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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Faithful Flip: Spiritual Warfare at Texas Capitol

This week, the Texas State Capitol saw an unusual takeover. Christian worshippers flooded the building to bless the walls and protect lawmakers from so-called spiritual forces. The event was led by MercyCulture pastor Landon Schott, who rallied participants to pray for divine protection. Ministers l

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Beneil Dariush: From Iran to UFC, Faith as His Guide

Beneil Dariush, a 35-year-old UFC fighter, has seen his fair share of ups and downs in his career. After a period of losses and a draw, he bounced back with eight consecutive wins. Many wonder what helped him turn things around. Dariush credits his Christian faith for his success. Born in Iran to an

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Jan 14 2025RELIGION

Who Joins 'Celebrate Recovery'? A Closer Look

Ever heard of Celebrate Recovery? It's a fast-growing mutual-help group that's big on Christian values and is the largest of its kind in the US. But who exactly joins this group? Well, not much is known about its members, so let's dive in. You might think it's all about churchgoers, but that's not

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Packers' Quarterback Love Takes Hit, Watson's Knee Injury Pauses Game

During today's match-up against the Bears, Packers quarterback Jordan Love found himself on the sidelines after a hit to his throwing arm. He felt a tingle and numbness, suggesting a funny bone injury. Although he appeared fine throwing on the sidelines, the Packers played it safe and kept him out.

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Packers' QB and WR Injury Outlook: A Quick Look

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur shared some encouraging news about quarterback Jordan Love's elbow injury after Sunday's game against the Bears. Love hurt his throwing arm but might be ready for the playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles next weekend. However, the situation looks less opt

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Trump's Defense Pick: A Troubling Choice

Under President Donald J. Trump, America is entering a new phase. Many of us didn't back him, and now, his cabinet picks seem to signal a troubling direction. In a democracy like ours, it's vital to criticize what seems wrong for our nation. Let's consider Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete

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Dec 29 2024HISTORY

Peter the Great's Faithful Outreach to Venice

Peter the Great, the Czar of Russia, made a powerful move by sending a petition to the Orthodox Christians of Venice. This isn't just about religion; it's also about politics. Religion and politics were tightly linked back then, so this wasn't just a religious request. Peter wanted to show support f

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Dec 20 2024OPINION

Holiday Inclusion: Why Neutrality Matters

Ever thought about why we say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas"? It's not about ruining Christmas, but about including everyone. Some folks believe America was founded on Christianity, so Christmas should be the main holiday. But the truth is, our Constitution protects our right to celeb

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Did Democracy and Christianity Grow Up Together?

David French, a long-time evangelical and political conservative, has been reflecting on American democracy and the part Christianity plays in it. He was taken aback by how strongly white evangelicals supported Donald Trump. He's been pondering if our democracy could falter without Christianity's in

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Christian Slater's New Show: A Blast from the Past

Christian Slater is back with a new crime drama, "Dexter: Original Sin, " and it's bringing back some old faces and memories. The show is set in the 1990s, a time when Slater was a big name in Hollywood. But what makes this show special is that it's directed by Michael Lehmann, who also directed Sla

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