The jury is still out on whether Missouri and the nation will experience a recession in the coming year, said David Yaskewich, an economist at Southeast Missouri State University. “Right now, it ...
Read More »Jewish celebration of Rosh Hashanah kicks off 10 days of High Holy days leading to Yom Kippur
Friday was the first day of Rosh Hashanah, which marks the beginning of the High Holy days in the Jewish calendar. High Holy days will continue for 10 days, ending with Yom ...
Read More »Investors must admit to ESG considerations under new Missouri rule
Financial advisers and institutions in Missouri must have clients sign disclosure forms when an investment option could rely on environment, social and governance scores or prioritize elements that may not yield maximum ...
Read More »Can we just stop the crazy rapture prophecies?
Why all the rapture prophecies? Back in the 1970s, I used to joke that someone was going to write a book titled, Jesus Is Coming Back in the 1970s, only to publish ...
Read More »“The Chosen” creator responds to critics of pride flag spotted on set
Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of “The Chosen” series, has responded to critics of an LGBTQ flag that was spotted on the set. “We have made very clear from the beginning that ...
Read More »Splenda changes DNA, causes ‘leaky gut’: study
A chemical used in popular sweeteners and sugar-free foods can damage human DNA and cause “leaky gut” according to a new study. Splenda is the best-selling sweetener in the United States and ...
Read More »Most missed Pentecost Sunday – a significant day in church history
Christians around the world celebrated Pentecost on May 28. Sadly, many Churches across the United States ignore this important commemoration which is one of the most significant on the church calendar. Pentecost ...
Read More »Christians around the world pause to mark Holy Week before Easter
Holy Week, from Palm Sunday through Easter, is a sacred time for Christians around the world, with each day leading up to Sunday having special significance. Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox churches remember ...
Read More »“Unseen Realm” author Dr. Michael Heiser has died
Dr. Michael Heiser has died after a battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away Sunday. Heiser was a renowned biblical scholar who tackled some of the Bible’s most difficult packages, ...
Read More »Valentine’s Day: from Christian martyrs to chocolate
Valentine’s Day is one of the most celebrated, yet least understood holidays in the Western World. Today, it’s known for expressing your love or affection for another. That could be your spouse, ...
Read More »Ministries unite to advance Great Commission over 10 years
More than two dozen leaders of significant global ministry networks convened in early December in New York City to combine their experience and insights toward the goal of Great Commission fulfillment within ...
Read More »Merriam-Webster names “gaslighting” its 2022 word of the year
After a contentious political season, Merriam-Webster has selected “gaslighting” as its word of the year for 2022. The official definition is the psychological manipulation of a person, usually over an extended period of time, ...
Read More »‘Dangerous legislation’: Franklin Graham talks about ‘Respect for Marriage Act’
Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to contact their senators, warning them that the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act” legislation would fail to protect individuals with the traditional concept of marriage. “The ...
Read More »Veterans can enjoy these food discounts Friday
A number of restaurants will offer discounts to former service members this Friday in honor of Veterans Day. Among the special food deals: 7-Eleven: Ex-Service members get a free Quart-Pound Big Bite ...
Read More »Our recommendations on the Missouri Amendments
Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana use in Missouri, has received most of the media attention. However, voters also will decide on several other amendments on Election Day. Here are the ...
Read More »Two constitutional amendments on the Kansas ballot for 2022
On Tuesday, November 8, Kansas voters will weigh in on two proposed constitutional amendments, as well as determine a number of major state and federal offices, from U.S. Senator and governor to ...
Read More »Pastors taking different approaches to participating in Halloween celebrations
Churches around the nation are taking different approaches on whether and how to celebrate Halloween. Most church leaders in a recent survey said they do not celebrate Halloween because it originated from ...
Read More »Missouri 2022 Ballot Measures
The following ballot measures have been certified for the November 8, 2022 general election. Amendment 1 Proposed by 101st General Assembly (First Regular Session) HCS HJR 35-Griesheimer Do you want to amend ...
Read More »One of Wahlberg brothers found his faith while locked in prison
While Mark and Donnie Wahlberg achieved great success in music and film, their brother Jim took a darker path that led to prison. “I lived a rough-and-tumble life,” he said. “I was ...
Read More »Judge halts FBI investigation, siding with Trump for a special master over documents
The FBI was slapped down by a federal judge Monday in their attempt to prevent outside review of materials seized in a raid from the residence of former President Donald Trump. A ...
Read More »As monkeypox spreads in homosexual community, Feds declare health emergency
The Biden administration on Thursday declared Monkeypox a “public health emergency.” But while the disease is spreading, officials confirm it is primarily targeting sexually active homosexual men and those in close physical ...
Read More »Lawsuit over Skittles after EU finds ingredient can change DNA
A civil lawsuit has been filed against Skittles alleging that the brightly-colored candies are unsafe to eat because they contain a known toxin that the company had agreed six years ago to ...
Read More »Presbyterian Church USA condemns Israel as ‘apartheid’ state
The Presbyterian Church USA, which is rapidly losing members, has adopted another controversial position. A church committee passed a resolution declaring Israel an apartheid state during its General Assembly this week. Amendment INT-02, ...
Read More »Why we must pass the Value Them Both Amendment on August 2
In 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court radically changed our state constitution, making it impossible to regulate the abortion industry in even the simplest of ways. As a result of this decision, over ...
Read More »Flag Day continues proud tradition dating back to June 14, 1777
Flag Day can be easy to overlook because it falls between Memorial Day and Independence Day on June 14. The non-profit group American Journey Experience shared how the holiday began and why ...
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