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InspireMore 2025 Christian Song Contest Finalists Announced!
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InspireMore 2025 Christian Song Contest Finalists Announced!

InspireMore is pleased to announce the much-anticipated Official 2025 Christian  Song Contest Finalists. Congratulations to the talented songwriters listed below on this achievement! In the coming weeks, we will announce the Top 15 Songs, and the Overall Winner along with the Category Winners from the 2025 contest.  Please stay tuned for those updates. Please Note: Finalists are sorted alphabetically by Song Title. “SONG TITLE” BY SONGWRITER(S) (ARTIST NAME) “God Came” By Charles Brion Gates “In the Middle of It All” By George Furlott “A Mighty Thanks” By Robert Grove (Josh Grove) “At Your Feet” By Jessie Villa (Consider The Lilies) “Beautifully Broken” By George Koehl and Rachel Connolly “Blessing In Disguise” By Angela Morano “Bones” By Emmaline Pennell (PENNELL), Gabriel Wilson, and Miles Pennell “Come Back to Me” By Meredith Joy Keller and Joshua Cockerham “Dig Down Deep” By Michael Young, Brooke George, Jennifer Bryant, and Marina Crouse “Every Word I Say” By Krystal Adcock “From The Ground Up” By Ashley Smith, AJ Pruis, and Paul Duncan “God’s Hands” By Yvonne Pambakian (James Bakian) “Halfway to Hallelujah” By Derek VanBoxel “He Loves You” By Ethan Koch (Psalms of David) “Holy Place” By Faith Child “I Know (I Don’t Know)” By Isaiah Carrell (Isaiah William), and Gable Price “I Speak to God” By Attila Janos Kun “In My Bed” By Heath Jackson “Jericho” By Zane Walls “Jesus” By Vihan Damaris and Seth Mosley “John 11:35” By Austin Webb “Lavish” By Trey Hill (Revive Worship) and Kimber Terry Enter the 2nd Annual 2026 Christian Song Contest Today! “Let The Sun Shine Bright” By Norm Mcdonald, Liz Tay, and Joseph Wandass IV “Lilies (Song of Songs) By Lara Overy (daughter) and Madison Overy “Living for a Reason” By Mackenna Strohmeier (Mackenna Swann), Les Downs, Dan Knittel, and Cole Nesson “Love The Child In Me” By Darren Piper (Optikz) “Loved By The Great I Am” By Chris McQuistion, Kevin Winebarger, and Jonathan Jackson “Luke” By Joel Broughton (Tahan Music Co.) and Kristen Broughton “Mama I Made It” By Dwight Holmes (Just Juun) “Mercy” By Aaron McClain “Neighbor” By Alex O’Briend (Meeting of the Mimes) “Pieces in Your Peace” By Shaylee O’Neill (Shaylee Simeone) Savannah Locke, and Jillian Edwards “Prodigal” By Jared Buabeng (Jakob) “St. Anthony” By Mateo Rodriguez (MATEO) “Start Singing (Hallelujah)” By Katie Sutherland (Katie Rey), Maggie Youngs and Max Allard “Sweeter” By Aaron McClain “Taste & See” By Joseph Spencer “Together Alone” By Salvador Baca (Shelltown Paradise” “Victory” By Danny Alcorn “Walk On” By Jonathan Tankersley (Church Friends) “Walking on Water” By Danny Alcorn “What A Waste (Judas’ Song)” By Michael Young, Brooke George, and Javier Batista “You Go Before Me” By Andrew Bryan Fernandes  “Your Story’s Not Over Yet” By Jessica Cate (Layla Capri), Bailey Hager, and Chris Clayton “Yours” By Jessie Villa (Consider The Lillies) Enter the 2nd Annual 2026 Christian Song Contest Today!

Ecosystem of Pansies Thrives on Soil Contaminated by Lead Mining–Turning it into Clean Organic Compounds
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Ecosystem of Pansies Thrives on Soil Contaminated by Lead Mining–Turning it into Clean Organic Compounds

For areas contaminated by lead and zinc mining across Europe, a class of plants known as “metallophytes” are helping enrich nature while diminishing pollution. The Guardian reported on this kind of ecological double speak, where wildflowers seemingly grow in healthy abundance on semi-mountainous landscapes in the north of the UK, a place that has seen […] The post Ecosystem of Pansies Thrives on Soil Contaminated by Lead Mining–Turning it into Clean Organic Compounds appeared first on Good News Network.

Father-Daughter Duo Say They’re ‘Incredibly Proud’ of Each Other After They Graduate Together from the Same Nursing School
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Father-Daughter Duo Say They’re ‘Incredibly Proud’ of Each Other After They Graduate Together from the Same Nursing School

“It’s just brought a whole new dynamic to our relationship,” Emily Franklin, a U.K.-based mom of two, told BBC about graduating with her dad Source: Father-Daughter Duo Say They’re ‘Incredibly Proud’ of Each Other After They Graduate Together from the Same Nursing School Nice.

No Vaccine No Problem: Papua New Guinea Malaria Deaths Fall by 92%
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No Vaccine No Problem: Papua New Guinea Malaria Deaths Fall by 92%

Using only current methods of prevention, testing, and treatment, Papua New Guinea has reduced the rate of malaria deaths from 13 per 100,000 inhabitants to just 1. PNG is responsible for some 90% of all malaria cases in the Western Pacific region. Lucy Dally, the country’s malaria coordinator, presented this incredible drop in the fatality […] The post No Vaccine No Problem: Papua New Guinea Malaria Deaths Fall by 92% appeared first on Good News Network.

Woman Who Helped Rescue an Injured Crow Is Now Receiving Unexpected Gifts From the Sky
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Woman Who Helped Rescue an Injured Crow Is Now Receiving Unexpected Gifts From the Sky