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Christianity Wins Big at the Box Office With ‘I Can Only Imagine’
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Megan Bailey
The Christian film “I Can Only Imagine” exceeded all expectations and had a massive opening weekend, taking home over $17 million at only 1,629 locations across North America. Christians everywhere are cheering on this big win. The movie follows the life of Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe and man behind the best-selling Christian single…
Kathie Lee Gifford: ‘Not Christian, Not Mr. Right’
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Kathie Lee Gifford is seeking love two years after her husband’s death, but she has a very special requirement for the next Mr. Right. For Gifford, her man must share her Christian faith. This insistence has caused her some problems. Her first and only date since her husband’s death came to a swift end because…
Was Stripping Christian Themes from “A Wrinkle in Time” Necessary for Inclusion?
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved book, “A Wrinkle in Time,” was filled with Christian themes and references. The main character, Meg, is strengthened by Bible verses as she journeys through a variety of dimensions in an effort to find her missing father. Meg’s brother, Charles, asks another character to read to him from Genesis, and Jesus is…
‘I Can Only Imagine’ is a Compelling Story of Faith, Love and Redemption
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Beliefnet Staff
MercyMe’s hit song ‘I Can Only Imagine’ has inspired millions of hearts all over the world since its release in 1999. Incredibly, the song was written in mere minutes by MercyMe lead singer, Bart Millard. Now the popular song is coming to the big screen with viewers getting a close look at the true story…
How the #1 Seed in March Madness Achieved Success is a Testament to the Power of God
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Lesli White
God’s Word has transformative power. As the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament begins this week, the coach of the number one seed, the University of Virginia, says biblical principles have played a major role in getting them to this point. They are headed to the NCAA as the number one seed for the third time…
Joy Behar Apologizes for Equating Religion with Mental Illness
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
“The View” host Joy Behar finally apologized for equating faith with mental illnesses like schizophrenia and psychosis. Behar’s offensive remarks were made weeks ago on an episode of “The View” when she mocked Vice President Mike Pence’s Christian faith. Behar ridiculed Pence for saying that he talks to Jesus. This turn of phrase is common…
The UConn Women’s Basketball Team Inspires Strength in Women
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Megan Bailey
Women have made incredible achievements in sports over the decades, but one group of women is reaffirming the belief that females can be incredible athletes. Through the rough patches, these girls persevered, worked hard, and stayed dedicated to the team. They didn’t lose their focus and pushed through to make the UConn Women’s Basketball team…
Jentezen Franklin’s New Book Helps Heal Broken Hearts
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
To all those who have a broken heart and feel like they will never recover, there is hope. Jentezen Franklin’s new book “Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt” addresses the question that anyone who has ever had their heart broken has asked at one point or another: “how can I ever love again?” Franklin knows…
50th Anniversary of the Christian Themes in “Planet of the Apes”
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The Planet of the Apes movie series has long been associated with blockbusters, CGI and dystopian science-fiction. The franchise has also, however, always had a number of Christian themes woven through the films. With the 50th anniversary edition of the original “Planet of the Apes” now available, it is the perfect time for Christians to…
CNN’s “Pope” Examines the Birth and Growth of the Papacy
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
CNN’s new series examines the history of the Pope and how what began with the Apostle Peter transformed into one of the most powerful positions in the world. The official synopsis reads “Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, from Glass Entertainment Group and Rearrange TV, is a six-part CNN Original Series that goes inside…
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