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Yes, young adult, you can fly the American flag and be proud
Many young people say they are not patriotic. It’s an important issue as we celebrate Flag Day on June 14. I want…
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Church & Ministry
How the role of chaplains is changing
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing new attention to the work of chaplains and changing the way they minister. Before the…
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Entertainment
MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises to open at Union Station
The record-breaking Auschwitz exhibition at Kansas City’s Union Station closed in March to record crowds. Now, the next major exhibition,…
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Travel
Mothers and Mother’s Day: the real story
Mother’s Day is the one day a year when children make a point to visit their moms. Hanging baskets, cards,…
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Hot dates: Israeli botanists grow trees using seeds from biblical times
The desert is blooming as Israeli farmers are growing trees from seeds that date back to biblical times. “We’re talking…
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Archaeology and History
The collectivist horrors against Ukraine by Russia are unmatched in its history
During Ukraine’s long history, there have been no shortages of geopolitical manipulations against the Ukrainian people. Long before the current…
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Columns
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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Archaeology and History
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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