THOR: Humility and Sacrifice Overcome Arrogance

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13 May 2011
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THOR, the latest superhero movie from Marvel Comics, begins with the powerful but arrogant warrior getting a lesson in humility from his father, Odin, the king of Asgard. Thor’s reckless actions almost reignite an ancient war between Asgard and their long-time enemies, the Frost Giants. So, Odin strips Thor of his alien super powers and, via a wormhole, banishes Thor and his mighty hammer to Earth. Then, when Odin falls deathly ill, Thor’s jealous half-brother, Loki, decides both Thor and Earth must be destroyed. Only Thor stands in the way, but how can he stop Loki if he doesn’t have […]

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Raise the Bar, Don’t Lower the Standard

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8 Apr 2011
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The decision for Brigham Young University to suspend one of their best players this month for having premarital sex generated a flurry of reactions. Some supported the decision, as I did, saying that BYU acted fairly and commendably because students who attend the school sign the honor code prohibiting the behavior. Others disparaged the move to dismiss the star player – he’s a college student, it was just sex, who cares? The episode was a rare example of a moral standard being upheld in the often immoral world of college campuses, where sexuality is unfettered and abstinence until marriage is […]

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Jesus Why His Name Divides

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Jesus, the Name above every name. Or is it? For those who recognize Jesus as Savior, His Name has special meaning. The name Jesus, derived from Joshua, meaning God is salvation, was a somewhat common name amongst first century Jews. Of course, the Jesus referred to here is Jesus of Nazareth, who is called Christ. This Jesus, is not always well received. Some are highly offended by just the mention of His Name. The Name can certainly be divisive. This Easter season presents an opportunity to consider who He is. Who is Jesus of Nazareth to you? In a day […]

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A Sense of Security

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2 Mar 2011
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In a recent marriage poll, one of the top things women said they needed from their husbands was security. This should come as no surprise. Married or not, most women long to find that sense of security that seems to always elude us. As children, we want to know that our parents are there waiting to scoop us up into their arms and tell us that everything will be okay. As we move on into the school years, we search for just one friend that can provide stability in an otherwise unstable world. Perhaps most pervasive amongst all our searching […]

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Young Adults Putting A Face To Homelessness

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1 Mar 2011
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While studying abroad in East Africa, Divinity Barkley, was moved to take action by the large number of youth who had resorted to petty crimes rather than continuing their education. At the young age of 23, Divinity started Amagezi Gemaanyi (Knowledge is Power) Guesthouse as a community learning center in Libya, providing outreach and education services to more than 800 youth living in urban poverty. In 2005, when Ashlee Smith was only six, her family’s house caught on fire; they lost everything. She wanted to help other kids like her cope with this kind of extreme loss, so Ashlee started […]

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Secular fundamentalists rule against public cross

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2 Feb 2011
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The secular fundamentalists are at it again. This time it’s suing to remove a 57-year old cross in San Diego that serves as a veterans memorial. A three-judge panel in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (in the San Francisco area) has ruled the tall, concrete cross at Mt. Soledad to be unconstitutional. The ACLU filed suit on behalf of a Jewish group of veterans to remove the symbol.

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Beauty for Ashes

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“Beauty for Ashes” is a unique production which combines dance, drama and more to expose the present day tragedy known as Human Trafficking. While Human Trafficking may be the current “technical term” to define the movement of humans across state and international borders, the heart wrenching reality is that it’s slavery. Men, women and children being sold for the purposes of sexual exploitation, child soldiers and/or forced labor is so unbelievable to comprehend, that it’s left many in denial and disbelief. But it’s more than real. What’s more shocking is that it’s not only happening in third world countries, it’s […]

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February golf tournament to benefit Hope South Florida

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A very special golf tournament will be taking place this month right here in Fort Lauderdale and golfers of all skill levels are invited to attend. The Denis Watson 4th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be underway on February 21st at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club in Plantation and will be benefiting Hope South Florida. In 1976, Denis Watson, a resident of South Florida, became a professional golfer and went on to be the most winning player on the PGA tour back in 1984. When he turned 50, he competed in the Champions Tour and won the 2007 Senior PGA […]

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TIU Embarks on a new journey for 2011 – Distinguished author and scholar fulfills new role

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Trinity International University, alongside University President Williford, is pleased to announce a new Executive Director and Associate Dean for the school’s Florida Regional Center. Dr. Scott McClelland has filled these positions starting as of a few weeks ago, at the beginning of the new year. An accomplished author and scholar, Dr. McClelland earned his BA and MA from Wheaton College, went on to earn a ThM from Westminister Theological Seminary and completed his PhD in New Testament from the University of Edinburgh. Dr. McCelland brings to Trinity International University his successful administrative experience in areas of operations, advancement and community […]

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