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Prayer is an essential part of life for many people, nurturing our faith and relationships and offering a rich connection to our spiritual lives. It also comforts us during times of need or crisis. The National Day of Prayer is observed yearly on the first Thursday in May. Designated by the United States Congress, it…

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently donated part of his official salary to a faith-based nonprofit prison ministry headquartered in Henrico, Virginia. He gives away 25 percent of his salary each quarter to a nonprofit in the Commonwealth. While touring the Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas, Youngkin and his wife, Virginia first lady…

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Six-year-old Stella has gone viral on TikTok after she dressed up as Dolly Parton for “book character” day in her first grade class. Stella’s mom, Dana Troglen, posted a video of Stella in her costume to TikTok where is has gained millions of views. The video consisted of Stella, in her sparkly dress and blonde…

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Actress Candace Cameron Bure recently shared an encouraging message for her social media followers dealing with depression, adverse emotions or spiritual warfare, insisting they rebuke the “evil spirits.” In an Instagram post, where she was noticeably choked up, Bure said, “Sometimes we can get overwhelmed with feelings, feelings that might be loneliness, shame, regret, worry,…

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