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Court. Kathy Ostrowski of Kansans for back cover Life says most of the judges seemed more than amenable to the idea that the state constitution contains a right to abortion. The sky is "It looked like they were salivating to create a right to abortion," she states. this summer’s "Unfortunately, I'm sad to report only one justice, Caleb Stegall, probed the inconsis - tencies with the history of Kansas laws and biggest our Constitution." The Kansas Constitution, written in attraction the mid 19th Century, contains a right to Hotels already filling up in life but no right to abortion, so to establish the path of a late August, the latter, Ostrowski says, the justices coast-to-coast solar eclipse Supreme Court justices unclear on how to proceed would basically have to create one out of the air. Of equal concern is the impact such a radical activist ruling would have by Evan Wilt subsidy program, a positive sign for After more than a year delay, the high on the Kansas pro-life movement. religious liberty advocates watching court heard arguments in Trinity "Most of our laws would probably be (WNS)--Supreme Court justices on oral arguments. But the justices also Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, challenged in court," the pro-lifer says. both sides of the ideological spectrum suggested the case might be moot due a highly anticipated case that will deter - "Our laws in Kansas, our pro-life laws, are seemed concerned about the state of to recent state policy changes, leaving mine whether the state of Missouri can constitutional under the Roe v. Wade so- Missouri’s decision to exclude a court-watchers uncertain about lawfully exclude a church from a play - n Please see CASE page 15 church from a neutral government whether the justices will rule at all. n Please see COURT page 10 n by Sandy Barwick Eclipse chasers around the world ‘Bible Answer Man’ booted from Bott Radio know where they’ll be on August 21, Action came after Hanegraaff joined Orthodox Church Hank Hanegraaff, 2017. by Stan Zaimov before Hanegraaff joined the show in 1989. known as the On that day, the continental with addtional research by Dwight Widaman "We live in strategic times," Bott told BP. Bible Answer Man United States will experience a coast- According to an email announcement to-coast total solar eclipse, starting in The “Bible Answer Man” radio show pro - from BRN, the "Bible Answer Man" is being Oregon, through Wyoming, north - gram with Hank Hanegraaff has been replaced by new late-afternoon program - eastern Kansas, Missouri to South removed from Bott Radio Network (BRN) ming featuring various evangelical pastors, Carolina. The central path runs over concerns regarding biblical accuracy, fol - such as Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist through a dozen states, though every lowing Hanegraaff's conversion into the Church in Plano, Texas. continental state will see at least a par - Eastern Orthodox Church. BRN says on its website that it operates tial eclipse. At the point of greatest "We want to make sure that our listeners over 100 broadcast signals with a combined duration in rural Illinois, the total know that the programming that we have on coverage of 51 million people in 15 states, eclipse will last 2 minutes and 40 sec - Bott Radio Network is thoroughly biblical," offering "family quality Christian program - onds. said BRN President Rich Bott, a member of ming 24 hours a day." The "Bible Answer In fact, the northern half of the Lenexa Baptist Church and son of Bott Radio Man" page could no longer be found on the Kansas City metro will be in the Network founder Dick and Shirley Bott. BRN website. path–an area roughly north of I-70 BRN had reportedly been broadcasting It was recently confirmed that Hanegraaff, n Please see ECLIPSE page 3 the "Bible Answer Man" since the 1980s, even n Please see BIBLE ANSWER MAN page 7 2 • May 2017 _________________________ MetroVoiceNews.com __________________________ Facebook/MetroVoiceNews _________________________ Topeka Metro Voice Life Lessons From a Little One Boutique opens to huge crowds bye. We hear the NEW UPSCALE RESALE SHOP IS A “WORK OF ART” ETERNAL CELEBRATION repetitive words intended to bring by Jessica S. Hosman The Grand Opening of the TRM that tell the story of the comfort telling us Countless prayers had been ushered Boutique on the Boulevard on April 22 building that houses that our loved one up over the past several months for three saw huge crowds eager to experience the the boutique. Those is in a better place, loved ones battling differing forms of no longer suffer - new venue for upscale retail. displays show the Jessica Hosman serious illness. Whenever an opportunity ing and that we'll The Boutique, 3400 SW Topeka Blvd., structure was the home for prayer would arise, Zechariah would see them again. However, when faced is the latest venture of Topeka Rescue of a dairy barn from never cease to mention each name, with the reality of such an event, our ears 1874 to 1920, a always believing for miraculous turn - can become deaf to the truth that lies country club from around and asking daily if it came. I was behind those familiar phrases. Instead, 1920 to 1941, a hesitant when the day arrived that one we mourn and focus on our loss, often nightclub from had lost the earthly battle. It was the first minimizing their gain. I'm by no means 1943 to 1953, a time my little one had suggesting that grief furniture store from 1953 to 1988, and get training that will help them as been exposed to death should not be commercial offices from 1990 to they look for jobs in the community. and it was not a conver - expressed… God 1999, and businesses called Gallery All sales from the Boutique support sation I was prepared gave us human hearts Classic from 1999 to 2011 and TRM Ministries. Rene Johnson, Director for. with strong emotions “Simply Amish” from 2011 to 2016. of Retail Services for TRM Ministries, I prayed for the that naturally mourn TRM Boutique on the Boulevard said that each dollar spent at the TRM words and asked the and seasons of sor - is also a job training/Intern site for Boutique on the Boulevard pays for seven meals for the homeless. Lord to go before me, row will occur. several TRM ministries. These areas preparing my son's However, when our include Hi-Crest NET, Servants In To volunteer to help with the bou - tique’s operations, call the rescue mis - precious heart and mindset is focused on Training and Career Readiness somehow minimizing Jesus, our relation - Mission Ministries. The Boutique has Education. Individuals working with sion’s volunteer services at (785) 354- 1744, extension 393, or email the confusion and ship with Him, His quality used clothing, furniture, jewelry, these ministry areas will learn job skills doubt I feared would volunteer@trmon - goodness and the cel - books and miscellaneous house - arise. After playing and line.org. ebration we will one hold items at affordable prices. replaying various sce - All items donated day experience as we Antiques and unique treasures are narios of how the conversation might go, help TRM Ministries eternally dance in jubilation with Him, also part of the charm, and are I invited my boy to snuggle up next to me care for and provide circumstances around us begin to look priced at market value. on the couch so I could share the news. I different. Rather than receiving the blow services to people in As shoppers stroll through the don't remember the exact words I landed of loss as a means of defeat, we see it as need within the com - Boutique they will have the oppor - upon, but I'll never forget his reaction. victory and rejoice for the one who final - munity and sur - tunity to read about the unique Rather than the anticipated tears and ly attained the ultimate goal we hope for rounding area. history of the building. Also, the sorrow, questioning and doubt I was throughout our lives. Donations can be showroom floor is a work of art, instead met with elation and joy. A huge Zechariah knows a goodbye on earth taken to the showing that "Thrifty" can look smile lit up his face as he exclaimed, "Yay! is not a final farewell for those loved ones Distribution Center excellent.