There was a time I enjoyed watching the news, perusing Twitter, and scanning Facebook. No longer. Those days are long gone due to a culture that has forgotten how to disagree without ...
Read More »Former cable producer starts new kid-friendly venture
Sick of the programming his former employer continues to make for young viewers, producer Butch Hartman has announced he will launch a 24/7 streaming platform where families will be able to watch ...
Read More »These top pick books can’t be beat for summer reading
Summer has begun and so has the rush to find the perfect books to read. Rachel Campbell is the owner of Beacon Book and Bible in Belton, Mo. She’s compiled a list ...
Read More »Jurassic World revives old plot lines, not just dinosaurs
Claire Dearing is different now. She’s had a change of heart. Whereas she used to be all about the business of managing the dinosaurs at the theme park Jurassic World, she’s now ...
Read More »Charles Krauthammer has died after long battle with cancer
Long-time Fox News panelist Charles Krauthammer, a psychiatrist, Pulitzer Prize-winner and bestselling author, died Thursday of Cancer of the small intestine. Krauthammer regularly commented on issues great and small and was one ...
Read More »Joanna Gaines has book-themed baby shower
“Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines’ baby boy is on the way, and he’s sure to be immersed in literature from an early age if the HGTV star’s book-themed baby shower is any indication. ...
Read More »Wolverine Hugh Jackman honors dad with post
Like many others across social media on Father’s Day, actor Hugh Jackman expressed his gratitude for his father with an emotional Instagram post. Jackman has previously opened up about his close relationship ...
Read More »Adoptive father of 6 wows America’s Got Talent judges
When Michael Ketterer walked on stage to audition for America’s Got Talent, he had no idea what would happen next. The pediatric nurse and part-time worship leader blew the audience away with ...
Read More »In ‘Won’t You be My Neighbor,’ we see why Fred Rogers still matters
Fred Rogers hated television. When he talks about his first encounter with the still-infant medium, he doesn’t hide his distain: “They were throwing pies at each other,” he says. Over the next several decades, ...
Read More »Owl City celebrates life’s special moments with inspiring new album
It’s time to come home. That’s the theme on Cinematic, the sixth studio album from electronic music maven Adam Young, aka Owl City. Cinematic is reminiscent of an 80s-themed movie soundtrack, mixing Young’s trademark ...
Read More »Harris Faulkner credits God, military discipline for success
She’s one of the most recognizable faces on cable news but what you may not know is that Harris Faulkner is a so-called “Army Brat.” She says being raised in a military ...
Read More »Missourian and ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Neal Boyd dies
Missourian and former “America’s Got Talent” winner Neal E. Boyd died Sunday. He was 42. Scott County, Missouri Coroner Scott Amick says winner died of an array of diseases pertaining to his ...
Read More »New Stars Wars ‘Solo’ takes a turn to the dark side
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” has a tall order to fill. It makes an attempt to satisfy the differing backstory imaginings of millions of fans, offer the nostalgia that many crave, show ...
Read More »Miss America ditches swimsuits, gowns
Miss America is ditching their swimsuits and evening ball gowns in a move to ‘evolve with the culture.’ The organization announced Tuesday they will “no longer judge contestants based on physical appearance” ...
Read More »Baldknobber movie makes premier in Branson
If you’ve been to Branson you can’t miss the local Baldknobber lore. A ride through Fire in the Hole at Silver Dollar City is a favorite of anyone who visits the park ...
Read More »Book on archaeological discovery brings Bible to life
JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel is home to some of the world’s greatest archaeological treasures and scientists often link their direct finds to the Bible. Now you can make those same connections in ...
Read More »‘Thor,’ ‘The Last Jedi’ make their debut on Netflix
Netflix customers groaned last year when Disney announced it eventually would sever its agreement with the streaming service. But lost in the details was some good news for Netflix movie buffs: The ...
Read More »Televangelist wants to fly in $54 million jet
Jesus was no televangelist. He rode into Jerusalem not on a gilded Roman carriage, but a donkey. It was an act of humility that was characteristic of his ministry on earth. Not ...
Read More »MercyMe named top Christian artist at 2018 Billboard Music Awards
MercyMe earned a Top Christian Artist win this week at 2018 Billboard Music Awards. The top honor marks the first win for the band that has garnered a dozen BBMA nods throughout the ...
Read More »‘I Can Only Imagine’ & ‘Paul’ DVDs lead June family-friendly spotlight
March was a banner month for faith films, and some of those same movies are set to hit the home entertainment market in June, giving families who didn’t see them the ...
Read More »New trailer for ‘Last Man Standing’ released
Fans did not give up in their petitions for a network to bring back the highly popular TV show, “Last Man Standing.” The show, starring Tim Allen, was canceled last spring by ...
Read More »Was the Right Singer Named the Winner of ‘The Voice?’
Fifteen-year-old singer/songwriter Brynn Cartelli (Team Kelly) has made history as the youngest contestant to win ‘The Voice,’ after a two-part finale shown on Monday and Tuesday nights. Runner-up was Britton Buchanan (Team Alicia); third ...
Read More »Did Maddie Poppe deserve to win ‘American Idol?’
Maddie Poppe, a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Iowa, is the new “American Idol,” besting her newly-announced boyfriend, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, and fan favorite Gabby Barrett in Monday night’s two-hour finale on ABC. When ...
Read More »CBS TV show is like ‘Touched by an Angel’ for millennials
You’ve read that 80s and 90s TV hits like “Murphy Brown” and “Roseanne” are making comebacks to TV. Void of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, those decades are now seen ...
Read More »At Royal Wedding, American Bishop Michael Curry Puts Jesus Front and Center
As Dave Holmes put it on Esquire.com Saturday, we expected to wake up early for a wedding this morning, “we did not expect to be taken to church.” British royal weddings aren’t known for ...
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