Local restaurants have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic and are looking for creative ways to help both their employees and the community. Plowboys Barbeque is responding in classic Kansas City ...
Read More »Arrest warrant issued for Florida megachurch pastor who ignored virus orders
A Florida TV station is reporting that an arrest warrant has been issued for the pastor of a Tampa megachurch. Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne is facing charges after refusing to close its doors ...
Read More »A view from Israel: Trump leadership leads to high approval ratings
President Trump has been accused of almost everything – from colluding with the Russians, to withholding money from Ukraine in a quid pro quo, and, most recently, downplaying the coronavirus threat in ...
Read More »When you care enough: Hallmark Cards donating two million greeting cards
Hallmark Cards is donating two million free greeting cards to encourage people to send to friends, family and others who now, more than ever, need to feel loved and supported. The company ...
Read More »While elective surgeries banned, some states still prioritize abortion
A growing number of states have banned elective surgeries in order to focus all resources on fighting the coronavirus. Some abortion providers and states, however, have determined abortion to be an essential ...
Read More »Dolly Parton: virus a ‘Lesson from God…keep faith’
Country singer Dolly Parton has said she believes the COVID-19 virus is a “lesson from God” that will make everyone “a better person,” in an encouraging video on social media. The singer, ...
Read More »Missouri National Guard called up, begins deployment
Missouri’s National Guard has is being mobilized across the state. Governor Mike Parson Friday signed the executive order to begin the full call up of the Missouri National Guard to assist with ...
Read More »Chart of current coronavirus cases and deaths in U.S.
Here’s the current number of coronavirus cases and deaths across the United States. As of March 28. USA State Total Cases New Cases Total Deaths New Deaths Active Cases Source New York ...
Read More »Ford, GMC, Honda to re-open plants in April
Ford Motors is going back to work. The company announced Thursday that it is restarting production in April of its most profitable vehicles. The move is to generate cash that has been ...
Read More »Church reports 34 coronavirus cases among staff and members
A coronavirus outbreak at one church underscores the importance of social distancing for local congregations. First Assemblies of God Church in Greers Ferry, Ark., has reported 34 cases of the illness with ...
Read More »19 suggestions for loving your neighbor
Many Christians are seeking the proper balance between staying safe and helping their neighbors. The National Christian Foundation offers 19 ideas for loving your neighbor during the pandemic. Shop locally: Call local businesses ...
Read More »Our readers share their binge-worthy entertainment
We are listing alternate activities for our readers since events are cancelled across the country. Like you, we are getting accustomed to the new normal. We asked our readers to give us ...
Read More »‘Church at the Drive-In’ idea is revived
Churches across Missouri are finding creative ways to stay connected with their members, and one idea is by holding church at the drive-in theatre. Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Potosi is meeting ...
Read More »Churches find creative way to serve their communities during coronavirus pandemic
Churches across the nation are helping their neighbors by finding simple but creative ways to serve communities during the pandemic, according to Christianity Today. Ed Stetzer, the Billy Graham Chair of Church, ...
Read More »US Military deploys 200 troops to New York
President Donald Trump is deploying more than 200 military troops to New York. Medical personnel from the 531st Hospital Center at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, will arrive in the city Thursday to assist ...
Read More »Photo of Jewish and Muslim EMTs in Israel goes viral
An image of two EMTs is going viral after it was snapped in Israel. The photo, captured on Wednesday, caught the remarkable sight of two emergency workers — one a Jew, the ...
Read More »Deal reached on Senate coronavirus bill
U.S. Senate leaders and the White House reached an agreement on a $2 trillion relief bill amid the COVID-19 pandemic, White House official Eric Ueland said shortly after midnight on Wednesday. “Ladies ...
Read More »Military will help Israel go to total lockdown
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads in Israel, its military (IDF) is preparing for a potential total lockdown. It would include a mobilization of eight battalions to aid authorities in enforcing the lockdown. ...
Read More »Here’s some good news: God still cares
It’s easy to focus on what is wrong right now. Yet, God is not sitting on the sidelines. He is at work, as He always is, showing mercy and granting help. So, ...
Read More »Following Kansas virus guidelines, Dennis Wilson died after originally being refused test
The wife of a Kansas man who died over the weekend of COVID-19 wrote about his suffering in anguished Facebook posts that describe how he went to two walk-in clinics and a hospital before ...
Read More »Free educational resources for homeschooling during crisis
With schools shut down, many parents are being thrust into the brave new world of homeschooling for the first time. Free help and resources are available from several Christian organizations. One company, ...
Read More »Party over: Spring break students now testing positive
CBS News is reporting that those partying college students seen on Florida beaches during spring break last week are now testing positive for their stupidity. As of Monday night, five students from ...
Read More »Communist China propaganda war targets President Trump over virus
You may have seen them – the hashtag or term #Trumppandemic showing up on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Those inclined to oppose President Trump may think it’s a harmless political statement to ...
Read More »Famous chefs to prepare meals for local homeless
City Union Mission will become a four-star restaurant Tuesday with a little help from some famous local chefs. On March 24, Michael Smith and his team from the Farina and Extra Virgin restaurants will prepare a ...
Read More »Missouri lawmakers argue over funding for coronavirus response
Missouri lawmakers are sparring over an emergency spending plan passed by the House. The plan includes $33 million in federal funds and also frees up another $7 million in state funding that ...
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