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A  judge, best known for his compassion and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, has died. 

Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully on Wednesday after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 

"Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond," said his family in a post on social media. "His warmth, humour, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him."

Judge Caprio was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2023. He underwent treatment and reached remission. However, he fell ill recently. 

After undergoing hip surgery earlier this week, Pastor Greg Laurie, lead pastor of Harvest Church in California, is giving thanks to God for allowing him to share his goodness, even before the procedure took place. 

"From the moment I walked into the hospital, God surrounded me with believers — the receptionist, the nurses, even my doctor, who asked me to pray for him before his surgeries that day," said Laurie in a post on social media. "My anesthesiologist was also a Christian. What a blessing!"

For the last two years, Cade Smith has been a reliable pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians in Major League Baseball, now he's sharing one of his favourite Bible verses with fans while signing autographs. 

Darby Nobles is the team chaplain for several Cleveland teams such as the Browns and the Cavaliers. He is also the Metro Cleveland director for the Cleveland Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 

Nobles shared a video on social media of Smith signing autographs over the weekend and explaining why he has "1 Cor 6:11" written on his glove. 

A brand-new animated film called Light of the World is set to hit theatres this fall and move hearts, depicting the life of Jesus. 

"It's a reimaging of telling the life story of Jesus through the eyes of a young disciple, John," says John Schafer, the director of Light of the World. "It's a fresh take on it. We made this movie for everyone, but we wrote it mind for people who may not have a concept of Jesus or the Bible."

Darren Mulligan, the lead singer of We Are Messengers, celebrated his daughter's 13th birthday by releasing a tear-jerking song. 

Mulligan and his wife Heidi have four children together, and their eldest daughter, Emmanuelle, just became a teenager.

"It has been a wrestle, for me, letting go of that beautiful child-like relationship that we had when she was a small, wee baby girl," says Mulligan on the band's social media. "But I get the privilege of watching her grow up and navigate a really tricky world."

Pastor Greg Laurie is recovering after undergoing hip surgery on Tuesday.

"Please pray for me as I'm going to the hospital to get a hip replacement," said Laurie in a post on social media. "Now I should tell you, I should've gotten this a long time ago. I've been postponing it, and it's become more painful for me, so I finally agreed to a surgery date."

He says he's gone from being a hippie to needing a hip replacement, and he's gone from acid rock to acid reflux.

For over 40 years, Michael W. Smith has been making waves in Christian music, and now he's sharing all the good and bad he's encountered along the way. 

In his professional CCM career, Smith has many accolades to his name, including 45 Dove Awards, three Grammys and more than 18 million albums sold.

However, in a recent interview, Smith is opening up about the dangers he has faced in the Christian music industry. 

August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, and according to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, it's the most dangerous time ever for aid workers. 

"World Humanitarian Day has been commemorated for about 20 years now," says Stefan Epp-Koop, the Senior Manager of Humanitarian Programming with Canadian Foodgrains Bank. "It's a day to do a couple of things. One is to remember people who have been killed or injured while doing humanitarian work. It's also to remember people who, every day, provide that lifesaving support for others, often at great risk to themselves."

A new worship anthem has been released featuring some multi-award-winning Christian artists 

"So So Good Live," which features Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake and Elevation Worship, was recorded live at the Phoenix, Arizona stop of the Summer Worship Nights Tour.

The song, co-written by Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, and Jonathan Smith, captures the raw energy and spirit of a worship experience shared with the thousands of voices in the audience. 

The Duggar family is growing once again, as another member prepares to welcome a new addition to the family.

On Monday, Jana Duggar,35, the eldest daughter of 19 Kids and Counting, announced that she is pregnant with her first child. 

"We are so excited, next year is going to come with a little bundle of joy joining our family!" said Duggar in a post on social media. "We're counting down the days and eagerly looking forward to this thrilling new chapter in our lives!"