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6 days ago | beliefnet.com | Alex Oliveira

The Catholic cardinals meeting for the conclave are locked in the Sistine Chapel — one of the grandest buildings in the Western world. But their meals are decidedly less elegant. The food at the cafeteria in Casa Santa Marta consists of little more than simple spaghetti, boiled vegetables, minestrone soup and lamb skewers for the duration of the secret ritual, according to the BBC.

6 days ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

We’ve all known that special woman who seems to embody the very heart of what it means to be a great mom—wise, nurturing, steady, and full of love. And if you’re a mom, chances are you’ve wondered, Am I doing this right? Will my children remember me as a great mom? Here are four traits of a great mom to consider: A Great Mom Speaks LifeA great mom focuses on the positives in her children.

1 week ago | beliefnet.com | Linda Mintle

Have you ever made a mistake but found it hard to admit? Martial arts icon Bruce Lee once said, “Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.” In other words, mistakes are part of life—but the real growth comes when you own them and learn from them. If you don’t, it’s not just you who pays the price—your family might, too. Too many families experience unnecessary stress because of repeated, avoidable mistakes.

1 week ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Pastor Michael Todd is facing criticism, but not for what he was saying from the pulpit but rather wearing. The senior pastor of Transformation Church appeared during a sermon on “faith of a mustard seed.” “If you downgrade or devalue what faith can produce, you’ll never use it right. One of the biggest epidemics in the body of Christ right now is people use their faith wrong,” said Todd.

1 week ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Actor Jeremy Renner is opening up about the 2023 snowmobile accident that nearly took his life. Renner’s memoir, My Next Breath, recalls the harrowing incident, which left the Avengers star with 38 broken bones. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day on Renner’s Reno, NV property after Renner rushed to save his nephew from being pinned by the 14,300-pound snowmobile. Renner was trapped for 45 minutes waiting for first responders to arrive. It was during that time that Renner believes he died.