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As the 2024 presidential election draws ever nearer, more Americans seek to find ethical leaders as they question political leaders’ opinions on poverty, war, and abortion. Yet one Washington pastor, Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church in Auburn, is warning parents against looking towards secular institutions to instill values, particularly in their children. “How we…

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A Kentucky teacher is being praised for helping his student in the ultimate way by adopting him, along with his three siblings. Justin Padgett of Danville, Kentucky, who teaches fifth grade at Highland Elementary School, was helping one of his students, Jayden, in 2021 when he discovered he needed more than just academic help. “I…

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At just 15 months old, Poppy Massey passed away from TBCD – a genetic disorder that impacts the brain, spinal cord, and frequently other areas of the body. And this left her heartbroken parents completely blindsided. In a world often marred by sorrow, Kaylee and Jake Massey found themselves navigating the depths of grief. Heartache…

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Judy Sheindlin, better known as “Judge Judy” after the popular daytime program, recently shared her perspective on parenting during an interview with Fox News Digital. “Every parent, unless you’re psychotic, you want your children to grow up to be responsible, law-abiding, productive citizens and mates and friends. And it’s a parent’s responsibility to take care…

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Becky and her husband Seth have spent 21 years of marriage being fully active members of their community in California. They’ve run a local scholarship program and have kept a closetful of prom dresses to loan out to students in need. They’re mentors in their community, but they don’t have any kids of their own.…

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