By Anne Foley Rauth | My mom met Jesus January 31. The next December, I was selfish and wanted her to jet back down from heaven, come to earth and help me ...
Read More »Chasing After Empty Boxes
By Don Sultz | 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NIV) “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather ...
Read More »Downtown Topeka has a lot to offer for the holidays
As the holiday season continues, Downtown Topeka is looking better than ever! People are getting in the Christmas Spirit! Christmas shopping in Downtown Topeka can be fun, with all the unique shops ...
Read More »Holiday Help Hotline: Top Emergency Questions Reveal Common Christmas and Thanksgiving Crises
Holiday celebrations rarely go as planned and often are marked by both small and large complications. The internet resource JustAnswer, a platform that connects users with verified experts, compiled a list of ...
Read More »News Briefs: Ban on shampoo bottles; Gaza update; Dems say Trump not a threat;
Today’s news briefs include Democrats don’t really think Trump is a threat, Gaza war update; Impeaching Thomas and Alito; banning shampoo bottles. Update on Hamas in Gaza The Israel Defense Forces has ...
Read More »Slavic Gospel Association giving “stars of hope” to children in Israel, Ukraine
Hope is in short supply this year for many children caught in the wars raging in Israel and Ukraine. American Christians are supporting the annual Christmas campaign called Immanuel’s Child that will deliver ...
Read More »Scams abound with gift cards this Christmas
Gift cards make convenient last-minute Christmas gifts. However, they also are attractive targets for scammers who want to steal money or personal information. According to the Better Business Bureau, 50 percent more people ...
Read More »City Union Mission distributing over 11,000 gifts to at-risk families
The City Union Mission Christmas Store, a key component of the ministry’s Mission Christmas outreach, will close on December 21. Here, at-risk, income-qualified men, women, and children can “shop” for their families ...
Read More »Do atheists attend church on Christmas?
The country seems more and more divided between people of faith and those who consider themselves agnostics and atheists. Many people who are nominally religious and even agnostic may still celebrate the ...
Read More »Churchgoers and leaders find value in ministries serving women
Ministry leaders and women churchgoers believe ministry to women is working in their congregations, but both feel there’s room for improvement. Lifeway Research surveyed 1,001 evangelical and Black Protestant female churchgoers in the ...
Read More »City Union Mission needs “helping hands” for annual Christmas Store
City Union Mission is gearing up for its annual Christmas Store, a cherished tradition set to open its doors in November. As an integral part of the organization’s “Mission: Christmas” initiative, the ...
Read More »Mother’s Day: The interesting history of our most celebrated holiday
Mother’s Day is the one day a year when children make a point to visit their moms. Hanging baskets, cards, flowers, candy, a picnic, or some other special meal commemoration ensues. But ...
Read More »5 IRS changes you need to know this year
With the tax filing deadline fast approaching, the changes made by the IRS are under closer scrutiny. Here’s a list of what’s new concerning tax limits, standard deductions, credits and more. Standard ...
Read More »Festival of Lights tells the story of “The Greatest Gift” at Gary’s Berries Christmas celebration
Christmas is often a time where families come together to celebrate their love for one-another, creating memories by taking family pictures, enjoying traditions like watching Christmas movies or listening to carols…and of ...
Read More »Christmas Is Not an Emergency
Christmas and money—now there’s a combination that can send anyone spiraling. Some think it’s an emergency, even in a bad economy. When you’re trying to take control of your money, saving for ...
Read More »Kathie Lee Gifford encourages Christians to not be afraid of gifts of the Spirit
Too many Westerners are needlessly afraid of spiritual gifts, talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford said has told the Christian Broadcasting Network. “Once you understand, you meet the people that have these ...
Read More »Prepare for the financial side of the holidays
The holidays can push budgets past their limit as people do more entertaining, attend more events, dine out and participate in gift exchanges. Whether you’re gathering in person or celebrating at a ...
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 »City Union Mission Christmas store serves 800 families this year
The City Union Mission’s Christmas Store, where homeless, near-homeless and at-risk men and women can shop for their families at no cost, will close its doors for the season tomorrow, December 22. ...
Read More »Slavic Gospel Association brings hope to children in former Soviet bloc nations
About 800 local churches across Russia and the former Soviet Union will deliver Christmas gifts and the gospel — along with personalized greetings from donors in the United States — to an ...
Read More »School drops Operation Christmas Child after threats from atheist group
It’s always a sign that the Christmas season is approaching when atheists attack Samaritan’s Purse. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has stopped a school from participating in Operation Christmas Child. A “concerned ...
Read More »Babylon Bee pokes fun at Missouri, Kansas over vaccine enticements
The satirical website Babylon Bee released a story on what states are giving away to encourage residents to get vaccinated. Included on list, which pokes fun at all 50 states, are “Free ...
Read More »How to have hope for a difficult Christmas season
Christmas carols fill the air; smiles and laughter are everywhere. A drive through town reveals glistening windows boasting of tasty holiday treats and shiny red ribbon. Twinkling lights dance in unexpected places ...
Read More »6 ways to make Christmas more meaningful at home
It was breathtaking . . . simple, yet incredibly elegant. After a quick stop at the dollar store for Christmas supplies, I hurried home to recreate the festive showpiece that had caught ...
Read More »It’s possible to celebrate the season without debt
Nearly one in 10 Americans is still paying off debt from Christmas shopping – in 2018. Even with the strongest economy in 50 years, many consumer still purchase more than they can ...
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