(BP) — When Scotty McCreery won Season 10 of the singing contest “American Idol” May 25, he responded by saying, “I thank the Lord. He got me here.” McCreery, 17, also is ...
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Academy Award-Nominated Films Explore Spiritual Themes God makes appearances in a number of Oscar-nominated films, but the Almighty doesn’t play a leading role on screen or preach a theologically orthodox message from ...
Read More »Report: 75 Percent of Religious Persecution is against Christians
Seventy five percent of religious persecution in the world is against Christians, claims a new report by a U.K. Catholic organization. Examining 33 countries, the British branch of Aid to the Church ...
Read More »California School District Reverses Ban On Christian Song In Talent Show
From FoxNews.com The Los Angeles Unified School District has changed course on a policy that initially prevented a fifth-grader from performing to a Christian song in a talent show. The school district ...
Read More »Al-Qaeda targeting Christians in Iraq
Kidnappers Allegedly Called Murdered Iraqi Christian’s Employer Murderers said to have told contractor to fire Chaldean because he was Christian. By Damaris Kremida ISTANBUL, May 18 (Compass Direct News) – A pastor ...
Read More »How Adoption Can Change Your LIfe
Renee is mother to 13 children, adopted and biological, founder of the Orphan Justice Center and also full-time staff at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri. She believes that ...
Read More »‘Generation Ex-Christian’ Uncovers Why People Leave the Faith
Michelle VuResearch and surveys show that many atheists, agnostics, and spiritual-seekers who lack religious affiliation are former Christians. But there was no research-based book that explained in depth why people were leaving, ...
Read More »Obama Plans to Raise Rights Issue with China, Say Officials
President Obama plans to raise human rights issue with his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao during his U.S. visit next week, according to senior administration officials. The Washington Post reported Friday that ...
Read More »Religiously Motivated Attacks Leave Great Need in Nigeria
Central Nigeria’s lethal Christmas Eve attacks were religiously motivated despite the African nation’s complicated past of economically and socially fueled infighting, says a mission organization. “There are always disputes over land,” said ...
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Franklin Graham told students at John Brown University on Tuesday to remain committed in their faith in Jesus Christ and preach the Gospel in spite of the persecution they may face. Speaking ...
Read More »Obama’s New Cuba Travel Policy Helpful to Churches, Say Religious Leaders
Several church leaders and heads of faith-based organizations applauded the recent White House decision to ease travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba for religious, educational and cultural exchanges. The Rev. ...
Read More »Thousands of teen girls to descend on downtown KC for Revolve Tour 2011
Brings together teen girls for a weekend of sharing and encouragement KANSAS CITY, MO – Every teen girl loves to dream … about who she wants to be, what she wants to ...
Read More »Social Issues May Be Priority in “Lame Duck” Session
(EP News)–Starting Nov. 15, the 111th Congress will reconvene for a two-part “Lame Duck” session to address several controversial bills, which were set aside prior to the elections.
Read More »Area Food Pantries Struggling
Pastors see growing need in suburban and rural areas By Stephanie Boothe
Read More »Modern Nutcracker Production Honors Christmas Message
The Mystery of Christmas is in 13th Year This year marks the 13th season of Kansas City’s only original Nutcracker production that brings that touch of spiritual inspiration many search for at ...
Read More »Decision Point: George W. Bush’s Pro-Life Path
By Dr. Paul Kengor (EP News)–George W. Bush is an interesting man with a complicated presidency that most Americans—going into Bush’s final year of office—deemed a failure. At one point, Bush had ...
Read More »Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death Could Be Executed if He Doesn’t Recant, Says Verdict
By Amy KelloggFoxNews.com Iranian evangelical pastor Yousef Nadarkhani has been sentenced to death for apostasy. (Christian Solidarity World) Iran’s Supreme Court says an evangelical pastor charged with apostasy can be executed if ...
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Reclaiming God’s purposes for the holidays
Read More »Egypt’s Muslims attend Coptic Christmas mass, serving as “human shields”
Yasmine El-Rashidi, Friday 7 Jan 2011 www.ahram.org.eg Muslims turned up in droves for the Coptic Christmas mass Thursday night, offering their bodies, and lives, as “shields” to Egypt’s threatened Christian community Egypt’s ...
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Considered by many the greatest musical of all time, the smash hit Broadway revival of
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Read More »KC Metro Voter Guide and Candidate Surveys
We have surveyed area candidates on 10 key topics. You will also find a page explaining the ballot measures in Missouri.
Read More »Is the Politically Impossible Possible in 2010?
Cleaver and Skelton Should Be VERY Nervous By Jack Cashill
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