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Christian author, Bible teacher, and hip-hop artist Jackie Hill Perry is opening up about a health crisis that has reshaped her life and deepened her dependence on God. The 36-year-old wife and mother of four revealed this week that she was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after a frightening medical episode during a ministry…

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The average American can count their close friends on one hand. Literally. Researchers reveal that most adults maintain just 3.6 close friendships at any given time, a small circle that continues shrinking as people age. A survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research found that adults are steadily losing friends, dropping nearly one good friendship…

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Children’s Health Defense recently hosted its “Moment of Truth” conference in Austin, Texas, drawing nearly 1,000 attendees. The organization, which Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chaired before his presidential run, is known for opposing vaccine mandates. Kennedy did not attend the event, but his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was present, underscoring the family’s continued connection to…

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Fans of “The Dukes of Hazzard” are sending love and prayers to actress Catherine Bach, best known for her iconic role as Daisy Duke, after a sudden hospitalization. The 71-year-old actress was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital, her former co-star Ben Jones shared on Facebook. “Breaking news! Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to…

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One of the most important — yet often neglected — tools for Christians seeking to take care of their health and wellness comes in the form of health literacy, which refers to one’s ability to obtain, understand, and evaluate health-related information. This includes accessing that information from a variety of different sources and in different…

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Anthony Hopkins, 87, is one of the world’s most-celebrated and iconic actors, with a career spanning decades. But nearly fifty years ago, he realized there was a problem. Speaking on “The Interview,” the podcast hosted by The New York Times, Hopkins revealed an incident that made him realize he was an alcoholic. “I was drunk…

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Actor Quintin Aaron’s role as football player Michael Oher in “The Blindside” earned him a lot of notice for his massive size. However, Aaron’s weight ballooned to an all-time high of 575lbs in 2021, which was far from impressive. It wasn’t long before Quinton realized he was in trouble. “Food was my drug. I was…

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As American support for abortion continues to broaden, a new study is showing that even amongst Christians, abortion remains surprisingly high. The Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University released its “Social Issues and Worldview” report and it found some startling claims amongst self-identified Christians. Forty percent of those interviewed stated the Bible states that…

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President Trump has marketed himself as the pro-family president, catering favor with Christian families and conservatives who strongly supported him in his election. Yet his most recent announcement to expand IVF access to families through discounted treatments through pharmaceutical company EMD Serono or encouraging employer-covered IVF treatments has left some conservatives, particularly pro-life groups, more…

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Adherents of the Bible turn to it for all kinds of advice on proper living. 2 Peter 2:2-3 states, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 2 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through…

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