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Archaeology and History
Ancient trash dump gives clues to life at time of Jesus
An archaeological excavation in Jerusalem has uncovered 2,000-year-old trash and relics from the decades surrounding the life of Christ. The…
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Economy impairs ministries providing Thanksgiving meals
High inflation and a slow economy are making it harder for local shelters to feed the needy this Thanksgiving. Shelter…
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Changing shopping habits, crime force retailers to close in 2022
Shoppers may find that some of their favorite retailers may no longer be around in the new year. Several have announced…
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Rural areas, small towns still have almost half of all churches
Church congregations are shrinking in the United States, and it may be felt most in rural areas. The latest Faith…
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Faith
Kids finding Christ at popular Branson camp despite reduced attendance
Although fewer kids are attending, Kids Across America in Branson is back in business this summer after remaining closed in…
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As Kansas nears 3 million residents, most towns lost population to the cities
The vast majority of Kansas municipalities lost population according to the latest census figures. Kansas saw its population grow 3%…
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Study finds ‘vaccine deserts’ in urban areas
Across the nation, “vaccine deserts” are coming to light. While many of those remain in rural areas, the state of…
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Church & Ministry
Inner-city pastor ‘blindsided’ by being kicked out of church building
A Kansas City pastor said he was blindsided when his church was unexpectedly kicked out of its building. “Tuesday at…
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Inner city pastors seek solutions as murders spike
Pastors in the inner city continue to pray against violence as the murder toll climbs in Kansas City. Two more…
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Christian groups work to help small churches at risk of closing
The ongoing pandemic is hard for all churches but especially so for smaller ones that may lack the resources to…
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