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The Rev. Darrell Goodwin is seeking those who have been estranged from hope. The leader of nearly 600 New England churches has recently launched a campaign to reach those in need of hope, Find Hope Now. It’s a new take on the gospel, offering radical love, inclusion and what he calls “an extravagant welcome.” Goodwin, who lives in…

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Post Malone, widely known for his chart-topping music and down-to-earth personality, has also built a reputation for his acts of kindness. While his artistry has earned him international fame, it’s his willingness to use his platform to give back that truly sets him apart. During a recent visit to a popular Houston bar with fellow…

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In the charred remains of their Southern California home, Peter and Jackie Halpin and their family found an unshaken symbol of hope: a statue of the Virgin Mary, miraculously untouched by the relentless flames of the Eaton Fire. Amid the rubble, their faith stood just as resolute as the statue itself. “It was remarkable how…

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Kristen Bell partnered with social media personality personality Tommy Marcus (AKA Quentin Quarantino) to raise over $100,000 to help cover individuals’ medical expenses. Quarantino, whose real name is Tommy Marcus, shared details of the charity effort on Instagram. The plan involved choosing one health-related GoFundMe page each day for a week. People could contribute to each fundraiser, and…

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Todd Burkemper, who is six years older than his brother Alex, has always shared a close bond with him. When Alex completed his college education in 2017, Todd offered him a place to stay. Todd, who had constructed a house in Wentzville, Missouri, two years after his own college graduation, worked hard as an app…

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A remarkable soccer-loving nun from Brazil has been recognized as the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old. Sister Inah Canabarro, who attributes her incredible longevity to her steadfast Catholic faith, was officially declared the world’s oldest person by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians worldwide. Born on June 8, 1908, in southern…

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As the calendar turns to 2025, we stand at the threshold of a new chapter — one brimming with untapped potential and unimagined opportunities. New Year’s celebrations often carry an air of renewal, a collective hope that this time will be different, better and brighter. But for those of us who know Jesus, the promise…

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The State of the Bible has released more information on the habits of Christians in America and found that Americans who identified as Scripture-Engaged Christians were the biggest contributors when it came to charitable giving. The study analyzed the responses of 2,506 American adults. According to the findings, 94 percent of Scripture-engaged Protestants and Catholics…

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A church in New Jersey is celebrating a successful Christmas outreach after it packed 1.2 million meals to be sent overseas to those in need. The non-denominational Liquid Church has 7 campuses throughout the Parsippany, NJ region. It announced its plans for the outreach to all its campuses, with the goal of packing over one…

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Dick Van Dyke had to flee his home due to the devastating wildfires in Malibu, California. The iconic actor, who celebrated his 99th birthday on December 13, recounted the challenges he faced while trying to escape the life-threatening flames that endangered both his home and safety. As Van Dyke struggled to untangle a fire hose…
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