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An 85-year-old Georgia woman recently graduated from high school, 67 years after her original would-be graduation date, in front of her family and the community she steadily serves. Shirley Smith of Americus was surprised to find out on her 85tth birthday that she would soon receive an honorary high school diploma thanks to Eric Finch,…

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Two young sisters whose lives were nearly ended after a terrifying drowning accident have been released from the hospital. Caitlin McKnight, the girls’ mother, told CBN, “Witnessing such a miracle is a blessing of faith. Medicine and therapy are the tools, but prayer and belief in God’s promise is the cure.” As CBN previously reported,…

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Former NFL and Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man from an attack in Farmington Hills, Michigan and was interviewed by a local TV station about his heroics. After a workout at a YMCA location, Edwards said he heard some commotion in the locker room over how loudly some music was playing. Initially,…

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The American Bible Society has announced that Jennifer Holloran will become their new president and CEO, making her the first woman to hold the position in the Christian organization’s over 200-year history. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based ABS released a statement announcing their board of directors’ appointment of Holloran. Holloran, who had previously served in various roles…

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