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“Living on borrowed time,” man preaches in spite of health

Although John Parks has battled a heart attack, cancer and COVID-19 over the past dozen years, God had a plan for his life. “God isn’t done with me yet,” he says. “I’m ...

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Despite battling cancer, Ukrainian couple ministers to victims of Hamas war

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A Ukrainian couple facing their own life-and-death battle with advanced cancer are helping others suffering from anxiety and despair on the frontline of the Israel-Hamas war. Ukrainian-born Yura, 51, and his wife ...

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Toby Keith said faith was his rock during cancer journey

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Country music star Toby Keith leaned on his faith to battle cancer before his death on February 5. He discussed his ordeal last month in an interview with an Oklahoma City television ...

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Musician John Tesh credits this for beating cancer

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Musician and author John Tesh has learned the power of renewing the mind during his long battle against cancer. “I have found that many people don’t truly understand that there are dark ...

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RJ Thesman: Helping Caregivers Through the Holiday Season

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When a disastrous fire thrust RJ Thesman’s father into trauma-induced dementia, she and her family began to learn firsthand about what’s involved in caregiving. While RJ’s mother, a nurse, was sure she ...

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Carlton Pearson, Pentecostal pastor turned universalist, battling advanced cancer

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Carlton Pearson, who lost his megachurch in Tulsa after embracing a theology of universalism, is receiving “comfort care” because of advanced prostate cancer, his family announced. Pearson, who turned 70 in March, ...

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Died: Sarah Young, Author of “Jesus Calling” devotional

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Thousands of Christians start their day by reading the devotional book “Jesus Calling.” The author, Sarah Young has died at the age of 77. Thomas Nelson, her publisher, had just announced days ...

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3M agrees to $12.5 billion settlement over ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

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Chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to major concessions in a revised settlement proposal with several public drinking water systems across the U.S. The new settlement terms include paying billions of dollars more ...

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Joe the Plumber dies at 49

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Joe Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. “Joe the Plumber,” passed away on Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Wurzelbacher made his political debut in 2008 when he questioned then-candidate Barack Obama. Wurzelbacher, an Air ...

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Death rates among children spike almost 20% in last two years

American Children are dying at an alarming rate – the highest rate in in 50 years. Mortality rose by almost 20 percent in just two years, with non-COVID injuries being a top ...

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‘Living’ tackles life and death in a poignant drama

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Living is aptly titled. It’s a deceptively simple, even nondescript name, to be sure—easily forgotten and, perhaps, easily overlooked. But as the movie tells us, so is living itself. We all, by the ...

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YWAM founder Loren Cunningham diagnosed with stage four cancer

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Loren Cunningham, the founder of Youth With a Mission, has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. His wife, Darlene, shared the news in a recent Facebook post. “Thank you so much for ...

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David Limbaugh shares brother’s deepening faith before death

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According to his brother David, Rush Limbaugh’s faith deepened in the final year of his life.  David Limbaugh talked about his famous sibling’s spiritual journey in a recent interview with author Joel ...

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“Unseen Realm” author Dr. Michael Heiser has died

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Dr. Michael Heiser has died after a battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away Sunday. Heiser was a renowned biblical scholar who tackled some of the Bible’s most difficult packages, ...

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Veronica Mary Margaret Michael Frierdich

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Veronica Mary Margaret Michael Frierdich, 9/01/1933 – 1/16/2023. Veronica, known to many as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 3:30pm after battling lung cancer for over ...

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Drink up in 2023: Coffee and tea can be part of healthy diet

Many people are making resolutions to live healthier lifestyles in 2023. The good news is that giving up coffee or tea doesn’t need to be one of them. “They’re actually both incredibly ...

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Scripture teaches timeless truths that are relevant today, author David Limbaugh says

David Limbaugh, brother of the late Rush Limbaugh, is continually amazed as he studies the Bible. “Every time you read scripture, you may read it in a different context,” he says. ” ...

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Spiritual perspectives of Olivia Newton-John emerge after death

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Millions of fans around the world are mourning the death of singer Olivia Newton-John earlier this week. She was, perhaps, one of the most decent people in the entertainment industry. In a ...

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Tony Dow, who played Wally on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ has died

Tony Dow, one of television’s most iconic figures for his role in “Leave it to Beaver,” died Wednesday. The actor passed away while on hospice after it was announced his cancer had ...

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Nashville food ministry founder writes of cancer and faith in posthumous memoir

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Tallu Schuyler Quinn, 42, changed the lives of many by creating the Nashville Food Project. In addition to contributing to food scarcity programs in her home state, she also shared her celebration ...

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Have we found a cancer cure? Drug trial indicates yes

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A cancer cure has been found according to a study published on June 5 in The New England Journal of Medicine. The trial is the first in the world to completely remove ...

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Tim Keller asks for prayers two years into battle with pancreatic cancer

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Pastor Tim Keller, the founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and City to City, remains positive as he battles cancer. “God has seen it fit to give me more time,” he said, but ...

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Medical marijuana sales in Missouri reach $1 million daily

Cannabis sales in Missouri averaged about $1 million a day in March. The long-term effects of what’s called “medical marijuana” have some concerned, even while its benefits as a treatment for chronic ...

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One year after Rush Limbaugh died, his words remain as powerful as ever

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Rush Limbaugh died one year ago, on Feb. 17, 2021. Longtime listeners often wonder what he would think about the issues in the news today. Limbaugh made it a point to say ...

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10 more minutes of exercise could extend your life

A new study finds that if Americans were active just 10 more minutes per day, it could save lives. The estimated number of saved lives is 110,000 if those between 40 and ...

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