Federal authorities have shut down a Missouri-based healthcare ministry after it was accused of committing a $4 million fraud. Medical Cost Sharing Inc., based in St. Joseph, appeared to be a legitimate ...
Read More »Bill to eliminate taxes on groceries could cost local cities
A bipartisan attempt to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries purchased in grocery stores appears to be stalled in the Missouri Legislature. That’s a relief to some who say the taxes ...
Read More »Israeli MMA fighter wins championship against opponent who used Holocaust taunts
After being told he would be burned like Hitler burned the Jews, an Israeli mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter beat his opponent to win the championship. Mixed martial arts fighter Rafael Aronov ...
Read More »Revival is spreading Michael W. Smith says
God is on the move and revival is happening around the world, Christian musician Michael W. Smith said. “Something’s happening,” he says. “I’m so grateful that I’m alive to get to see ...
Read More »Oldest known Hebrew Bible may bring as much as $50 million at auction
The oldest and most-complete Hebrew Bible known to exist soon will go on the market. Experts believe it could be sold for as much as $50 million. The Codex Sassoon, named after ...
Read More »Britain and Ireland mock Biden’s Irish comments
President Biden’s comments on St. Patrick’s Day continue to be mocked in Ireland and Britain. Now, a British journalist is calling Biden the world’s worst Irish Catholic. The 80-year-old created controversy last ...
Read More »The Garden Club of Shawnee will hold Garden Sampler Tour
After a four-year hiatus, the Garden Club of Shawnee will host its popular Garden Sampler Tour on June 10, 2023 The tour features five unique Shawnee neighborhood gardens exhibiting creative ideas for ...
Read More »Americans identifying as LGBT doubled in past 10 years
Twice as many Americans now identify as LGBT than a decade ago, a new Gallup poll found. The share of Americans who identify as LGBT reached a record 7.2 percent in 2022 ...
Read More »FCA announces seven new board members
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, based in Kansas City, has announced seven new members of their Board of Trustees. “We are so blessed by our newest members of our Board of Trustees,” ...
Read More »Death rates among children spike almost 20% in last two years
American Children are dying at an alarming rate – the highest rate in in 50 years. Mortality rose by almost 20 percent in just two years, with non-COVID injuries being a top ...
Read More »Senators press Walgreens over abortion pill policy as Texas judge hears arguments
The battle over access to a key drug used for medication abortions continues to heat up, both in a Texas courtroom and in the U.S. Senate. Pro-abortion Senators are threatening Walgreens for ...
Read More »The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will celebrate Israel’s birthday with two galas in May
The modern nation of Israel is turning 75 in May, and the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem will celebrate the birthday with two gala events in May. The events will be held ...
Read More »Christian media leader calls out critics of Asbury revival, He Gets Us campaign
Two recent news events – the He Gets Us campaign and the revival at Asbury University – have generated interest among Christians and non-Christians alike. They also have attracted critics from within ...
Read More »Darryl Strawberry, MLB star-turned-preacher, now bats for Israel
Darryl Strawberry, a former star of the New York Mets who became an Evangelical minister, is headlining a pro-Israel event in the city where he shot to fame. As a panelist at ...
Read More »Atheists criticize NYC mayor for linking violence to removal of prayer from schools
Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams received support from Christians who said he was stating the obvious about prayer and crime. Now, he’s under attack by atheist groups for saying banning prayer ...
Read More »Missouri considers expanding homeschool access to extracurricular activities
The Missouri Senate recently debated legislation that would expand opportunities for homeschooled students to participate in their local school district’s extracurricular activities. The idea may get widespread support as homeschooling is at ...
Read More »Greg Laurie’s parents later came to Christ
The movie “Jesus Revolution” touches on the relationship between Greg Laurie and his mother and stepfather. Although not shown in the movie, their stories ultimately have a happy ending. When he was ...
Read More »5 IRS changes you need to know this year
With the tax filing deadline fast approaching, the changes made by the IRS are under closer scrutiny. Here’s a list of what’s new concerning tax limits, standard deductions, credits and more. Standard ...
Read More »CDC issues measles advisory following Asbury revival last month
Visitors who attended the Asbury revival meetings in Kentucky last month may have been exposed to measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to notify doctors and ...
Read More »Today in Church History: Arthur Pink writes another letter
Arthur Pink is often described as an eccentric. He didn’t really fit in anywhere. Converted to Christ out of a theosophical background (the New Age movement of his day), he became a ...
Read More »Harrisonville pastor sets world record by running a marathon on 153 consecutive days
A Harrisonville, Mo., pastor recently ran his 153rd consecutive marathon to raise awareness of adoption, foster care and youth mental health. Malachi O’Brien of The Church at Pleasant Ridge in December entered the ...
Read More »Russians sexually assaulted 4-year-old and gang-raped her mother, say prosecutors
As investigations into Russian war crimes intensify, evidence has emerged of invading Russians sexually assaulting a four-year-old Ukrainian girl and gang-raping her mother at gunpoint. The incident is just one of thousands ...
Read More »Feminist Naomi Wolfe apologizes to conservatives over Jan. 6 reporting
Influential feminist Naomi Wolfe this week issued a “formal letter of apology” to Republicans and conservatives after believing what she described as “lies” about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Wolf, a leading ...
Read More »Trump to release book of 150 private letters from Jay Leno, Oprah, Obama, Bush, others
Donald Trump is publishing 150 private letters sent to him by the rich and powerful of government, Hollywood and business. The 150 letters include high-profile figures such as Barack Obama and George ...
Read More »YWAM founder Loren Cunningham diagnosed with stage four cancer
Loren Cunningham, the founder of Youth With a Mission, has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. His wife, Darlene, shared the news in a recent Facebook post. “Thank you so much for ...
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