FaithTapIJR · 4h“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” — Hebrews 11:1, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.+13Share
FaithTap· 1 min read · 30mStoryTaylor Swift joins Nashville Hall as youngest inducteeTwenty years after her debut album, Taylor Swift at 36 took her second 2026 songwriters hall of fame honor as Nashville's youngest-ever inductee.0 commentsShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.” — John Newton, Author of Amazing Grace, 1725–18070CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” — Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, 1567–16220CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you; all things pass; God never changes.” — Teresa of Ávila, Carmelite nun, 1515–15820CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” — Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love0CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.0CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” — Psalms 37:4, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.0CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.0CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” — Psalms 121:1–2, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.0CommentShare
FaithTapIJR · 4h“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” — 2 Timothy 1:7, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.0CommentShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 5hStoryIsrael Election Puts Netanyahu’s Coalition at RiskIsrael’s election is being shaped by the contentious question of whether ultra-Orthodox Haredi men should serve in the military, with draft exemptions straining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition amid army staffing concerns. Poll0 commentsShare
FaithTapIJR · 1d“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” — A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy+31Share
FaithTap· 1 min read · 7hStoryComey Faces Two New Federal ChargesProsecutors charged James Comey with two counts over an alleged 2016 national-defense leak without a grand jury indictment, his third federal case in the Trump administration.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 8hStoryTrump visits Mississippi amid GOP Senate battleTrump rallies Oct. 26, 2026, in Mississippi with Hyde-Smith eight days before midterms; Democrat Colom has outraised her in a state Trump won by nearly 20 points on average.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 11hStoryDylan Sprouse called Cole with a family-tree photo after a DNA test looped their linesDylan Sprouse told a podcast an ancestry test tied both sides of the family together and explained their twin history. When he sent Cole the picture, Cole shut it and hung up.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 15hStoryAnthropic Files for Nasdaq IPO Under Ticker ANTAnthropic filed its S-1 for a Nasdaq IPO under ticker ANT, targeting mid-November at a potential valuation up to $2 trillion after $16.3B first-half revenue.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 21hStoryJordan arrests three after church attack kills nineAfter a dawn firefight, Jordan captured three wounded suspects who refused to surrender; the Oct. 23 church funeral attack killed nine.0 commentsShare
FaithTapIJR · 1d“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.” — Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God0CommentShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 1dStoryFlávio Bolsonaro Rejects Brazil Election Over Last-Minute Voting ExtensionLula won Brazil's Oct. 25, 2026 runoff with 51.8% and a nearly 4.4 million ballot margin; Flávio Bolsonaro will not concede and seeks annulment over a two-hour voting extension he called "unacceptable."0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 1dStoryViral left meme mocks Trump White House interior styleMeme Wars: trending on the Left today.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 1dStoryAppeals Court to Hear California Ballot DisputeA federal judge barred DHS voter-fraud field operations involving U.S. citizens in nine states through Election Day, finding the effort relied on flawed data and could intimidate voters; supporters of election enforcement, including Chad Wo0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 1dStoryDOJ Seeks to Block Alaska Senate CertificationPresident Donald Trump accused Democrats of election interference over Alaska’s Senate race, where incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan share the ballot. The state Supreme Court allowed the second ca0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 2dStoryBrewers Beat Rays in World Series Game 1The Brewers named Jacob Misiorowski their Game 1 starter against the Rays in the 2026 World Series, trusting the likely Cy Young winner despite uneven postseason outings. Misiorowski said Milwaukee’s home crowd helps him lock in and urged f0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 3dStoryVanessa Trump Says Cancer-Free Six Months After DiagnosisVanessa Trump said October 23 her latest tests came back clear and she is finally cancer-free, six months after an April breast cancer diagnosis.