Popular radio host Rush Limbaugh gave listeners an update on his advanced stage 4 lung cancer this week saying he’s been going through ups and downs. “I believe prayer works,” Limbaugh stated. ...
Read More »‘He loved the Lord’ and his country, say tributes for singer Charlie Daniels
Tributes continue to pour in days after a memorial for singer Charlie Daniels. A funeral service held at World Outreach Church in Tennessee drew hundreds of friends and family, including legends in ...
Read More »Author of beloved hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ overcame racist past
You’ve likely heard the famous hymn “Amazing Grace.” People the world over love the song. It’s been sung at countless memorial services, civil rights events, and churches. Recently, people in 50 different ...
Read More »Hamilton: a brilliant and inspirational story that makes us fall in love with history
When we kids of a certain age first learned about the Founding Fathers in elementary school, we could be forgiven if they all sort of blended together in a torrent of knee-length ...
Read More »Walmart to launch service to compete with Amazon Prime
Walmart will reportedly go head-to-head with Amazon Prime and launch its new subscription service, Walmart+. It will debut later in July. For $98 a year, subscribers will get features such as same-day ...
Read More »Actor Denzel Washington shares memories of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Being filled with the Holy Spirit made a dramatic impact on the life of Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington. The actor talked about his faith in discussion with the pastor of Christian ...
Read More »Jesus Revolution film to star Jim Gaffigan as Chuck Smith, Joel Courtney as Greg Laurie
A new film from the makers of I Can Only Imagine will spotlight the so-called Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s and star two well-known actors. The new movie Jesus Revolution will star Jim Gaffigan ...
Read More »Local author writes book from unique perspective
Book Review – In My Hands: Stories of the Land and Animals I Love but Can’t See by Reyna Bradford. The Majesty of the Prairie. The Connections Between Humans and Animals. The ...
Read More »My Spy is latest muscle man meets smart kid
JJ is a former Army Ranger turned CIA operative with a finely honed set of skills. You set him loose with enough fire power, and he can systematically take out a small ...
Read More »“God, Trump and COVID-19” takes timely look at today’s critical issues
“God, Trump and COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is Affecting Christians, the World and America’s 2020 Election,” a new book by Stephen Strang, brings clarity to the world-changing events of 2020. The book ...
Read More »Hilarious ‘Selfie Dad’ perfect for Father’s Day weekend
The number of faith-based comedy films are few and far between. You can truly count them on one hand. This month, a film about a dad is notable for two reasons: it ...
Read More »Vera Lynn, ‘We’ll Meet Again’ World War II sweetheart singer, dies at 103
Vera Lynn, one of the world’s most famous singers during World War II, has died at the age of 103. Her rendition of We’ll Meet Again became an anthem for hope during ...
Read More »HBO Max announces classic film is gone with the wind for now
The cancel culture has claimed another victim, this time the Oscar-winning film “Gone With the Wind.” HBO Max announced the move this week. “‘Gone With the Wind’ is a product of its ...
Read More »‘Wretched’ may be #1 but family films rule theater-free season
If you look at official box-office results, The Wretched is the uncontested coronavirus-season champion. The indie horror flick just passed the $1 million mark, theatrically speaking—an impressive achievement, given the lack of theaters actually open. ...
Read More »Christian singer Amy Grant undergoes successful heart surgery
Amy Grant, one of the most well-known and honored Christian singers of the past several decades, underwent heart surgery this week to repair a longtime condition. The surgery reportedly went well according ...
Read More »MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Just Mercy’ and the pursuit of real justice
Just Mercy is based on a book of the same name written by the Bryan Stevenson, a legal advocate who’s spent the better part of three decades crusading for the rights and ...
Read More »Hawk Nelson members offer support to bandmate who now disavows God
Jon Steingard, former leader of the Christian group Hawk Nelson, recently announced that he no longer believes in God. The other members of the band – Daniel Biro, Micah Keuper and Davis ...
Read More »Author interview: Annika Bergen is digging up spiritual roots
Kansas City is an area rich in religious history. Annika Bergen, a member of the Heart of America Christian Writers Network (HACWN), also based in Kansas City, recently co-authored a book on ...
Read More »Pentecost from Jerusalem to be broadcast around the world May 29, 30
The holiday of Pentecost, or Shavuot in Hebrew, commemorates the giving of the Torah to Jews and for Christians, the descent of the Holy Spirit on the followers of Yeshua – Jesus ...
Read More »Overwhelmed by streaming services?
HBO Max debuted this week leaving many people reeling as they pick and choose which streaming services are best for their families. As Vulture.com points out, “Finding something to watch on TV ...
Read More »Newest film adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ is a funny delight
When it comes to cinematic adaptations of Jane Austen novels, you can usually count on a few things: an unlikely romance, a rejected marriage proposal, the importance of having an amiable dancing ...
Read More »The Price is Right donates $100K to Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood has found a friend in the TV show, The Price is Right. The show donated nearly $100,000 to the abortion provider in the nation in a recent episode featuring drag ...
Read More »Major amusement parks delay openings over Covid-19
With Memorial Day weekend and the end of the school year fast approaching, Missouri’s three major theme parks normally would be going strong. Of course, this is not a normal year, and ...
Read More »Captivating ‘Dude Perfect’ documentary looks behind popular G-rated comedy
It’s not wise to let your children watch something without screening it first, but — thankfully — there may be a few exceptions. For example: Dude Perfect. This quintet of basketball trick ...
Read More »Actor Kevin James talks faith, short film mocking coronavirus response
Last week, actor Kevin James made a short film mocking some people’s response to the novel coronavirus. The short video, titled “Out of Touch,” shows James and another man running and hiding from ...
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