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Actor Kristoffer Polaha recently opened up about his journey to Christ, saying he explored the world’s religions and survived six years in a spiritual “wilderness” before God got his attention through a woman who eventually became his wife. Polaha stars as the lead character in the new Angel Studios film “The Shift” and is perhaps…

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Great American Family’s annual Christmas event includes a well-known mother-daughter actress duo on a pair of movies that recently debuted. Candace Cameron Bure played a U.S. Army reservist and orthopedic physician in “My Christmas Hero,” while her daughter Natasha Bure starred as a young woman in “A Christmas For the Ages” who helps her family…

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After a season-ending injury disrupted what many believe was his career season and potential MVP campaign, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins told the media that his NFL career is really just God’s career for him to steward. The 35-year-old football star tore his Achilles tendon while playing the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 29. During…

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Hollywood actress Natalie Portman, who rose to fame as a child actor, recently said she doesn’t believe kids should be exposed to the world of fame. The “May December” actress told Variety she “would not encourage young people” to try to make it in Hollywood as children because of the myriad dangers that surround the…

Christian NBA player Jonathan Isaac recently released a new line of basketball sneakers with visible Bible verses on the exterior of the footwear. The new footwear, reportedly the first basketball sneakers with Bible verses printed on the back exterior of each pair, features different Bible verses, including 2 Corinthians 4:9 and Romans 8:37. Isaac announced…

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Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle has been named Billboard’s top Christian artist of the year following a significant year for Daigle, marked by new music releases and continued chart dominance. Billboard quoted Daigle as saying, “It’s been an incredible year.” She expressed gratitude for her fans, new creative collaborations, and the inspiration she draws from…

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Jennifer Hudson recently welcomed 5-year-old “preacher” Luke Tillman back to her show to share some scripture with the audience. During an episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Hudson said, “I hear you got a new scripture for us.” Tillman replied, “Well, in the Bible, it starts with Genesis. It says, ‘In the beginning, God created…

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey recently put on a show against the Seattle Seahawks. According to The Athletic, the two-time Pro Bowler rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns on the ground, setting the 49ers franchise record for rushing touchdowns in a season with 11. Before the game, McCaffrey’s…

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The true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, is once again the focal point of season two of the Disney+ series “The Santa Clauses,” where Tim Allen reprises his role as the mythical gift-giver. The 70-year-old actor starred as Santa Claus in the three-film series, “The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2,” and “The…

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For years, John Cooper has been known as the frontman for Skillet, the popular rock band with a Christian lyrical bent. However, in recent years, Cooper has also become an outspoken commentator about the state of the church and the nation. His new book, “Wimpy, Weak, & Woke,” examines “increasing conflicts in America” and explores…

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