Modern Day Idols

Justin Young
2 Oct 2012
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What is the one thing in your life that you can’t imagine living without? Pause for a moment and really think about it. What, if lost or removed from your life, would cause you great pain, despair and depression, removing your passion, drive and sense of self-worth? Perhaps it’s your job, or the money you earn from that job that provides you with a sense of significance and security. Maybe it’s a substance, such as drugs or alcohol, that you are addicted to and literally unable to live without. It could be a relationship, such as that with your boyfriend, […]

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The Gospel of Grace

Justin Young
7 Sep 2012
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On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his “Ninety-five Theses” to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Risking ostracism and excommunication, and later narrowly avoiding execution as a heretic, Luther took a stand against the rampant abuses taking place at the hands of the church of his day; villainous actions based upon a vast departure from the unchanging truths of God’s written Word. At the time, Luther could have no indication of the world-changing implications his single act of public protest would have. The Ninety-five Theses were the spark that ignited the raging fire we now know […]

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2012 World Changers

Justin Young
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To date, 2012 has been a year of triumph, tragedy, growth and change.  2012 has seen the Trayvon Martin shooting, the Kony 2012 campaign, the London Summer Olympics, the Aurora massacre, and will soon see a U.S. presidential election. In the midst of the fray, a few have stood out as true catalysts; those who have made an undeniable impact this year. Sarah Blakely spanx.com In her younger years, Sarah Blakely worked as a door-to-door fax machine saleswoman, failed the LSAT, and was hardly the poster child for success.  However, earlier this year, 41-year-old Blakely became the world’s youngest female […]

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Bible Mythbusters

Justin Young
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When it comes to true, authentic, biblical Christianity, sadly there are many who do not have an accurate concept of what that is. Misinformation they’ve picked up along the way, past wounds suffered at the hands of those who called themselves Christians, or simply a wrong view of God cause many people to have dangerous misconceptions about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Sometimes even more damaging are those who do come to saving faith and then enter into their walk with Christ not truly grasping important Bible-based truths about the nature of God, the power of […]

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RENEW South Florida

Justin Young
4 Sep 2012
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Did you know that there are brand new churches popping up all around us in South Florida?  Check out Sojourn Church (sojournsouthflorida.com), Truth Point Church (truthpoint.org) and Crossway Church (crosswaychurch.net), for example. All three of these South Florida churches have sprung up in just the past couple of years. These young, vibrant congregations are on the cutting edge of what God is doing in a fresh way here in our community. Now, you may be asking yourself, “Don’t we already have plenty of churches here in South Florida?”  Consider the following quote from church leader and church planting guru, Pastor […]

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Buy This, Not That

Justin Young
1 Aug 2012
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Use your money to be a part of the solution and not a part of the problem! No matter how cash-strapped you may be, the very fact that you live in America makes you richer than roughly 70% of the world.  Every time you make a purchase, you have the ability to either support businesses that further contribute to injustices, or those who take a stand for human rights around the globe. Here’s a “buy this, not that” list to help you get started on your journey to becoming an injustice-free consumer. Coffee Don’t Buy:  Maxwell House, Folgers, Nestle According […]

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The Olympics’ Tarnished Gold

Justin Young
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By the time this article is published, the 2012 London Summer Olympics will be in full swing. Chances are, as you read this, billions of people around the globe are glued to their televisions, pulling for their respective nations to claim victory and bring home gold medal honors. Millions of foreign visitors have poured into London to catch a first-hand glimpse of the Olympic action. Along with the huge crowds has come an economic shot in the arm to London and the surrounding areas, and a service industry cashing in on catering to human needs and wants. Hotels, restaurants, transportation […]

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Sex for Sale

Justin Young
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“Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. • According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, human trafficking is the second largest global organized crime today, generating approximately      $31.6 billion each year. Specifically, trafficking for sexual exploitation generates $27.8 billion per year.  There are 1.39 million victims of commercial sexual servitude worldwide. • Every 30 seconds another person is trafficked into slavery. •  The U.S. State Department estimates that no less than 17,000 men, women and children are trafficked into the United States annually. •    According to ECPAT […]

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Would You Like Some Slavery With Your Latte?

Justin Young
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It is no secret that Americans love their coffee. Glance over at your nearest Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts drive-thru on your next morning commute and you’ll quickly be reminded of this fact.  If it’s not coffee, an even larger segment of the U.S. population consumes chocolate in all of its various forms and fashions. You may be shocked to learn that coffee and chocolate—commodities enjoyed by hundreds of millions of Americans each day—are largely produced by unpaid slaves, underpaid and abused workers and even exploited and trafficked children. While staunch regulations are in place here in America ensuring that workers […]

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Golden Years or Lonely Years?

Justin Young
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When considering what we typically think of as injustices—oppression, racism, violence, human trafficking, abuse and more—it is easy to overlook some of the more subtle but equally real injustices that exist in our world today. One of these is the injustice of loneliness. While there may be no physical pain associated with being forgotten, cast-off and ignored, the mental and emotional effects of loneliness can be insufferable. While loneliness is something that every human on the planet undoubtedly experiences from time to time, there is one segment of the population that virtually personifies it. “Golden Years” In the Sunshine State? […]

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