A little over a century ago, Walt Disney boarded a train at Union Station in Kansas City, headed for an uncertain future in Los Angeles. He carried with him a pilot film ...
Read More »“For the Beauty of the Earth” production bears witness to humanity
Light floods into the open room, hardwood floors warmed by the touch of the sun as dancers tread swiftly through the space. Behind the swirling movements, an easel sits with its artist ...
Read More »Elvis Presley’s Bible up for auction provides glimpse into his spiritual life
Elvis Presley’s personal Bible is being auctioned off, with a starting bid of $30,000. The Bible, which was on his nightstand the night he died, has Elvis’s name embossed on the cover ...
Read More »Actress Patricia Heaton voices support for Harrison Butker
Add actress Patricia Heaton to the long list of public figures speaking out in support of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. “I don’t understand why everybody’s knickers are in a twist,” she said, ...
Read More »Patriotic music will fill the air at local Memorial Day weekend events
Music was part of the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in 1868. “At intervals during the day, an excellent band, stationed near the platform, discoursed some sweet funeral dirges,” ...
Read More »CeCe Winans wows ‘American Idol’ audience with performance of “Goodness of God”
Although CeCe Winans was not a contestant, she stole the show in the finale of “American Idol.” She joined contestant Roman Collins for a powerful rendition of “Goodness of God.” On Instagram, the ...
Read More »Precious Moments creator dies at age 85
Sam Butcher, the Christian artist and entrepreneur who created Precious Moments figurines, died on Monday at age 85. “In his final words he shared that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit were ...
Read More »Christian actors “coming out of woodwork” in Hollywood
There appears to be a shift in Hollywood for actors who previously thought they had to be under the radar. From Chris Pratt to Denzel Washington and Patricia Heato, actors are speaking ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »Worlds of Fun opens with new special events for families
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 ...
Read More »Statue of Billy Graham to be unveiled in U.S. Capitol
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 ...
Read More »Winter Jam claims 34,000 got saved
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 ...
Read More »Proceeds from anniversary recording of “How Great Thou Art” to benefit Ukraine war victims
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 ...
Read More »Joplin church produces movie on impact of pornography
One surefire way to promote a quality movie for Christians is to make it yourself. This is just what Journey Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Joplin, is doing. The church’s Light ...
Read More »Controversy leads to re-evaluation of men’s, women’s conferences
The controversy surrounding the recent Stronger Men’s Conference in Springfield has led to a larger conversation about Christian conferences in general. A promo for the men’s conference began with images of a roaring motorcycle, ...
Read More »Cuba Gooding Jr.’s new movie resembles his own faith journey
Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. considers his new role as a drug dealer turned Christian in “The Firing Squad” one of the most significant of his career. “After living through the pandemic ...
Read More »‘Deconstruction’ of Christian faith can have dangerous consequences, author says
“Deconstruction” of one’s faith has become a popular – and concerning – trend in the church, author Alisa Childers said. “I do think it’s a fad, although a lot of people would ...
Read More »Actor Russell Brand’s spiritual quest leads to baptism
Actor Russell Brand has announced that has been baptized as a Christian. The news comes after Brand had been open about his spiritual journey with fans noticing his comments continued to come ...
Read More »Successful actor Lucas Black puts family above movie career
Despite a successful career in television and films such as “Friday Night Lights,” actor Lucas Black says his family comes first. “I chose to step away from ‘NCIS New Orleans‘ because the ...
Read More »“Unsung Hero” exceeds expectations with $8 million opening weekend
“Unsung Hero,” the new movie about the Christian music group “For King + Country,” earned an impressive $8 million at the box office in its opening weekend. The film from Lionsgate and ...
Read More »New Scooby Doo series ‘Velma” filled with anti-religious bigotry
Last year, Max released “Velma,” an animated adult “reimagining” of the Scooby Doo franchise that became one of the most hated series in the history of television. On Thursday, April 25, Max premiered a second season of Velma that is ...
Read More »Need a media break? Here are five signs to watch out for
The negative effects of social media on children have been hotly debated. Adults also may benefit from reduced screen time. Here are five signs that it may be time to take a break ...
Read More »Audiences feel connection with musical family depicted in “Unsung Hero”
Filmmaker Andy Erwin is no stranger to success, with a long string of popular Christian movies. Even so, his new film “Unsung Hero” is different. “I don’t know what it is that ...
Read More »Is Taylor Swift’s new album too dark for kids?
As young fans rush to purchase the latest Taylor Swift album, some parents question whether the dark material on “The Tortured Poets Department” is suitable for kids. The album contains seven explicit songs that ...
Read More »Actor Gary Sinise bolstered by faith thru son’s cancer, death
Actor Gary Sinise and his family leaned on their faith when his son, Mac, died from a rare form of spinal cancer earlier this year. “It was just inspiring to see how ...
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