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In Belarus, where the freedom to follow one’s religion has been reduced to a privilege given at the discretion of an authoritarian government, a terrible change is taking place. The ground-breaking “Faith ...

More than 25 ministry leaders recently gathered in New York City to advance their mission of fulfilling the Great Commission by 2033. Billy Wilson, the Empowered21 global chair, and Rick Warren, executive ...

In an era where social services face mounting pressures, Missouri is pioneering a remarkable tax incentive program that’s reshaping the landscape of child welfare and maternal care. At the heart of this ...

Living nativities are a tradition across the Kansas City area. Here are several you can still catch before Christmas. Hickory Grove Baptist Church Date: December 15 and 22, 2024 Time: 5-7 PM ...

An amazing tale of survival has emerged from the chaos of the fall of Syria’s Assad regime this week. Travis Pete Timmerman, a 29-year-old native of Urbana, Missouri, was found wandering near ...

After all of the anticipation leading up to Christmas and New Year’s, there’s nothing worse than getting sick and missing out on the fun. Dr. Graham A. Colditz, associate director of prevention ...

Help may be available for parents needing assistance with paying Christian school tuition for their children. Truman Heartland Community Foundation invites students of all ages to apply for more than $800,000 available ...

Holiday celebrations rarely go as planned and often are marked by both small and large complications. The internet resource JustAnswer, a platform that connects users with verified experts, compiled a list of ...

Missouri might join the no-income-tax club if one lawmaker gets his way. In a move that’s turning heads in Jefferson City, Rep. Bishop Davidson, a Republican from Republic, is rolling out an ...

Questions are mounting over Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’s use of nonprofit funds for travel and entertainment, including a pricey Super Bowl junket that’s drawn the attention of ethics watchdogs. An investigation ...

Missouri’s largest metro continues grappling with its reputation as a challenging business jurisdiction. St. Louis lands at No. 7 on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” rankings released Tuesday. The ...

More than 400.000 residents of Kibera, Kenya, now have access to clean drinking water. The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit committed to sharing God’s love through the gift of clean water, has completed ...

In a dramatic development on Monday afternoon, police apprehended the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The arrest ends a five-day manhunt that spanned multiple states. Luigi Mangione, 26, was taken ...

As we embrace the spirit of giving and the true meaning of the Christmas season, there’s no better time to support organizations that protect and nurture vulnerable lives in our community. Pro-life ...

It’s always hard to know the latest fad in toys, technology or clothing when shopping for Christmas gifts for children or teens. One good alternative it to give them something that will ...

This year unfortunately has been marked by a number of high-profile scandals involving churches and ministries, both locally and nationally. “It goes without saying that a spiritual leader’s moral, financial, sexual or ...

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting the Syrian border on Sunday, hailed the collapse of the Assad regime, “a central link in Iran’s axis of evil,” describing it as a “historic day ...

I was born December 5, 1941, two days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into the Second World War. Many years later I could hardly believe ...

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, is again quiet this year. For the second Christmas since Palestinian citizens joined Hamas terrorists in the Oct. 7, 2024 attack on Israel, an eerie silence has ...

Scientists say they’ve reconstructed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop made famous for his care of children and gift giving. They used the latest forensic methods, taking data ...

The Slavic Gospel Association has launched a war relief campaign to support aid efforts in Israel led by Ukrainian and Russian Jews who follow Jesus, many of whom fled the war in ...

Although people of the Jewish faith don’t celebrate Christmas, plenty of festive activities are on tap at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City this month. Christians are invited to experience ...

Last weekend’s unexpectedly heavy snowfall was a reminder that winter weather has arrived. That means it’s time to start shoveling and scraping the white stuff. The accumulated weight and moisture of up ...

The daughter of singer Wynonna Judd is blaming the devil after she was arrested for allegedly stealing a church van. According to police records, Grace Kelley, 28, now faces seven criminal charges, ...

Jewelry is always a popular Christmas gifts. However, because most people seldom make major purchases of this type, it can be easy to make mistakes. “The Epoch Times” offers several tips for ...