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As the NFL Draft approaches, most top prospects are preparing for the bright lights, cameras, and life-changing moment on stage. But projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is choosing a different path—one rooted in humility, faith, and family. According to reports, the 22-year-old quarterback will not attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, opting instead to…

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Even in the sting of a national championship defeat, UConn center Tarris Reed Jr. chose gratitude over bitterness, using one of the toughest moments of his college career to glorify God publicly. After Connecticut fell 69-63 to Michigan in Monday night’s NCAA title game, Reed did not hide his disappointment. The senior big man admitted,…

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“The View” co-host Sara Haines has defended earlier comments she made on marriage and children, stating her views were being “misconstrued.” Haines had previously appeared on the show where she criticized conservative influencer Isabel Brown’s remarks at CPAC. During the event, 28-year-old Brown encouraged young women to “grow up and have the courage to get…

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Carrie Underwood is using her platform to deliver a powerful message to aspiring Christian artists: success in the entertainment industry doesn’t have to come at the cost of faith. More than 20 years after winning “American Idol” and launching a chart-topping career, the Grammy-winning country star returned to the show this week as a judge…

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The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team made an impressive run to the Elite Eight this March—but according to head coach Rick Barnes and several players, their success wasn’t just about talent or strategy. It was about something deeper: faith in Jesus Christ. Following Tennessee’s Sweet 16 victory over Iowa State, Barnes didn’t hesitate to…

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Vice President JD Vance is set to release a new book this summer—this time turning his attention to something far more personal than politics: his faith. Titled Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, the book is scheduled for release on June 16 and will explore Vance’s spiritual journey, including how he lost his faith…

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In a moment that felt more like a worship service than a television competition, “American Idol” delivered a powerful display of faith, as its second annual “Songs of Faith” special filled the stage with prayer, praise and bold proclamations of Jesus. Timed just ahead of Easter, the live broadcast featured the Top 14 contestants performing…

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Former Bulls player Jaden Ivey has been released from the team after expressing his Christian beliefs while criticizing the team’s Pride Night. In a video he posted, Ivey criticized the league for hosting LGBTQ+ pride nights. “The world can proclaim LGBTQ, right? They proclaim Pride Month and the NBA. They proclaim it. They show it…

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During an appearance on “Today,” actor Matthew McConaughey said America needs more faith. “I was starting to look down my nose and get a little cynical. I was starting to go, ‘Maybe this is just how it is,’” he said. “I said, ‘No, I’m not ready to wave the white flag and let doubt win…

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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient tomb that may be connected to one of the most recognizable French literary works in the world. The discovery was made at St. Peter and Paul Church in Maastricht, Netherlands, where a section of the floor had begun to sink in. French historian Odile Bordaz had theorized…
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