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After record drought, Sea of Galilee sees miracle of record rain
This week, as I was reading Israeli news headlines, an article grabbed my attention: “Galilee just six feet away from…
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Columns
Former Iranian hostages pen letter of thanks to President Trump
[Editor’s note: In 1979 Kevin Hermening, Michael H. Howland, David M. Roeder and Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann were among the 52…
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Kansas News
‘Bleeding Kansas’ Series returns to Constitution Hall
Dramatic interpretations and talks about the violent territorial and civil war history of Kansas, 1854-1865, will highlight the 2020 annual…
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People triggered by Bethlehem response on ‘Jeopardy!’
Although most children in Sunday school know that Bethlehem is in Israel, the location stirred up some controversy on a…
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Travel
Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem market on the path to the Temple
The Israel Antiquities Authority believes it has found a 2,000-year-old market next to the recently discovered Pilgrimage Road in Jerusalem…
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Faith
Top 10 Bible archaeological discoveries of 2019
It was a big year in Israel both for the record number of tourists visiting the Holy Land but also…
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What Is Conservative American Nationalism?
Circumstances change; core principles do not. The country’s oldest foreign-policy tradition still finds its home on the right. What Is…
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Missouri News
Missouri lawmaker criticizes Roman god on top of capitol dome
A Missouri lawmaker is not happy that a statue of Ceres, the Roman god of agriculture, is being returned to…
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Culture Watch
Jewish group meets with German Passion Play over stereotypes
Once a decade, thousands of Christians make the pilgrimage to Germany for the Oberammergau Passion Play, which first was performed…
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Travel
Ghost towns of Kansas City
The Kansas City area is dotted with old towns and ghost towns, some with distinct evidence of their existence, while…
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