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CeCe Winans is a dominant voice in Gospel music, with her song “Come Jesus Come” hitting number one on the charts. But in addition to being a successful Gospel singer, Winans is also a parent, and she recently joined CBN to discuss parenting and the one thing she’d do differently. The 60-year-old mother of two…

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Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville recently appeared on the “Dear Wifey” podcast, where he addressed his past indiscretions during his marriage to his wife, Aventer. “I did wrong. I sinned against the marriage. But more than that I sinned against my own upbringing. I sinned against my own vows, my own personal…

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Two GOP Senators have introduced a bill meant to protect prospective adoptive and foster parents from having to transition children to their gender identity. Republican Sens. Jim Banks of Indiana and Tom Cotton of Arkansas introduced the SAFE Home Act, which strips any states of federal funding if they discriminate against “parents or guardians who…

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Dolph Lundgren, the iconic star of “Rocky IV,” has discovered a simple yet powerful secret to a lasting and happy marriage: daily hugs. The 67-year-old actor, who married Norwegian personal trainer Emma Krokdal in 2023, swears by his new marital vow of giving his wife ten hugs a day. “It sounds simple and a little…

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and it brings high expectations for retailers and churches alike. Retailers are expecting an estimated $34.1 billion in sales this weekend, according to the National Retail Federation (NFR). This is up from last year’s $33.5 billion. Retailers anticipate most of that spending to be on flowers, with 74 percent planning…

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Jay Leno has always brought laughter to millions, but today, it’s his quiet faithfulness at home that’s inspiring hearts across the country. The 74-year-old comedian and former Tonight Show host has been married to his wife, Mavis, since 1980. Now, after 45 years of marriage, he’s walking through the most challenging chapter yet: caring for…

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James Brolin is opening up about the secret that has helped his marriage to Barbra Streisand thrive for nearly three decades—and it’s a little unexpected. During a recent appearance on the Today show, the 84-year-old Ransom Canyon and Westworld star credited one unusual investment for keeping their bond strong. “The best investment we’ve ever made…

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Actor Josh Duhamel is spilling details about his “doomsday” cabin, which he uses to escape the busyness of Hollywood life. Duhamel shared that the cabin is up a dirt road in the woods and that “It’s an exhale whenever we get here.” Duhamel makes his home deep in the Minnesota woods “40 minutes from civilization”…

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Gwen Stefani recently appeared on “The Drew Barrymore” show where she spoke about her marriage to Blake Shelton. The former “The Voice” host shared her preference for laid back dates and described a cozy date night in with her husband. “I have the dogs right here; we have two couches … Blake’s on that couch…

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Alexa PenaVega of Spy Kids fame posted a touching tribute one year from the day her daughter was stillborn. “This was the most painful moment I have ever experienced,” wrote PenaVega alongside a devastating image of her holding her stillborn daughter. “I remember it feeling so hard to breathe. Such a deep aching pain… How…

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