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‘Route 60: The Biblical Highway’ film in theaters this fall

Israel’s Route 60 features so many famous biblical sites that it is known as the Biblical Highway. Former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will bring ...

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Most popular worship songs traced back to just four megachurches

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A handful of megachurches have cornered the market on worship music in recent years, churning out hit after hit and dominating the worship charts, a new study reported by Religion News Service ...

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New state tax credits target film productions, concerts

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The film and music industries have long bypassed major investments in Missouri for states that offer tax incentives. That may change now that Gov. Mike Parson has signed legislation to provide tax ...

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Greg Laurie continues baptisms at Pirate’s Cove in California

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The recent film “Jesus Revolution” introduced many Christians to Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. His SoCal Harvest Crusades, such as the most recent one in Anaheim, ...

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“Sound of Freedom” beat Indiana Jones last weekend

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Jim Caviezel was more popular than Indiana Jones at the nation’s movie theaters on July 4. His new film “Sound of Freedom” grossed $14 million in box-office sales on the holiday. The ...

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Kids pick up crayons to draw their war experiences around the world

“They still draw pictures!” So wrote the editors of an influential collection of children’s art that was compiled in 1938 during the Spanish Civil War. Eighty years later, war continues to upend children’s lives in ...

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Jim Caviezel tackles evil of child trafficking in “Sound of Freedom”

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Americans declared their freedom from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. On the same day this year, the new movie “Sound of Freedom” opens in theaters with a powerful message about child ...

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Kansas City area offers explosive fun for families during July 4 week

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The Fourth of July is fast approaching and with it, a full schedule of activities for families in the Kansas City area. For fun all weekend into the Independence holiday, check out ...

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Actress Mariel Hemingway escapes family’s dark past through power of faith

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Actress Mariel Hemingway has found peace after a dark history in a family that has been plagued by alcoholism, addiction and mental illness. Seven of her family members have taken their own ...

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The coming death of cable news

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For more than a quarter-century, we’ve been hearing predictions about the demise of cable—and with it, cable news. A Pew Research article from 2000 showed the trends began more than 30 years ago, when ...

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Heaven is just a “fantasy,” says actor Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Life after death is just a fantasy, actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently said. Responding to a question from fellow actor Danny DeVito about whether he believes humanity will endure, ...

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New GateZero video game brings world of Jesus to life

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Most Americans, especially young people, spend far more time playing video games than reading the Bible. The innovative new game GateZero will immerse players in scripture by transporting them back to the ...

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Box office success propels “Jesus Revolution” movie into international markets

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After exceeding box office expectations in the United States, the “Jesus Revolution” movie now is being shown internationally. Codirector John Erwin says that the hit movie has been released in Singapore, Indonesia, ...

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Pastor warns about new Disney+ program in which teen falls in love with the devil

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“Pauline,” a new Disney+ show about a teenager who falls in love with the devil, is causing concern among Christian leaders. “My reaction was: Satan always comes masquerading as an angel of ...

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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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VIDEO: For King & Country, MercyMe, Lauren Daigle honored at K-LOVE Fan Awards

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Brandon Lake, for King & Country, Lauren Daigle and MercyMe were among the evening’s big winners when the K-LOVE Fan Awards aired on TBN, having previously been taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The ceremony will ...

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Including faith element has helped Karen Kingsbury sell more than 25 million books

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Many modern novels come up short by ignoring the faith of their characters, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury said. “A story well told has the physical, intellectual, emotional and the spiritual content,” she ...

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New series shows the highs and lows of Hillsong Church and Carl Lentz

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“The Secrets of Hillsong” uncovers Hillsong culture, abuse and Carl Lentz. The four-part documentary dropped on May 19. Since Carl Lentz’s fall from grace due to his affair with Ranin Karim, many ...

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Surgeon General warns social media affects mental health of minors

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Social media use among minors can severely damage mental health, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned this week. “The most common question parents ask me is, ‘is social media safe for my kids?’” he said. ...

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