LUMBERTON, N.C. — Hundreds of people were rescued by boat and helicopter as floodwaters inundated North Carolina towns on Monday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, and officials warned that life-threatening flooding ...
Read More »Where the candidates stand on the important issues
The candidates are Clinton vs. Trump vs. Johnson vs. Stein. It’s the most chaotic election in modern history but when you get past the personalities, faux pas, emails and comments from 11 years ...
Read More »Can a pastor speak out on the election? You’ll be surprised
Every election cycle, confusion abounds about how a church or pastor can be involved in the civic life of their community while not stepping across the lines outlined by the IRS and FEC. This ...
Read More »Amendments on Missouri ballot range from cigarettes to voter ID
Missouri voters to Decide on 6 Proposed Amendments to State Constitution Six ballot measures have been certified by the office of the Missouri Secretary of State (SOS) to appear on the ...
Read More »Voters could replace bad judges on Kansas Supreme Court
What’s the real story about the retention of Supreme Court justices? Ask a proponent of retaining the four ultra-liberal members of the Kansas Supreme Court that are up for a retention vote ...
Read More »Presidential election stakes high say Christian leaders
This Nov. 8, American voters will decide what is arguably the most consequential presidential election in decades. Maybe ever. Two major party candidates are being offered to voters. Two distinct visions are ...
Read More »Party platforms show stark differences on issues
Many decisions are made at the president’s desk, but the major political party to which he or she belongs wields significant power over which domestic and international policies are advanced and what ...
Read More »Heavy hitters to speak at Unshakeable Truth Worldview Conference
On October 15-16, hundreds of people will gather in Lebanon, Mo. for the Unshakeable Truth Worldview Conference. The conference, hosted by Heritage Baptist Church, will feature Christian leaders and scholars from across ...
Read More »Carman returns to stage in Kansas City after battling Cancer
Tour is bringing life and hope to families across the country in the high energy 2016 CinemaSonic Experience Tour Imagine going to the doctor for a checkup and walking out knowing your ...
Read More »Ted Cruz endorses Donald Trump
After one of the most contentious Republican primary seasons in recent memory, several of Donald Trump’s former opponents are now realizing the stakes should they withhold their endorsements from the man who ...
Read More »Noah’s Ark explorer to share exciting story
For thousands of years, the story of Noah’s Ark has been told with the views of people ranging from belief, curiosity and cynicism. Virtually every civilization has a version of the flood ...
Read More »Kansas Christian College quadruples enrollment in one year
Kansas Christian College is growing and leaders say it’s an answer to prayer and hard work. “We’ve waited a long time for this,” said Chad Pollard, Kansas Christian College’s (KCC) vice president ...
Read More »Don’t miss these deadlines for the Nov. 8 election
Voter registration deadlines for election loom in Kansas and Missouri By ANITA WIDAMAN Voting is a rite of passage in our home. We have taken our girls to vote with us since ...
Read More »Metro Voice Readers share memories of the September 11 attacks and how it changed America
Metro Voice asked our friends and readers to share their memories of the September 11 attacks and the fateful day that changed America. Here are their stories. Click here to read about our ...
Read More »Why the National 9-11 Memorial and Museum matters
Fifteen years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, we visit the National 9/11 Memorial in New York to discover why it matters to every American. –By Dwight Widaman As we approached the ...
Read More »‘Emotional’ experience of Moses’ Tabernacle comes to KC Sept. 16–25
A ‘must-see’ event, The Tabernacle Experience has been seen by over 200,000 people across the U.S. Jerry Tharp, pastor of Lone Jack Baptist Church in Lone Jack, Mo. hasn’t been fortunate enough ...
Read More »Before flooding Louisiana with ‘help,’ read this
Thinking of jumping in your car and driving to Louisiana to help those affected by the flood? Wondering how you could mail some food or hand-me-down clothes to help? If you answered ...
Read More »Regional festivals help you celebrate the goodness of America
As people anticipate cooler temperatures, one activity that will finally bring them back out of the house as summer ends are the numerous festivals that celebrate America. You’ll have plenty to choose ...
Read More »Crash kills missionary family of 5 on way to training
A young missionary family of five from Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis is being mourned after a highway crash in western Nebraska took their lives July 31. Jamison and Kathryne Pals, both ...
Read More »Simone Manuel gets gold, gives glory to God
Simone Manuel became the first African American to win an individual medal in swimming on Thursday (Aug. 11) when she won gold in the women’s 100-meter freestyle, and she was quick to ...
Read More »City Union Mission faces budget shortfall
Even a break in the summer heat does little to ease the burdens of those in our community who are homeless and living in poverty. Officials at City Union Mission say the recent ...
Read More »Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King, on 2016 election
This Presidential election, many are saying they will vote for the “lesser of two evils”. Won’t it be better to vote for “what’s good for America?” Voting on the issues trumps evil hearts ...
Read More »Kansas City’s homeless children get to attend summer camp thru Camp CUMCITO
City Union Mission’s Camp CUMCITO Provided Wholesome Fun for Hundreds of Homeless and Disadvantaged Kansas City Children This summer, 475 boys and girls attended City Union Mission’s Camp CUMCITO. From disadvantaged or homeless families, ...
Read More »ELECTION COMMENTARY: Eric Greitens must apologize and come clean
Eric Greitens, if you want to win the trust of Christian and conservative voters, “EARN IT.” In the Republican primary for Missouri governor on August 2nd, Eric Greitens won a four-way primary ...
Read More »It’s a ‘spiritual battle’ says Kansas City Police Chief Daryl Forte
On Sunday, July 10, hundreds of people of different races, denominations and economic status, came together and filled the Kansas City East Patrol Campus gymnasium at 26th and Paseo Boulevard. The standing-room-only ...
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