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Tom Hanks is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. He is also one of the highest grossing actors of all time. You likely recognize him for his notable roles in films like Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Saving Private Ryan, Apollo 13 and the voice of “Woody” in Toy Story. His movies have brought in…

Self-improvement books have become a common sight, especially in recent years. There are entire sections in bookstores filled with titles such as “Leading with Passion,” “Unlocking the Secrets to Your Success” and “Soar Like an Eagle, Don’t Flock Like a Pidgeon.” Some of these books are based on psychology, neuroscience and a truthful understanding of…

The Vatican is famous for holding its cards close, a habit that has spawned a thousand conspiracy theories. As such, it is rare that the Vatican collaborates with outsiders. They made a rare exception for three time Academy Award nominee Wim Wenders and his film “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word.” The film…

Will Smith only joined Instagram this year, but he’s already making headlines with his posts. The actor and producer used the platform to express his faith in God, sharing it to his over 15 million followers. In the video message, Smith talks about an important lesson he learned after going skydiving. “Skydiving is a really…

Parenting has always been simultaneously the most rewarding and difficult job any human being can undertake. To see Hollywood tell it, though, parenting is either unrelenting angst or endless Kodak moments. FamilyLife’s new film, “Like Arrows,” seeks to correct that misperception and encourage parents or soon-to-be parents. Parenting, said Executive Producer Dennis Rainey, is “one…

As time goes by, races have become increasingly extreme. Obstacle races such as the Spartan Race, increased distances in races like the Iron Man triathlon and survival-style races such as the Adventure Racing competitions have grown in popularity because, apparently, it is not enough to run a 5K or even a marathon anymore for some…

William and Kate have finally announced the name of their new baby boy. The boy was born earlier this week on Monday, April 23, 2018, but the announcement of the name of the latest member of the royal family was delayed by a few days. Now, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released their…

The internet loves to scrutinize celebrities, and pretty, popular stars like Carrie Underwood are some of the social media legion’s favorite targets. This was certainly the case following Underwood’s performance at the Academy of Country Music Awards. In November 2017, Carrie Underwood suffered from a broken wrist and injuries to her face after she fell…

Coachella Music and Arts Festival was in for a surprise when Justin Bieber decided to take stage and lead a few worship songs. Justin Bieber, known for sharing his Christian faith with fans, made an appearance at a Churchome event at the festival where he led the attendees in worship. Bieber isn’t on the official…

Teen YouTuber Emma Mae Jenkins posted a video about her morning routine in order to inspire other young women. Unlike many YouTube videos about routines, Jenkin’s video was not about how she achieves perfect winged eyeliner or her secret to growing luscious hair. Jenkin’s morning routine focuses on God with prayer, praise and Scripture reading.…

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