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George Strait announced he was retiring from touring in 2012 and that his The Cowboy Rides Away world tour would close out one of the most significant chapters in country music. Over 10 years after announcing the end of live shows, the “King of Country Music” is still on the road and performing for thousands…

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In Nehemiah 8:10c, the Bible teaches that the Lord’s strength is our joy, a uniquely biblical belief that isn’t emphasized in other religions. When we embrace this verse, our strength is renewed and strengthened in God’s presence. In “Inside Out 2,” Joy is the leader of Riley’s emotions. However, Joy finds herself put to the…

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JJ Redick is turning in his headset for a clipboard, as he’s reportedly joining the Los Angeles Lakers as their new head coach. He agreed to a four-year deal with the team after GM Rob Pelinka offered him the job, according to ESPN. Redick has never been a coach in the NBA, but the 39-year-old…

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Carrie Underwood and her family are thankfully unharmed after their Tennessee home caught fire while they were inside. According to WKRN News 2, firefighters were dispatched to the singer’s house on June 16th after a “fully-involved fire” was reported coming from the garage at around 9:40 p.m. The news outlet shared that the firefighters were…

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You’re watching one of your favorite shows, and one of the main characters is in a bind. He’s held captive by mercenaries and, for the past two episodes, has struggled to escape a prison. It’s unclear whether the hero will live or die, but the next episode opens with a warning: “The following contains a…

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Christian singer Anne Wilson recently defended her song “Songs About Whiskey,” featured on her new album “Rebel,” which reached No.1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Album chart and No. 10 on the Top Country Album chart. The 22-year-old singer is encouraging her fans to hear the song before they assume she’s glorifying alcohol or straying away…

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Christian songwriter and singer Danny Gokey took to Instagram recently to uplift and pray for his audience. The “Stay Strong” singer started by encouraging people to stop striving and trust in God. Gokey said, “Hey, guys, I just want to say a quick prayer for you. I don’t know what you’re walking through or what…

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Simple Minds’ eternal lyrics of “Don’t you forget about me” at the end of 1985’s “The Breakfast Club” ring truer than ever as members of the Brat Pack have reunited for a look back at their success in the decades of decadence. However, “St. Elmo’s Fire” star Andrew McCarthy, who directed the new Hulu documentary…

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla wore a shirt that read, “But First Let Me Thank God” across the front of it as he and his players celebrated winning the franchise’s 18th championship. Mazzulla, who speaks often about his Christian faith, wasted no time praising God after the Celtics’ 18-point win in Game 5 in…

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After playing in more playoff games than any other in league history before winning his first NBA championship, Al Horford flashbacked eight years ago to his first free agency meeting with the Boston Celtics as he stood on stage in the middle of TD Garden and confetti fell from the air. The 38-year-old said of…

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