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The story of Pesakh (Passover) and why it matters
Pesakh (Passover) begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan. The name “Pesakh” (PAY-sahkh, with a “kh”…
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Books
Debunking centuries-old myths about Mary Magdalene
One of the most misunderstood biblical figures has to be Mary Magdalene. Let’s start with what we do know about…
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What are natural burials? A Christian scholar explains
Death is not a subject people typically have an easy time discussing. But for Christian scholar Beth Hoeltke, it’s one she’s devoted…
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Israel concerned about Ukrainian Jews as Russian invasion threat mounts
Israel is concerned about the fate of 70,000 Jews living in Ukraine as the threat of a Russian invasion increases.…
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Culture Watch
The pandemic changed death rituals and left grieving families without a sense of closure
The unexpected death of a friend and colleague to COVID-19 in January 2021 led me to start researching how American…
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Union Station Auschwitz exhibition ticket sales top 300,000
Time is running out to visit the Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. exhibition at Kansas City’s Union Station. There will…
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Culture Watch
How Cup Noodles became one of the biggest success stories of all time
See a container of Cup Noodles at a convenience store and you might think of dorm rooms and cheap calories.…
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Church & Ministry
On this day in history: Athanasius – Defender of Orthodoxy
Much of what we believe today about Christ today, being God in human flesh and the Trinity was articulated by…
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Dozens of education bills await Missouri legislators as new session begins
Education is a hot topic in Missouri as the 101st General Assembly’s Second Session begins this week. More than 100…
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