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A Prelude to Joy: A Thanksgiving Meditation
I recently attended the birthday party of a little girl who was too young to read the notes written on her presents. She did not know which gifts came from which guests. I watched as she conferred with the adult beside her to determine who had given her each package. She then searched for the giver to thank them before opening the present. She seemed to have an inherent trust in the givers, assuming that the gifts were good and worthy of gratitude before knowing the contents.
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Jeremy Renner’s ‘My Next Breath’: A testimony of faith, peace, and survival after near-death accident
In his memoir My Next Breath, actor Jeremy Renner opens up about the life-changing snowplow accident that nearly took his life, and the extraordinary sense of peace he felt in the moments before death.
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‘I Belong to Jesus’: Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo faces FA warning over goal celebration
Liverpool FC forward Cody Gakpo is set to receive a formal warning from the Football Association (FA) after displaying a Christian message during a recent Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Following a goal, Gakpo lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt bearing the message “I Belong To Jesus,” raising both hands toward the sky in a clear act of religious expression.
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Jamal Roberts, Mississippi PE teacher and worship leader, wins season 23 of American Idol
Jamal Roberts, a high school physical education teacher from Mississippi and father of three, has been named the winner of American Idol season 23. Known for his deep gospel roots and emotional performances, Roberts captured the hearts of audiences across the country with his authenticity and vocal talent.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson dies at 79
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the family featured in the hit reality television show Duck Dynasty, died on May 25, 2025, at his home in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was 79.
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A watershed moment: how evangelical leaders are responding to pope Leo XIV’s election
The election of Pope Leo XIV has ignited a wave of commentary among evangelical leaders worldwide, sparking both cautious hope and renewed theological concerns. As the Catholic Church turns a historic page, Protestant observers are reflecting on what this new chapter could mean for inter-church dialogue and global Christianity at large.