“We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.” Romans 12:5b Family. For some, that word conveys positive images from home or maybe brings to mind valued ...
Read More »New Fire in the Hole will open next spring
Silver Dollar City has good news for fans of its legendary Fire in the Hole ride. The theme part announced on Monday that it has broken ground on an all-new, $30 million ...
Read More »How the Medieval church changed the way Western society views marriage
Joseph Henrich argues that the Western world got its uniqueness from family codes imposed by the church in the Early Middle Ages. The key parts of these codes were not restrictions on ...
Read More »Faith and family come first, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker tells Georgia Tech graduates
Harrison Butker, who kicked the game-winning field goal for the Kansas City Chiefs in February’s Super Bowl, encouraged graduates at his alma mater to put God and family first. He gave the ...
Read More »Absent fathers, failed marriages contribute to decline of Christianity
Absent fathers and failed marriages may be two reasons why Christianity is on the decline in the United States, a new study found. The Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships, recently released by ...
Read More »FBI Director Wray will testify about alleged Hunter Biden cover-up
After months of what Republicans said was stonewalling, FBI Director Christopher Wray on Monday will hand over a subpoenaed document that may detail a Biden family bribery scheme. House Oversight Committee Chairman ...
Read More »Aladdin fulfills summer childhood wishes
Three wishes for the kids this summer include Aladdin, Aladdin, and Aladdin The school year ended last week for many around the metro last week. Kick off a great summer by attending ...
Read More »From music to sports, local families can enjoy variety of Memorial Day weekend activities
Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off summer fun, and a number of events are on tap for area families. On Sunday, Celebration at the Station fills the grounds of Union Station and the National WWI Museum ...
Read More »Demolition begins on Orlando Holy Land Experience theme park
The Holy Land Experience theme Park in Orlando is being demolished after TBN invested more than $130 million in the project. AdventHealth purchased the property from TBN in 2021 for $32 million ...
Read More »Retailers downgrade Mother’s Day, allow customers to ‘opt out’
Nothing could be more wholesome than Mother’s Day, which will be on May 14 this year. However, DoorDash, Pandora, Kay Jewelers and several other companies have sent out preemptive e-mail blasts to ...
Read More »Investigation of Biden family finances widens after committee views documents
Concerns about President Biden and his family profiting from his position increased after members of Congress viewed relevant documents at the U.S. Treasury Department this week. House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., and ...
Read More »“Annie” offers a lot to love in family-friendly musical at the Kaufmann
There is a lot to love in the Broadway show Annie which opened April 18 at the Kaufmann Center for the Performing Arts. The national production is enjoyable for both adults and ...
Read More »Popular singer Granger Smith leaves career for ministry
Country singer Granger Smith plans to leave the music industry to focus on ministry after his final tour this summer. The 43-year-old singer shared the news in a video he posted on Instagram to ...
Read More »Costing only $250K, “His Only Son” movie earns $11 million
The low-budget faith-based movie “His Only Son” has earned an impressive $11 million since it opened two weeks ago. The Angel Studios biblical drama created by David Helling tells the Old Testament ...
Read More »The Lake of the Ozarks to get $300 million “Oasis” family fun development
Families soon will have more reasons than just boating, swimming and fishing to visit the Lake of the Ozarks. Developers have announced plans for the Oasis at Lakeport development. The $300 million ...
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 »Silver Dollar City’s Fire In The Hole coaster to close at end of 2023
It’s one of the most iconic roller coasters in the nation. Now, Fire In The Hole at Branson’s Silver Dollar City will have its very last season amusing adults and thrilling children. ...
Read More »List of Kansas City-area Christmas light displays
Local families can brighten their Christmas season with a number of light displays on both sides of the state line. Even with record bitter cold predicted for this week, there are numerous ...
Read More »Mark Wahlberg’s faith-based “Father Stu” rereleased as PG-13
Some viewers stayed away from Mark Wahlberg’s faith-based movie “Father Stu” earlier this year because of its strong language. The true story is back in theaters, but this time in a PG-13 ...
Read More »Non-stop entertainment options available now through Christmas
As the song says, it’s Christmas in Kansas City. From holiday music to light displays to ice skating, families have plenty of entertainment options between now and December 25. These are a ...
Read More »Dear pastor, don’t cancel church on Christmas
Dear pastor, I hope it’s not too late to make you reconsider your decision to cancel church on Christmas. I know that December is crazy busy—for you and for everyone else. I ...
Read More »People let you down. Show mercy and move on
As the holidays are in full swing, many find themselves in the company of others who may be the source of a past transgression or hurt. People let other people down. Here’s ...
Read More »Faith and family keep catcher for Phillies well grounded
The catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies is excited to be playing in his first World Series against the Houston Astros. However, his faith is still his top priority. “I just thank God ...
Read More »Stepbrother’s book reveals untold story of Elvis and faith
What’s the untold story of Elvis and his faith? That’s the topic of a new book by New York Times bestselling author and stepbrother to Elvis, Billy Stanley in conjunction with co-author ...
Read More »How we can better serve the widow
For Eileen Vignaroli, the plight of the widow was all too real. When she was widowed in 2015 after 47 years of marriage, Eileen thought the death of her husband Don might ...
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