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Prayer beats holiday stress, says “The Chosen” star

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Prayer is the best antidote for the busyness of the holiday season, said Jonathan Roumie, star of “The Chosen” and “Jesus Revolution.” During an interview with Fox News, the 49-year-old actor talked about ...

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Switching to whole grains a good choice for winter

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When the weather turns cold, people naturally are drawn to comfort foods such as  casseroles, soups, stews and noodle dishes, among others. They often are familiar foods that people may have grown ...

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Many pastors still hurting in wake of pandemic

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Although the pandemic is over, the human toll on pastors is still being felt. “At the height of the pandemic, we were losing up to 1,500 pastors a month in this country,” ...

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Exercise, diet and sunlight fight winter blues

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Despite the joy of the holiday season, the end of Daylight Saving Time marked the start of the winter blues for many people. “A more serious version of winter blues is called ...

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RJ Thesman: Helping Caregivers Through the Holiday Season

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When a disastrous fire thrust RJ Thesman’s father into trauma-induced dementia, she and her family began to learn firsthand about what’s involved in caregiving. While RJ’s mother, a nurse, was sure she ...

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As winter approaches, stay active with these precautions

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As cold weather approaches that means it’s time to cut back on outdoor activities and hibernate during the winter. Right? Not so fast. “There is a seasonality to physical activity levels,” said ...

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Declining U.S. birthrate furthers economic problems across society

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A plummeting U.S. birthrate likely will make current economic problems even worse. Between 2007 and 2022, the birthrate fell by 22 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not ...

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Small, unexpected things can bring happiness, new poll finds

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Happiness seems to be in short supply with all of the turmoil in the world today. The good news is that small, unexpected things can bring a smile when it’s needed most, ...

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Church Mental Health Summit will offer free online resources to leaders

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The pandemic exposed the mental health challenges that churches face. A free online summit on October 10, which is World Mental Health Day, will offer resources to church leaders. The Church Mental ...

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Hawley welcomes decision of University to halt sex-change surgeries on children

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Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, is welcoming the decision of Washington University in St. Louis to halt controversial surgeries and hormone treatments on children.  The school and its associated Transgender Clinic which is ...

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Missouri taking steps to reduce maternal deaths

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Missouri, which has one of the highest rates of pregnancy-related deaths in the nation, is investing in a comprehensive maternal mortality prevention plan An average of 70 Missouri women died while pregnant ...

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Research and the Bible agree: Generosity is good for you

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Generosity, a fundamental virtue of all cultures, finds profound expression in the Bible as benefitting the giver and receiver. New research supports those beliefs. In addition to offering moral instruction, scriptures highlight ...

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Psychiatrist says church is cure for loneliness epidemic

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Americans, even many Christians, are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General calls loneliness a public health threat on par with smoking or obesity. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said ...

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3M agrees to $12.5 billion settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

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Chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to major concessions in a revised settlement proposal with several public drinking water systems across the U.S. The new settlement terms include paying billions of dollars more ...

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Latest strain of COVID is like the common cold

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Do you have a slight cold? It could be the latest variant of COVID. The Omicron subvariant EG.5 is now the primary variant in the United States and, like other sub-variants, is ...

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Where to Find Happiness

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Have you ever said to a friend or family member, “I just want you to be happy.” as they were considering marriage, a new job or some other major decision? Where does happiness ...

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Majority of pastors feel lonely and isolated at times, Barna study finds

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Two-thirds of pastors felt lonely or isolated at times last year, a new survey by the Barna Group found. That number is up significantly from 42 percent in 2015. At the same ...

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A lifeline for those that have chronic pain

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Chronic pain is more prevalent than many people realize. This ministry helps churches across the country offer support. Their elbows, knees and ankles throb. Fatigue wrecks their ability to move at times. ...

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“It’s a Baby” ad campaign focuses on humanity of unborn children

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Focus on the Family has launched “It’s a Baby,” an advertising campaign to celebrate life on the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Jim Daly, ...

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Some lost Medicaid coverage after federal guidelines changed July 1

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Some of the 1.5 million Missourians covered by Medicaid may have lost coverage on July 1, according to the Missouri Department of Social Services. Federal guidelines that ensured continued coverage during the ...

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7 healthy back to school tips for kids

Summer is in full swing but for many parents, thoughts of the school year have begun. Those thoughts include if they should attend a private Christian school, public or maybe homeschooling. We’ve ...

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The positive impact of Chaplains on ICU families

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It’s hard to forget your first time in the ICU. Strangers obscured by masks and gowns, beds surrounded by wires, constant beeping — it can feel like you’ve stumbled into a warped, ...

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Well-being of pastors has dropped in several key areas since 2015, study finds

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The well-being of pastors in several key areas has significantly declined since 2015, a new report from Barna Research found. When it comes to having true friends, 20 percent of pastors in ...

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How do Christians view faith, health and their doctor?

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New polling reveals that Christians would be more comfortable if their doctor was a believer and that faith contributes to overall physical and mental health. Seven in 10 Christians say they would ...

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Former trans teen sues hospital after breasts removed at age 13

As Europe bans so-called “gender-affirming” surgeries and hormones for children, U.S. hospitals continue to plunge into the controversial practice that many call abuse. Now, a California medical center is facing a lawsuit ...

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