Hoffman’s Chocolates is pleased to announce that it has named Randall Vitale as the new Regional Vice President of the company. Vitale will be responsible for overseeing and managing all of Hoffman’s Chocolates retail stores, corporate sales, online sales and its new mobile truck, The Sweet Ride.  In addition to spearheading the chocolatier’s ongoing expansion, Vitale will also oversee the marketing department. An accomplished business leader, Vitale was most recently the Senior Vice President and Fort Lauderdale Market Executive for Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust. Vitale is actively involved in the community and currently serves on the Board of Directors […]

Of all the various feasts in the Bible, three are known as the great “pilgrimage” feasts because the men of Israel were required to travel to Jerusalem in order to observe them. First is Passover or Pesach, then Pentecost or Shavuot and lastly the Feast of Tabernacles or Sukkot. All three feasts celebrate some aspect of the kingdom of God. Passover is the door to the kingdom because you only get into this kingdom by the shedding of blood. Pentecost is the power of the kingdom because it celebrates the coming of the Spirit of God. And last, the Feast […]

  Sadly we are all, at one time or another, affected by friends or family battling or succumbing to cancer. In 2008 cancer was the leading cause of death worldwide with 12.7 million new cases and 7.6 million deaths. The National Cancer Institute states that only 5 to 10 percent of cancers are caused by genetic gene mutation with environmental and dietary factors playing a large role. Believers in Christ should not be afraid of dying, but with cancer rates and the cost of medical care rising, it makes sense to take steps to protect our health with some preventative […]

  Are you struggling with a child? Fighting? Every communication is just another botched attempt at reaching their heart or accurately portraying your love? Are they rolling their eyes when they see you coming, stiffening their stance, while in your heart you’re screaming, “Listen to me! I love you!” When every word you say seems to fail you, when every utterance becomes an argument, keep trying. Don’t give up. But maybe also give this method a try: Write letters. Notes. Anything, even if it’s just a drawing. Buy a pack of 100 blank cards and envelopes and write something every […]