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Olympic champions from several nations used platform to share their faith

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are over and while there was controversy, a number of athletes from around the world used the huge audience to share their faith. Team Fiji posted a ...

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Coffeyville, Kan., celebrates holiday by sharing Space Force Hymn written there

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Millions of Americans can rest more safely with a watchful eye expanding in space. For Coffeyville in southern Kansas, residents have the distinction of being connected to the hymn “Creator of the ...

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The story behind O Holy Night

O Holy Night remains one of the world’s most beloved Christmas carols. But in 1847 it started with a French poem written by Placide Cappeau, a wine merchant, mayor of the town, ...

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The story behind Keith and Kristyn Getty and “In Christ Alone”

The melody that changed the life of Keith Getty was first scratched out on the back of an electric bill in a humble flat in Northern Ireland. This isn’t great, he thought ...

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Author of beloved hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ overcame racist past

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You’ve likely heard the famous hymn “Amazing Grace.” People the world over love the song. It’s been sung at countless memorial services, civil rights events, and churches. Recently, people in 50 different ...

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Is this the greatest hymn ever written about Jesus?

This week, in January of 1792, Edward Perronet died. His great hymn All hail the power of Jesus’ name is sung all over the English-speaking world. It is a wonderful hymn, steeped in biblical ...

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