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The Jeremy Lin Foundation launched a seven-day challenge for people to show love to others in simple, tangible ways. The campaign began with "Lost for Words," a video about Lin befriending a refugee from Myanmar who was being bullied by his new American classmates - a simple act of love, noticing and uplifting those whose hearts are downcast.

Thirty six year-old Elizabeth Joice was told that her cancer had returned only a few weeks after she had found out she was pregnant. Because cancer treatments would harm her unborn child, Elizabeth chose to do minimal treatment and to carry her pregnancy to term.

Missy Robertson recently shared more about how the Robertson family's faith helped to carry them through the national controversy which erupted over Phil Robertson's comments to GQ Magazine, and how she and Jase have dealt with the heartache and hardships of their daughter's journey with a cleft palate.

The Santa Maria Times reports that a man was washed out to sea during the Sunday morning baptism service at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes in California when a wave crashed onto the shore. Three men were swept off their feet, and only two of them were able to swim back to safety.

Fox News reporter Bill O'Reilly has analyzed the recent meeting between President Obama and Pope Francis, who met for a little less than an hour in the Vatican on Thursday. O'Reilly's "Talking Points" disclosed the main issues that were discussed between the two leaders, who seemed to enjoy meeting with one another.

The landslide on Saturday morning near the town of Oso, Washington has potentially claimed twenty four lives, and rescue efforts continue for as many as 176 unaccounted for persons in the area. Over 100 emergency responders are reportedly searching slowly through the mud and debris in inclement weather using canines, electronic listening devices, and cameras to help find people.

After receiving overwhelming support from fans nationwide when Mia Robertson underwent her recent facial cleft surgery, the Robertson family has started a non-profit organization to help raise awareness and to help fund research for children with cleft lips and palates. The eleven-year-old daughter of Missy and Jase had surgery in January, and is recovering speedily.

Reality television star Jessica Robertson recently shared a bit of her testimony in an interview with Fox News. She spoke freely about the "baggage" that both she and Jep had in their past, and is thankful that they each came to know Christ. The couple now displays His goodness through their loving family to millions of "Duck Dynasty" viewers.

Focus on the Family's upcoming release, "Irreplaceable," is a journey of forgiveness and of discovery for their New Zealand executive director, Tim Sisarich. The film documents Sisarich's quest around the globe to find the true meaning and purpose of family, and his discovery of how the sexual revolution, feminism, and a lack of accountability for men have lead to the destruction of the family worldwide.

Ariel Castro is being charged for holding three women captive in his home for about a decade, for raping these women, and for kidnapping Jocelyn, the six-year-old little girl that he fathered during that time. The Ohio prosecutor may also charge Castro with counts of murder for the brutal abuse that lead to the death of his captives' unborn children. If Castro were to be found guilty of these charges, he could potentially face the death penalty.