Lifestyles

This week’s patriotic cookouts found celebrants facing higher prices…again.  Independence Day and weekend get-together meals cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 annual market basket ...

Although the Fourth of July can be one of the most enjoyable holidays of the year, it also potentially is one of the most dangerous. According to data collected by the Missouri ...

The good news is giving is up but inflation takes its toll. Individuals made up 67% of giving, an increase from 64% during 2022. Foundations contributed 19% of all philanthropy tracked compared ...

Another year means another award for Chick-fil-A. The Christian-owned franchise topped this year’s American Consumer Satisfaction Index restaurant report among fast-food chains. “Among major chains, Chick-fil-A leads for the tenth consecutive year,” ...

Few people have had more of an impact on American culture than Walt Disney. Nearly six decades after his death, the Disney name remains synonymous with family entertainment, from movies and television ...

(RNS) — Joseph Josselyn remembers being fascinated by the 1977 drama “Jesus of Nazareth” — but as a Deaf child, he had to rely on closed captions to catch the dialogue. “I ...

The tourism industry in Israel is slowly rebounding as the war with Hamas seemingly winds down. According to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism, 206,700 tourists entered the country between January and ...

Thanks to an enterprising fifth-grader, students at Thomas Ultican Elementary in Blue Springs are heading into summer break with no lunch debt. Daken Kramer gave the school a check for more than ...

Perhaps my favorite place in Athens is Mars Hill, at the foot of the Acropolis (this is Anita and me standing on it). You no doubt know the story in Acts of ...

More than 42.3 million Americans are expected to travel 50 or more miles from home this weekend, a 7 percent increase from two years ago, according to AAA. “This is expected to ...

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. ...

Missouri is home to not only Super Bowl and World Series champions, but also to championship trees. Since 1968 the Department of Conservation has maintained a list of state champion trees, which ...

Harvest Hosts, an RV-membership network offering 5,000 nontraditional camp sites across North America, supports small business and churches with a simple trade. In exchange for a safe, well-lit space to park an ...

Chick-fil-A continues to record impressive sales numbers despite being closed on Sunday. It generated more than $21 billion in sales in 2023, a nearly 15 percent increase over the previous year, “Nation’s ...

Braver Angels aims to help regular people “disagree better.” It’s no secret that we live in a polarized world. Even if you ignore politics (good luck trying that), you’d also have to ...

Spring is a great time to get active and start losing weight gained during the long winter months. Exercise also contributes to better mental health. “Physical activity can improve many mental health ...

The Missouri House last week voted to name Branson the Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri. The city has more than 100 live entertainment venues, according to Branson.com and sees almost 8 million ...

In honor of National Puppy Day on Saturday, March 23, a dog daycare company has surveyed Americans on their favorite dog names. Nationwide, the top 10 names are Luna, Charlie, Bella, Lucy, ...

The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia has closed its doors. It had opened three years ago at a cost of about $60 million to showcase the impact of faith on ...

You’ve reached the info page of Heartland to Holyland Tours. We have two tours planned in 2024. Both depart as groups from Kansas City but we welcome guests from anywhere and can ...

A recent survey found reason for optimism about faith-based giving in 2024. Despite ongoing economic challenges, donations to churches and ministries remain strong. That’s according to the Giving in Faith report from ...

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reportedly instructed banks to monitor Americans’ online transactions involving the purchase of Bibles and Christian books. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the ranking Republican ...

The nation’s large brick-and-mortar retailers continue to suffer after thousands closed in 2023.  According to CBS News, major brands shuttered 4,600 locations last year and 2024 is not looking much better. Now, ...

A beloved roadside diner is coming to central Missouri. Rosie’s Diner, which gained national fame as the setting for a series of paper towel commercials in the 1970s and later was moved ...

Most people know that Missouri is the home of Harry Truman, Jesse James and Mickey Mouse. Fox 2 News in St. Louis uncovered a few other random innovations that had their beginning ...