The coronavirus threat started in China, but its impact is now being felt closer to home. Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mo. will begin screening for the virus. The Centers for ...
Read More »Area church plans party for Chiefs fans
Across the region, pastors and their flocks will be decked out in red for Sunday’s big Super Bowl contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. For the Chiefs, ...
Read More »Convicted pedophile released, ‘no longer deemed threat’ because he says he’s a woman
If you were one of those inquiring souls who was wondering just how crazy the transgender phenomenon could get, the answer to that question may have just surfaced in the Des Moines ...
Read More »Local organizations make list of best Christian workplaces
Several faith-based organizations in Missouri and Kansas have been recognized as Certified Best Christian Workplaces by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute in Mercer Island, Wash. These organizations met the certification standard determined ...
Read More »Chiefs’ commitment to faith comes from top down, team chaplain says
The Kansas City Chiefs have more than a prayer of beating the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. The team chaplain says the organization’s openness to matters of faith makes his ...
Read More »No tax credit for you: Elizabeth Warren on taxpayers who donate to schools with Biblical views of sexuality
Senator Elizabeth Warren is eliciting concern from religious freedom experts after she came out against any tax deductions for taxpayers who donate to private schools, especially if those schools have a biblically-based ...
Read More »Ambassador says new Peace Plan preserves the Biblical heartland
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is optimistic about a new peace plan between Israel and Arabs living in the areas of Judea and Samaria – known as the “West Ban.” Some ...
Read More »25 Best-selling Evangelical books of 2019 listed
The top 25 Christian books of 2019 include some well-known names and some new authors. One of the books has been a top seller for 16 years and remains on the list ...
Read More »Film ‘Burden’ tackles true story of Klansman who finds Jesus
A gripping new film hits select theaters in February and it’s already getting excellent reviews. “Burden,” is a ground-breaking story of former KKK member whose life was transformed after forming a friendship ...
Read More »Whistleblower says Pinterest censoring Christian content
At Turning Point USA’s 2019 Student Action Summit, reporters with The Epoch Times sat down with James O’Keefe, founder and president of Project Veritas, and two whistleblowers who came to his organization. ...
Read More »Education Secretary DeVos touts scholarship program
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos promoted a proposed federal scholarship program during a visit to Missouri this week. The Education Freedom Scholarship would allow individuals and businesses to receive a federal tax credit ...
Read More »Hundreds of churches joining Tim Tebow for Night to Shine for special-needs kids
Tim Tebow has a busy schedule in February. In addition to speaking engagements, his foundation is sponsoring the annual Night to Shine for special-needs youth. The February 7 event “is an unforgettable ...
Read More »Hayden Brax crowned Miss Kansas USA 2020
Hayden Brax was crowned Miss Kansas USA 2020 on January 19 at Lied Center of Kansas in Lawrence. She will represent Kansas for the title of Miss USA 2020 in the national contest. Brax succeeds and ...
Read More »New Communist rules in effect Feb. 1 further strangle Chinese religious minorities
Christians and other religious groups will face “harsh” new rules Feb. 1 in China. The regulations were announced in late 2019 and religious freedom advocates say they’ll further endanger followers of many ...
Read More »Willow Creek co-founder now accused of sexual misconduct
Coming just a year after mega church Willow Creek dealt with Bill Hybels’ sexual misconduct, the church’s second most powerful pastor is now under investigation. Willow Creek Community Church co-founder Dr. Gilbert ...
Read More »Rally at Capitol will celebrate school choice
A variety of education options will come together to celebrate educational freedom and school choice at a rally at the Kansas Statehouse at noon on Thursday, Jan. 30. The rally is the ...
Read More »Dad banned from coaching hockey after questioning gender identity course
After questioning a required gender identity training course, a Canadian dad has been has been banned from coaching his son’s hockey team. The mandatory gender identity training course had been imposed on ...
Read More »In amazing show of support, Arab nations send ambassadors to peace plan unveiling
Peace between Israel and Palestinians living in the Biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria, known as the West Bank, has been elusive for 75 years. On Tuesday President Donald Trump released a ...
Read More »House & Senate committees recommend state constitutional amendment
Interest was high at the Legislative hearing discussing the “Value Them Both” pro-life constitutional amendment to the Kansas State Constitution. A recent Kansas House and Senate Federal and State Affairs Joint Committee ...
Read More »Holocaust survivor: “I must tell you.”
“You wouldn’t believe it. I want you to know the history.” Her brown eyes welled. “When I went to see our [Holocaust] museum in Washington, I must tell you, they did a ...
Read More »Kobe Bryant relied on strong Catholic faith during tough times
The shocking deaths of former basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others continue to dominate this week’s headlines. One story that has been under reported, however, is Bryant’s strong Catholic ...
Read More »Missouri considers bill allowing College of the Ozarks to hire on-campus police
A House committee early this week will consider whether to allow College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo., to hire police officers for on-campus security. The Private College Campus Protection Act ...
Read More »Numerous events planned in Missouri to commemorate School Choice Week
Gov. Mike Parson has declared Jan. 26-Feb. 1 as School Choice Week in Missouri. In addition, the counties of Newton, Schuyler and Benton and the cities of St. Peters, Wentzville, Dixon, Moscow Mills, Des Peres and Moline Acres issued proclamations recognizing ...
Read More »Pigskin prophecy? Minister believes Super Bowl win by Chiefs is sign of revival
Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs have waited a half-century for their team to make it back to the Super Bowl. If the Chiefs win, some people believe, it could kick off ...
Read More »New movie explores spiritual and political journey of Justice Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is the focus of a compelling story being told in a new documentary. Thomas, who attended seminary in Missouri, is one of the most intriguing Justices on ...
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