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 3dStoryStarlink Restrictions Persist in UkraineLawmakers from both parties are calling for investigations into reports that Starlink service used by Ukrainian forces was restricted, potentially disrupting military operations. Elon Musk blamed the Trump administration, while President Do0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 3dStoryDOJ charges two former FBI officials over testimony on Hunter Biden probesDOJ charged Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides with one count each of lying to Congress on Hunter Biden probes; complaint filed Oct. 23, 2026, 11 days before elections.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 3dStoryFederal Raids Target Alleged $1.8 Billion Health Care Fraud Schemes in CaliforniaFederal authorities carried out predawn raids across Southern California on Thursday as prosecutors announced charges against 15 people accused of participating in health care frau… — by Andrew Powell0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 3dStoryVirginia Dem Indicted in Alleged Marijuana Trafficking SchemeVirginia state Sen. Lillie Louise Lucas was indicted Thursday on five federal charges tied to an alleged marijuana distribution operation that prosecutors say generated millions of… — by Andrew Powell0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 4dStoryMamdani’s Horse Carriage Ban Faces Lawsuit Threat Ahead of Council VoteNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to eliminate horse-drawn carriage rides is already facing a legal challenge before the City Council has even voted on the proposal. City C… — by Andrew Powell0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 4dStory15 Charged in Alleged $1.8 Billion California Health Care FraudFederal prosecutors charged 15 people, including six medical professionals, in alleged health care fraud schemes involving more than $1.8 billion in claims. The cases include a massive sham substance-abuse treatment operation, unnecessary a0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 4dStoryDog refuses dinner until owner says grace with himHaley Buckland’s black Lab Bud won’t touch his chicken and vegetables until she prays with him. The TikTok clip drew millions of views in days.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 5dStoryPolling Firm Admits Fabricating Data as Industry Oversight ExperimentA polling firm that produced surveys showing several liberal candidates performing strongly in competitive races has admitted that its numbers were fabricated, triggering outrage a… — by Andrew Powell0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 5dStoryPope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment after surgery, doctors sayPope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after Oct. 13 surgery removed a localized pulmonary adenocarcinoma, doctors said Oct. 21.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 5dStoryPope Leo Holds First Audience Since Lung SurgeryPope Leo XIV returned to St. Peter’s Square for his first general audience since surgery to remove part of his lung following a lung cancer diagnosis, saying he would gradually resume his duties. His recovery and November trip to South Amer0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 4 min read · 5dStoryHealey Declares Energy Emergency Weeks Before Massachusetts ElectionMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s recent declaration of an "energy emergency," issued less than a month before Election Day, is less a genuine response to crisis than a familiar and cynical political maneuver.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 5dStoryTrump Uses 'Shylock' Term to Defend Marshall at Kansas RallyPresident Donald Trump wanted to defend Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) at a rally Monday, but did so using an antisemitic slur. It has been reported Marshall sued patients for med… — by Sandra Rhodes0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · 6dStoryTrump, Vance plan $25 million fraud tip programPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are launching a $25 million whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips that lead to fraud convictions or significant federal enforcement actions. The Justice Department will admi0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 6dStoryWNBA Rules Freedom, White Not Eligible: ‘Both Men’WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible in her league because they are "both men.” Engelbert responded to… — by Sandra Rhodes0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · 6dStoryChristina Applegate Reveals She Was Misdiagnosed With MSActress Christina Applegate has been living with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) for years only to find out she does not have the neurological and autoimmune disorder. Appl… — by Sandra Rhodes0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 20, 2026StoryAaron Rodgers Reunites With Family at Steelers GameAaron Rodgers’ brother Luke shared photos of the Steelers quarterback spending time with family at Pittsburgh’s win over Indianapolis, including bonding with his niece and nephew. The images mark continued progress after years of estrangeme0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · Oct 19, 2026StoryVance Teases ‘There's a Chance’ He Won’t Run in ’28Vice President JD Vance may be a top contender as a 2028 Republican presidential candidate, but hold onto your hats — he said there's a chance" he won't even enter the race. Vance… — by Sandra Rhodes0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 3 min read · Oct 19, 2026StoryZelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator SaysRepublican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer claimed Sunday that Ukraine would stop striking Russian energy sites in exchange for targeting help by the U.S.