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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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Melissa Gilbert, best known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie,” recently spoke vulnerably about her experience and regrets with cosmetic procedures. Overall, the TV star who played Laura Ingalls from 1974 to 1983, said during an interview with People Magazine that it made her look worse, not better.…

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The last few weeks have been a struggle for Deion Sanders and his Colorado team, but there’s no question that he put the Buffaloes back on the map. After leading Jackson State to back-to-back SWAC championship games, he left for Colorado last year with many doubters doubting his capabilities. In his first game, he beat…

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Taylor Swift leaned into sorcery speculations after a strange coincidence occurred during one of her concerts. The 33-year-old singer-songwriter was in Buenos Aires as part of her Eras tour and began to perform her song “Labyrinth” from her 2022 album, Midnights. Just as she sang the lyrics, “I thought the plane was going down /…

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Megan Rapinoe’s final game of her career did not end as she planned when she went down during the first few minutes with a no-contact injury during the Women’s Soccer League Championship game between the OL Reign and Gotham FC. Rapinoe was reported to have torn her Achilles tendon after the game and went on…

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