Life in a revolving door: connecting with others
I met a man in Nashville while passing through a revolving door at an entrance to a downtown hotel. I smiled and greeted him as he was exiting. Immediately the man turned ... Read More »
Census data point to rebound in number of two-parent families
The traditional two-parent family is making a comeback, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In the mid-2000’s, only about two-thirds of families included both mother and father in the home, ... Read More »
What does God think of your name?
“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1). What do you think of that statement from the Bible? It ... Read More »
The Chauvin-Floyd trial and the pursuit of justice
Guilty on all three counts. That was the sentence heard across America, as former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter of George ... Read More »
Hallmark giving away a million cards to help encourage people
Hallmark Cards is giving away one million cads from its Real Stories collection to inspire people to support their loved ones throughout life’s ups and downs and strengthen their relationships through regular ... Read More »
Slain Boulder Police Officer Talley was a dedicated Christian dad to seven
One of the ten people killed in the mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store was not only a Boulder police officer, but also a deeply committed Christian. Fifty-one-year-old Officer Eric Talley ... Read More »
Canadian pastor will remain imprisoned for holding church service
Christians around the world are speaking out on behalf of a Canadian pastor imprisoned since Feb. 16 for holding in-person worship services. Pastor James Coates with GraceLife Church of Edmonton was arrested ... Read More »
HillFaith shares Jesus with Democrat and Republican aides on Capitol Hill
For the young Congressional aides that swarm into Washington D.C. every year, life on Capitol Hill can be exciting and an opportunity to enact some real change by assisting the nation’s politicians, ... Read More »
Community pulls together to relocate and renovate historic black church
A historic black church is being saved from demolition as a community pulls together in the effort. In September 2014, the planned demolition of Timmons Temple in Springfield, Mo. was brought to ... Read More »
House passes police reform bill some call ‘anti-police’
The House of Representatives has passed a police reform bill that would ban certain police tactics and require local law enforcement to follow guidelines outlined by Congress. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act ... Read More »
Churches modifying Ash Wednesday practices over Covid
The pandemic is complicating plans to mark Ash Wednesday, which will start the Lenten season on Wednesday, February 17. The solemn day — officially known as the Day of Ashes — is ... Read More »
Joplin pitches in to help rebuild mosque after fire
More than $40,000 has been raised to rebuild a mosque in Noel, Mo., that burned in late December. The fundraiser is a joint effort of the Islamic Society of Joplin, the Muslim ... Read More »
Covid and loss unite rural churches in faith
Thirty miles of rural Missouri separate the two churches, and so much else. One is mostly white; the other hosts services in five languages for a flock that spans the world. But ... Read More »
Creative ways to make generous giving a family activity
Despite the many challenges of 2020, Americans are pausing this week to give things. The period of Thanksgiving through the new year traditionally sees the highest giving levels among individuals of all ... Read More »
Local churches partner with police for Faith and Blue initiative
Several area churches are teaming up with police in a community outreach effort. It’s part of a national initiative called “Faith and Blue,” which aims to improve community relationships through collaboration with ... Read More »
Grants totalling $93 million will help 92 churches strengthen bonds
Lilly Endowment has awarded 92 grants to strengthen Christian congregations so they can help people deepen their relationships with God, build strong relationships with each other and contribute to the flourishing of ... Read More »
Kansas City Awakening March to coincide with Franklin Graham march in Washington
“Join your Christian brothers and sisters to cry out for God to bring a spiritual awakening in our city, nation, and the world!” is the call of Bishop John Birmingham. Birmingham and ... Read More »
Mayor Lucas proposes changes to police operations
Missouri’s largest city may be in for some big changes for its police department. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas discussed the plans in a closed session of the Board of Police Commissioners ... Read More »
Macon, Mo church revival experiences Covid-19 outbreak
A recent church revival in the north-central town of Macon has resulted in 21 confirmed cases of coronavirus. “There was a revival over about four days, probably involved around 100 people or ... Read More »
Inner city pastors seek solutions as murders spike
Pastors in the inner city continue to pray against violence as the murder toll climbs in Kansas City. Two more people were shot and killed over the July 4 weekend as the ... Read More »
Donations to churches and ministries hold steady throughout pandemic
Churches across the nation are feeling encouraged after their congregations stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic. Donations to churches and ministries have remained strong. In a reversal of earlier fears for the ... Read More »
Israel will fund construction of new city, ‘Trump Heights’
President Donald Trump received a present from Israel on his 74th birthday. The Israeli government approved funding on Sunday to begin construction on “Trump Heights,” a new town in the Golan Heights. ... Read More »
Top Ukraine police official demands list of Jews
A demand by a senior police officer in western Ukraine for a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of local Jewish community members has been roundly condemned by Jewish leaders ... Read More »
More than $400,000 raised to assist small churches during pandemic
Many small churches have been hit hard by reduced giving during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, more than $400,000 already has been raised to help them, and more than 1,000 churches already ... Read More »
Chick-fil-A sales and donations surge in response to coronavirus
A Chick-fil-A restaurant is finding that serving others during the coronavirus outbreak is not just the right thing to do – it also is good for business. “With nice days like today, ... Read More »
