As many Americans look for ways to counter the craziness of Black Friday, several states are offering free entrance to their state parks. Across Kansas this year, admission to all state parks ...
Read More »Avoid arguments at Thanksgiving, point others to Christ
As Thanksgiving approaches, you are likely to be surrounded by a few (or maybe many) family members who you would love to see trust in Christ. However, when conversations about the Savior ...
Read More »Former Amazon exec creates faith-based children’s streaming app
A Christian alternative to Disney has been developed by a former Amazon executive and his team. The streaming app offers a variety of entertainment and educational choices for kids. Former Amazon marketing ...
Read More »50 million women worldwide to benefit from Trump initiative
An amazing 50 million women are benefitting worldwide from a plan put in place by President Donald Trump. Ivanka Trump on Nov. 18 announced the second round of grants from a White ...
Read More »Son of ‘Bible Answer Man’ Hanegraaff says truth matters, but life matters more
Hank Hanegraaff, “The Bible Answer Man” on Christian radio, several years ago made the decision to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy. Many evangelicals were puzzled by his decision, and several stations and networks ...
Read More »Family-centric Disney Plus leads November streaming lineup
Disney Plus is the new streaming destination for families In my home, Friday evenings are reserved for family movie night. Sometimes, we rent a movie from Redbox. Other times, we catch a ...
Read More »Branson is the perfect place to blend two Christmas family traditions
Traditions are fantastic opportunities for families to grow together and bond with common experiences. Enjoying and creating them becomes even more meaningful when two people combine those traditions in a marriage. My ...
Read More »Missouri representative hopes to make it easier to become foster parents by speeding up training
Nearly 14,000 children currently are in the Missouri foster care system. Finding and training foster parents willing to give them loving homes seems to be a never-ending challenge. State Rep. Hannah Kelly, ...
Read More »Netflix’s ‘Abstract: The Art of Design’ tops October streaming lineup
Everyone has a talent. Most of us, though, weren’t born with the artistic skill to design things for the world’s top companies. These are the geniuses who design your car. And your ...
Read More »#WalkAway campaign finds thousands leaving Democrat Party
A new movement sweeping the nation finds that thousands of people are leaving the Democrat Party. For many it means leaving behind hyper-partisan acquaintances, friends, and even some family members. It’s an ...
Read More »Actor and Christian Corbin Bernsen confronts hate and anger
Actor Corbin Bernsen was once Hollywood’s leading man through shows like L.A. Law. Now the veteran actor, who is also a Christian, has a new goal to change what we watch and ...
Read More »UPDATE: Norway takes permanent custody of three American children from parents
Norway’s infamous child welfare agency known as Barnevernet has taken permanent custody of three American children from their American mother and Lithuanian father. Natalya Shutakova, a US citizen who last year moved to Norway ...
Read More »The Art of the Potluck: A guide for the 21st Century
As fall gets into full swing, so does the season of the potluck. The period of October through January is becoming known as America’s newest season built around the tradition of gatherings ...
Read More »5 things to know about the Downton Abbey movie
The king and queen are coming to Lord Robert Crawley’s 300-room estate, Downton Abbey, and he has exactly two weeks to get ready for it. Thankfully, he has some of the hardest-working ...
Read More »Filtered movies from Vudu lead October’s family-friendly lineup
What if you could turn a PG-13 movie into a family-friendly film that even a seven-year-old child could watch? Thanks to a new venture between Vudu, Walmart and Clearplay, you can. The Walmart-owned ...
Read More »In Cuba, homeschooling will land you in prison
After refusing to send their daughter to a communist school where she was bullied for her faith, a Christian couple is now serving a prison sentence. The husband and wife, both pastors ...
Read More »Small girl beaten into coma after Christian parents refuse ancestor worship
Vietnam is usually not on the radar of the top countries for persecution of Christians. But for believers in the communist country, they are paying a high price for their faith in ...
Read More »Faith-based crime series ‘Vindication’ leads September streaming lineup
The best new series on Amazon Prime Video is a crime drama full of brilliant sleuthing and police investigations. But — surprise, surprise — there is not a curse word or mega-violent ...
Read More »How to teach your kids to live a healthy lifestyle
Five years ago, our family lifestyle was not healthy. We ate dessert every night and spent so much time in front of the TV that weekend movie nights increasingly became an extensive ...
Read More »Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ on PBS leads September’s family-friendly lineup
More than a few of my childhood nights were spent sitting in my bedroom, wondering why my father was watching a “boring” PBS documentary on the Civil War. But then I grew ...
Read More »‘Overcomer’ opens in top 3 at theaters
The faith-themed film “Overcomer” opened strong over the weekend, placing third at the box office and grossing over $8.2 million at over 1,700 theaters. The drama is directed and produced by Alex ...
Read More »Deciding on the perfect layout for your home
If you’ve ever been on the hunt for a new home, you already know there’s a lot of important factors to consider. You’ve got to think about your family needs, lifestyle, budget, ...
Read More »Tips for managing caregiver boredom
It can be mentally and emotionally taxing to be a caregiver, especially when the care being given is for a loved one. Family caregivers often put their regular lives on hold to ...
Read More »Overcomer is a movie that asks: What defines you?
What defines who you are? Your job? Your spouse, your partner, your accomplishments? Does your sense of well-being and satisfaction come from dependence on your position or friends or appearance or skills? ...
Read More »When does character develop in children?
There are few things in life that a Christian parent hopes for more than to pass on to their children the same principles and character values they live by. Character doesn’t just ...
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