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Geroge Jones performs at Harrah's Metropolis in Metropolis, IL, in June 2002. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)
Have you ever heard the story about how country singing legend George Jones met God? It may sound like an unlikely conversion, as the singer drank heavily and partied hard for most of his adult life. But his conversion at age 67 turned him around and possibly extended his life. Jones, who died at age…

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Few sporting events rival the prestige, tradition, and patriotism of the Olympic Games. A small fraction of athletes equal the talent, work ethic, and attitude of Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles. Earlier this week, Biles made history by winning the ninth all-around title at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Ft. Worth, Texas. The 27-year-old gymnast achieved two…

Kevin Sorbo appears as Darrell in 'Destination Heaven.' Image courtesy of Great American Media.
In the new Great American Pure Flix series “Destination Heaven,” Harry Lennix (“The Blacklist,” “Man of Steel”) stars as God as He encounters people from all walks of life who are challenged, encouraged and ultimately changed. The series will include guest appearances from Doug Jones, Emily Rose, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Carrie Wampler, John Michael Finley, and…

Church in Vesele village (Kherson region of Ukraine) after Russian strike with guided air-dropped bombs on 5 May 2023./Image courtesy of the National Police of Ukraine, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Among roughly 3,000 churches, 110 no longer exist and 320 are in occupied territory following Russia’s invasion, according to a recent article by CBN news. A group of Ukrainian Christians are touring our nation to pursue support, weapons, and prayer. Scanning the headlines, sources in mainstream media document similar stories of Christian churches being targeted…

Roman Catholic clergy members attending the beatification ceremony of Carlo Acutis at St. Francis Basilica in Assisi, Italy, October 10, 2020 (Image credit: Vatican pool via Getty Images)
Meet Blessed Carlo Acutis. His mother describes Carlo as an “ordinary boy” with “great joy” who enjoys video games and pets. Yet, this ordinary child was something extra to the world around him, specifically within the Catholic Church and the Holy See. Following a short but sensational life, he is set to become the first-ever…

Candace Cameron Bure on the red carpet at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. (Image Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)
Once dubbed the “Queen of Christmas” because of her multiple holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel, Candance Cameron Bure is moving to the Great American Family Channel (formerly Great American Country). If you think you’ve heard that news before, you’re not wrong. In April 2022, Bure, 48, announced she was leaving to join Bill Abbott,…

Dallas Jenkins (left) speaks with Jonathan Roumie on the set of "The Chosen." Image courtesy of 130 Agency.
During the 11th annual K-Love Fan Awards on Sunday, May 26, “The Chosen” creator, producer, director, and writer Dallas Jenkins proclaimed the show’s support for Israel, stressing that it “is a Jewish show.” Said during an acceptance speech for the Film of the Year award, the speech garnered thunderous applause and a standing ovation from…

Food banks are a vital link from faith-based organizations to the community, but there's a struggle to keep the doors open and the shelves full. (Image credit: DC Studio via Freepik)
Unfortunately, the current U.S. recession has brought about some fallbacks, including skyrocketing living costs and a tumultuous job market. Now, food banks are closing their doors for good in most states. With higher grocery costs and not enough money to buy them, the need for food banks is at a premium. That’s why impoverished Americans…

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In a landmark decision that demonstrates the enduring power of the First Amendment, a federal court has ruled in favor of Rev. Patrick Mahoney, executive director of the Christian Defense Coalition, in his lawsuit against the U.S. Capitol Police Board. The court’s injunction permanently bars Capitol Police from restricting First Amendment activities on the eastern…

'Sight' stars Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear. Image courtesy of Angel Studios.
In the new film “Sight,” releasing this week from Angel Studios and starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, the incredible life of Dr. Ming Wang is front and center. Wang, who grew up in poverty in China, fled the country when his family faced persecution and immigrated to America, where he excelled as a medical…

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