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At just 15 years old, Hezly Rivera has become the youngest athlete to represent the United States at the Olympics. Her journey to this pinnacle of success has been anything but easy, and she attributes her triumph to her unwavering faith and inspiration from the Bible, particularly Isaiah 40:31. Hezly’s passion for gymnastics began at…

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The Paris Olympics, which showcased a myriad of breathtaking performances, recently found itself at the center of a controversy involving two former “Full House” actresses. Candace Cameron Bure, known for her strong Christian faith, criticized a theatrical performance during the Opening Ceremonies that depicted Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Her co-star, Jodie Sweetin, quickly…

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Update: Since this article was published, Katie Ledecky extended her record as the most-decorated U.S. female Olympian—and the second-most decorated U.S. Olympian of all time, behind Michael Phelps—after she won gold in the 800-meter freestyle final, marking her 14th Olympic medal. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky says it’s been a “true honor” to represent the United…

The South African silver-medalist immediately gave credit for her victory to God and hopes to lead others to Him.

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