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Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey recently asserted that “Jesus is coming back” and attributed his strong athletic performance to divine intervention. In a postgame press conference, the 22-year-old spoke about his 34-point performance. The former Purdue University standout said he’s “going to work every single day, trusting my shot, trusting my work.” Insisting that “it’s…

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March Madness was in full swing at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) men’s tournament March 12-16 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Episcopalian clergy at the Washington National Cathedral were included in the event, after the ACC reached out about having the mascots visit the cathedral. “The ACC reached out about coming…

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Gospel singer Val T. Webb’s striking rendition of Deborah Cox’s “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” earned her a four-chair turn on “The Voice.” After her performance, the coaches tried to get Webb to join their team. John Legend was the first to speak, enticing Webb with his gospel and soul music background. Legend said, “Val,…

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Hubert Davis, the University of North Carolina men’s basketball coach, understands that his purpose is more than just being a basketball coach. He said, “If I’m only coaching basketball, then I’m not doing my job. And so, I know that Jesus allowed me to be in this position, and He’s put me in this position…

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A recent episode on the popular “Joe Rogan Experience” (JRE) podcast featured provocative comedian Katt Williams and Rogan discussing a plethora of subjects, including faith and transgenderism. Williams, who has been a very outspoken and at times controversial figure, had previously said Rogan did not want him on his podcast. Rogan addressed the comment by…

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  The Great American Family Network premiered the 31st annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala on March 7, revealing last year’s top honors for film and television that highlight faith and family values. The event initially took place on February 9 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood and was hosted by Danica McKellar and…

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Reba McEntire got real about her first impression of her boyfriend while appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” The singer shared what it was like reconnecting with her new boyfriend, Rex Linn, while on set of “Young Sheldon” right before the COVID-19 lockdown. “We were all going to go out and have dinner. Melissa [Peterman]…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA scoring record was once considered unbreakable, but it’s being shattered. Last year, LeBron James surpassed the Hall of Famer to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Recently, the four-time MVP became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points in a career. Entering the night, James needed just nine points…

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After winning the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 Academy Awards for her role in the movie “The Holdovers,” actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph stressed that “God is so good” and honored her mother. She began, “God is so good. God is so good. You know, I didn’t think I was supposed to be…

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Eagles star center Jason Kelce, one of the key leaders for a team that’s made six postseason appearances and two Super Bowl trips over the past seven seasons, recently announced his retirement in a tear-filled speech, closing the book on a Hall of Fame career. Kelce, wearing a sleeveless Eagles T-shirt, said during a 45-minute…

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