Inspiration Report

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If you’re wondering how God can provide a way in your life, you need to hear Steve Harvey’s incredible story. It’s a powerful reminder that, even in our darkest moments, God is working behind the scenes, ready to lead us to something greater. Back in 1991, Steve Harvey was living in his car with just…

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A surprise visit from Captain Jack Sparrow turned out to be a delightful treasure for young cancer patients. While in Spain for the San Sebastian Film Festival, actor Johnny Depp dressed as his iconic character from the Pirates of the Caribbean series and paid a visit to Osakidetza Donostia University Hospital. Johnny Depp first originated…

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A Florida man is being called a hero and an “angel” after rescuing over a dozen people during hurricane Helene while on his surfboard. The hurricane had made landfall on Indian Rocks Beach when Anne McIntosh’s house began to flood. “The beds were floating. The couch was floating. My brother and his wife were on…

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic storm that left over 230 dead and caused billions in property damage, the town of Boone, North Carolina, has emerged as a beacon of hope and faith. Among the many local recovery efforts, Perkinsville Church has become a hub of support, embodying the message that in the…

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Dolly Parton has always been a beacon of hope and generosity, and her recent $1 million donation to the Hurricane Helene relief efforts is yet another example of her compassion and love for people. On October 4th, the beloved country star announced her contribution to help those devastated by the massive hurricane, which has left…

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On November 10, 2015, Pastor Davey Blackburn entered his Indianapolis home after working out at the gym and found a horrific sight. His wife of seven years, Amanda, was lying on the living room floor in a pool of blood. His 15-month-old son, Weston, was also home at the time, but was thankfully unhurt and…

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Sarah Talbi of Brussels, Belgium, was born without arms. However, she never let that get in the way of living life as normally as possible, becoming a very independent child. She has learned to do everyday tasks like brushing her hair and teeth with her feet. She would eventually discover a passion for drawing and…

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ATHENS, Ga. — For more than two decades, Scott Cochran’s thundering bullhorn of a voice helped him become the most famous strength and conditioning coach in college football. It was his instrument in motivating 77 All-Americans and 41 NFL first-round draft picks as a member of coaching staffs that won eight national championships at LSU,…

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Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of the legendary country singer Loretta Lynn, found herself living a fast and reckless life in the shadow of her famous grandmother. While her grandmother’s fame opened doors for Tayla, many of those doors led her down a dangerous path filled with addiction and darkness. “Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. I…

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Not all heroes wear capes – and sometimes, they’re only 7 years old. Just ask Meghan Drye, the mother of Micah, a little boy who wanted to be a superhero for Halloween, but was tragically swept away by floods that struck Asheville, North Carolina, last week. The floodwater rose high enough that Drye and her…

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