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(Picture: Church of England) “The battle for belief is the defining battle of our age.” So Sir Keir Starmer instructed his supporters moments after Rishi Sunak conceded defeat. This was not information to these attending or following Normal Synod. There was a number of murmurs of dissent from the sidelines, however extra lately members have been articulating their issues publicly in questions and speeches. The truth that the variety of written questions from MPs has greater than doubled during the last 5 years is a tangible manifestation of this declining degree of belief. In 2023, the Rt Hon Sir David…

Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker hit two extra dwelling runs in a 12-4 win at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, his fourth and fifth of the yr in simply 5 video games on the sector. On account of the slugger's continued feasting, the Dodger Stadium Wikipedia web page was edited to learn “Also known as Christian Walker Stadium” within the first paragraph of the web page. It's incredible pic.twitter.com/Skh12XogWT — Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) July 4, 2024 Earlier within the recreation, the web page was up to date from the earlier web page to incorporate “owned by Christian Walker”. Omg somebody actually…

Many people are caught in a loop of replaying our accidents time and again. Recovering from rejection, betrayal, divorce, friendship breakups, or church wounds is tough. Be a part of me as we focus on the 5 levels of grief and take a more in-depth take a look at the BIGGEST lesson I discovered whereas writing Nonetheless Standing. {When you're studying this in an electronic mail or feed – click on right here for the video} Thanks a lot for becoming a member of me on this E-book Membership journey. It was really an honor and a blessing to do…

SS PODCAST: Seaside volleyball participant Kelly Cheng on Olympic preparation, rising in her religion By Jon Ackerman Jul 12, 2024 Kelly Cheng in 2021. (AP Photograph/Felipe Dana) THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JON ACKERMAN, FEATURING KELLY CHENG Kelly Cheng is a seashore volleyball participant with Crew USA. She and her associate, Sara Hughes, gained the gold medal on the 2023 FIVB Seaside Volleyball World Championships, establishing them as medal contenders for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Cheng competed within the 2020-21 Tokyo Video games with Sarah Sponcil, ending in ninth place. Although they’ve hung out with different companions, Cheng…

Every day Devotional: Friday, July 12 – His Banner Over Us By Sports Spectrum Jul 12, 2024 The Colorado Avalanche pose with the championship banner earlier than it’s lifted into the rafters, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Picture/Jack Dempsey) “Moses constructed an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which suggests ‘the Lord is my banner’).” — Exodus 17:15 (NLT) >> Sign up here for Sports Spectrum devotionals sent right to your email inbox > Do you know Christ personally? Learn how you can commit your life to Him Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine for more devotionals and stories where sports and…

Boston Purple Sox pitcher Cam Booser, June 2, 2024. (AP Picture/Steven Senne) “I don’t know that I might have actually needed to have it every other approach.” That’s how pitcher Cam Booser described his baseball journey in a video by the Red Sox after his MLB debut with Boston in April. It could at first blush be an odd assertion to make, contemplating Booser was a 31-year-old rookie on the time, however because the now-32-year-old appears to be like again on his lengthy and winding highway to the majors, he’s in a position to see God’s grace and mercy so…

In a shocking flip of occasions, AC Milan have added a brand new and sudden member to their roster. The membership, recognized for its wealthy historical past and star-studded line-up, welcomed YouTube sensation iShowSpeed. The transfer brought on an uproar not solely amongst soccer followers but in addition within the wider leisure neighborhood. The announcement was made in a novel means, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the legendary striker, taking part in a key function in introducing iShowSpeed ​​to the Milan trustworthy. Christian Pulisic, who not too long ago moved to AC Milan, now finds himself with an attention-grabbing new teammate. iShowSpeed,…

GET IN THE GAME PODCAST: Troy Silva – Former professional baseball participant By Sports Spectrum Jul 11, 2024 (Photograph courtesy of Troy Silva) THIS IS THE GET IN THE GAME PODCAST WITH SCOTT LINEBRINK Troy Silva is a baseball coach, writer and former professional baseball participant. In 1997, the Cleveland Indians drafted him within the 18th spherical. He performed skilled baseball for six years earlier than being pressured to retire in 2002 after two arm surgical procedures. He’s now a baseball coach and has carried out greater than 30,000 classes the previous 20 years, serving to hundreds of children obtain…

Each day Devotional: Thursday, July 11 – Going For Everlasting Gold By Sports Spectrum Jul 11, 2024 Decathlon medal ceremony, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 18, 2016. (Picture courtesy of Shutterstock) “All athletes are disciplined of their coaching. They do it to win a prize that can fade away, however we do it for an everlasting prize.” — 1 Corinthians 9:25 (NLT) >> Sign up here for Sports Spectrum devotionals sent right to your email inbox

Mariners pitching ace, ‘Follower of Christ’ Logan Gilbert thrilled with 1st All-Star nod By Kevin Mercer Jul 10, 2024 Seattle Mariners beginning pitcher Logan Gilbert, July 9, 2024. (AP Picture/Gregory Bull) Seattle Mariners beginning pitcher Logan Gilbert is on tempo for his finest season to this point within the main leagues, and he was rewarded this week by being named an American League All-Star. It is going to be the primary journey to the Midsummer Traditional for the 27-year-old right-hander. “It’s only a dream come true,” Gilbert told MLB.com on Sunday. “It’s one thing I’ve at all times dreamt of…