At a time of rising hate, actor and author Kirk Cameron is sharing a message of love with young readers. “The Fox, the Fair and the Invention Scare,” released this week by ...
Read More »Liam Neeson, Jonathan Roumie partner on C.S. Lewis project
Action-movie star Liam Neeson is teaming up with the prayer app Hallow for a special Pray25 Advent prayer challenge. “Advent with C.S. Lewis,” a four-week-long prayer series, will feature the works of ...
Read More »Steven Curtis Chapman still loves music and plans to keep on singing
Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman recently turned 60 and has no plans to slow down. “The idea that I’d ever put my guitar in the case for the last time and go, ...
Read More »“Gotta Serve Somebody”: Bob Dylan’s spiritual journey continues to unfold
Bob Dylan rocked the music world in 1979 when he released the iconic album “Slow Train Coming.” The singer who was the voice of his generation was writing about overt Christian themes, ...
Read More »Sight & Sound’s “I Heard the Bells” on DVD
Just in time for the Christmas season, Sight & Sound is releasing its first feature film, “I Heard the Bells,” on DVD. Many area residents are familiar with the company’s live theater ...
Read More »Missouri offers numerous options for fun over Thanksgiving weekend
A four-day weekend is a good time to get away and enjoy the start of the holiday season close to home. The website Tripping.com recommends these Missouri destinations for the Thanksgiving weekend. ...
Read More »Our favorite Thanksgiving movies
Holiday movies are typically associated with Christmas. Sit back and enjoy one of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed films or TV shows. Available on streaming services like Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime, broadcast on ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City inspires with Christmas celebrations
When it comes to the holiday season, many families are making Silver Dollar City a part of their Christmas celebrations. My wife Anita and I traveled with family last weekend to experience ...
Read More »“Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem” coming to theaters in early December
Although it is still early November, the calendar of family Christmas activities already is beginning to fill up. Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado will share the Christmas story in “Max Lucado’s ...
Read More »For King & Country on the power of Christian music
While Christmas remains a Christian holiday and a powerful public statement of the faith, it has also transcended its religious roots to become a cultural phenomenon. Including its music. And though some ...
Read More »Santa Claus will join GloWild fun at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. North Pole Village will return on November 17 as part of the current GloWild lantern exhibit. Santa ...
Read More »Skillet singer calls out wimpy Christians after drag queen attends Dove Awards
Songwriter Derek Webb and a drag queen who performs under the name “Flamy Grant” recently showed up at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards wearing dresses. “If I’m attending as an ally ...
Read More »Disney100: The Exhibition coming to Union Station next spring
Walt Disney grew up in Marceline, Mo., and honed his animation skills in Kansas City. Next spring, Disney 100: The Exhibition at Union Station will celebrate his life and work. “Our leadership ...
Read More »Want to Write a Novel? November Just Might Be Your Month!
Do you have a novel in your mind that you’ve always wanted to write? Well, this may be your month to dig into that dream! While November is the month for turkey, ...
Read More »David Berkowitz: “Son of Sam” becomes a son of God
Meet the transformed David Berkowitz in Dr. Michael Caparrelli’s new book, Monster Mirror. Is there any act too evil for God to forgive? Although we cannot grasp God’s mercy, we encounter a ...
Read More »Local author Sara Brunsvold wins prestigious award
A novel about a young disenchanted reporter who is given a throwaway assignment to interview a 79-year-old hospice patient but finds adventure instead has landed a local author a prestigious award. Sara ...
Read More »The Martin Scorsese movie Disney and China don’t want you to see
Few directors in Hollywood have more power than Martin Scorsese, the Oscar-winning director of box office hits “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” “The Departed,” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.” But even the legendary filmmaker ...
Read More »Kevin Sorbo brings comedy to big screen in “Miracle in East Texas”
Family-friendly entertainment is returning to theaters in late October. “Miracle in East Texas,” a comedy directed by Kevin Sorbo, is based on a true story from the early 1930s. Sorbo (“Hercules,” “God’s ...
Read More »NASCAR driver, relief group rev up support for Israeli war victims
Support for Israel in its war with Hamas sometimes comes from unexpected places. NASCAR driver J.J. Yeley and the International Fellowship of Christians & Jews have teamed up for the “Race to ...
Read More »Aaron Sorkin’s Rendition of “To Kill a Mockingbird” at the Music Hall in Kansas City
In a world filled with books, there are precious few that can bridge generational gaps and foster dinner table conversations between a teen and a 75-year-old. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one ...
Read More »Entire season four of “The Chosen” will be released in theaters in February
Fans of “The Chosen” will be happy to learn that season four will be released exclusively in theaters in February. Last season, both the premiere and final episodes were screened in theaters. ...
Read More »More than 70 homeless baptized after watching “The Blind” movie
The new movie “The Blind,” which tells the story of the “Duck Dynasty” family, is changing lives as well as attracting viewers to the theater. A number of people have been baptized ...
Read More »Hollywood figures sign letter supporting Israel
Voicing their support for Israel and condemning Hamas, now more than 1,000 entertainment industry figures in Hollywood have signed a very blunt open letter. Helen Mirren, Chris Pine, Gal Gadot, and Jerry ...
Read More »Artist portrays the Jewishness of Jesus
For many, the Jewishness of Jesus has been lost as Christianity recast his image to fit a gentile faith. This artist to portrays a more authentic identity through stirring images. As an ...
Read More »Amy Grant says she “struggles” with several biblical teachings
Christian singer Amy Grant was criticized for allowing her lesbian niece marry another woman on the farm that she and husband Vince Gill own in Tennessee. She said she struggles with parts ...
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