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Now that kids are back in school, Christian parents are concerned with reinforcing their faith in an increasingly secular culture. “How we value, protect and love children reveals the spiritual health of ...

Retiring from the construction industry gave Bill Denman of Independence the freedom to enjoy taking their classic 1938 Ford coupe to local car shows with his wife Mary. They also got involved ...

A surprising new study reveals that singing songs can improve your health. What shocked cardiologist researchers however, was what song helped the most. The classic hymn “Amazing Grace” can apparently do wonders ...

Diane Young’s recent memoir, Wilderness Woman, has a very apt subtitle: “A Triumphant Spirit.” In this brief, but compelling account, Ms. Young tells a sobering, but ultimately redeeming tale of the lingering ...

America’s mental health is in alarming condition, and only biblical solutions can change it, a leading Christian counselor says. “We don’t have a mental health crisis; we have a mental health disaster ...

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 ...

Few things are more symbolic of the coming of a new year than making health resolutions that more often than not get abandoned in coming months. The trick? Make it simple. “As ...

“I know you know!” the seven-year-old insisted. Large snowflakes melted on the windshield as I drove with my grandson to the pharmacy near our house. “Pleeease,” he begged. “Just tell me. The ...

Despite the joy of the holiday season, the end of Daylight Saving Time marked the start of the winter blues for many people. “A more serious version of winter blues is called ...

When a disastrous fire thrust RJ Thesman’s father into trauma-induced dementia, she and her family began to learn firsthand about what’s involved in caregiving. While RJ’s mother, a nurse, was sure she ...

As cold weather approaches that means it’s time to cut back on outdoor activities and hibernate during the winter. Right? Not so fast. “There is a seasonality to physical activity levels,” said ...

Happiness seems to be in short supply with all of the turmoil in the world today. The good news is that small, unexpected things can bring a smile when it’s needed most, ...

Americans, even many Christians, are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General calls loneliness a public health threat on par with smoking or obesity. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said ...

Liturgies Against Dementia: Inside Margaret Sayers’ ‘Lest We Forget: A Christian Response To Dementia’. Philosopher James K.A. Smith defines liturgy as a physical or embodied practice that infuses noncognitive dispositions and skills ...

The joke may be on teens who think they know more about tech than their folks. A new study finds supposedly tech-savvy teens are falling for online scams at a higher rate ...

Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for three months, continues to be in good spirits while living at home with his wife, Rosalynn. “They’re just meeting with family ...

Did you know that about 180 million workers will pay Social Security taxes in 2023? If you are one of the nearly 94% of workers in the U.S. that are covered by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Scams involving Social Security are reaching crisis levels with tens of thousands falling victim to the crimes each year. The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are ...

Researchers have found another benefit of marriage — a reduced risk of dementia. Researchers, predominantly from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, looked at the marital status of adults aged 44 through ...

A new rule from the Biden administration makes it easier for big investment fiduciaries and corporate plan managers to invest trillions in “woke” causes that the workers may not support. Known as ...

Dolly Parton was not afraid to share the true meaning of Christmas on her recent television special. “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” debuted on NBC, telling a fictional story of Parton and her ...

If there’s a retired individual in your life, chances are, they’re experiencing loneliness. Studies have found that isolation and loneliness are significant factors for decline in health as a person ages. During ...

Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries has taken over two Missouri nursing and long-term care facilities, one of which was ready to close. Now coming under the Baptist Homes umbrella of facilities is ...