Inspiration Report

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is using his platform to shine a light on mental health — and the powerful role he believes God played in saving his life. In the new Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox, Duran opens up about the darkest chapter of his life, revealing that…

Bill and Meg Longhenry
In August of 2023, Bill and Meg Longhenry of Florida received news that no parent wants to hear regarding their newly born second child, Millie. “We found out that she has a rare brain malformation where part of her brain didn’t develop, and the other part didn’t develop correctly. So there’s no division between the…

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Vice President JD Vance marked a deeply personal and faith-filled moment, celebrating his mother’s 10 years of sobriety with a special ceremony at the White House. Beverly Aikins, Vance’s mother, was honored in the Roosevelt Room, where family and close friends gathered to witness her receive a 10-year sobriety medallion. The emotional event underscored not…

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It was a night of tears, testimony, and talent on American Idol as Baylee Littrell—son of Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell—delivered an emotional original song that spoke straight to the heart. The 22-year-old contestant took the stage during Hollywood Week and performed “Hey Jesus,” a heartfelt ballad he wrote while navigating grief and a wavering…

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Snoop Dogg will take the stage at the Los Angeles Coliseum this May — not for a concert, but to address the graduating Class of 2025 from the USC Marshall School of Business. Though he’s never held a traditional business degree, Snoop—born Calvin Broadus Jr.—has built a multi-faceted empire spanning music, media, tech, cannabis, and…

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A college senior in Texas recently became engaged to her long-term boyfriend, nearly five years after he saved her life during an unexpected pool accident. The traumatic event brought the young couple closer together in ways they could never have imagined. Alan Mann and Brooklyn Boyer were both high school students and had only been…

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A Peruvian fisherman is sharing his amazing tale of survival after being lost at sea for 95 days before finally being rescued. Maximo Napa Castro left the Peruvian town of Marcona on December 7 for a fishing trip, packing enough food for 14 days. However, 10 days into his trip, his boat was thrown off…

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“I don’t know how you could hear my story and my testimony and not believe that there is a God.” That’s how Cameron Cortman describes his miraculous, death-defying journey — a remarkable voyage of trust, survival, and true reliance in the face of life-altering storms. Cortman, 24, said his family’s harrowing experience began when he…

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Playing Judas Iscariot—the disciple who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver—is no easy task. Yet, The Chosen actor Luke Dimyan has embraced the challenge with deep thoughtfulness, seeking to portray Judas with empathy and emotion rather than one-dimensional villainy. In a recent YouTube video for The Chosen, Dimyan offered insight into his approach to…

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Faith, family, and a love for dressing up have shaped one centenarian’s extraordinary life—along with a few unexpected surprises. Recently, Mary Thomas, a great-great-great-grandmother, celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by loved ones who described her journey as a testament to resilience, adaptability, and unwavering love. Born on February 14, 1918, during World War I, Mary…

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