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A meteorologist who went viral for his live prayer and many other local meteorologists have had a tumultuous few days after they were laid off and then hired back on after backlash. Mississippi Meteorologist Matt Laubhan, who went viral in March 2023 for issuing a live prayer for residents that were about to be impacted…

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An Episcopalian bishop who pleaded for mercy from President Trump on behalf of LGBTQ+ and immigrant individuals is being skewered and praised for her sermon. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington delivered the sermon for the Service of Prayer for the Nation, which was attended by newly inaugurated President Trump and…

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President Trump recalled the assassination attempt that nearly took his life in July during his inauguration speech. “The journey to reclaim our republic has not been an easy one. Those who which to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom, and indeed, to take my life,” the President acknowledged. “An assassin’s bullet ripped…

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President Trump has been officially sworn in and some observers are already criticizing how he didn’t place his hand on the Bible during the oath-taking. “It’s curious that Trump, who spoke about his near death experience after being targeted by an assassin’s bullet as divine intervention, neglected to put his hand on the Bible when…

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Pastor Robert Jeffress, who has been a source of spiritual advice to President Trump since his 2016 election, is speaking hopefully of the future since the President’s election. “I believe most evangelicals, conservative Catholics and conservative Jews all view President Trump’s re-election with a feeling of relief and gratitude to God,” he said prior to…

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A Tulsa City Council has voted to replace opening invocations with a “moment of silent prayer or personal reflection.” The decision comes after a pagan priestess offered up a prayer to Medusa at the opening of a meeting this past November. The priestess, a woman by the name Amy McAdams, offered up the prayer at…

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With President-elect Donald Trump sworn in on January 20th, longtime supporter Kid Rock is calling on his fans to join him in celebration. After announcing that he would be playing seven arena shows in the Midwest through April, he called the celebration “overdue.” But he also called on the country to come together. “I still…

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As fires continue to rage in LA into their second week, Franklin Graham weighed in on whether he thought the fires were a result of God “judging” Hollywood. Graham, CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, discussed the devastation. “People have lost everything,” he said. “A lot of people are asking ‘Why?’,…

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January 14th kicked off what could be the most contentious of hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s top picks as Pete Hegseth began his confirmation process. Hegseth, who has been tapped for Secretary of Defense, has headed off a number of criticisms, including whether he supports women in combat roles, sexual assault allegations, and allegations of…

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Nearly three decades after the murder of JonBenét Ramsey shocked the nation, her father, John Ramsey, has opened up about his enduring faith in the face of unimaginable loss. Speaking candidly, Ramsey shared how the deaths of two of his children tested his faith in God and ultimately deepened his spiritual journey. In 1992, John’s…

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