Allen West: Do Something Outside Your Comfort Zone

Shelly Pond
30 Dec 2014
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Having served in the U.S. Congress and as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, Allen West does not shrink back from a fight.  “We live in the greatest nation on the earth, and we need to remember how great this nation is,” he said. Addressing more than 150 business leaders during a Christian Business Men’s Connection luncheon on December 18, West challenged the audience to “listen for that small voice that is asking you to do something outside your comfort zone, and remember Ephesians 10 that calls you to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty […]

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Pick PDQ for a Fresh Family Feast

Shelly Pond
9 Dec 2014
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Eating right can be a challenge during the holiday season as schedules are squeezed and meal planning falters. PDQ is an excellent option for families on the go. PDQ stands for People Dedicated to Quality and they are true to their name. Serving up fresh tenders, hand-tossed salads and made-to-order sandwiches, it’s not the usual fast food fodder. Their hand-breaded chicken tenders are delightfully light and tender. Paired with a selection of signature sauces, they will satisfy the little dipper in the family. My personal favorite is their Buffalo Bleu sauce that combines the traditional spicy Buffalo wing flavor with […]

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H. Wayne Huizenga, Jr. Discovers True Wealth

Shelly Pond
6 Dec 2014
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“Pop has accomplished incredible things,” said H. Wayne Huizenga, Jr., the son of local businessman Harry Wayne Huizenga, who grew Waste Management, Inc., Blockbuster Video and AutoNation into successful companies and previously owned the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers and Florida Marlins teams. “But when they started, they were so poor that Pop sold his pick-up truck to buy Mom’s engagement ring,” said Huizenga, Jr. The early days “My father bought an old garbage truck from an African American man. He would pick up garbage all morning and go back out in the afternoon to sell the business. He parked the […]

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Knox Theological Seminary Celebrates 25 Years

Shelly Pond
2 Dec 2014
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Founded in 1989 by Dr. D. James Kennedy under the guidance of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Knox Theological Seminary recently celebrated its 25th anniversary while officially inducting Dr. Samuel Lamerson as president of the school. Established with the vision of rekindling a reformation and taking the transforming truth of Jesus Christ to the world, the South Florida seminary currently has close to 500 students enrolled in local and online classes with 321 graduated alumni. Listed among the “Top 20 Theological Seminaries” by ShareFaith Profile, the seminary is named after the 16th Century Scottish reformer, John Knox, who is widely […]

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Giving Flows from Gratitude

Shelly Pond
3 Nov 2014
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Thanksgiving is a fitting time to look back and consider our national heritage in the Pilgrims and how this devout group of Christians overcame a harsh first winter, where almost half died of starvation and sickness, only to respond the next season by generously giving thanks and sharing their harvest with their neighbors: the Indians. Despite difficult circumstances, out of gratitude toward God, they gave. Think about it… Less than a year earlier half of their community died of starvation and sickness; a prudent man could argue that a feast would be wasteful and that a wise steward would store […]

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Fort Lauderdale Ordinance Restricts Feeding the Homeless Outdoors

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In a move that some say is limiting the expression of compassion, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission passed an ordinance in October that places restrictions on feeding programs for the homeless outside of a building. This follows the addition of a law in April that gives police the authority to confiscate possessions stored in public after a 24-hour notice and the enactment of an encampment law that prevents people from sleeping with their belongings in certain areas. When it comes to the homeless, Vice Mayor Romney Rogers said, “It’s a balancing act. It comes down to cooperation. There are mental […]

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Leadership is Knowing What You Believe

Shelly Pond
2 Nov 2014
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The 27th Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Vern Clark was conducting a meeting at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 when five hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the building killing 184 men, women and children. In the moments after the crash, Admiral Clark demonstrated how to lead. “In a crisis, we need to know who we are and what we believe, then we know what to do,” said Clark. “We had lost a bunch of people and we needed to make sure someone was wrapping their arms around them.  But our mission was to set up a command […]

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Young Professionals Develop Servant Leaders

Shelly Pond
1 Nov 2014
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Young Professionals (YP) began over dinner in August 2012 when eight friends stepped out on faith to begin a movement in South Florida. They set out to create a community of young professionals, focused on servant-leadership, who serve their employers, colleagues and community with a TEAM mentality, humility, excellence, mentorship and vision. Headed by Cam Rogers, an associate at Rogers, Morris & Ziegler, LLP and co-led by Jonathan Osborne, business litigation attorney with Gunster, the group centers on three objectives: to connect, develop and serve.   Developing relationships To young professionals, relationships are everything, so YP hosts monthly social events […]

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HOPE Weekends Save Broken Marriages

Shelly Pond
14 Oct 2014
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Couples who are struggling in a broken marriage can gain the tools they need for restoration during an upcoming Hope Weekend October 10 – 12 at First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, 301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale. Presented by Live the Life, these restorative weekends provide struggling couples with the skills they need to salvage broken marriages, restore intimacy and extend forgiveness, empowering them to achieve healthy marriages. History of HOPE Weekend For more than a decade 80 percent of couples participating in the program decided to stick together. According to Lisa May, vice president of development and the South […]

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Church Behind Bars Brings Inmates New Life

Shelly Pond
2 Oct 2014
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More than 65 female inmates were baptized on the grounds of the Women’s Homestead Corrections Institute during a special service in August at Church by the Glades’ Prison Campus in Florida City. Initiated in January, the Prison Campus is bringing change to a community of women who attend services weekly at the Homestead facility, and a second prison campus was opened in the Dade Correctional Institution for Men in September. “While this is a limited environment, we serve an unlimited God,” said Past David Hughes, senior pastor of Church by the Glades, located in Coral Springs. Sending a core team […]

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