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NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara recently spent time inside a maximum security prison, dancing, singing, and reading Bible verses with over 300 inmates in hopes of spreading joy. According to a video shared on Instagram, the couple teamed up with the organization God Behind Bars to visit Everglades Correctional Institution in Florida…

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The flashing cameras, cheers, red carpet experience and encouraging words are the moments that people with special needs rarely get the opportunity to enjoy. However, they get to experience these moments thanks to the Tim Tebow Foundation’s annual Night to Shine event, an evening designed to provide a prom experience focused on God’s love for…

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Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis gave God the glory after escaping death while rescuing his children from drowning. The 36-year-old retired athlete was rushed to the hospital earlier this year in critical condition after saving his children from drowning in the ocean. According to ESPN, the incident involved two adults and two children. In…

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Many people don’t know about the challenges that ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith dealt with as a child. Still, he recently opened up about how those adversities molded his ambition to always be at his best. Smith recently released his memoir titled “Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes.” Smith’s memoir explores…

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