Inspiration Report

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It’s a sad day when you have to step back from a career you’ve been in for decades. It’s even more painful when you have to do so involuntarily. Unfortunately, this reality recently came true for Bruce Willis. Willis is suffering from a medical condition that affects his cognitive abilities and will be taking a…

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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…

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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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Churches have been one of the most significant resources for the homeless population. They give away food, and some let homeless people stay in the church during adverse weather. One church in Tallahassee, Florida, City Walk Urban Mission, tried to set up transitional housing for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, local officials disagreed…

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Babies are extraordinary creatures. They may not know exactly what’s going on around them, but they’ll copy what they see others doing so they can feel like they belong. For example, one baby girl saw others worshipping in church and decided to join. “Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson Huff recently shared an adorable video of…

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U.S. women’s soccer players have reached a victory off the soccer field. They’ve earned a groundbreaking agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million-plus bonuses that match those of the men. The U.S. Soccer Federation and the women…

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After winning bronze during the women’s bobsled event at the Winter Olympics, Elana Myers Taylor is now the world’s most decorated Black athlete. The bronze medal marked number five for Elana, and it pushed her ahead of athlete Shani Davis’ who held the previous record with four medals. Taylor returned to the U.S. checking off…

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