far removed from his life of lust ...

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#FlipThisDecision Campaign Calls on HGTV to Reinstate “Flip it Forward”

Network’s Act of Intolerance and Discrimination Against Faith-Driven Benham Brothers Has No Place in American Rainbow of Diversity Raleigh, NC | Christian News Service | — Faith Driven Consumer, the group behind ...

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US Supreme Court Affirms Americans Are Free to Pray in Public Meetings

CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE — In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court Monday affirmed the freedom of Americans to pray according to their own beliefs at public meetings in the landmark religious ...

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Leawood Hy-Vee Feels Forced Out of Community

Kharissa Forte | On June 1, after 25-years of service, the helpful smiles found in every aisle will disappear from the Leawood area as Hy-Vee on 122nd and State Line will close ...

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Sterling Banned For Life From NBA

Kharissa Forte | Earlier this week, an audio-clip was released to TMZ of LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racists remarks concerning black people. Some of his comments included him telling his ...

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‘Heaven Is for Real’ Is Really About Our Own Questions

The skeptic inside of us may knee-jerk away from going to see “Heaven is for Real.” However, may I suggest fighting that impulse and instead, taking yourself to see an extremely powerful ...

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Kansas Federal Lawmakers Disappoint on Spending Votes

By Jeff Glendening and Christine Harbin Hanson | These past few months were a critical time for conservative members of Congress to stand firm behind their promises to get runaway government spending ...

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Ukrainians Unite in Prayer Ahead of Russian Invasion

‘Holy desperation’ in Ukraine, says preacher By Diana Chandler | KIEV, Ukraine (BP) — The Ukrainian crisis has kindled an interdenominational prayer movement in the nation, said a Southern Baptist evangelist who ...

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Shooter Kills Three at Kansas City’s Jewish Community Center

Shooter Kills Three. Two were not Jewish. By Dwight Widaman | As a performance of “To Kill a Mockingbird” was to begin this afternoon at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas ...

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Free Car Care Clinic Saturday

Christian Brothers Automotive in Shawnee is offering a Car Care 101 Seminar on Saturday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. We ...

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Laura L. Hanser Releases Debut Video “Inspiration” Leading Up to Easter Weekend

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TOMS RIVER, New Jersey |CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE| — Laura L. Hanser is releasing her debut music video, entitled, Inspiration. The lyric video reflects Laura’s unbounded devotion to the Lord. Hanser, a Chicago ...

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24th Annual ‘Just Pray NO!’ Weekend for the Addicted April 26 – 27

CHRISTIAN NEWS SERVICE — The 24th Annual “Just Pray NO!” weekend for the addicted is scheduled for April 26 — 27, 2014. The event is designated as the Just Pray No”Just Pray ...

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5K Run Promotes STEM fields to Urban Youth

By Kharissa Forte | A science fair, 100-meter mascot dash and local vendors are what make A Walk for Education 5K a family friendly community event. This will be the first 5K ...

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Global Outreach Day Seeks Church Participation June 14

By Kharissa Forte | “Everyone can reach someone, and together we can reach the world,” is the mission phrase behind Global Outreach Day celebrated on June 14. The international event stems from ...

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God Loves Us, Flaws and All

By Kharissa Forte | Nearing my 28th birthday, I’ve become unapologetic for who I am. I’ve begun to embrace my flaws just as easily as I have my aptitudes. This isn’t an ...

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Missouri and Kansas Caught in Sinaloa Drug Cartel’s Grip

From Johnson County, Kansas to Platte County, Missouri: Cartel’s presence is labeled as “significant” By Dwight Widaman | On Feb. 22, Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, leader of the Mexican-based Sinaloa drug cartel, ...

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