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Faith and family centered articles, including devotionals for every holiday.

News Spotlights This Week

Seasonal

Seasonal
Dec 10, 2021 · 4 min read

‘I Ask God Every Day to Let Him Shine Through Me’: The Real Reason Dolly Parton Wants to Make a Difference

Dolly Parton has always had big dreams. She wanted her life to mean something — to make a ...

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Seasonal
Dec 9, 2021 · 4 min read

‘Jesus Would Never Cancel Someone’: Kathie Lee Gifford Shares the Inspiration and Uplifting Message Behind Her New Book

Kathie Lee Gifford is not a fan of cancel culture. As a Christian who worked in Hollywood ...

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Seasonal
Dec 9, 2021 · 6 min read

7 Fun, Strange and Interesting Christmas Facts You Might Not Know

Christmas is a wonderful time of year where people around the world celebrate the birth ...

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Seasonal
Dec 8, 2021 · 3 min read

‘I Have So Much Faith’: Nick Cannon Testifies to the Source of His Strength After the Devastating Loss of His 5-Month-Old Son

Nick Cannon got the shock of a lifetime when his infant son, Zen, was diagnosed with a ...

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Seasonal
Dec 7, 2021 · 4 min read

This Inspiring Scripture Was Just Named 'Verse of the Year' as People Continued to Seek God in 2021

You may remember that 2020 was a record year for YouVersion’s Bible App, a free Bible ...

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Seasonal
Dec 2, 2021 · 3 min read

‘The Anchor Along the Way Has Been My Faith’: How One College Football Coach is Crediting God for His Success & Recent Jump to the Spotlight

Three-time national football champions, the Florida Gators, are about to get a new head ...

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Entertainment
Dec 2, 2021 · 5 min read

Best Christian Christmas Songs for Your Holiday Season: Joy to the World!

It’s Christmas! Christian Christmas worship songs are joyful reminders of who God is and ...

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Seasonal
Nov 30, 2021 · 3 min read

‘Love One Another’: LeAnn Rimes Reveals Faith Message Behind Upcoming ‘God’s Work’ Album

Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes recently revealed that she is finishing up her latest studio ...

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Seasonal
Nov 26, 2021 · 4 min read

‘I Learned to Trust in Jesus’: Magic Johnson Gives Glory to God Reflecting on 30-Year Journey with HIV

When Magic Johnson was first diagnosed with HIV 30 years ago, he thought it was a death ...

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Seasonal
Nov 24, 2021 · 4 min read

NFL Coach Recites 'In Christ Alone' Lyrics & Gives Glory to God For Big Wins 30 Years Apart

It’s not every day that an NFL press conference turns into a full-blown, God-honoring ...

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Seasonal
Nov 19, 2021 · 3 min read

‘I Came Back To Christianity’: Actor’s Christian Faith Inspires Upcoming Gospel Album

Actor and musician Dennis Quaid, who recently starred in the film “I Can Only Imagine,” ...

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Seasonal
Nov 18, 2021 · 3 min read

‘I Was Just Taking Care of People’: Army Chaplain Helps Keep 400 Afghan Children Safe During Chaotic Evacuation

When Army Sergeant Breanna Jessop received a call from Sergeant Major of the Army Michael ...

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Seasonal
Nov 17, 2021 · 4 min read

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Missy Robertson Shares Remarkable Miracle Story About Refugees’ Baby That Left Her in Awe

“Duck Dynasty” star Missy Robertson and her husband, Jase, recently embarked on an ...

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Seasonal
Nov 17, 2021 · 2 min read

'The Bible...Is Truth': Inside Actress Candace Cameron Bure's Faith

Actress Candace Cameron Bure shared details of her faith and Hollywood career in an ...

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News Spotlights This Week

Seasonal

Seasonal
Dec 10, 2021 · 4 min read

‘I Ask God Every Day to Let Him Shine Through Me’: The Real Reason Dolly Parton Wants to Make a Difference

Dolly Parton has always had big dreams. She wanted her life to mean something — to make a ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Dec 9, 2021 · 4 min read

‘Jesus Would Never Cancel Someone’: Kathie Lee Gifford Shares the Inspiration and Uplifting Message Behind Her New Book

Kathie Lee Gifford is not a fan of cancel culture. As a Christian who worked in Hollywood ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Dec 9, 2021 · 6 min read

7 Fun, Strange and Interesting Christmas Facts You Might Not Know

Christmas is a wonderful time of year where people around the world celebrate the birth ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Dec 8, 2021 · 3 min read

‘I Have So Much Faith’: Nick Cannon Testifies to the Source of His Strength After the Devastating Loss of His 5-Month-Old Son

Nick Cannon got the shock of a lifetime when his infant son, Zen, was diagnosed with a ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Dec 7, 2021 · 4 min read

This Inspiring Scripture Was Just Named 'Verse of the Year' as People Continued to Seek God in 2021

You may remember that 2020 was a record year for YouVersion’s Bible App, a free Bible ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Dec 2, 2021 · 3 min read

‘The Anchor Along the Way Has Been My Faith’: How One College Football Coach is Crediting God for His Success & Recent Jump to the Spotlight

Three-time national football champions, the Florida Gators, are about to get a new head ...

Read Story →
Entertainment
Dec 2, 2021 · 5 min read

Best Christian Christmas Songs for Your Holiday Season: Joy to the World!

It’s Christmas! Christian Christmas worship songs are joyful reminders of who God is and ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 30, 2021 · 3 min read

‘Love One Another’: LeAnn Rimes Reveals Faith Message Behind Upcoming ‘God’s Work’ Album

Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes recently revealed that she is finishing up her latest studio ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 26, 2021 · 4 min read

‘I Learned to Trust in Jesus’: Magic Johnson Gives Glory to God Reflecting on 30-Year Journey with HIV

When Magic Johnson was first diagnosed with HIV 30 years ago, he thought it was a death ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 24, 2021 · 4 min read

NFL Coach Recites 'In Christ Alone' Lyrics & Gives Glory to God For Big Wins 30 Years Apart

It’s not every day that an NFL press conference turns into a full-blown, God-honoring ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 19, 2021 · 3 min read

‘I Came Back To Christianity’: Actor’s Christian Faith Inspires Upcoming Gospel Album

Actor and musician Dennis Quaid, who recently starred in the film “I Can Only Imagine,” ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 18, 2021 · 3 min read

‘I Was Just Taking Care of People’: Army Chaplain Helps Keep 400 Afghan Children Safe During Chaotic Evacuation

When Army Sergeant Breanna Jessop received a call from Sergeant Major of the Army Michael ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 17, 2021 · 4 min read

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Missy Robertson Shares Remarkable Miracle Story About Refugees’ Baby That Left Her in Awe

“Duck Dynasty” star Missy Robertson and her husband, Jase, recently embarked on an ...

Read Story →
Seasonal
Nov 17, 2021 · 2 min read

'The Bible...Is Truth': Inside Actress Candace Cameron Bure's Faith

Actress Candace Cameron Bure shared details of her faith and Hollywood career in an ...

Read Story →