Today’s children face unprecedented dangers, many of them with spiritual roots, yet many parents are asleep at the wheel. “Anxiety, depression, panic disorders have gone up among kids I’ve seen in my ...
Read More »Republicans work for more family support as Democrats push for abortion
As Democrats pass legislation to legalize abortion until birth across the country, Republicans are taking a different path to support women and unborn children. Both responses to the historic overturning of Roe ...
Read More »‘Lifemark’ is boring and unrealistic, even for Christian film standards
Kirk Cameron‘s adoption movie “Lifemark” has been extended for an extra week after originally being scheduled to close in theaters Sept. 15. The move comes after it was the #4 movie in ...
Read More »Two sisters who survived the Holocaust die just days apart
Two sisters who survived the Holocaust as girls and moved to the United States afterward died just days apart in their adopted home of Alabama. The Alabama Holocaust Education Center said Ruth Scheuer Siegler died ...
Read More »Remaining Christians in Afghanistan persecuted by government, family members
Christians who remain in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover last summer routinely face persecution and torture from the Taliban government. “There are still Christians in Afghanistan,” said Todd Nettleton, an author and ...
Read More »Spiritual perspectives of Olivia Newton-John emerge after death
Millions of fans around the world are mourning the death of singer Olivia Newton-John earlier this week. She was, perhaps, one of the most decent people in the entertainment industry. In a ...
Read More »Missouri Historical Society offers free video series about genealogical research
One of the hardest parts of tracing family history is determining where to start. The State Historical Society of Missouri can help. The organization has released a series of 12 workshop videos ...
Read More »Heartland to Holy Land tour of Israel April 29 – May 10, 2023
The next Metro Voice tour of the Biblical heartland of Israel will be April 29 through May 10, 2023. Join Metro Voice publishers Dwight and Anita Widaman on this Heartland to Holy ...
Read More »5 Family-friendly things: for $6.99, Frndly streaming is an amazing deal
Can a new streaming service called “Frndly” make a difference? For decades, satellite and cable companies maintained a large customer base by offering channels that families couldn’t get anywhere else. Then came ...
Read More »This is how many people visited Branson last year
After going through a difficult time during pandemic lockdowns, a record 10 million people visited the Branson area last year. “The numbers don’t lie – Branson is a destination that appeals to ...
Read More »Former Hallmark exec hopes to compete with better television programming
GAC Media hopes to rival the Hallmark Channel and become the leader in family television, CEO Bill Abbott says. Abbott formerly was CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, the parent company of ...
Read More »5 Easter movies not to miss this year
As Christians prepare for Easter Sunday, many may be searching for a movie to include in their weekend activities. But what to watch? Here’s what others are including in their “top Easter ...
Read More »Hundreds gather at Disney Studios to protest company’s woke agenda
More than 500 people gathered in front of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., this week to speak out against the company’s woke agenda. Organized by Sean Feucht and his Hold the Line team, ...
Read More »Volunteer recalls taking her first call at the pregnancy resource ministry Birthright
“Birthright, this is Christy.” I felt great energy and enthusiasm in my voice as I lifted the receiver and responded to the insistent ringing of the cream-colored phone with the curly, long ...
Read More »Angel Studios has big plans to produce viewer-driven content such as “The Chosen”
Angel Studios, which works with the popular Christian series “The Chosen,” is just getting started. The family-friendly moviemaking powerhouse could end up disrupting how films and TV shows are funded and created. ...
Read More »Family rifts affect millions – here’s how to move toward reconciliation
Family relationships are on many people’s minds during the holiday season as sounds and images of happy family celebrations dominate the media. Anyone whose experiences don’t live up to the holiday hype may find ...
Read More »Noon Year’s Eve at Union Station offers daylong activities on December 31
For people who have trouble staying up until midnight to ring in the New Year, Kansas City’s Union Station is offering daytime alternatives this Friday. Science City’s annual New Year’s event, Noon ...
Read More »12 Christmas movies to watch before New Years
It’s the Christmas holiday, which for many means more free time, lots of travel and the desire to curl up with hot chocolate and a good movie. There are hundreds of Christmas ...
Read More »How to celebrate Christmas with those of other faiths or no faith
The Christmas season can be stressful for many as they gather with family members who may be unbelievers or followers of other faiths. Polls show that a majority of atheists celebrate the ...
Read More »Help children avoid Christmas emotional breakdowns
The Christmas season is an exciting time for children – perhaps a little too exciting at times. Christi Bergin, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist at the University of Missouri, shared advice for making ...
Read More »Christmas season puts spotlight on epidemic of loneliness – including in the church
With the Christmas bustle, it can be easy to forget that the holidays can be one of the loneliest times of the year for many people. Nearly one-third of U.S. adults report ...
Read More »How do Christian-Jewish families navigate the Christmas tree?
Traditionally, for Christian-Jewish families – or at least in writing about them – the month of December is referred to as a “dilemma.” This time of year brings discussion about whether to celebrate Christmas, ...
Read More »West Side Story is refreshing in faithfulness to 1950s Broadway
West Side Story is an old story. Really old. It’s based on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet, replacing the warring Italian clans of the Montagues and Capulets with the Jets and Sharks. ...
Read More »5 ways to stay balanced during the busy holiday season
As bright and joyful as the holiday season can be, the hustle and bustle of the season can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. Remembering to slow down and find ways to maintain ...
Read More »Photo albums at Thanksgiving can engage elders struggling with memory
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month comes each November when families gather together for Thanksgiving. That time together often shines a light on loved ones struggling with memory loss. Over 5 million Americans suffer from ...
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