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The New York Mets have retired former right fielder Darryl Strawberry’s jersey number. He began his acceptance speech, “Nothing like being home! First, I’d like to give honor to God. I’d like to thank Him for his grace, His mercy, and His love for my life.” He’s the 10th player in Mets’ history to have…

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Miley Cyrus and her godmother, Dolly Parton, have a similar perspective regarding welcoming children into the world. During an interview with W Magazine, Cyrus shared that she’s still uncertain about having children of her own as she considers all of her fans to be part of her family, similar to a statement Parton had said.…

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Kathie Lee Gifford says she turned to faith during one of the most challenging moments of her life. The former “Today” co-anchor recently wrote a new book titled “I Want to Matter: Your Life Is Too Short and Too Precious to Waste.” It explores the power of self-love and features self-reflection for the readers to…

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Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle has secured several awards and positive attention in both secular and Christian realms over the years. However, when recently asked to share the biggest lesson she’s learned throughout her illustrious career, the “Look Up Child” singer passionately spoke neither about fame or money but about the power of humility. Daigle…

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Evangeline Lilly said goodbye to Hollywood, a prophecy she predicted more than 20 years ago. In an Instagram post, the “Lost” actress admitted that she’s “filled with joy” over her decision to step away from acting. She posted footage from almost 20 years ago when she shared her “dreams under (what looks like) a full…

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As Kate Middleton continues to battle cancer, insiders close to the family have recently shared how the princess is feeling and how she is handling it all. In recent weeks, Middleton has been spotted running errands with family members or by herself.  “Kate’s feeling strong enough to be very involved with the kids,” an insider…

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“Boy Meets World” alum Trina McGee recently announced that she is pregnant with her 4th child at the age of 54. The actress shared the news to her Instagram on June 3rd saying, “At the tender age of 54 I have found myself pregnant, Please bless us with your prayers for a safe delivery. Thank…

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Amid the ever-changing, chaotic landscape of the music industry, Lenny Kravitz stands out not just for his musical genius and enduring appeal but also for his distinctive lifestyle choices that mix deeply personal spiritual convictions with rock star bravado. As he recently turned 60, Kravitz shared in an interview that he embraced celibacy over 10…

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The Oklahoma Sooners took the world by surprise at last year’s softball Women’s College World Series and did the same this year to win the World Series in a 4-peat thanks to their talent and bold faith on the field. Sports Spectrum reported that third baseman Alyssa Brito, who was part of the championship team…

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Emotions are running high as Pat Sajak’s final “Wheel of Fortune” episode approaches. During his last episode, which was taped in April and airs Friday evening, Sajak delivered an emotional goodbye speech. “Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” he said. “I have a few thanks and acknowledgments before I go, and I want…

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