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Most of us think of music as something to enjoy—but did you know it might help protect your brain? While the science is still unfolding, research is showing that music might do more than lift your mood. It may support your brain health at every stage of life. Music Boosts Brain Power Listening to or…

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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of freedom realized and justice long delayed. While it became a national holiday in 2021, its roots reach back to June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free—two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln…

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When someone you care about struggles with depression, it’s natural to want to help. You might feel uncomfortable with their sadness and want to say something encouraging. But well-meaning words can sometimes do more harm than good. Depression is not a character flaw or a spiritual weakness—it’s a real and often a debilitating condition. Scripture…

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