Sight & Sound Theatres: Epic Storytelling Brings the Bible to Life on a Grand Stage

Shelly Pond
1 Jul 2025
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Lancaster, PA — Looking for an unforgettable experience to stir your faith and rekindle a sense of awe and wonder? Sight & Sound Theatres’ world-renowned ministry of visual storytelling, with state-of-the-art theatres in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Branson, Missouri, is a faith-filled immersive journey that draws visitors from across the globe, inviting them to witness Scripture come alive like never before through the beloved stories of biblical characters like NOAH and DAVID, presented in musical theatre with live animals on stage.  A visit to Sight & Sound is an awe-inspiring journey where the power of Scripture unfolds in a vibrant, unforgettable […]

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Sight & Sound Theatres, Matt Neff, Good News Media Group, July 2025

Graduates with Purpose: Voices of the Class of 2025

Shelly Pond
3 Jun 2025
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As we celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduating seniors across South Florida’s Christian high schools, we honor not only their hard work but also their unwavering faith and commitment to living out their values. In this 9th Annual Good News Graduation Section (on pages 25-40), we recognize all the valedictorians and salutatorians whose stories and aspirations inspire us. CLICK HERE TO READ THE GRADUATION SECTION. Below, the valedictorians share what they believe is most needed in the world today—and how they hope to be part of the solution. A message to the graduates Ronald Farrar, assistant headmaster and upper […]

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Good News Applauds Women of Distinction 2025

Shelly Pond
30 Apr 2025
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Each year, Good News proudly honors Women of Distinction—remarkable leaders whose faith inspires their tireless work in support of local charities and nonprofits. Through service, leadership and a heart for others, these six women are making a lasting impact on their communities. In many ways, these women exemplify the traits of a virtuous woman in Proverbs 31. “Many women do noble things, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised” (Proverbs 31:30). Here are their thoughts on God’s calling along with a few words of advice. Anita Fain Taylor Director of Economic Development and Housing, City of […]

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Good News Media Group, April 2025

Sacred Visions: Peter Olsen’s Art Brings Scripture to Life

Shelly Pond
1 Apr 2025
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Peter Olsen, Good News Media Group, April 2025

Faith and artistry intertwine in the work of Peter Olsen, an award-winning South Florida artist who has spent decades transforming Scripture into breathtaking visual narratives. From his “Revelation Series” to murals in churches and public art exhibits depicting the Jewish heritage of the Old Testament, his work has deeply impacted Jews and Christians alike. He has also inspired countless young artists through studio classes, as an instructor at Gateway Christian Academy, and as a former teacher at Bethany Christian School for 20 years. As Easter approaches, his art stands as a testament to the power of creativity in drawing people […]

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One More Suicide Is One Too Many: Heather Palacios’ Life-Saving Mission

Shelly Pond
4 Mar 2025
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Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports rates have soared by more than 35% in the last two decades, hitting young people especially hard. Heather Palacios knows this battle firsthand. Having fought suicidal thoughts since early childhood and survived an almost fatal attempt as a young pastor’s wife, she is now on a mission to keep others alive.  Through the nonprofit she founded, Wondherful Inc., she and her dedicated team have distributed more than 19,500 LifeBoxes filled with tools for […]

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Heather Palacios, Wondherful, Good News Media Group, March 2025

50 Years of Grace and Growth: How the Barnes Family Helped Transform South Florida Families and Churches

Shelly Pond
5 Feb 2025
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Sheridan House, Good News Media Group, February 2025

This Year’s Legacy Families Feature For over five decades, the Barnes family has woven their faith and resilience into the fabric of South Florida, redefining what it means to serve both church and community. At the heart of this legacy stands Dr. Bob Barnes, whose tenure as CEO of Sheridan House Family Ministries has not only uplifted single mothers and at-risk youth but also catalyzed a movement for stronger families across the region. His wife Rosemary, a powerful partner, has served alongside him, mentoring women through her weekly Bible studies. Rosemary’s family is rooted in a remarkable lineage, including five […]

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Hope Women’s Centers – Creating a Culture of Life

Shelly Pond
2 Jan 2025
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Life hung in the balance on November 5, 2024, as Floridians went to the polls. A coalition of pro-life advocates, including pastors from around the state, had worked tirelessly to educate people on the dangerous and deceptive wording of Amendment 4, a ballot proposal to allow abortion in Florida up to the point of fetal viability – a term they failed to define. “If it had passed, the most dangerous place in the state would be the mother’s womb,” said Rob Pacienza, pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Joy Wright, executive director, and the team at Hope Women’s Centers, faith-based […]

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Hope Women’s Centers, Good News Media Group, January 2025

Stronger Together: Church United Approaches 10 Years of Missional Impact

Shelly Pond
3 Oct 2024
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Church United, Good News Media Group, October 2024

Church United has been on a decade long mission to connect ministry leaders from Christian churches across denominational, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds to collaborate in ways that strengthen the body of Christ and advance the gospel in our region. Birthed out of a period of brokenness, Edwin Copeland, executive director of Church United, said their strategy is to develop healthy leaders and foster thriving churches that will ultimately lead to flourishing cities. South Florida has a long history of faithful men and women of God advancing the gospel in their day, explained Copeland. In the 1980’s, the Rev. Billy Graham filled Lockhart Stadium with a message of hope and freedom in Christ. People were saved, tools […]

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