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Culture Watch
Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring
After a bone-chilling cold spell, an early spring is on the way if Punxsutawney Phil is correct. The famous groundhog…
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Columns
Hatred, racism didn’t deter George Washington Carver
Few know George Washington Carver, the humble pioneering researcher and Christian, grew up in Missouri and Kansas. We celebrate him…
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Entertainment
KC Royals sponsoring free admission to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Families looking for something fun and educational to do can visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City for…
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Faith
Middle East war won’t stop the gospel says John Piper
Despite the turmoil in the Middle East, God is still in control, pastor and author John Piper said in response…
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Travel
Heartland to Holyland Tours
You’ve reached the info page of Heartland to Holyland Tours. We have two tours planned in 2024. Both depart as…
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History & Archaeology
Iconic New Jersey diner finds new life in rural Missouri
A beloved roadside diner is coming to central Missouri. Rosie’s Diner, which gained national fame as the setting for a…
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History & Archaeology
MLK went by ‘Mike’ until he was 22 and other factoids
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday the nation celebrates, remains a fascinating and complex figure. Here are six factoids…
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Next Generation
Movies will tell story of Winans family
The name “Winans” has long been synonymous with gospel music. “Thankful,” a seven-part series about the family, is in development.…
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History & Archaeology
Israeli Researchers confirm Goliath’s hometown recorded in II Kings
Researchers from four universities in Israel said they have validated a disputed event cited in II Kings 2:17 involving a…
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History & Archaeology
National Park Service will not remove Penn statue after outcry
A famous statue of William Penn, for whom Pennsylvania is named, will not be removed by the National Park Service…
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