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In the quiet community of Bedford, Virginia, tragedy struck late Monday night as a massive explosion rocked Forest Level Baptist Church, a historic building with a 151-year legacy of faith and service. The explosion caused severe structural damage, leaving a gaping hole in the first floor and shaking nearby homes as if an earthquake had…

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In a story of heartbreak and redemption, a Virginia church is rallying around forgiveness and faith after Grace Pauline Kelley, the troubled 28-year-old daughter of country music legend Wynonna Judd, stole and totaled their ministry van. Kelley, who told authorities she had “sold her soul to the devil,” has a long history of legal trouble,…

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Allen Jackson is on a prayer-filled mission to help Christians navigate the complexities of an ever-contentious election cycle, offering advice on how to respond if one’s chosen candidate loses. Jackson, pastor of World Outreach Church in Nashville, Tennessee, saw his church organize a 48-hour prayer event over the weekend, encouraging believers to lift America up…

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A North Carolina family is mourning the loss of 11 loved ones in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as residents and officials in the western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee areas continue to recover bodies nearly two weeks after Helene devastated the region. The Craig family, which lives in an area known as “Craigtown” in Fairview, a suburb…

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