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It’s always difficult to say goodbye to a loved one, especially if they know their time is coming to a close. Unfortunately, this sentiment is one that former pastor and Christian author Randy Alcorn had to face with his family. Last week, Alcorn announced that his wife Nanci is nearing the end of her years-long…

Bismarck Biyombo Foundation
It’s not rare for people to donate small amounts of money here and there to special causes. However, one NBA player is making a generous donation to his home country. NBA star Bismack Biyombo is pledging to donate his entire $1.3 million salary this year to build a hospital in his native Democratic Republic of…

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The Utah Jazz is stepping up in a big way for thousands of Ukrainians who need help. Earlier this month, the Utah Jazz Foundation announced it would fund 32,000 nights of short-term, free housing for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into Ukraine on Feb. 24. The foundation contributes to Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit that…

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We’ve known for years that there’s a link between faith and happiness. Now, new data shows a connection between religious upbringing and academic performance. In her latest book, “God, Grades, and Graduation: Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success,” author Ilana Horwitz, who’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at Tulane University,…

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