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Embed from Getty Images A new world record has been set in the women’s 400-meter hurdles by 21-year-old American hurdler and sprinter Sydney McLaughlin.   McLaughlin gave all the credit to her faith for helping lead her to victory. Not only did she set a new record, but she also qualified to be on the U.S.…

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Andy Williams of the Christian band Casting Crowns was in a serious motorcycle accident. The band is calling on fans to pray for its former drummer during this difficult time. Williams was hit by a vehicle when he was headed to church on Sunday. As a result of the incident, he is on a ventilator…

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Kaya Jones, a former member of the popular pop band the Pussycat Dolls, says she’s all in for “serving the Lord” after being baptized and transformed from the inside out, Faithwire reports. “I’ve sung with Jagger, Britney, Fergie, Katy Perry, [and] many others,” Jones wrote in a Facebook post. “Nothing [and] and no one compares…

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Jennifer Hudson, who will star in Aretha Franklin’s biopic ‘Respect’ as the Queen of Soul herself, just released a new song entitled “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home”). The song, co-written with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy award-winning songwriter Carole King and Jamie Hartman, will be included on the ‘Respect’ soundtrack.…

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The real events of the Mighty Mites orphanage football team are sure to touch the hearts of many.

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Christian actress Letitia Wright landed her breakthrough role in the 2016 drama “Urban Hymn.” However, it was her role in Marvel’s “Black Panther” that catapulted her to fame. The film became the highest-grossing superhero film of all time in the U.S and made Wright a household name. What some people may not know is Wright…

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Since 1980, the inspiring coach has acquired an impressive 1,097 career wins.

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Christian recording artist Lauren Daigle graced ‘The Voice’ stage, performing her song “Hold on to Me” for the show’s finale. Her ad-libs at the end of the song gave the audience chills. As the song concluded, Daigle started singing, “There is hope for the world, there is hope for the world, all you gotta do…

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Global storytelling organization I Am Second is launching an 8-part web series on the Duck Dynasty family and their fame.

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Philadelphia 76ers basketball star Tobias Harris is recognized not only for his skills on the court but also for his faith off the court. This includes his humanitarian efforts. In a recent master class led by Harris’ pastor, William McDowell, Harris talked candidly about his faith. Harris said he uses every interaction he can to…

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