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University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. recently led his team to a 36-33 win over Oregon, crediting God for the win. He told ESPN broadcaster Holly Rowe, “I’ve just got to give credit to the man upstairs and thank God for everything He put me through and allowing me to get to the spot…

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Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum is giving God all the glory after the team’s WNBA Finals Championship win. At a press conference after the game, she said, “I want to thank God. This is not possible without Him.” Plum continued, “This group has been through so much, but it’s here,” pointing to her heart.…

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“Friends” actor Matthew Perry, who tragically passed away at 54, once offered a peculiar prayer to God, one that, in his death, leaves much upon which to reflect. We don’t know much about the state of Perry’s heart. Was he a believer? Did he know God? Still, the celebrity was open about the struggles that…

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“The Blind,” the real-life story of Miss Kay and Phil Robertson and the “Duck Dynasty” family, has officially become the most successful movie in Fathom Events history. According to Deadline, the movie, which hit theaters in late September, has grossed nearly $16 million at the box office. The film was extended twice from its initial…

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America is known for it’s interest in all things haunted, but have you ever wondered which state is the most haunted? With 43 percent of Americans believing in demons and 41 percent believing in ghosts, there have been many reports of sightings and paranormal experiences around the country. According to research by BonusFinder.com, Texas takes…

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Despite having been knocked out of the playoffs by the Texas Rangers, the Baltimore Orioles are still in the news for something other than baseball- the number of players on the team that were brought together by their shared Christian faith. The Orioles ended up finishing with 101 games in 2023 and a spot in…

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Christian rock icon and cultural commentator John Cooper has finally spoken out after controversial self-proclaimed Christian artist and drag queen Flamy Grant’s appearance at the Dove Awards. Grant attended the awards with “queer Christian” artist Semler and Caedmon’s Call former lead singer Derek Webb. The controversy began when Webb posted an image on X featuring himself,…

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Singer Kelly Clarkson is leaving the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles for New York. She admitted to USA TODAY, “I’ll be real honest: I thought I was making a horrible decision. I knew I needed a fresh start and couldn’t be in LA.” The television show host confessed what state she considered moving to…

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Popular makeup and tattoo artist Kat Von D recently spoke out after sharing with the world that she’d been baptized at her small church in Vevay, Indiana. Von D, whose full name is Katherine von Drachenberg, publicly professed her faith in Jesus one year after turning away from the occult and witchcraft. In July 2022,…

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The newest season of the global sensation series “The Chosen” will be released exclusively in U.S. theaters next year, marking the first time a streaming series debuts at the box office before landing on its traditional platform. Every episode of Season 4 will premiere in theaters, starting Feb. 1 with episodes 1-3. Two weeks later,…

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