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Fifty-two couples attended a mass marriage ceremony at a Texas megachurch after the pastor challenged them to give up cohabiting. Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church preached a sermon entitled “3 Things that Will Kill Your Marriage.”  The pastor shared research that showed couples who attend church together are 50% less -likely to get divorced…

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Pop star Gwen Stefani is opening up about how faith and love transformed her life, revealing that she didn’t truly understand how to receive love until she encountered what she describes as “Christ’s love” through her relationship with husband Blake Shelton. The Grammy Award-winning singer shared the deeply personal reflections during a recent conversation with…

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Love has a way of circling back when the time is right — and for “Law & Order” star Angie Harmon, that journey has led her back to a man she first met three decades ago. The actress surprised fans on Valentine’s Day by sharing that she has rekindled her romance with model Tony Floyd,…

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Christian foster parents in Vermont will have their licenses reinstated after a legal battle over the state’s gender ideology mandate. Married couple Melinda Antonucci and Casey Mathieu obtained their foster license in January 2024. The couple found themselves in hot water, however, with DCF when Melinda signed a petition to encourage the local school board…

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Jerry O’Connell recently reflected on two major turning points in his life: quitting smoking after decades and nearly walking away from Hollywood. During a podcast appearance, he revealed that hypnosis helped him stop smoking 14 years ago, crediting his wife, Rebecca Romijn, for pushing him to change. Jerry O’Connell also shared that during a career…

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In the final days of his life, actor James Van Der Beek shared one more sacred milestone with the woman he called his “best adventure partner.” Just two days before his death at age 48, the Dawson’s Creek star and his wife Kimberly renewed their wedding vows in an intimate ceremony held in their bedroom…

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In the middle of the Super Bowl spectacle — surrounded by flashy commercials for trucks, beer, and tech — one unexpected ad quietly cut through the noise with a profoundly different message: adoption is an option. The one-minute commercial, titled “The Girl in the Middle,” was created by Adoption Is an Option and aired during…

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Former “Bachelor” host Chris Harrison is promoting his new dating show, and it’s already stirring some controversy. “A prominent streaming service is casting single men and women (21+) who want a traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values,” the casting call stated. “We’re looking for singles who believe in clear roles, long-term commitment,…

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In a world that loves grand romantic gestures and viral relationship advice, Leighton Meester is offering something far more down-to-earth — and surprisingly refreshing — when it comes to marriage. The actress recently opened up about her 12-year marriage to Adam Brody, and her answer wasn’t flashy, complicated, or overly polished. It was simple. Honest.…

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may not have been in the Super Bowl this year, but he has stepped into an even bigger role: fatherhood. And now, that role is no longer just something he was preparing for — it’s here. Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, recently welcomed their first child, a baby…
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