Inspiration Report

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A terrifying situation at a Minnesota church turned into a story of bravery and God’s protection on Sunday, as quick-acting church members and security staff stopped a gunman before he could enter the building and cause mass harm. The incident unfolded just after 11 a.m. at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, where approximately 150 people…

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Nina Kuscsik, a true pioneer in women’s sports and a beloved figure in the running community, passed away on June 8 at the age of 86. She died of respiratory failure after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to her obituary. Kuscsik made history in 1972 when she became the first woman to win…

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Pop superstar Taylor Swift brought smiles and encouragement to young patients and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Florida on Friday, reminding the world once again that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Swift, 35, surprised hospital staff and children alike when she appeared in the hospital’s lobby dressed in a…

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Country music star Keith Urban is getting real about the moment that changed everything in his long struggle with addiction—and how love, grace, and faith played a role in his road to healing. In a recent interview on The Zane Lowe Show, the 57-year-old singer shared that for years, he lived with a voice inside…

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Christian artist and The Voice finalist Bodie is no stranger to talking about his faith — but now, he and his wife, Royale Kuljian, are testifying to a miracle that left even doctors baffled. In a recent interview, Bodie opened up about a remarkable moment when God showed up in a tangible and powerful way…

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While many high school graduates celebrate with friends and family after receiving their diplomas, 18-year-old Mykale Baker had a different plan: clocking into his shift at Burger King. Just hours after graduating from Mill Creek High School in Dacula, Georgia, Baker showed up to work at his local Burger King still wearing his graduation stole…

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A Florida woman is crediting God after saving a 77-year-old woman who went into cardiac arrest on the road. Joyce Long was on her way to a doctor’s appointment when she began to experience chest pains, which caused her to drift into heavy traffic. Drivers began to honk at Long in frustration when one driver,…

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Natalia Bryant, the oldest daughter of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, recently graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California—and she did so with touching tributes to her father woven into every detail of the day. The 22-year-old USC graduate earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production from…

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A North Carolina high school valedictorian stood firm in his Christian faith during his graduation speech, boldly thanking Jesus Christ despite administrative efforts to censor his remarks. The unnamed student, whose school attempted to remove references to Christianity from his address, delivered his speech unaltered over the weekend. The religious liberty law firm Liberty Counsel,…

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Two Long Island men who miraculously survived horrific crashes got the chance to do something most never can—personally thank the heroes who saved their lives. At Northwell Health’s annual EMS Heroes Night, held at East Islip’s Irish Coffee Pub, the atmosphere was charged with emotion as Alexander Wisniewski, 19, and Anthony Dees, 33, reunited with…

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