Their hope this Christmas is that he will realize he’s not forgotten. Alvin River is know as Bob to most and the World War II veteran will turn 100-years-old on Christmas Day. Since April Bob has been living at the Truman VA Hospital but his family is asking for help to celebrate his birthday this year. Because of COVID restrictions…
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Now more than ever, it seems we’ve run out of room for Jesus at Christmas. Though the Christmas season bears his name and its purpose is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, it’s becoming more rare to hear his name in public. Fewer families read the story of the birth of Jesus or attend church at Christmas. But December doesn’t bring…
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Christmas is an amazing time in Kansas City for families to enjoy lights while celebrating the reason for the season. Here’s a list of various Christmas events and places you can enjoy lights this year Do you have an event happening? Submit the information to our community events page. Tuesday December 1 Mayor’s Christmas…
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With plenty of time on his hands during 2020 Matthew West wanted to be an encourager, from Quarantine Life, to Gobble Gobble and of course Truth Be Told. The Life 88.5 Good Morning Show with Melony and T.J. had the chance to visit with Matthew just before Thanksgiving. Before I heard Gobble Gobble I saw your picture and thought this…
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Hallmark is giving away 1 million cards to help people say “thank you” to educators and school staff for all they have done during this unusual school year. The cards, which come in packs of three, are available on a first-come first-serve basis on Hallmark’s website. …
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For the first time in 31 years, The Salvation Army will not hold their annual Thanksgiving meal in-person in Kansas City because of COVID-19. On Thanksgiving Day, volunteers will instead deliver prepackaged meals to 480 families who previously signed up for help with their Thanksgiving meal. Whether you’re packaging…
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Life 88.5 artist Austin French visited with Melony and T.J. of the Good Morning Show to share what it was like not wanting to be a Christian growing up, becoming an author and what he’s learned in 2020. How has 2020 been for you to this point? What’s one of the biggest things you don’t want to change after 2020? How…
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Area Kansas City school districts and administrators know that education may have a different look this fall. Find out what your district is planning at fox4kc.com.…
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More than likely God has used his music to touch your life during a time of grief or that mountain top experience. Matthew West joined Melony and T.J. of the Life 88.5 Good Morning Show to talk about living life on the strength of God’s word and with humor during a pandemic. So what’s it been like for you to have had so much…
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Your skill has a chance to be showcased. The Northeast KC Chamber is looking for artist for their summer mural program and this year’s theme is healthy lifestyles. Submit your application & concept drawings as a pdf or a photo format by the end-of-day Friday, June 19, 2020. Artwork will be shared on the Chamber’s social…
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Thanks for being part of the Life 88.5 40 day journey of kindness. Our hope is that together we can continue the joy and goodwill that flows so freely during the Christmas season.
We've ventured out on our own mural tour to celebrate our favorite football team
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Many Christian artists have spoken up about kindness and are determined to encourage its growth instead of its decline. Their messages of kindness speak hope and courage into the hearts of fellow believers.
