Kerry Messer describes a fascinating scene in the Missouri State Capitol.  In mid March of 2010, a group of lawmakers – Democrats and Republicans, Senators and Representatives – “summoned” the Missouri Family Network President (www.missourifamilynetwork.net) and 26-year Traditional Values Lobbyist Kerry Messer to a “behind the scenes” meeting of … [Read more...]

Nearly four decades ago Pastor Byron Spradlin had a fire in his heart regarding the important role of Christian art and artists. He was concerned that the body of Christ.  His own musical skills and wide range of experience help fuel vision.  The coordinating and encouraging ministry supporting every kind of art is blossoming now more than ever.  … [Read more...]

To hear a bit of trumpet music from one of the world’s greats, download the MP3 below and listen to the 12-minute radio interview with Eric Brooks and his trumpet music. It pertains to the Global Day of Prayer, begun in South Africa and now observed in more than 200 nations around the world. (You can be a part of the Global Day of Prayer - … [Read more...]

Cal Thomas tells his compelling story of his impacting life change, how he found meaning in life, and how he fights to protect life.  He discusses his experience and worldview in anticipation of his return to the St. Louis, MO area, once again speaking in behalf of all human life…from conception to grave.  The group sponsoring the Cal Thomas … [Read more...]

In visiting Vancouver, St. Louis Pastor Jeff Wells is attending his fifth Olympics…in ministry.  His “team”  -- Action Ministry International  founded by former Olympian David Guinn -- utilizes the Olympic tradition of exchanging lapel pins.  The pins they distribute – one by one – simply read “Jesus.”  So with whomever they can have a conversation … [Read more...]

It still seems surreal that Pastor Fred Winters was shot while preaching the Gospel from his mid-America pulpit on a Sunday morning.  The martyrdom became a world-wide news story. In this radio broadcast a year later, his widow Cindy Winters reminisces about her resulting personal journey … how she got the news on her way to Sunday worship, the … [Read more...]

Chairman Paul Cedar explains the Mission America Coalition vision to (1) complete the Great Commission (Matt 28:18 – 20), (2) “love our cities to Christ,” and (3) seek the kind of Biblical unity that Jesus prayed for in John 17:20-23.  Participants gather at their next stimulating annual meeting (March 1-4, 2010 in Birmingham, AL) to “cast a … [Read more...]

Joni Hannigan spent the week before the 2010 Super Bowl in south Florida covering it for Baptist Press.  She writes about … and talks on radio about …  The Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad and its widespread discussion and support by the players; Interview with Michael Oher (oar) of Ole Miss and the Baltimore Ravens whose story is featured in the … [Read more...]

Beautiful, professional ballet portraying the story of The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom’s narrative of her family’s hiding Jews during World War II to save their lives!  Such is the work of Ballet Magnificat.  Their website --www.balletmagnificat.com – contains beautiful graphics and film of their Hiding Place production coming to St. Louis, MO … [Read more...]

Penny Nance is the Chief Executive Officer of Concerned Women for America, “…the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization. CWA provided a press release just prior to the 2010 Super Bowl regarding the anticipated brief television ad to be shown during the game of Heisman Trophey winner Tim Tebow and his missionary mother.  Penny Nance … [Read more...]