Graham on Leadership: Be a follower of Jesus Christ and Let God Lead

Shelly Pond
2 Oct 2014
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Gigi Graham, the eldest daughter of Evangelist Billy Graham, shared her impressions of what a true leader looks like during this season’s first Christian Women in Leadership Luncheon hosted by the National Christian Foundation at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale in September. Witnessing her father’s life as a counselor to presidents and heads of state, Gigi said she realized “People are either leaders or followers. Daddy made a decision early on to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and it was a very strategic choice to be a follower first and let God lead.” Speaking of her paternal grandfather, Gigi said, […]

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A Taste of Germany: Checkers Old Munchen

Shelly Pond
9 Sep 2014
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Floridians can experience a taste of the old country without pulling out their passports when they visit a quaint family restaurant tucked away in Pompano Beach. Checkers Old Munchen, located just east of Federal Highway on Atlantic Blvd., serves up authentic German fare in a fun, friendly atmosphere. A History of Checkers Old Munchen The Zagat-rated restaurant was established in 1982 by Detlef Neman, who came to South Florida from Munich where he worked at a 5-star hotel. Although he passed away, his recipes, once tacked to the kitchen wall, have been carried forward by his nephews. Mathew Moore, his […]

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Putting Hope Within Reach

Shelly Pond
1 Sep 2014
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Teen Challenge Women’s Home is a residential discipleship program located in Davie that helps women break off the destructive chains of drug addiction and alcoholism that ensnare them. According to Teen Challenge literature, there are over 278 million drug users worldwide. Sadly drug addiction shatters lives, but Teen Challenge works with adults, youth and families to help them pick up the pieces by offering life transformation to individuals through Christ-centered programs. Rick Fernandez, executive director of Teen Challenge in Davie since 1988 and a graduate of the program, explained they are “home to up to 16 hurt, abused women – […]

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Love Makes a Difference in Public Schools

Shelly Pond
4 Aug 2014
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After working as a basketball coach and athletic director at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Jack Wells began visiting public schools in Palm Beach County as a recruiter and discovered something that surprised him. “Everywhere I went I was finding seasoned teachers wanting to leave public education. It was only September or October, and they were already wanting out due to the frustrations they faced,” said Wells. Having been active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the past, Wells said, “I felt God calling me to do something, but I asked, ‘What can one man do to make a difference […]

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Christ Fellowship Grows in Boynton Beach Mall

Shelly Pond
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Christ Fellowship Boynton Beach recently made an unconventional move to its new location in the Boynton Beach Mall. Originally meeting at Boynton Beach High School with about 850 people, Campus Pastor Dave Simile said, “We needed a permanent location and this space became available that was centrally located near public transportation lines and was less than 1.2 miles away from their original location.” The Growth of Christ Fellowship Timing the opening with Easter weekend created a lot of excitement, and Christ Fellowship Boynton Beach had more than 4,500 visitors during three services Easter morning, making use of six overflow rooms. […]

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Hobby Lobby expanding in South Florida

Shelly Pond
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Despite the controversy regarding the recent Supreme Court Case, Hobby Lobby seems to be thriving and plans to open 70 new stores in 2014. Five of those Hobby Lobby stores are opening right here in South Florida. In April, a Hobby Lobby South Florida craft store opened in Davie with grand openings slated for Miami on August 18 and Boca Raton on September 29. Additional locations are in the works for Coral Springs and Deerfield Beach with opening dates to be announced. Founded by David Green in an Oklahoma City garage in 1972 with $600 in borrowed funds, Hobby Lobby […]

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Concert Features Three Musical Acts

Shelly Pond
3 Jul 2014
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Concert Features Three Musical Acts

Three musical acts, Group 1 Crew, a mainstay on Christian radio, worship artist William McDowell, and Christian rapper KB will appear together on Saturday, July 12 from 7 – 10 p.m. at The Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, in a fundraising concert to benefit Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church of Delray Beach. The Moving on the Wings of Faith event promises something for everyone with musical groups representing a broad range of genres. Proceeds from the event are being earmarked for purchase of a new church facility for the 34-year old Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church, which has grown to more than […]

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South Floridians Restore Missions Hospital

Shelly Pond
1 Jul 2014
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In November 2008, Don Campion, president of Banyan Air, returned to Egbe, Nigeria, to show his wife, Sueanne, the little village in Africa where he grew up and his parents were missionaries for forty years. What he discovered grieved him.  The hospital that his parents, Dr. George and Esther Campion, a young doctor and nurse, had pioneered in a remote village in 1952 was completely run down and there had been no missionaries there for more than five years before their visit. “It was obvious that the hospital would be reduced to a clinic or go out of existence entirely, […]

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Outstanding High School Graduates Rise Above the Culture

Shelly Pond
3 Jun 2014
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View full layout of this article here Faced with a barrage of images on Instagram and Facebook, constant texting and Snapchat, teen icons like Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber taking center stage in the media, and hoody-clad teens spewing rap on the airwaves, this generation of youth is met with challenges like never before. In the midst of this culture, however, many teens are choosing to rise above the noise and lead others on a positive path of service to their community, moral character, academic achievement and an overall commitment to excellence. These are the hope of our future. Outstanding Graduates […]

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Themed Cruises Promise a Spiritual Getaway

Shelly Pond
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Summer is upon us and it’s time to plan that special vacation. For people seeking an all-inclusive, hassle-free and often economical escape, cruises are popular. Where else can you stay in a luxury cabin while the ship transports you to a variety of ports, entertainment and activities are provided on board and the food is delicious and plentiful. The planning is done for you while you sit back and relax. Choosing a destination is the difficult part and now there are Christian-themed cruises that allow travelers to experience a spiritual getaway while taking a break from the day to day […]

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