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The Super Bowl is traditionally the biggest spectacle in the world of entertainment. Most Super Bowls did not live up to the hype, but this one did. You had intrigue before, during, and after the contest. The ripple effects of the New England Patriots 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX will be felt for years to come.

Yesterday morning I awoke to discover you spoke to me directly on your nationally syndicated, award-winning talk show. I was stunned and humbled because I believe you are such an incredibly gifted comedian with a God-given gift to entertain and make people feel genuinely valued.

From the first sentence, Newsweek's leading cover story of 2015 - 'The Bible: So Misunderstood It's a Sin' - the author paints a hateful picture of what the he refers to as 'cafeteria Christians.' People who pick and choose Bible verses to best suit their arguments, the article claims, then seek to cram their beliefs down the throats of any passerby while twisting phrases and customizing translations to prove their biases and beliefs still honor God's word.

One month ago, Kentucky Baptist leaders chose to sever ties with Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville. The decision to end the longstanding relationship passed by an overwhelming majority during the Kentucky Baptist Convention's annual meeting.

If we really want to change the domestic violence situation, then we need to trade in our 'warrior culture' for one that more reflects Christ.

One of the big questions that arises every year at the US Open is: Who will be the next standard bearer for Men's tennis from the USA. The US has been pushed to a second tier by the extraordinary successes of Nadal, Djokovic and Federrer for the past 5-6 years. US tennis fans once complained about Pete Sampras and how he was "colorless"-but those same fans now yearn for any homegrown talent to fill this void.

"I knew even then God had bigger plans for [Johnny], but I never dreamed it would be this. His ways are way higher than my little mind thinks."-- Michelle Manziel (mother) "Thank you, Jesus. We're very blessed." -- Paul Manziel (father)

Detroit, Michigan, August 13, 2014- One of Lansing, Michigan's most prominent Black pastors, Bishop David Maxell, had been quoted in the press in May of 2012, as saying that he agreed with homosexuals and lesbians who say that so called gay marriage is a "civil right".

The top legislative body of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted on Thursday to support marriage redefinition in their church constitution, adding language that marriage can be the union of ''two people'' instead of only ''a man and a woman.''

Pope Francis, whose widespread popularity has attracted much attention in the media, recently spoke against legalizing recreational drugs, such as marijuana. "Drug addiction is an evil, and with evil there can be no yielding or compromise," the Pope told participants of the International Drug Enforcement Conference on Friday.

Many Christians can can identify with the Kirk Cousins. Many in the biased, mainstream media can not.

In a stage set to look much like an eery night in Salem, MA years ago, Katy Perry performed her song "Dark Horse" at the Grammys. She starts the song enclosed in a crystal ball, surrounded by darkness, and begins singing: "I knew you were/ You were gonna come to me/And here you are / But you better choose carefully / 'Cause I, I'm capable of anything / Of anything and everything..."

Turner, a man who has been known to mock religion - and especially Christianity - had once dreamed of becoming a missionary. His faith was shaken, however, when his little sister suffered immensely from brain damage for years and eventually died from lupus.

CNN founder Ted Turner talked briefly about his newfound faith in an extensive interview in light of his upcoming 75th birthday. The successful businessman and former atheist who once called Christianity a "religion for losers" now considers himself to be agnostic.

A stampede outside a temple in central India over the weekend has killed over 115 people, and more than 100 others are injured, authorities said, according to AFP.

After celebrating the virtue of modesty at the Modesty Matters event Hawaiian Falls waterpark on Saturday, I felt encouraged to explore the Biblical call to modesty. There are vast differences between American fashion trends and the way that our culture promotes feminism, versus what the Lord has designed concerning modesty for His glory and for our good. America's Next Top Model contestant Leah Darrow told The Gospel Herald at the event that despite what many in our culture may pursue, she desires to be modest in dress, in speech, and in conduct.