In a recent study sponsored by CenturyLink, analysts used a number of statistics on Christmas cheer broken down into two categories — online activity and area culture. Under online activity, the study ...
Read More »Hallmark Channel decisions on ads have now angered all sides in culture wars
Another large company has given conflicting messages in the culture wars. Chick-fil-A was accused of changing its giving practices in response to criticism, and now the Hallmark Channel has reversed course and ...
Read More »Religious Freedom Commission member indicted for fraud and illegal contributions to Clinton campaign
A Democrat appointment to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has been indicted for campaign fraud over his political donations. Andy Khajawa is accused of concealing $3.5 million in illegal ...
Read More »KC suburbs to get road improvement funding through state cost-share plan
Two Kansas City suburbs are scheduled to get millions in state funding for special road improvement projects. They are just two of twenty local road and bridge projects approved by a state committee ...
Read More »Worship singer Kari Jobe in tears after visiting the White House
After several Pastors and worship leaders prayed for President Trump in the oval office, Kari Jobe, who was among them, couldn’t help but share the remarkable experience. It left her in “tears all day” ...
Read More »Church of Scientology in Kansas City offers Christmas display despite not believing in Jesus
Although the Church of Scientology doesn’t believe in the deity of Jesus, it apparently believes in celebrating Christmas. It recently opened a Winter Wonderland display near its new headquarters at 18th St. and ...
Read More »UK’s Boris Johnson recommits Britain to support for Jews, Israel
Just days after his conservative party won a historic landslide victory, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made combatting anti-Semitism and supporting Israel a top priority. Johnson says Parliament will pass legislation ...
Read More »Town collects more Operation Christmas Child boxes than their population
Children around the world are excitedly opening their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes thanks to a small farming community that came together. With a population of just 1,300 people, Belle, Missouri did the ...
Read More »Kanye West debuts new opera, ‘Mary’ for Christmas
The new opera Mary, produced by Kanye West, debuted this weekend in Miami to rave reviews. The production is a follow-up to “Nebuchadnezzar,” his first opera production that played in Los Angeles. West’s ...
Read More »Montana high school bans FCA, faces lawsuit
The fallout continues after a Montana high school last month banned Fellowship of Christian Athletes with a religious liberty group now stepping in to defend FCA. Alliance Defending Freedom sent a letter ...
Read More »Jewish leaders celebrate defeat of anti-Semitic Jeremy Corbyn in U.K. election
Jews around the world are breathing a sigh of relief after last week’s election in the United Kingdom that, in addition to focusing on Brexit, also pitted Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson ...
Read More »UN schools for Palestinian children accused of teaching terrorism
The United Nations voted on Friday to renew the mandate of the U.N. body that provides schools to Palestinian children. Only the US and Israel voted against the resolution. Both have exposed ...
Read More »So when does the new decade really begin?
As the world rings in 2020, the debate begins if we’re actually entering a new decade. Some say this decade ends on Dec. 31, 2019, and the start of the new one ...
Read More »Jews are praying on Temple Mount for first time in decades
Something amazing is happening in Jerusalem. Videos and pictures surfacing online show Jews praying on the Temple Mount – a simple act of worship they have been banned from doing there for ...
Read More »Oklahoma quarterback shares faith after team wins Big 12 championship
Quarterback Jalen Hurts transferred from the University of Alabama to the University of Oklahoma and led the Sooners to both a Big 12 championship and a spot in the college football playoffs. ...
Read More »Weston, Mo., church recreates Notre Dame Cathedral – in gingerbread
One of the major news events of 2019 was the fire that devastated the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. A local church is remembering the cathedral in a creative way this Christmas. ...
Read More »How exactly did the vote on articles of impeachment go down?
In a move meant to maximize the camera’s and public attention, Democrats on Thursday night gaveled the committee haring to a close without a vote on impeachment. Democrat chairman Jerry Nadler of ...
Read More »New website to assist Kansans coping with ag-related stress
Agriculture producers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including the stress of market uncertainties, natural disasters, ongoing trade wars and other setbacks. These stressful situations have led to heightened focus on ...
Read More »Judge removed in case of 7-year-old boy and gender transition custody battle
The Texas judge who weighed in on the side of the father in the case of James Younger, the seven-year-old boy caught in a transgender transition custody fight, has been removed from ...
Read More »YouVersion Bible app sees worldwide usage soar in 2019
It’s that time of year when everyone starts compiling “Best of 2019” lists. YouVersion just announced the most popular Bible verse of the year among its users. The Bible verse most engaged ...
Read More »Netflix streams gay Jesus Christmas special, gets over 1 million protest signatures
Christians of all denominations have joined to condemn a Netflix movie that depicts Jesus in a homosexual relationship and the Virgin Mary as an adulterous. The gay community even says the show ...
Read More »Researcher finds reasons for hope for rural and small-town churches
The death of rural and small-town churches is greatly exaggerated, said Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community and resource for church leaders. He offers several reasons for ...
Read More »Some good news about Bibles reaching Chinese Christians
Every week there is disturbing and sad news coming from China. From the destruction of churches, imprisonment of Christians and suppression of Christian thought across all parts of that Chinese society, Christians ...
Read More »Mystery of Christmas back as Kansas City tradition that tells true story of Christmas
The true meaning of Christmas should never be a mystery. While the Christmas season is one time of year when culture acknowledges Christianity in the form of buildings decked with lights and ...
Read More »After links to Nazis revealed, owners of Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme will support Holocaust survivors
The owners of well-known restaurants and food brands Panera Bread, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Pret A Manger, Dr. Pepper and Green Mountain Coffee, have announced a $5.5 million donation to survivors of the ...
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