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“Beyond the Mask” is a Colonial Tale of Action, Romance and Redemption

Tami Gomez
3 Jun 2015
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A tale of redemption, “Beyond the Mask” opening in theaters on June 5th takes place in eighteenth century England and the American colonies. The story revolves around William Reynolds, played by Andrew Cheney, who was an assassin for the East India Trading Company. After years of dangerous and often immoral work, Reynolds goes to his commander, Charles Kemp, played by John Rhys-Davies, and tells him that he cannot continue to work for the company any longer. Kemp seems to take it well and allows Reynolds to leave. However, he makes sure that Reynolds will not live beyond that night by […]

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Kevin Downes on Faith, Freedom and Fatherhood

Ann-Margret Hovsepian
1 Jun 2015
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By the time the Vietnam War ended in 1975, more than 3 million people had been killed. This summer, fifty years after the start of the war, millions of people will remember loved ones who either fought (well over 500,000 American military personnel were involved by 1969) or lost their lives while fighting (at least 58,000 Americans). On July 1, 2015, producers and brothers Kevin and Bobby Downes will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War — and honor the troops who served — by releasing “Faith of Our Fathers,” a film that celebrates faith, freedom and fatherhood. The […]

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College Football’s Most Famous Family: Tommy Bowden on “Winning Character”

Carl Foster
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Tommy Bowden coached for 32 years in college football, and in his first head coaching job at Tulane University in 1997, he lead his team to an undefeated season, a Conference USA Championship and a Liberty Bowl win. Bowden was named Conference USA Coach of the Year. In 1999, Bowden took over the head coaching position at Clemson University. He was named ACC Coach of the year in 1999 and 2003 and in 2006 received the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year Award. In 2003, Bowden defeated two coaches that had already earned 200 career wins to become […]

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Regina’s Farm Serves Authentic Brazilian Food for a Worthy Cause

Shelly Pond
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  Brazilians have found a home away from home at Regina’s Farm, a quaint backyard dining experience tucked away in Fort Lauderdale’s Sailboat Bend Community across the street from Las Olas Worship Center. Most Saturdays, Regina Rodriguez rises early to begin preparing authentic Brazilian fare for the evening’s guests to experience the food and culture of her homeland. Regina’s Farm is a non-profit used as a church function of Las Olas Worship Center, where her husband, Elizeu Silva is pastor. “It is used to raise funds for building programs, mission funds and helping the needy,” said Silva.   A family […]

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Stop by Nelson’s Diner Where Elvis is King and Comfort Food Reigns

Shelly Pond
3 May 2015
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Step back to the time when Elvis was King for a taste of good homemade cooking at Nelson’s Diner in Pompano Beach. Famous for its friendly service, great food and hometown feel, Nelson’s Diner is adorned with Elvis memorabilia including a life-size cutout of the King. Sports pennants cover the ceiling, and the diner decor is reminiscent of a 1950’s soda shop. Nelson and Elvis Owner Greg Nelson grew up admiring Elvis. “I loved his music, especially his gospel music,” said Nelson. As he began acquiring records, photos and other novelties, it only seemed natural to display them where others […]

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Humorous and Heart – Wrenching “Little Boy” Explores the Power of Faith

Tami Gomez
1 May 2015
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“Little Boy” is a movie set in World War II era small-town America and centers around the trials facing a little boy named Pepper Busbee. Because of his small stature, the neighborhood bullies nickname him “Little Boy.” The film begins with James, Pepper’s loving father, being sent off to fight in the war. In an effort to cheer up, Pepper goes to a live show featuring his favorite superhero, Ben Eagle the Magician. In the show, Pepper is chosen to go up on stage and use “magic powers” to make a bottle move across a table. To Pepper’s astonishment, it […]

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Seeks to Expand Their Athletic Outreach

Gabriella Morris
3 Apr 2015
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Ever since Fitzgerald Buhoo was only five or six, he wanted to be a pastor; now as an upperclassman at Hollywood Hills High School, he has been given the opportunity to be a light to the people around him through Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Though he isn’t a player on the team, he collaborated with the head football coach, Coach Lang, and FCA to counsel the football team. He’s able to talk to them about having good attitudes, how to be a problem solver not a problem maker and what it means to follow Christ. “It has allowed me to […]

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A.D. is Continuing God’s Story

Finley Walker
1 Apr 2015
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Back in 2013, millions tuned in to watch “The Bible” miniseries. And now the story continues! “From executive producers Roma Downey (“The Bible”) and Mark Burnett (“The Bible,” “The Voice”) comes an uplifting spiritual journey through the later chapters of biblical history. “A.D. The Bible Continues” picks up where the smash hit miniseries “The Bible” left off, continuing the greatest story ever told and exploring the exciting and inspiring events that followed the Crucifixion of Christ” (nbc.com/ad-the-bible-continues). The life, death, and resurrection of Christ are most the crucial events of all human history. They radically shifted everything and continue to […]

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A Strange Way of Judging

Jonathan Linebaugh
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“There are two kinds of righteousness.” This phrase from Martin Luther identifies a motif in Victor Hugo’s, Les Misérables. The story of Jean Valjean is at once a literary masterpiece and a thunderbolt of social commentary. The massacre of the students involved in the June Rebellion and the agonizing existence Hugo portrays as the life of the poor function as a narrative unveiling of the injustice of Restoration France. The book is, in Hugo’s description, a “sad story” and the title tells the truth: it is about Les Misérables – the sufferers, the “wretched of the earth” as the musical […]

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Laughing out Loud- The Life and Times of Christian Comedian Tim Hawkins

Melissa Presser
3 Mar 2015
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Although being a “Christian” comedian may sound like an oxymoron, Tim Hawkins has made it work and has enthusiastically cornered the market on godly comedy. He entertained a full audience at First Fort Lauderdale on February 22nd. A St. Louis native, Hawkins grew up in the church and over the years made his way through a variety of them. As only Hawkins could so comedically put it, “people can sleep through any denomination.” In a church world where many times there is so little laughter, Hawkins fills the room with an abundance of it, poking fun at the daily chores […]

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