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The annual Muslim commemoration of Ramadan ended Saturday but not without Christians praying for their Muslim co-workers and neighbors. Followers of Islam observe it as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and ...

Meskel Square in the capital of Ethiopia, once the site of Communist rallies, was transformed into a place of worship where more than 437,000 people heard a message of hope and God’s ...

The power of faith-based foster care took center stage at a Missouri Senate hearing this week, as lawmakers heard testimony about legislation to expand placement options for the state’s overwhelming number of ...

The Missouri Senate this week began debate on a groundbreaking bill that would require state public classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. National push for displays shows similar efforts across states. Under ...

In a savvy marketing push, pastors are being granted access to unreleased footage from “theatrical premiere plans” which is the fifth season of the popular series. Come and See, the organization behind ...

Actress Gal Gadot, perhaps best known for her role as Wonder Woman, remains steadfast in her defense of Israel despite ongoing protests at her recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. A ceremony ...

The global water crisis continues to threaten billions of lives, with large lakes shrinking since the early 1990s. As World Water Day highlights this urgent need, one organization is making a significant ...

Lost in the media coverage of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two NASA astronauts rescued last week after being stranded on the International Space Station for nine months, was their humble gratitude ...

The number of people who identify as Christian has declined by 15 percent in Missouri and 7 percent in Kansas over the past decade, according to the latest Religious Landscape study from ...

The number of Christian missionaries serving full time has dropped dramatically, from 1.1 million in 2001 to just global missionary force of 430,000. Nearly half of those serve for five years or ...

The nation’s biggest beer maker just broke up with Pride. St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch has ended its 30-year sponsorship of the city’s PrideFest, leaving organizers facing a $150,000 shortfall. The decision comes after ...

It’s a crisp March morning, and Kansas City‘s local business scene is buzzing. Not with the usual hum of cash registers, but with something bigger – a movement that’s reshaping how this ...

The influential Willow Creek Community Church, a megachurch in suburban Chicago, is changing leaders. The church announced on Sunday that David Dummitt, who became pastor during the pandemic, is stepping down. “Dave ...

Recent vandalism at a Wichita church has caught the attention of President Donald Trump. At a press conference, reporter Owen Jensen of news EWTN asked him what the administration can do to ...

Whether the motivation is retirement, a New Year’s resolution or simply a desire to live a simpler life, fewer seniors now downsize than in previous years. “Despite the misconceptions, downsizing is more ...

For the second year in a row, the Summit Christian Academy Eagles played in the Show-Me Showdown championship basketball game. They reached last Thursday’s championship game with a 69-60 semifinal win over ...

Christians may benefit from adopting several so-called “non-Christian” habits, Phil Cooke explains in his latest analysis of church culture. “I say `non-Christian’ because, for many reasons, Christian culture looks down on them,” ...

Thousands of families who fled Hezbollah’s deadly rocket attacks in northern Israel are considering returning home this month. More than 60,000 Israelis were forced to abandon their homes in the north and ...

The Kansas Legislature gave final approval on March 19 to place a question on the August 2026 ballot that would allow voters to elect members of the state’s supreme court. The state ...

Christian leaders from a variety of denominations gathered in the Oval Office this week to pray with President Donald Trump and his leadership team. William Wolfe, executive director of the Center for ...

Police have arrested a 23-year-old Saline County man in connection with extensive vandalism at St. Patrick Catholic Church of Wichita. The suspect was apprehended Sunday after investigators discovered damaged statues, broken glass, ...

More than one billion men, women and children suffer from neglected tropical diseases like leprosy, or NTDs, with global NTD cases continuing to challenge healthcare systems. The numbers are staggering – and ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a landmark challenge to Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, setting up a major First Amendment battle that could impact similar laws nationwide. Licensed counselor Kaley ...

Believers Eastern Church in South Asia marked International Women’s Day by organizing a free health check-up camp, aligning with the International Women’s Day health mission focused on women’s empowerment through health access. ...

Text In Church, a Kansas City-based church texting software company, has acquired the First Impressions Conference, a leading training hub dedicated to helping churches create memorable guest experiences. This strategic acquisition aligns ...