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In an effort rooted in faith and compassion, Pastor Charles Muller of Victory Church in Albany, New York, is taking a bold and unconventional step to reduce teen gun violence. His latest initiative? Offering Nike sneakers and cash cards to teenagers who turn in illegal firearms. For more than 30 years, Pastor Muller has served…

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Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud fought back tears as John Sperring, a 12-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient, told him his story. Sperring was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), meaning the left side of his heart was significantly underdeveloped and does not pump blood to the rest of the body. Sperring had to undergo open heart surgery…

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In what can only be described as a modern-day miracle, 15-year-old John Smith was declared dead for more than an hour after falling through icy water—but came back to life after his mother cried out to God in a desperate prayer. The story, which took place in 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri, gripped the nation…

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Chase Childers, a decorated former Georgia police officer and ex-minor league baseball player, is being hailed as a hero after he tragically drowned while rescuing swimmers caught in a dangerous rip current near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The 38-year-old father and husband entered the water on July 13 to assist 4-5 people in distress. According…

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