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NEEDTOBREATHE has released a new song, and they're dedicating it to people who go the extra mile with no recognition. 

The song, 'Everknown' was released last week on June 22, and the coinciding music video this week. 

"We wanted to dedicate it to the humble heroes. To the people who work day in and day out to make the world around them better and expect nothing in return," said NEEDTOBREATHE in a social media post. "Often, we get too caught up in our own day-to-day lives and stresses to lift these people and show them how thankful we are."

Wednesday, May 24, 2023, is a day that Rachel and Travis Standfest will never forget. 

On that day, the Standfests, who live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, woke to find their house/barn on fire. 

"We had to quickly find a way out of a two-storey building," said Rachel in a post on social media. 

There are great rewards that come with being a foster parent, yet there are also challenges that make them feel depleted, alone and discouraged.

The many burdens of a foster parent's day- struggling children, difficult biological parents, and a broken system- are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart -confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear.

"All the fears, every one of them that you can list, I had for sure, and I still struggle with fear," said Jamie C. Finn, executive director of Foster the Family and a foster parent.

As a young teenager, Christian hip-hop artist, Wande lacked confidence and often chased the approval of others by following the latest trends or behaviours of her peers. Upon discovering an interest in Christian rap music, the development of her faith and the direction of her future changed completely.

Katy Nichole is opening up about her struggles with anxiety and depression in her latest single, 'Hold On".

Nichole says although her latest single is incredibly important to her, it is difficult for her to talk about it because it is such a deep dark part of her story.

A Florida firefighter has gained a new family member, and he says God played a huge role in it.

In January, the firefighter was working an overnight shift at his fire hall in Ocala, Florida, when an alarm connected to the Safe Haven Baby Box in the station went off.

He thought it was a false alarm and was surprised when he opened it up and found a newborn baby wrapped in a pink blanket.

The Safe Haven Baby Box is a place where someone can surrender a child safely and anonymously.

Manitobans have the chance to experience a rekindling of their soul after a retreat that is designed to teach people to heal their spirits through time with Christ.

Cathy A.J. Hardy is a singer/songwriter and the founder of Soul Care. She first got into music when she was introduced to the music genre of Taizé (TAY-ZAY), which is a prayerful form of music known for its simplicity, yet rich and meditative essence.

Heather Ginter grew up in Steinbach, Manitoba, in a loving home but not a Christian home. 

"I was not taught much about God," said Ginter. "I did, however, have a wonderful friend from when I was younger that taught me about God."

Parents want their children to grow up with the ability to face life, especially disappointments and risks, with confidence, and bravery. Children who learn resiliency are less likely to give up, avoid risks and become overwhelmed with anxiety and depression.

Kathy Koch, PhD., is a child development specialist and author of six books including RESILIENT KIDS: RAISING THEM TO EMBRACE LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE. She defines resiliency as “recovering readily from disappointment, failure, defeat, adversity, and trauma.”

Natalie Grant has brought together a group of powerhouse Christian artists to record a new version of 'We Will Stand'.

"This has been one of my favourite songs since I was a child," said Grant in a video on social media. " I sang this song on car drives with my siblings. I sang this song in church. I sang this song in the youth choir. It's just one of those songs."

'We Will Stand', originally recorded 40 years ago by Russ Taff, features nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant with guest vocalists Tauren Wells, Jekalyn Carr and CAIN.