A progressive website accused a young Chiefs fan of being racist for wearing a Native American headdress and painting his face at a recent game. As it turned out, the boy himself ...
Read More »Senators view footage of Hamas attack on civilians
Members of the U.S. Senate viewed a private showing of footage from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) hosted the screening on ...
Read More »Jewish, Christian leaders call on Congress to support Israel, fight antisemitism
Fifteen leaders of religious organizations and institutions signed a letter sent to Democratic and Republican congressional leaders earlier this week, urging legislators support Israel and the Jewish people. “We represent many faith traditions and ...
Read More »‘Tis the season for thieves: tips to deter porch pirates
The popularity of online shopping has soared since the start of the pandemic, and with it the prevalence of thieves better known as porch pirates. And it’s not just random people stealing ...
Read More »House speaker’s belief in original sin triggers outrage in media
Political progressives apparently consider it a sin for Christians to believe in the biblical teaching of original sin. A decade-old quote in which Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson stated his belief in ...
Read More »Exercise, diet and sunlight fight winter blues
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 ...
Read More »On Giving Tuesday, U.S. Christians donate generously to charities
As Americans share with others on this Giving Tuesday, Christians once again are among the most charitable people. “It won’t come as a surprise that people who are invested in their Christian ...
Read More »Real Christmas trees still available at number of local farms
Despite the popularity of artificial Christmas trees, many people still prefer the real thing. The National Christmas Tree Association says that between 25 and 30 million real trees are sold each year. ...
Read More »Kirk Cameron shares message of love in new children’s book
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 »The miraculous connection of Hanukkah to Christmas
I grew up a nice Jewish boy in Brooklyn, New York. When December arrived it brought some interesting challenges. Why? My family owned a toy store! I knew little about Christmas, but ...
Read More »United Methodist congregations leaving denomination tops 7,000
More than 7,000 congregations now have left the United Methodist Church because of the denomination’s positions on sexuality issues. More than 2,000 have left this year alone. This total includes 366 churches ...
Read More »Elon Musk visits Israeli Kibbutz attacked by Hamas
Elon Musk on Monday saw firsthand the devastation from the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre of civilians in Israel. The tech billionaire was briefed by the head of the local council and saw ...
Read More »Vatican will allow transgender people to be baptized
The Catholic Church will allow transgender individuals to be baptized as long as it doesn’t cause “scandal or confusion.” The new policy contradicts church teaching that says engaging in homosexual behavior is ...
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 »C.J. Stroud’s faith brought him from rough background to NFL stardom
Quarterback C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans not only is running away with the NFL rookie of the year award but also is being mentioned as a potential most valuable player. Stroud, ...
Read More »I’m an Israeli Arab. I’m embarrassed and Hamas is to blame
What is it like to be an Israeli Arab right now? In a word, horrible. I’ve spent the majority of my life in Israel’s north, a beacon of coexistence where Jews and ...
Read More »Franklin Graham visits Israel to provide assistance, pray with Netanyahu
Evangelist Franklin Graham recently traveled to Israel to visit several kibbutzim attacked by Hamas terrorists and pray with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “He is facing the most trying time since the birth ...
Read More »Liberal Christian, Jewish groups sue to stop Missouri pro-life laws
Several pro-abortion religious groups on Thursday filed a legal challenge against the law that bans most abortions in Missouri. The lawsuit filed in St. Louis on behalf of 13 progressive Christian, Jewish ...
Read More »Former strangers spent eighth Thanksgiving together after meeting through email mix-up
Two strangers in Arizona who met through a text message sent to the wrong person enjoyed their eighth consecutive Thanksgiving together. Nearly a decade ago, Wanda Dench accidentally texted Jamal Hinton an ...
Read More »“Mother of Thanksgiving” inspired Abraham Lincoln to declare national holiday
As Americans eat turkey and watch football today, they can thank Sarah Josepha Hale, who is considered the mother of the modern Thanksgiving celebration. In 1864, the Newport, N.H., native was editor ...
Read More »I’m adopted
Four things I’ve learned about being adopted. “What do I have to be thankful for? My own dad didn’t want me.” Thanksgiving was creeping closer, and I had just unleashed that question ...
Read More »9 Best Thanksgiving Getaways in Kansas
Enjoy a relaxed, down-home Thanksgiving amid the rolling fields, scenic views and wide rivers of Kansas. Whether you’re heading to the busy urban center of Kansas City or the unusual chalk formations ...
Read More »Kids find Christ through the expanding ministry of YFC
“We pursue kids where they are, instead of expecting them to come to us,” says the CEO of Youth for Christ, Jacob Bland. “Together, through trusted relationships, we point them to Jesus, ...
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 »New Kansas license plates will debut in spring 2024.
Kansas is introducing a new standard license plate in early 2024. According to authorities, the old design with raised letters and numbers has deteriorated and is difficult to identify by law enforcement. ...
Read More »