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Ugandan church transforming lives of most vulnerable children

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One of the Uganda’s biggest church communities is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of events, including a book launch by its founder, Pastor Gary Skinner and wife Marilyn, a new ...

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Associated Press blasts its use of Hamas casualty figures

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The Associated Press released a report on Friday undercutting its own reporting of Hamas’s claim that more than two-thirds of the Palestinian casualties in Gaza have been women and children. The  Hamas numbers, which ...

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Expect less ‘pride’ this year as Target downplays month

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Target announced that after the backlash it faced last June, only select stores will carry its LGBTQ pride collection this year. The retailer announced on its website that it will be “offering ...

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How Christian donors may be worsening Haiti’s orphan crisis

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As the security crisis in Haiti continues, the humanitarian aid group Haiti Family Care Network is urging U.S. Christian donors to refrain from worsening the situation by donating to orphanages and to redirect their ...

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UN cuts Gaza death count after Hamas admits inflating numbers

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The United Nations now says that “the fog of war” is to blame for a major overstatement of the number of Gazans who have been killed in the war. The new stance ...

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Boys Scouts of America rebrands

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The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to become more gender inclusive. Next February, the 115th anniversary of its founding, it will become Scouting America. “Though our name will be ...

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Parents ignoring AI despite concerns of its effect on kids

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Although parents are concerned about artificial intelligence, they are not actively learning about the emerging technology, a new survey from the Barna Group found. Three in four are concerned about AI’s impact ...

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Need a media break? Here are five signs to watch out for

The negative effects of social media on children have been hotly debated. Adults also may benefit from reduced screen time. Here are five signs that it may be time to take a break ...

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Is Taylor Swift’s new album too dark for kids?

As young fans rush to purchase the latest Taylor Swift album, some parents question whether the dark material on “The Tortured Poets Department” is suitable for kids. The album contains seven explicit songs that ...

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Patrick Mahomes says he would step away from football for his family

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes put family above football in a recent cover story in “Time” magazine. He said he will keep playing in the NFL as long as it doesn’t “take away ...

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The Dirty Dozen: List of sexually exploitative companies released

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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has released its annual list of 12 mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation. This year’s rankings includes big tech companies, online retailers and a U.S. law that ...

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Ministry helps combat ‘epidemic’ of fatherlessness

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Sean Teis, who was abandoned by his father at a young age, calls fatherlessness a national epidemic. “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that fatherless children are at dramatically ...

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MOPS rebrands as MomCO after 50 years of service

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MOPS International is making a big change after 50 years serving young moms with encouragement. The organization will now be known as MomCo. In a press release, the group said the rebranding ...

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On World Down Syndrome Day, dad cannot imagine life without his daughter

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In a post that appeared at The Atlantic, “A Generational Shift in Understanding Life With Down Syndrome,” Educator Theo Malekin does an admirable job in helping us understand how much attitudes have changed ...

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Lawmaker accuses Mayor Lucas of “grooming” children

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A Missouri lamaker is voicing concern after Kansas City leaders read a book promoting transgenderism to children for National Reading Day. Videos posted on Twitter and TikTok showed Mayor Quinton Lucas, city ...

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Super Bowl rally shooting shows need for strong fathers, Chiefs kicker says

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is challenging men to step up in the wake of the deadly shooting at the team’s Super Bowl rally last month. “I had to do a ...

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The Rabbit hOle children’s literature experience now open in North KC

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Just in time for spring break, local parents have an innovative new option for family outings. The Rabbit hOle, the Kansas City “Explor-a-storium” that’s been in the works for the past eight years, ...

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The Little War exhibit at National War I Museum shows Great War from children’s perspective

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World War I took a heavy toll, not only on the soldiers who fought but also on the families who waited for them at home. The Little War, a new exhibit that ...

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Larry Boy returns in Veggie Tales movie

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Christian parents who grew up watching Veggie Tales now are sharing the popular shows with their own kids. The producers, Big Idea Content Group and Kingstone Studios, have announced that a new ...

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Woman killed at Chiefs parade is identified

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Kansas City authorities have released the name of a woman killed at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration. Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a mother of two from Overland Park, was killed during the ...

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“Bring All Dads Back Home”: Super Bowl commercial on behalf of hostages

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Amid the usual promotions for beer, fast food and cars, a commercial during Sunday evening’s Super Bowl encouraged the release of hostages taken during the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. In ...

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Churches must tackle porn, says app founder

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The use of pornography has become a “civilizational crisis” that churches need to address, according to Ronald DeHaas, founder and CEO of the accountability app Covenant Eyes. DeHaas, who also serves as ...

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“Touched by an Angel” star writes children’s book based on her childhood

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Being a child is harder than ever in today’s secular culture. Actress Roma Downey, who starred in the hit television show “Touched by an Angel,” is helping make the journey easier with ...

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Everybody Must Get Stoned?

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Was Bob Dylan correct when he penned the famous lyrics “everybody must get stoned?” Deuteronomy 21:18-21 might lead us to believe that stoning our children is a good idea. Deuteronomy 21.18-21: “Suppose ...

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Social media made billions in advertising targeting kids

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Social media conglomerates earned nearly $11 billion from advertising targeting children. Of that, almost $2 billion in ad revenue came from users under the age of 12. YouTube earned the most ad ...

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