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 18, 2026StoryPope Leo XIV Leaves Hospital After Lung Cancer SurgeryPope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early Saturday afternoon, according to Vatican News. Professor Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone confirmed via blo… — by Sandra Rhodes0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 2 min read · Oct 17, 2026StoryFormer Kentucky Cheerleader Sentenced to 10 Years for Infant’s DeathLaken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in connection with the de… — by Andrew Powell0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 17, 2026StoryPope Leo Discharged After Lung Cancer SurgeryPope Leo XIV is recovering normally after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung for a malignant tumor; the Vatican said he is walking, eating and undergoing respiratory therapy. A physician said a full recovery may be possible 0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 17, 2026StoryPope Leo XIV expected to leave hospitalPope Leo XIV has been cleared to leave Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after surgery to remove part of his right lung. He is expected to return to the Vatican Saturday and lead the Angelus prayer on Sunday.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 17, 2026StoryPope Leo Urges Oleshky Truce in Putin CallPope Leo XIV called Putin from his hospital bed on Oct. 17, 2026, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky for aid and safe civilian evacuation while recovering from lung cancer surgery.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 16, 2026StoryGaetz, Two Others Accused in Sex-Trafficking SuitTwo women, then 20 and 22, sued Matt Gaetz alleging $6,000 and $4,000-plus payments in a 2017-2019 sex-trafficking scheme with drugs and travel; Gaetz says much is false.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 16, 2026StoryHarry and Meghan Make Joint UK Appearance in NottinghamPrince Harry and Meghan made their first joint public appearance in the UK since returning, visiting three Nottingham organizations focused on community support, food poverty and youth programs. The events were not official royal engagement0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 15, 2026StoryHasan Execution Livestream Proposal Draws OppositionThe EU warned platforms that they must enforce their rules against livestreaming executions and could face action under the Digital Services Act if they fail to do so in Europe. The warning followed a U.S. proposal to broadcast the planned 0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 15, 2026StoryTrump Reverses Hegseth Plan to Livestream Hasan Firing Squad ExecutionTrump cancelled the livestream of Nidal Hasan’s Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood; the execution will proceed, and victims’ families may attend.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 15, 2026StoryUS and India Catholics Pray for Pope Leo Amid Lung ConcernsCatholic communities and church leaders in the United States and India are praying for Pope Leo XIV amid concerns over his lung health and a procedure to remove a lung growth. The faithful expressed hope for his recovery as questions remain0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 15, 2026StoryPope Leo Recovering After Lung Cancer SurgeryNewfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly is resuming with Fred Hutton joining and two seats vacant after Brian Warr’s resignation and Derrick Bragg’s death; the federal government also plans a one-time grocery benefit payment for eligi0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 11 min read · Oct 14, 2026StoryAll 33 Chilean Miners RescuedTrapped miners survive 69 days underground.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 11 min read · Oct 14, 2026StorySophie Scholl Distributes White Rose LeafletsUniversity student faces execution for anti-Nazi pamphlets0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 14, 2026StoryUK Says Iran’s IRGC Likely Directed Airbase IncidentUK PM Andy Burnham told Parliament the RAF Fairford incident was almost certainly directed by Iran's IRGC; seven suspects were bailed with no charges.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 13, 2026StoryCancer Confirmed for Pope After Surgery, Vatican saysPope Leo XIV is recovering after a “successful” surgery to remove a part of his lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, the Vatican said in a statement. The pontiff “has… — by Sandra Rhodes0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 11 min read · Oct 13, 2026StoryDesmond Tutu Chairs Truth and Reconciliation CommissionArchbishop leads national healing process0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 10 min read · Oct 13, 2026StoryHildegard of Bingen Writes Scivias and Heals PatientsAbbess records visions and treats the sick with herbal medicine.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 1 min read · Oct 13, 2026StoryEthan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas HighwayEthan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.0 commentsShare
FaithTap· 12 min read · Oct 13, 2026StoryCharlemagne's Coronation Brings UnityEmperor restores order and faith0 commentsShare